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ColumnLeftovers: Dolly Parton adds dazzle to Jeni's; Campbell supersizes Goldfish crackers
The premium ice cream brand is relaunching the country star's Strawberry Pretzel Pie variety, while Bolthouse Farms gives its juice, smoothie and shots lineup an immunity boost.
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Monster Energy enters alcohol with $330M purchase of Canarchy Craft Brewery
The decision to jump into beer and hard seltzer comes as nonalcoholic beverage companies aim to cover more drinking occasions and spur growth.
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How fava beans could become the next big thing in plant protein
The pulses are making high-profile appearances in products such as Beyond Chicken, and new research and facilities could elevate the ingredient's quality and reach.
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SCOTUS upholds stay on OSHA's vaccine mandate
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said he was "disappointed" by the decision, but that the Biden administration would continue to hold businesses accountable for protecting workers.
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Nestlé cuts sugar, adopts more sustainable packaging for Carnation Breakfast Essentials
The nutrient-rich beverage aimed at kids and teens is now available in Tetra Pak cartons made with responsibly sourced paper.
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Olam Food Ingredients, Brightseed to examine health benefits of black pepper and garlic
The two will leverage artificial intelligence to determine how regions, cultivars, growing conditions and processing methods affect phytochemical expression and bioactive potency.
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Plantish plans to launch whole-cut plant-based salmon in 2024
The Israel-based company uses 3D printing to make a product that looks nearly identical to a fish fillet from legume and algae ingredients.
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Chobani expands fast-growing creamer business with new plant-based offering
The creamers — made from coconut, sunflower and pea protein — complement its other two products in the category made from cream and oats. Sales have grown 120% during the past year.
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Deep DiveCPGs grapple with a murky 2022 outlook as inflation, supply chain weigh on operations
Uncertainty over the severity and permanence of these and other challenges is making it hard for CEOs to determine whether they should make moves such as price increases.
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Deep DiveFor food CPGs and grocers, finding harmony online is a difficult dance
Product manufacturers face a sometimes-daunting array of requirements when seeking to sell products through e-commerce channels run by retailers.
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Stonyfield co-founder enlists consumers, retailers to help Northeast organic dairy farms
The yogurt maker aims to boost dozens of small farmers in the region after Danone's Horizon and Maple Hill Creamery chose not to renew their supply contracts.
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More consumers try Dry January, but most eschew nonalcoholic options: survey
Nearly half of participants told Morning Consult they still plan to drink some booze this month, despite having even more alcohol-free options from which to choose.
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Dole seeks acquisitions, sourcing shifts to grow produce supply
The company is focusing on growing its presence in high-selling categories like berries and avocados as it navigates supply disruptions to other products.
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Butter prices skyrocket 40% on labor, supply woes: USDA
Decreased cow herds, a driver and worker shortage, and higher packaging costs have led to a huge price hike for the dairy product.
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ColumnLeftovers: PepsiCo brings potato chips to booze; Truly mixes up its seltzer lineup with margaritas
The snack and beverage giant partners with Eastside Distilling to add Lay's potato flavor to vodka, while Doritos Cool Ranch turns up the heat.
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Smithfield Foods commits to halving food waste by 2030
The pork producer said it plans to achieve the goal through loss prevention, donating wasted food and repurposing waste into animal feed.
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Tracking the plant-based protein movement
Plantish shares photos of whole-cut salmon filets that look like the real thing, and Pokeworks trials musubi made from OmniPork.
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Sweegen to bring brazzein to market through synthetic biology
The sweetener maker partnered with biotech company Conagen to create the rare sweet protein from an African fruit through enzymes and fermentation.
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Coca-Cola to launch canned Fresca cocktail with Constellation Brands
The expansion in alcohol follows the beverage giant's successful partnership with Molson Coors last year to create Topo Chico Hard Seltzer.
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Chipotle, KFC and Donatos ring in 2022 with plant-based launches
Two out of the three products are limited-time offerings, but come as the plant-based meat market is expected to grow more than 20% per year through 2028.
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Remilk raises $120M for animal-free dairy
The Israel-based company, which already has facilities in the U.S. and Europe, plans to use the funds to scale its proteins for use as ingredients.
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Liquid Death raises $75M in funding round that values water brand at more than $500M
The company, which sources water from the Alps, is introducing flavored varieties with names such as Berry It Alive and Mango Chainsaw.
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Oterra makes first US acquisition with Food Ingredient Solutions
The purchase of the New Jersey-based natural color and antioxidant producer adds to a string of deals by the former Chr. Hansen division.
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GMO labeling not likely to impact purchase decisions, study says
Research found voluntary certification from the Non-GMO Project had a greater influence on consumers than the type of mandatory disclosure that went into effect this week.
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Deep Dive6 trends shaping food and beverage growth in 2022
The lingering effects of the pandemic will continue to influence everything from consumers' meal choices to the ability of manufacturers to meet demand.
