Sustainability
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Dasani's packaging gets a sustainability upgrade
The Coca-Cola-owned brand will add more recyclable options and use less new plastic in a bid to keep ecologically minded consumers buying its products.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 14, 2019 -
OpinionFood for thought: From outer space to the kitchen table
With advances in technology, a growing population and shifting consumption habits, Anthony DeLio with Ingredion says the food industry needs to become more agile to address changing consumer demands.
By Anthony DeLio • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Investors put $13M behind Hazel Technologies' packets to reduce food waste
A small sachet tossed into produce packing crates inhibits ripening and can triple shelf life.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 13, 2019 -
3 trends in food and beverage packaging
They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but many consumers judge products by their packages. Food Dive and Grocery Dive took a look at three trends in packaging today.
By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Aug. 09, 2019 -
3 investments food and grocery companies are making for the future
As food and grocery companies head into the future, they are exploring new technologies and new ideas to push their industries forward. Food Dive and Grocery Dive looked at specific places that are seeing interest and investment.
By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Aug. 09, 2019 -
Chapul exits insect protein bars after co-packer goes out of business
While the Utah company didn't rule out a return to the space, it will now turn its attention to raising fly larvae for fish and poultry feed.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 08, 2019 -
Climate change threatens production of non-dairy ice cream
An increase in tropical storms poses a risk to the coconut supply from Southeast Asia, forcing some manufacturers to look for substitutes such as tofu and lab-made milk.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 05, 2019 -
Thinking outside the box: How SafeTraces tracks food, not packages
The traceability startup uses DNA to track and identify items ranging from apples to oils. It is working with UL and JBT FoodTech to expand its reach.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 05, 2019 -
Tomato harvesting robot grows $1.5M in seed funding
Israeli startup MetoMotion plans to use the investment to bring its first product to market and offer vegetable farmers a solution to today's labor shortage.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 02, 2019 -
Ain't nothin' like the real thing? Analysts look at the long game for meat alternatives
Comparing it with the sugar substitute market, Rabobank says perfection is elusive and there are challenges in coming up with acceptable alternatives.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 02, 2019 -
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo exit plastic lobbying group amid environmental concerns
The two soft drink giants have great influence within the industry and the move may encourage other companies to follow suit.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 26, 2019 -
Report: Unilever, Nestlé and Conagra are ready for the alternative protein boom
Investor group FAIRR ranked 25 food companies and retailers based on awareness and assessments of environmental risks linked to animal-based products.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • July 24, 2019 -
Plant-based meat market forecast to reach $85B by 2030, report says
Investment firm UBS said that figure could be conservative if innovation and consumer awareness drive more consumption among consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • July 22, 2019 -
1 in 4 US consumers discuss responsible food sourcing online
The Center for Food Integrity analyzed millions of online engagements and found more people than just Generation Z cares about how what they eat is made and processed.
By Cathy Siegner • July 19, 2019 -
Insects have more antioxidants than orange juice, study finds
It's unclear whether this research — the latest to show positive health effects from eating bugs — will make consumers any more likely to try them.
By Cathy Siegner • July 18, 2019 -
Study: GMOs are needed to feed the planet in 2050
A World Resources Institute report said more use of genetic modification will help ensure there is enough food for the estimated population of 10 billion people, but the technology is still controversial with consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • July 18, 2019 -
Food Dive's top 10 stories for summer reading
From Big Food embracing CBD to arsenic in bottled water, it's been a newsworthy season in the food business.
By Food Dive staff • July 17, 2019 -
Why the meat industry is working together on sustainability
The leading trade group voted to make it a noncompetitive issue, encouraging members to share best practices and use advisers to improve environmental impacts.
By Cathy Siegner • July 17, 2019 -
A sweet idea: Nestlé uses cacao pod leftovers to sweeten chocolate
The first product using the patented process will be released this year in Japan under the KitKat Chocolatory brand.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 17, 2019 -
Lawsuit over Keurig coffee pod recyclability moves forward
The company had hoped a California judge would dismiss a complaint claiming its "recyclable" labels are misleading.
By Katie Pyzyk • July 15, 2019 -
It's such a Perfect Day: Animal-free dairy ice cream available online
The company that uses fermentation to make milk without a cow is selling its first product and wants to revolutionize the food system, co-founder Ryan Pandya told Food Dive.
By Megan Poinski • July 11, 2019 -
Growers consider a minimum price for coffee farmers with prices at multi-year low
Those who grow coffee beans are hoping to replicate similar efforts by cocoa producers who were successful in getting higher payments for their crop.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
Making gin from peas could limit alcohol's impact on climate
Researchers from the U.K. and Ireland found the legume has a smaller environmental footprint. It also provides more protein than wheat.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
Nestlé develops recyclable paper packaging for Yes snack bars
The Swiss company may eventually use it for Kit Kat bars and other products, according to Reuters, once they can get a sufficient amount of the specially coated material.
By Cathy Siegner • July 08, 2019 -
Report: Supply chains cause 40% of food waste in North America
Balancing the desire to cut down on what's thrown away with having high quality products in stock can be difficult, said an associate from the World Resources Institute.
By Matt Leonard • July 03, 2019
