Sustainability
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All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply
A new study found that drought and heat could hurt barley crops enough to spike prices and decrease the amount made by the end of the century.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2018
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Danone sales rise 1.4% amid strong demand for yogurt and plant-based foods
While the French company faces ongoing challenges in other parts of its operations, segments known to consumers in North America continue performing well.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 17, 2018
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SponsoredRenewable and recyclable – two ends of the responsible packaging equation
Shoppers want responsible packaging more than ever, but do they really know what that involves?
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Deep DiveHow sustainable is the food packaging industry?
More consumers are seeking products that are completely eco-friendly, but there are still many barriers on the design and manufacturing side.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 15, 2018
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Deep DiveBetter together: Why some food companies enter into partnerships
In an industry that seems to be dominated by M&A, these agreements — often between companies that would otherwise be competitors — bring benefits to all involved.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 15, 2018
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OpinionFighting food waste to curb climate change
The World Wildlife Fund's Pete Pearson discusses how to limit food waste and fight climate change in order to decrease greenhouse gases.
By Pete Pearson
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Mondelez plans to make all packaging recyclable by 2025
The maker of Oreos, Honey Maid and Ritz said it will partner with groups to encourage packaging to be collected and recycled.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2018
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Global warming puts food supply at risk, UN report warns
More extreme weather will make growing conditions tougher and prices higher around the world, according to this study from a panel of scientists.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 09, 2018
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Nestlé nibbles on healthy snacking and plant-based food startups
The Swiss firm is working with Jackson's Honest, Miyoko's and Here, small companies whose products lack GMOs, come from plants or help local farmers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 04, 2018
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Americans prioritizing nutrition are hooked on fish, survey finds
Health and sustainability are the primary motivators for 44% of consumers eating more of the protein, according to Cargill.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 03, 2018
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McDonald's removes artificial ingredients from hamburgers
The fast-food giant is answering consumer demand for cleaner foods, phasing out artificial preservatives, flavors and colors from its signature menu item.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 28, 2018
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Hormel introduces podcast highlighting social responsibility efforts
The company launched a 10-episode series featuring discussions with master chefs, entrepreneurs, food scientists and employees.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2018
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Are maggots the future of food?
A decade-old company based in South Africa is using black soldier fly larvae as a more sustainable animal feed alternative to fish meal.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018
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PepsiCo drops palm oil supplier known for human rights abuses
The company's move against Indofood follows similar announcements from Cargill and other traders and processors of the ingredient.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018
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What does the future of food look like?
As technologies like tooth sensors that track sugar intake are developed, a Food Futures Lab researcher said the industry needs to plan for the challenges that will follow these innovations.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 24, 2018
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Perdue Farms overhauls chicken packaging to lure millennials
The rebrand marks the fourth major update in its history, highlighting key messages and product attributes like cage-free and no hormones or steroids.
By Patti Zarling • Sept. 19, 2018
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Nestlé will use satellites to protect palm oil supply chain from deforestation
The Swiss company said the monitoring service will document land cover changes and forest cover disturbances by the end of this year.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 17, 2018
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'Radical collaboration' will grow natural/organic market, say Expo East panelists
Conference presenters said Thursday that small players should leverage the robust supply chains and expertise of conventional legacy brands.
By Emma Liem • Sept. 14, 2018
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Impossible Burger goes to White Castle
The company is the first nationwide fast food chain to tap into the plant-based meat trend and now offers the slider at all 377 of its restaurants.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 13, 2018
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4 technologies tackling food waste in the supply chain
From reefer sensors to avocado imagery, venture capitalists are pouring hundreds of millions into the trillion-dollar problem of food waste.
By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 13, 2018
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Giant announces first zero-waste store
The Cleona, Pennsylvania location monitors trash to make sure recyclables don't get in, composts all of its organic waste and donates excess food locally.
By Patti Zarling • Sept. 11, 2018
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Deep DiveWe go GMO: A look at companies that tout their genetically modified products
While some food companies are reformulating ahead of the new labeling law, others are doubling down on their use of biologically engineered ingredients — and proudly telling the world about it.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2018
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Q&AGMO ingredients doing the Impossible: Q&A with David Lipman
Yes, the Impossible Burger's magic ingredient, plant-based heme, is genetically modified. But the company's chief science officer tells Food Dive that consumers care more about the way their product tastes and what it does for the planet.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2018
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Can plant-based and lab-grown meat change the world?
At the Good Food Institute Conference, a panel of experts said these products not only can, but for the good of the planet, they must.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2018
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PepsiCo forms accelerator program in the US
This marks the snack and beverage company's third major investment in the incubator space this year.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 07, 2018