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PepsiCo to get all its US electricity from renewable sources
The maker of its namesake soda, Gatorade and Doritos plans to reach the target later this year. America accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.
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ColumnLeftovers: Jelly Belly flavors get fizzy; Nestlé brings the raw Fun(fetti)
The family behind the iconic candy started a company to bring their "stand-out flavors" to seltzer, and Siggi's puts kid-friendly skyr in pouches.
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Good Catch nets General Mills in $32M financing round
The plant-based tuna company's investors also included Lightlife parent company Greenleaf Foods.
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Are lupini beans set to conquer the plant-based protein market?
The nutrition-packed beans are a hit in Europe, but not well known in the U.S. Leaders of Brami and Lupii tell Food Dive why the ingredient is important and where there is room for growth.
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Mondelez patents process to lower the amount of sugar in chocolate
Using soluble corn fiber could reduce the need for the sweetener in a product by up to 50%, while keeping the taste consumers expect.
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Farm-grown food dyes replacing artificial ones in more products
As consumers turn to better-for-you items, the use of sustainable and clean label plant-based colors are growing in popularity.
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Danone US yogurt chief 'bullish' despite segment's broader struggles
The French company is unveiling products in 2020 that address demand for lower sugar or alternative sweetener options, different textures and more plant-based varieties.
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FDA: Source found for romaine lettuce outbreaks
This is the fifth incident involving the pathogen in the popular green in the past two years. The agency identified a common grower and declared the outbreak over this month.
UPDATED: Jan. 15, 2020 at 4 p.m. -
Russell Stover announces 400 layoffs and 300 new jobs
Despite "strong" sales, the company said the job shifts are modifying the company's infrastructure to make sure it can meet future demand.
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Krave embraces plant-based craze with new jerky product
The Hershey-owned snacks company said along with its product made from peas and fava beans, it's also introducing a pork rind item this month.
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Kind Snacks lowers calorie count after USDA research
More than 95% of the company's nut bar portfolio will be impacted by the finding, which showed ingredients including almonds and cashews have fewer calories than previously thought.
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Wine consumption drops for the first time in 25 years
Industry tracker IWSR also said people have drank less beer annually since 2015, with 2019 volumes down 2.3%.
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Hershey, Cheerios and M&M's are among the most trusted brands
Morning Consult's rankings came from interviewing 16,700 consumers about their feelings for 2,000 trademarks.
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Post and TreeHouse Foods terminate cereal deal
The private label food company said it will continue to try to sell the breakfast staple business.
UPDATED: Jan. 13, 2020 at 4:28 p.m. -
Cell-based food maker New Age Meats raises $2.7M in funding
The California company, which has already developed a pork variety, will use the money to invest in manufacturing and develop new technology.
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Quorn displaying carbon footprint data on some labels
The U.K. firm said the information is shown on some items sold online, making the company the first global meat-free brand to list it on products.
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Mosa Meat gets investments and support to bring cultured meat to Europe in 2022
The Dutch company that made the first lab-grown hamburger is receiving funds from Lowercarbon Capital and animal nutrition company Nutreco, which also will help create the nutrients to grow the cells.
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ColumnLeftovers: Cheetos Popcorn explodes into stores, oat milk chocolate bars are cow-free candy
Frito-Lay's new launch not only gives consumers a brightly colored popped snack but also officially names the orange dust that accompanies it, and Dean Foods smooths out the lumps in cottage cheese.
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PepsiCo unveils Mtn Dew Zero Sugar
The sugar-free signature soda brand will be sweetened with acesulfame potassium, aspartame and sucralose, FoodBev Media reported.
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Heinz uncaps new HoneyRacha condiment as part of Super Bowl play
The sweet and spicy blend is part of a campaign that includes a 30-second in-game spot and specially marked packaging that unlocks prizes.
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Alcohol companies may miss out on billions in e-commerce sales, report finds
Industry leaders need to look closer at how often younger generations use online shopping channels and how much that influences consumer behavior, a Rabobank analyst wrote.
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Kraft Heinz names Campbell Soup snacks chief as US business head
Carlos Abrams-Rivera, who starts at the mega-company in February, has a track record of turning around products and strengthening sales.
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Deep Dive6 trends that will shape the food and beverage industry in 2020
What will this new year bring? We see the launch of meat substitutes that go beyond the burger, the elevation of alternative dairy products and smaller M&A deals.
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Could collagen dominate food and beverage in 2020?
From popcorn and drinks to bars and snacks, this ingredient is popping up in more products as consumers increasingly reach for functional foods.
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How a new tomato variety could change urban farming and cultivation
The gene-edited crop grows in compact bunches instead of long vines and can be harvested in small areas, including converted storage containers or potentially spacecraft.
