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Deep DiveWas Prime Day a grocery win for Amazon? Four experts weigh in
The company along with Whole Foods ran a slew of online and in-store promotions, though the ultimate measure of success may be a record number of Prime membership signups.
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SponsoredA human touch
Like many consumer categories that have been transformed by brands leveraging digital applications, the grocery industry can capitalize on the rise of shoppable recipe platforms.
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Hot dates: Why the sweet fruit is getting more popular
Along with its better-for-you nutritional profile, which includes fiber, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants and amino acids, it fits into paleo and Whole30 diets.
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Lay's selfie-focused 'Smiles' campaign returns, building on success of 1st run
The Frito-Lay brand claims the first crack at the concept resulted in 700 selfies posted per day with its products.
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Equinom breeds non-GMO high protein soybeans
The Israeli startup said its crops contain nearly 58% protein — 50% higher than the industry standard.
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How DuPont's $100M probiotics fermenter could expand functional food offerings
The company said the facility is the world's largest and will make the gut-friendly bacteria for food, beverages and dietary supplements.
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A sweet idea: Nestlé uses cacao pod leftovers to sweeten chocolate
The first product using the patented process will be released this year in Japan under the KitKat Chocolatory brand.
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Why the meat industry is working together on sustainability
The leading trade group voted to make it a noncompetitive issue, encouraging members to share best practices and use advisers to improve environmental impacts.
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Food Dive's top 10 stories for summer reading
From Big Food embracing CBD to arsenic in bottled water, it's been a newsworthy season in the food business.
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Plant-based food market value hits $4.5B, with sales growing 11% in the past year
Data from The Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association show the alternative products grew five times faster than the entire market.
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Stonyfield Organic debuts dairy-free smoothie pouches
Customer surveys and popular trends prompted the country's leading organic yogurt maker to enter into the non-dairy market with this six-ingredient smoothie.
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With 50M meals sold worldwide, Huel shakes up the meal replacement market
The British company says it has seen year-over-year customer growth of more than 150% and expects its valuation to top $1.25 billion by 2022.
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Budweiser launches limited-edition lager to connect with farmers
The beer giant collaborated with its barley suppliers to develop the Harvest Reserve Deep Golden Lager that will be sold only in Nebraska and Iowa.
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US organic food market sales have cooled, report finds
New sales records are expected "for the foreseeable future" as sales hit $47.9 billion last year, but growth is slowing and prices are weaker.
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Lawsuit over Keurig coffee pod recyclability moves forward
The company had hoped a California judge would dismiss a complaint claiming its "recyclable" labels are misleading.
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Chobani pairs its popular Greek yogurt with trendy nut butters
The latest launch extends a streak of new products for the company since December that includes its first plant-based offering and a line focused on kids.
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ColumnLeftovers: Kool-Aid turns to edible slime; Biscoff chills out in ice cream
The cookie that's popular on airplanes is heading to the frozen aisle this summer, and Chiquita is branching out beyond bananas with prepackaged healthy snacks.
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Sugar in fruit juice may increase risk of cancer, research finds
While consumption of drinks with the sweetener was "significantly associated" with an overall risk of the disease, researchers said their findings need to be replicated in other large-scale studies.
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General Mills and GoodBelly partner to launch probiotic cereal, yogurt
The maker of Yoplait and Cheerios has worked with the young upstart on a line of bars since 2017, and its 301 Inc. venture arm participated in a funding round for the company last year.
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Honest Tea vending machines let people donate to charity
Customers can increase their transaction amount with an "Up Your Impact" purchase and vote on philanthropic projects they wish to support.
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Making gin from peas could limit alcohol's impact on climate
Researchers from the U.K. and Ireland found the legume has a smaller environmental footprint. It also provides more protein than wheat.
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It's such a Perfect Day: Animal-free dairy ice cream available online
The company that uses fermentation to make milk without a cow is selling its first product and wants to revolutionize the food system, co-founder Ryan Pandya told Food Dive.
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Dutch company debuts blue food coloring made from algae
GNT Group said the natural ingredient can be used in a variety of products, including beverages, white chocolate and icing.
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Food brands embrace stand-up pouches to stand out on shelves
More companies also are implementing the flexible flip-top packaging because it's more durable, sustainable and cheaper to produce than glass bottles.
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Arla to test 3D imagery systems to improve cow welfare
The artificial intelligence technology is designed to identify changes in the physical well-being, mobility and weight of the animal before they are detected by the human eye.
