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Unilever will get up to $20.9M from US government to lower carbon footprint at ice cream factories
The Department of Energy funding will help the Ben & Jerry’s manufacturer on a project designed to cut 14,000 metric tons of emissions annually.
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The future of wellness: Exploring lipid-based foods in the food-as-medicine movement
Discover how the burgeoning food-as-medicine movement, driven by cutting-edge research and technological innovations, is reshaping perspectives on nutritional well-being.
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How a Japanese company plans to take over plant-based pantry items in the US
The firm’s Chicago business, called Zen B, aims to reinvent everyday foods such as pasta and crackers with yellow peas and other better-for-you ingredients.
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Just Ice sales heat up a tea segment abandoned by Coca-Cola
Sales of the organic, less sweet offering are expected to top $20 million this year by tapping into many of the attributes that made its predecessor Honest a success.
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Q&A
Beverage Diaries: A discussion with PepsiCo’s CMO of international drinks
Mark Kirkham shares insight from his more than 13 years at the CPG giant and what he’s learned working at the cola and Gatorade manufacturer.
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Fireball maker Sazerac acquires RTD cocktail brand BuzzBallz
Demand for mixed drinks is driving beverage industry heavyweights to elevate their presence in the category through M&A and new product launches.
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Opinion
A ban on FDA-approved food additives should come from experts
John Downs, the CEO of the National Confectioners Association, said more studies should be done before banning Red 3 dye and titanium dioxide.
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Nestlé launches pair of initiatives to decarbonize cocoa supply chain
The global food company said its new projects aim to reduce and remove more than 500,000 metric tons of carbon during a 20-year period.
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General Mills still dealing with elevated operating costs, CEO says
The Cheerios maker reported higher-than-normal inflation four years after the pandemic began. Input costs have increased by 32% during this time, the top executive said.
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PepsiCo creates Flamin’ Hot brand to highlight fast-growing chip flavor
The Doritos and Cheetos manufacturer said the platform, which generated more than $3 billion in retail sales, will initially include 25 unique products with seasoning.
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Column
Leftovers: Icee chills out with Ghostbusters flavors | Bob’s Red Mill mixes provide baking shortcut
The frozen beverage brand taps the fantasy franchise for its nostalgic line, and MariMed infuses both cannabis and electrolytes into its latest drink mixes.
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Mondelēz’s Chips Ahoy! debuts new recipe for the classic cookie
The modification, which includes chocolate chips with higher cacao and Madagascar vanilla extract content, is the biggest update for the $1 billion brand in nearly a decade.
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Cultivated meat leader Meatable achieves landmark breakthrough
The Netherlands-based food-tech pioneer’s patented technology significantly speeds up the cell differentiation process by creating fat and muscle tissue in a record four days.
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Low-sugar chocolate trailblazer receives ‘no questions’ FDA letter for its star ingredient
Oobli, the global sweet protein platform, is the first company to be granted approval for the use of its product as a food ingredient.
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Column
The Weekly Sip: S&P rating could spell trouble for beverages | AB InBev crafts IPA using ‘spellers’ method
In this week’s beverage news, Diageo infuses blackberries into Crown Royal Whisky, and tech company Vertosa partners with a German ingredients producer to produce cannabis-infused drinks.
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Boston Beer brings Truly into tequila soda to help revive brand
The alcohol company is betting that the RTD cocktail wave will renew interest in the beverage as it struggles to rebound from a slump in hard seltzer demand.
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Storytelling helps new products pop at Expo West
Brands looked to highlight the “why” in their messaging to attract consumers back to both the plant based and natural foods spaces.
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Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and spin off ice cream business
The restructuring will leave the Ben & Jerry’s manufacturer with its fastest-growing business units while helping it reduce costs and boost profits.
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Bronx-born food collective goes from trendy dinner parties to Target shelves
Ghetto Gastro fuses community and culture to create low-cost plant-based packaged goods.
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How Bubly aims to shake up sparkling water with new Burst brand extension
Burst caters to consumers who view sparkling water marketing as staid and products as too much of a trade-off from sugary sodas.
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As sales decline, Hain Celestial names new president for its North American operations
The appointment of Chad Marquardt comes as the organic and natural food company looks to improve operations in the region responsible for nearly 60% of its business.
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Why hydration drinks are quenching the beverage industry’s thirst for product growth
Offerings like Waterdrop, Electrolit and BodyArmor’s Flash I.V. are building a powerful and trendy product category that sits between water, soda, sports and energy drinks.
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From Coke to Hershey, CPGs search for their sweet spot in pack size
Consumers are increasingly interested in smaller portion sizes, as well as value-priced multipacks, for their snacks and soda. These changing sizes can have implications from production to recycling.
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Food companies tackling Scope 3 emissions despite weak SEC rule: expert
Businesses will continue working to lower their indirect emissions because of pressure from retailers and state governments, according to a sustainability tech executive.
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Nestlé investors urge food giant to lessen dependence on unhealthy foods
The Lean Cuisine manufacturer disputed many of the claims outlined by the shareholder group and said it was “targeting the wrong company.”
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Problem to plate: Could eating invasive species be a sustainability game changer?
Advocates are working to get consumers on board in an effort to contain and live with plants and animals wreaking havoc on environmental and commercial ecosystems.