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From keto doughnuts to kelp, Mondelez aims to accelerate growth in well-being snacking
The inaugural class for its SnackFutures' CoLab includes entrepreneurs making everything from allergy-friendly and low-sugar offerings to plant-based crisps and vitamin-infused candy.
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Many consumers don't know what 'Best If Used By' and 'Use By' dates mean, study finds
Explaining the terms in words and pictures did help build understanding, according to the report in The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, but more may be needed to make the labels useful.
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Better-for-you beverage maker Rowdy Energy raises $13M
The energy drink brand, backed by NASCAR star Kyle Busch, plans to use the funding to increase its marketing and grow its retail partnerships.
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ColumnLeftovers: Arizona Beverages puts a stake in ground coffee; Honest Tea warms up to yerba mate
The ready-to-drink iced tea maker sees potential in price-sensitive, small-batch roasts, and MadeGood enters the savory space with Star Puffed Crackers.
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Chobani launches first-ever Fair Trade Certified yogurts
The CPG company and Fair Trade USA collaborated to build a platform for other dairy providers to work toward getting the seal on their own products.
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Spice use to remain robust after COVID-19 as trends buoy demand, Olam executive says
While the rate of growth will ease, cooking at home, summer grilling and consumer interest in new flavors will push the category higher — and test the supply chain.
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Nearly half of food and beverage execs feel unprepared for a future pandemic, report finds
Three in 10 professionals expect another global health event within the next four years, according to a survey by AIB International.
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Ferrara relaunches fruit snack brand to 'reinvigorate' the offering
The company is reintroducing the product under the name Funables and making changes to the ingredients and package design in an effort to boost stagnant sales.
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AB InBev picks North America chief to take over as CEO as Carlos Brito departs
Michel Doukeris was touted for his expertise in innovation, building brands and consumer insight, which could help the brewing giant grow.
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Butterfly acquires organic welfare-focused egg producer Pete and Gerry's
The acquisition, for an undisclosed price, adds another mission-driven organic company to the private equity firm's portfolio.
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Ingredion partners with Amyris to offer its fermented Reb M sweetener
The companies also agreed to develop sustainably sourced, zero-calorie, nature-based sweeteners and potentially other types of fermentation-based food ingredients.
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Many consumers prefer nonalcoholic beverages over low-alcohol options, report finds
While drinkers in 10 countries tracked by research firm IWSR are opting for dry beverages, people in the U.S. are still choosing beer, wine and spirits with at least some alcohol content.
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Equinom, Dipasa partner on high-protein sesame seeds
The Israeli company will use its AI-powered non-GMO breeding technology to create the ingredient that Dipasa will process and distribute.
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Deep DiveAs inflation rages, food and beverage manufacturers pass higher costs on to consumers
Coca-Cola, Nestlé and General Mills are just a few of the CPGs to announce hikes as they face a jump in expenses for ingredients, manufacturing, packaging and transportation.
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Lightlife cleans up all of its labels
After a year of reformulating, all 19 products under the Greenleaf Foods banner have ingredient lists that are recognizable to consumers, which the company considers a necessity for plant-based food.
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PepsiCo launches functional sparkling water drink Soulboost
The beverage brand, which includes ginseng and L-theanine as ingredients, is the latest offering by the CPG giant aimed at making consumers feel better.
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Tattooed Chef to acquire Mexican food maker for $35M
The plant-based company is expanding into Hispanic and Southwest offerings with the purchase of New Mexico Food Distributors and Karsten Tortilla Factory.
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Rockstar celebrates hustle mentality in first global marketing platform since PepsiCo acquisition
Three short films depict various people on the daily grind, while PepsiCo is promoting an overhaul to the energy drink's visual identity and packaging.
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Tyson expands Raised & Rooted offerings further into competitive plant-based market
The meat processing giant is debuting hamburger and sausages to grow the brand that previously had faux chicken nuggets and tenders on store shelves.
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Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods' GMO plant-based heme received proper approval, court rules
The knock down of the Center for Food Safety's challenge of the ingredient may be a sign of how questions about bioengineered food will be handled in the future.
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Laird Superfood acquires snack maker Picky Bars for $12M
This is the first portfolio addition for the plant-based company since its IPO last year, furthering its expansion into a new category.
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Lavazza to build out Pennsylvania plant in bid for US expansion
The Italian coffee giant's first roasting and packing plant in the states is set to open in October and will extend the capabilities of its 18,000-square-meter facility in West Chester.
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Pork line speed limits will return, court orders
After finding employee safety had not been considered before the 2019 rule took effect, a judge gave the USDA 90 days to rework it.
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ColumnLeftovers: Smartfood and Krispy Kreme pop into a sweet mashup; Goldfish get spicy with Frank's RedHot
PepsiCo's popcorn brand finds indulgent inspiration in glazed doughnuts, and Piedmont Candy lightens up with low-sugar Thinful snack mixes.
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Deep DiveAfter the pandemic, how is the food business likely to fare?
With recent growth rates likely to slow down, future success may depend on companies' plans to improve operations, innovate and prevent price increases.
