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New Chobani Incubator class places an emphasis on diversity
In the latest group of startups working with the Greek yogurt giant, 75% have an underrepresented minority founder and 63% have a female founder.
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Constellation in advanced talks to sell wine brands
CNBC said E. & J. Gallo Winery, which specializes in low-to-mid-range brands, is reportedly interested in labels including Clos du Bois, Mark West, Arbor Mist and Cooks.
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Coca-Cola pledges $5.4M in recycling grants to 'fix' the system
The bulk of the money will go toward a curbside education program in Atlanta that will be run by The Recycling Partnership. Other target cities include Boston, Houston and Orlando.
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Mars uses new look to double down on doing good
The classic confectioner's new packaging and mission places more emphasis on the causes the company champions.
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Safety, cuts in sugar and salt use among top food priorities in 2019
Officials from the FDA, consumer groups and the industry gathered in Washington this week as changing consumer tastes and eating habits impact the space.
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ColumnLeftovers: Elmhurst launches hemp creamer; Triscuit cracks into clusters
The company that ditched its cows to follow the plant-based trend creates a way for people to enjoy their morning beverage with hemp and sugar, and functional coffee gets supercharged with vitamins.
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Tyson uses DNA to trace beef through the supply chain
Customers of Tyson Fresh Meat can now trace select products back to the ranch of origin by asking the company to run a test.
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Growpacker's new cannabis incubator launches with Ceria as its first brand
California is the new testing ground for big investment in the space as the co-packing giant plans to get brands into its large recreational use market.
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Kind asks FDA to restrict nutrient claims to food with health-promoting ingredients
The current regulation examines the quantity of a nutrient and not the quality, which the snacks company says "enables food marketers to put these claims on unhealthy products."
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Survey: 53% of consumers motivated to purchase by 'natural' claim
The online survey from Label Insight asked 1,000 adults which loosely regulated claims would be more likely to influence their choices.
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Nestlé and Mondelez double down on plan to eliminate deforestation
The companies joined West African governments and 31 other businesses to help protect the cocoa supply chain that is important for food production and local economies.
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Functional foods attract health-conscious consumers
Kerry found a balanced diet is seen as the top way to proactively manage health, and nearly two-thirds of people want added benefits from what they eat and drink.
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USDA launches campaign to simplify nutrition planning
The department said Start Simple with MyPlate was designed to give consumers ideas and tips on the five food groups so they can easily incorporate them and improve their health.
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Why a potato-based color is making bright reds especially sweet
Chr. Hansen commercialized the Hansen sweet potato, which it said shows promise as a natural and vibrant alternative to carmine and artificial food colors.
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Why DuPont is expanding its plant-based protein nugget line
Demand for convenient and nutrient packed snacks and bars is only going to continue, analysts say.
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Kraft Heinz considering sale of Breakstone's business
Talk about divestiture of the dairy brand, which CNBC said could generate as much as $400 million, comes a few weeks after the CPG giant was reportedly weighing a sale of its Maxwell House coffee line.
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More than 12,000 cases of Pillsbury flour recalled due to salmonella risk
Parent company Hometown Food Co. found traces of the pathogen in a 5-lb. bag in a random inspection last week.
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Cage-free egg commitments are in the spotlight — and may cost companies billions
Experts say U.S. producers pledging to make the change have transitioned between 17% and 25% of their birds so far.
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Q&AWhy Kellogg's MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based
The Michigan company's head of global marketing, strategy and innovation for plant-based protein and natural brands talked about how consumers want more options in that sector — and how the brand is responding.
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GMO salmon gets FDA green light to be sold in the US
Will there be consumer or retailer backlash when AquaBounty Technologies starts growing and harvesting its AquAdvantage Salmon at a facility in Indiana?
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Nielsen: Shoppers are looking for 'healthy swaps'
Jackfruit burgers and cauliflower crust pizza are some of the better-for-you substitutions that consumers make, according to the market research company.
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SAP, Bumble Bee Foods team up to track tuna using blockchain
Consumers will be able to scan a QR code on the final product to find out where their fish was caught and how it made it to the store.
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Tetra Pak launches cube packaging to reduce costs and save space
The new design allows manufacturers to reduce secondary packaging, leading to approximately 40% less space required to transport the same amount of product.
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Applegate edges into plant-based sector with organic 'blend burger'
The Hormel-owned brand said its new patty, made either with turkey or 100% grass-fed beef and mushrooms, is "catering to the growing population of flexitarians."
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Is LaCroix losing its fizz?
The CEO of National Beverage Corporation, which makes the sparkling water brand, blamed "injustice" for its disappointing third-quarter sales.
