Sustainability: Page 17
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Good Culture raises $64M for cultured foods expansion
The cottage cheese brand has attracted funding from investors including actress Kristen Bell as it looks to bring health benefits like probiotics into new product categories.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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Food tech saw $39.3B in VC investments last year, says PitchBook
Companies making alternative protein products and ingredients received $6 billion — a 93.4% increase over 2020, the report found.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Kellogg to invest $2M in program helping rice farmers cut greenhouse gas emissions
The CPG giant will work closely with producers in the Lower Mississippi River Basin who grow the commodity, a key ingredient in its Rice Krispies and Special K cereals.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Consumers want animal-free dairy because it's better for cows, study finds
Researchers at Formo, Fordham University and Mercy For Animals found that consumers are interested in the new segment and don't think it threatens small farmers.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Sustainability label claims are influencing more consumers, Cargill survey finds
Nearly four in 10 U.S. consumers would be more likely to purchase a food product that highlights sustainable sourcing or other qualities, according to the research.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 8, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWhy famous people are joining food tech advisory boards
Hollywood A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher, former government officials and other household names are working with companies, lending their expertise and cachet.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 8, 2022 -
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As climate change threatens coffee, outlook for avocados and cashews mixed, research finds
An analysis by Zurich University finds that suitable growing regions for the tropical crops will shrink and shift as temperatures rise, impacting supply as demand is set to remain high.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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Zero Acre Farms raises $37M for its mission to make oil healthier
The startup uses fermentation to create fats that are better for human health and the environment, and plans to launch its first product later this year.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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Chobani deepens presence in dairy with move into milk, half and half
The new products will give the company access to markets collectively worth nearly $3 billion while further diversifying its product mix beyond its iconic Greek yogurt.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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'Microdrink' maker Waterdrop raises $70M
The Austrian company, whose flavor cubes are designed to dissolve in tap water, also launched a "smart cap" that purifies with UVC light.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 2, 2022 -
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Nestlé offers cash to cocoa farmers to keep kids in school in $1.4B sustainability push
The world's largest food manufacturer will reward producers who commit to fighting child labor and adopting good agricultural practices to increase productivity.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 28, 2022 -
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Insects rise as a sustainable alternative protein option
Concerns around climate change and food scarcity provide bugs with a path forward. The only question: Will consumers bite?
By Chris Casey • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Deep DiveBeef has a sustainability problem. Is this the year the industry finds a fix?
As producers explore the potential of regenerative farming and emission-busting feed additives, critics argue that more compelling solutions deserve investment.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Lay's fries up potatoes grown in NFL stadium dirt; Opopop creates an interactive popcorn experience
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay offers football fans a new way to consume their favorite team, and New Belgium and Imperfect Foods give blemished oranges a second chance in IPA.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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More U.S. consumers want snacks with a 'broader consciousness,' Mondelēz finds
The company found between 75% and 78% of people surveyed say low-waste packaging, fair labor practices, animal welfare and environmental concerns impact their food choices.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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Upward Farms plans world's largest indoor vertical farm
The 250,000-square-foot facility in Pennsylvania will supply microgreens and fish to consumers in the Northeast using the company's aquaponic technology.
By Samantha Oller • Jan. 19, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWhy fermented meat analogs will steal the spotlight in 2022
As interest in plant-based food has surged, several companies using an age-old method to grow high-quality proteins are bringing a meat-like texture and sustainability story to plates across the U.S.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Nestlé cuts sugar, adopts more sustainable packaging for Carnation Breakfast Essentials
The nutrient-rich beverage aimed at kids and teens is now available in Tetra Pak cartons made with responsibly sourced paper.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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Stonyfield co-founder enlists consumers, retailers to help Northeast organic dairy farms
The yogurt maker aims to boost dozens of small farmers in the region after Danone's Horizon and Maple Hill Creamery chose not to renew their supply contracts.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 12, 2022 -
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Smithfield Foods commits to halving food waste by 2030
The pork producer said it plans to achieve the goal through loss prevention, donating wasted food and repurposing waste into animal feed.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 7, 2022 -
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Remilk raises $120M for animal-free dairy
The Israel-based company, which already has facilities in the U.S. and Europe, plans to use the funds to scale its proteins for use as ingredients.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 6, 2022 -
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OpinionWhy food companies should rethink the financial benefits of ESG
Environmental, social and governance offers CPGs the opportunity to unlock value for investors, customers and talent, writes Molly Podolefsky of Guidehouse.
By Molly Podolefsky • Jan. 5, 2022 -
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Deep Dive6 trends shaping food and beverage growth in 2022
The lingering effects of the pandemic will continue to influence everything from consumers' meal choices to the ability of manufacturers to meet demand.
By Chris Casey , Christopher Doering , Megan Poinski • Jan. 4, 2022 -
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Top 10 food funding rounds of 2021
The year has had 13 unique investment periods where companies received more than $100 million — a trend that is not likely to end soon, experts say.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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OpinionFollow the technology: Why innovation is key to more sustainable food choices
Industry and government leaders should consider all routes to developing new protein sources to help feed a hungry world and cut emissions, writes former USDA Secretary Dan Glickman.
By Dan Glickman • Dec. 21, 2021
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