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Olam partners with Agri-Neo to develop organically pasteurized dried onions
The food safety tech company uses a naturally derived solution to eliminate pathogens on the ingredient while maintaining its taste, color and aroma.
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Lamb Weston grapples with higher freight, labor and commodity costs
Hiking prices can help "recover the cost of product delivery," said CFO Bernadette Madarieta, after noting inflation ate away at profits in Q1.
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Keurig Dr Pepper affiliated entity to buy $20M in Vita Coco stock as part of IPO
The soda, water, tea and coffee giant is Vita Coco’s largest distributor customer, accounting for 19% of its total net sales in 2020.
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Tracking the plant-based protein movement
Shares of The Very Good Food Company are now also traded on the Nasdaq exchange.
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After 5 years, FDA codifies salt reduction targets
These voluntary guidelines were first proposed in 2016 and could help reduce U.S. consumers' daily salt intake by about 12% — an amount federal recommendations say still isn't enough.
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PepsiCo's Rockstar turns to hemp seed to help consumers unwind
The latest functional beverage from the CPG giant is marketed as a way to encourage relaxation and improve mood.
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Hershey wakes up to the power of morning snacking
Long dominant in afternoon and evening sweets, the maker of Reese's and Kisses is targeting earlier parts of the day as consumers change their eating habits.
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Labor crisis roils the food industryStriking Kellogg employees won't bow to lawsuit pressure, labor rep says
In new comments, the cereal giant said the union "grossly misrepresented" its contract proposals, and the company remains "ready, willing and able" to negotiate despite the legal action.
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Organic soy prices in the US hit record highs
An 18% decline in imports has resulted in price hikes that may affect manufacturers of everything from soy milk to organic poultry, Reuters reported.
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Constellation Brands latest to face headwinds in slowing hard seltzer space
The beverage company plans to change the flavor and taste of its Corona Hard Seltzer to "better align" with changing consumer preferences and differentiate itself in a crowded category, according to its CEO.
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OpinionFood companies must embrace transparency and accountability to end deforestation
Businesses need to be judged on their progress while being honest about the challenges they face in meeting their commitments, writes Wai-Chan Chan of The Consumer Goods Forum.
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ColumnLeftovers: Grey Poupon gets a wine mashup; Old El Paso rolls out Takis-flavored taco shells
Kraft Heinz pairs the tangy flavors of its dijon mustard with a Napa Valley viognier, while Conagra teams up with Little Caesars to bring its ExtraMostBestest Pepperoni Pizza to Bigs sunflower seeds.
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Labor crisis roils the food industryKellogg bringing in salaried workers to reopen cereal factories as strike continues
As the company works to overcome supply chain issues amid the labor unrest, calls for a boycott of its brands such as Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops are erupting on social media.
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Newly launched Do Good Foods raises $169M to turn food waste into animal feed
Early next year, the company plans to begin selling chicken fed with a diet that includes upcycled food collected from grocery stores.
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How Danone deconstructed milk to create a more realistic plant-based option
Executives at the France-based company are optimistic the taste and texture of Silk Nextmilk and So Delicious Wondermilk will convince dairy lovers hesitant to make the switch.
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IFF CEO announces his retirement, adding to executive turnover
Andreas Fibig will stay on while his replacement is found, which will likely be at the beginning of 2022. Since September, the ingredients megacompany has added a new CFO and two division presidents.
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Mondelēz launching vegan Cadbury bar
The snacking giant plans to roll out the offering in the U.K. and Ireland, but a company spokesperson didn't rule out eventually introducing the product to the U.S.
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InnovoPro debuts chickpea-based texturized vegetable protein
The Israel-based company hopes its allergen-free and non-GMO product will be popular, especially because the legume has a neutral taste.
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Mars pledges net zero emissions by 2050 across its full value chain
The food giant is tying executive pay to climate action, and will challenge its more than 20,000 suppliers to set their own commitments.
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Speeding up serendipity: How Kingdom Supercultures will use $25M to create better foods through fermentation
The company is transforming microorganisms into cultures that can change the taste of food, lower the alcohol content of beverages and boost the appeal of plant-based protein.
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Labor crisis roils the food industryLabor strikes target Big Food as workers seize on industry turmoil
Workers at Kellogg, Mondelēz and Frito-Lay are demanding concessions from companies at a time of labor shortages, increased product demand and supply chain disruption across the U.S.
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Hormel partners with The Better Meat Co. to develop meat analog products
The agreement is the first between a legacy food company and a startup that makes substitutes by fermentation.
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Clara Foods becomes The Every Company and launches animal-free egg white protein
ClearEgg, an odorless, tasteless and soluble substance that is naturally found in small quantities, is now available to amp up the nutrition in beverages and other products.
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5-hour Energy launches full-sized carbonated beverage
The company's 2-ounce energizing shot dominates its category, but the new 16-ounce drinks will have much more competition.
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How PepsiCo is harnessing data to help retailers increase sales
The food and beverage giant's Pepviz platform uses analytics, data science and other tools to ensure a store is carrying the right product mix and optimizing shelf space.
