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Prime Roots plans Q1 launch of its koji-powered meat substitutes
The company makes its alternatives to traditional products ranging from bacon to seafood from the fungus that creates the umami taste. It will start selling to consumers online before April.
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Chobani leans on master brand in new campaign for oat milk
With "Almost Milk," the dairy heavyweight looks to leverage brand equity it's earned during the past decade as it expands into plant-based products.
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OpinionAI in food and beverage: 3 money-saving industrial benefits for 2020
Artificial intelligence can optimize operations at every level, and these are the places where efficiency and profit potential will most benefit, writes Plutoshift's Prateek Joshi.
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How Grillo's Pickles went from a cart to more than 10K stores
The company sold more than 5 million pounds of pickles last year from outlets like Whole Foods and Walmart, and anticipates sales to grow 50% in 2020.
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Study: Consumers try plant-based meat because they're curious
When comparing Nutrition Facts labels, 45% of respondents believed the plant alternative was healthier than animal meat, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council.
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Kellogg to reduce glyphosate use in supply chain as EPA OKs weed killer
Consumer and environmental advocacy groups applauded the cereal maker's decision and hoped it would spur similar action from other companies such as PepsiCo and General Mills.
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Virginia dairy labeling bill advances but faces difficult future
The bill, which passed the state's House of Delegates last week, would deem anything labeled "milk" that doesn't come from a hoofed mammal as misbranded.
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Despite growth in dairy, industry execs strike a cautious tone
Leaders from Danone and Lactalis were among those who said not enough is being done to promote their work on sustainability or the nutritional benefits of their products.
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Bankrupt Bumble Bee sold for $928M
After filing for Chapter 11 last year, Taiwan-based FCF closed on its acquisition of the company's North American assets.
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ColumnLeftovers: Old Bay claws its way into hot sauce; Jameson gets into the Irish coffee spirit
After a speedy online sellout, McCormick says its new condiment based on the ubiquitous seafood spice is coming to grocery stores soon, and Clif Bars add coffee for an extra jolt of energy.
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Unilever exploring sale of tea business
The owner of Lipton and Tazo said a potential divestiture comes as more consumers abandon black tea in favor of herbal varieties.
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7 in 10 Super Bowl watchers will overindulge, giving snack and beer makers a sales touchdown
The average fan is planning to eat more than 4.5 times the recommended daily calorie intake, according to a new poll.
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Ben & Jerry's unveils sunflower butter-based ice cream
The Unilever-owned company now has 17 non-dairy flavors, making up more than a quarter of the company's total lineup.
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Sweet revolution: How cacao fruit is poised to change the food industry
Conventional chocolate production throws out 80% of the fruit that produces cocoa beans. Industry movers are finding ways to upcycle it, creating new confections, snacks and culinary dishes.
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Rain puts a damper on low sugar prices
Tight supplies are expected until new crops are harvested this fall, putting pressure on manufacturers who use the sweetener in their products.
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Adding aromas could help reduce the sugar content in beverages
Researchers found by adding a natural smell synthesized in apples during ripening, tasters thought the juice contained more sweetener than it really did.
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Nestlé backs amendment to bill mandating PCR for plastic bottles in Maine
Joining multiple environmental groups, Nestlé Waters North America is pushing requirements for plastic bottles to have 30% post-consumer recycled by 2030. The beverage giant is among many that needs much more material to hit sustainability goals.
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Perfect Day readies for broader product launch as it considers IPO
CEO Ryan Pandya spoke to Food Dive about finding the right partners as it scales up ice cream production and expands into other categories in 2020.
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Beyond Meat likely to be liable for $628K in ongoing litigation
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed for investors in the meat alternative company who lost money after decisions in the sprawling legal battle between the burger maker and former co-packer Don Lee Farms.
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Tracking the plant-based protein movement
Kellogg’s Incogmeato unveiled its burger, bratwurst and Italian sausage and Beyond Meat is likely to be liable for $628,689 in ongoing litigation.
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Keurig Dr Pepper acquires sparkling water brand Limitless
The deal could help grow the distribution of the beverages, which have 35 milligrams of caffeine, no sugar and zero calories.
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Trader Joe's rolls out its own plant-based burger
The Protein Patties will compete with a similar offering from Kroger as well as a growing field of branded competitors.
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Dairy industry flexing to add CBD despite regulatory uncertainty
The head of the International Dairy Foods Association said an "insatiable appetite" for these products could prompt more companies to enter the space, even without FDA approval.
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Conagra to close Tennessee Pride plant, cutting 345 jobs
The facility makes the brand's breakfast sandwiches and will shut down in fall 2021. The production will move to other company-owned factories.
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Deep DiveFood manufacturers can put GMO labels on their products in 2020. Will they?
Large manufacturers need to disclose detectable bioengineered ingredients by 2022, and attorneys and analysts think many will wait until the last minute.
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