From Big Food embracing CBD to arsenic in bottled water, it's been a newsworthy time in the food business. We've seen new trends, big divestments, job cuts and products that are shaping the industry.
Here are Food Dive's top 10 news stories from the last quarter to add to your summer reading list.
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How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good
StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days. Read More »
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Big Food turning to regenerative agriculture to meet sustainability goals
Companies such as General Mills and Hormel Foods are embracing the practice to help their businesses and respond to consumers who consider environmental stewardship in their buying habits. Read More »
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Inside Ferrero's quest for sweet success in the competitive US candy market
The Italian maker of Nutella and Ferrero Rocher has spent billions to bulk up its position in confections, making it a more formidable competitor to industry leaders Hershey and Mars. Read More »
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Kind exposes sugar content in its competitors' products
The company this week debuted an augmented reality display called Sweeteners Uncovered and an online database to showcase hidden sweeteners and sugars in packaged foods. Read More »
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Arsenic found in 11 bottled water brands, Consumer Reports says
Keurig Dr Pepper's Peñafiel had the highest levels tested, while Whole Foods' Starkey brand, Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water and Danone's Volvic also tested positive for the element.Read More »
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Ruby chocolate officially enters the US and Canada
Barry Callebaut is now working with producers to bring the confection to North America, with products likely to appear on shelves and bakeries soon. Read More »
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Del Monte thinks outside of the can with a move into frozen and refrigerated
Best known for its iconic canned goods, the 133-year-old company is taking a bolder and more innovative approach to broadening its offerings with CEO Greg Longstreet at the helm. Read More »
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Nestlé to exit direct store delivery for frozen pizza and ice cream, cutting thousands of jobs
The switch will result in shuttering eight frozen distribution centers and inventory transfer points, cutting out middlemen, and eventually bringing the company savings. Read More »
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Why did Tyson divest its 6.52% share in Beyond Meat?
The meat processing giant sold its stake — which has been estimated to be worth nearly $79 million — the week before the plant-based alternatives maker was scheduled to go public. Read More »
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The big chill: CBD-infused ice cream coming to Ben & Jerry's
There's a lot of buzz around the announcement — the first cannabis commitment from a major brand. Read More »