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Clara Foods' chicken-free egg white ready to make leap from lab to shelf
After five years of work, the California company expects its fermented ingredient to be used in protein drinks and supplements in 2020 before it launches an egg replacer next year.
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Newly discovered plant pigments could brighten CPG products
Scientists at the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research said auronidins could create more stable and intense natural colors in foods and beverages.
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Raisins have more pesticides than the 'Dirty Dozen' produce, report finds
In the fresh produce category, strawberries, spinach and kale again took the top three spots on the Environmental Working Group's list for having the largest amount of the controversial substances.
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Christopher Doering
Novozymes' enzyme cuts sugar and boosts fiber content in dairy products
The new additive's ability to address both attributes at the same time could make it especially attractive to milk and other producers in the space who have seen sales decline recently.
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Megan Poinski
How identifying root causes could help prevent foodborne illness outbreaks
With the food supply ravaged by a series of recalls, the Pew Charitable Trusts urged more companies and government agencies to use this approach to investigate contamination incidents.
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OpinionProduct testing in real-life situations helps uncover consumer insight
By trying the item at gyms, bars, restaurants and other places where it's likely to be used, Sean Bisceglia with Curion said companies are increasing the chance that it will be a success.
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Food manufacturing will stay healthy during coronavirus, trade groups say
Leaders of the Consumer Brands Association and the American Bakers Association told Food Dive their members are rising to the challenge and see no shortages of the basics.
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pepsico
How CPG companies reward employees working during the coronavirus pandemic
PepsiCo, Mondelez and Hormel Foods are among the businesses rewarding their workers with bonuses, additional leave time and raises.
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Nature's Fynd raises $80M for alternative protein
Formerly known as Sustainable Bioproducts, the company makes food using a protein found living in harsh conditions in Yellowstone National Park.
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Alcohol companies pivot to producing hand sanitizer as coronavirus intensifies
As consumers empty store shelves of the popular gel, local distilleries and bigger companies like Diageo and Anheuser-Busch are helping to alleviate the shortage while finding a new source of revenue.
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Bankrupt Dean Foods drops Dairy Farmers of America as lead bidder
Despite losing its position, the dairy co-op is still expected to make a proposal for the milk giant by the March 30 deadline.
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Opinion
How companies can cope as coronavirus impacts the food chain
Businesses need to remain vigilant in assessing their risk while mitigating against significant dangers and disruptions from the disease, said Steven P. Blonder, a principal at Much Shelist.
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Emma Liem
Coronavirus canceled Expo West. Organizers now look to an enhanced Expo East.
Carlotta Mast of New Hope Network talked to Food Dive about the decision to scrap the conference and how they are preparing for a bigger event in Philadelphia.
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ColumnLeftovers: Chick-fil-A gets saucy with grocery launch; Drumstick takes cookies and cream to a new level
The chicken sandwich giant is doing a pilot launch in Florida with two of its signature dips, and Treeline Treenut Cheese creates a spread consumers could go nuts for.
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Deep Dive'It's a huge blow': How businesses are moving forward after coronavirus canceled Expo West
The annual trade show is critical in helping launch products, and the loss of face time with retailers and buyers has left many companies searching for creative solutions to recover.
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What will happen to the produce industry after coronavirus shut down visa processing?
The policy shift to limit the virus' spread is likely to hamper this season's planting and harvesting since fruit and vegetable growers heavily rely on foreign workers.
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Tropicana sued over presence of malic acid in 'natural juices'
Plaintiffs claim the PepsiCo-owned brand is deceiving customers by not disclosing on product labels that several of its juice-based beverages contain artificial flavors.
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Why sea buckthorn is traveling from the Himalayas to the US
The wild berry rich in vitamins C and B12 is finding its way into a variety of products, from beverages to chocolate bars, as more consumers seek functionality.
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Kerry Group
Kerry Group invests $125M in Georgia plant expansion
The project is expected to significantly improve the Ireland-based company's capacity to meet increasing demand for poultry, seafood and alternative proteins solutions.
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USDA sets parameters for items labeled 'healthy'
Food products could use this claim if their fat profile contains mostly mono and polyunsaturated fats or a serving has at least 10% of the government-set daily value of potassium or vitamin D.
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Coronavirus is the latest challenge to face dairy industry
A Rabobank report found the upward trajectory for prices in the space that was present in the fourth quarter of 2019 stalled following the spread of the outbreak.
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Just gains new partners to bring Just Egg to Asia, Latin America and Europe
The California company inked manufacturing and distribution deals with food industry leaders in South Korea, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia and Germany.
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New Age may divest smaller brands to focus on Nestea, Evian and illy
The drinks manufacturer and distributor said beverages in retail and e-commerce need scale to compete, something that can be harder for smaller offerings.
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Coronavirus concerns drive huge sales growth for pantry staples
As U.S. consumers prepare for long isolation periods to slow the spread of the virus, Nielsen says the nation is in a potentially transformative pattern.
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Little Debbie Snacks owner invests more than $500M to expand Tennessee operations
McKee Foods' expansion, which will take place during 15 years, is expected to create 480 jobs and new production lines.
