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Whole Foods forecasts alcohol-free cocktails, yuzu among 2022's top trends
The grocer will also sell a $30 "discovery box" with items representing each of its 10 trends, many of which target personal wellness and sustainability.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 19, 2021 -
Barry Callebaut launches nutraceutical drink made from cacao fruit
Elix, which is made from juice of the fruit that has been traditionally thrown away, is packed with flavonols and will be available for beverage manufacturers to use in wellness drinks.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 15, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of InstacartTrendlineTop 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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AeroFarms calls off SPAC deal after funding dries up
The vertical farming company was set to go public after its merger with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. in a deal that would have valued the new entity at $1.2 billion, but investors appeared to second-guess its potential.
By Samantha Oller • Oct. 15, 2021 -
Opinion
Food companies must embrace transparency and accountability to end deforestation
Businesses need to be judged on their progress while being honest about the challenges they face in meeting their commitments, writes Wai-Chan Chan of The Consumer Goods Forum.
By Wai-Chan Chan • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Newly launched Do Good Foods raises $169M to turn food waste into animal feed
Early next year, the company plans to begin selling chicken fed with a diet that includes upcycled food collected from grocery stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 8, 2021 -
Mars pledges net zero emissions by 2050 across its full value chain
The food giant is tying executive pay to climate action, and will challenge its more than 20,000 suppliers to set their own commitments.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 7, 2021 -
How Danone deconstructed milk to create a more realistic plant-based option
Executives at the France-based company are optimistic the taste and texture of Silk Nextmilk and So Delicious Wondermilk will convince dairy lovers hesitant to make the switch.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2021 -
Mondelēz launching vegan Cadbury bar
The snacking giant plans to roll out the offering in the U.K. and Ireland, but a company spokesperson didn't rule out eventually introducing the product to the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2021 -
California beverage makers struggle to meet upcoming recycled content requirements
Bottlers must use at least 15% postconsumer resin in plastic containers by 2022, but a recent CalRecycle report shows major manufacturers like Coca-Cola and Anheuser-Busch are behind.
By Jacob Wallace • Oct. 4, 2021 -
Coca-Cola scores highest on sustainable packaging, but most CPGs fall short, report says
While progress has been made, As You Sow finds reason to doubt companies will meet their own goals, mostly because of the reliance on plastic.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 30, 2021 -
Calyxt partners to develop soy-based alternative to palm oil
The popular ingredient has been plagued for years by questions surrounding its sustainability, prompting pledges from big CPGs to source it in a more environmentally friendly way.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 30, 2021 -
Nestlé, Campbell Soup 'highly exposed' to climate risks, investor group warns
The food giants were among 50 large companies most at physical risk to droughts, wildfires, floods and other environmental dangers, according to a report by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 29, 2021 -
Organic and animal welfare claims drive sales, SPINS finds
These numbers, presented last week at Natural Products Expo East, show consumer concerns for health and sustainability spurred by the pandemic are continuing.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 28, 2021 -
AB InBev CFO: 'You can't hide when a pandemic hits'
“The whole debate over finance and ESG, that you either choose one or the other, is a false dilemma. They go hand in hand,” Fernando Tennenbaum said.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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PepsiCo launches compostable bag for Off The Eaten Path brand
The packaging, available this month at Whole Foods Market and other retailers, is primarily made from nonfood, plant-based sources.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 24, 2021 -
Broiler chicken industry points to sustainability gains over past decade
The National Chicken Council’s inaugural report notes an 18% drop in emissions and improvements in animal welfare standards, despite recent negative press.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 22, 2021 -
Banza partners with Beyond Meat, Follow Your Heart on pizzas
The fast-growing maker of foods from chickpeas moved into pizza last fall after previously adding rice to complement its line of pasta.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 21, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Technology is revolutionizing food, but how can it be explained to consumers?
Companies are making real dairy, meat and eggs without animals and using fermentation to produce new analogs, but the challenge is describing it in a way that sounds appetizing — and not like science fiction.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 20, 2021 -
Danone's Evian partners with Loop on water bottle made with recycled plastic
The new packaging continues the brand's sustainability push, while providing validation for the upstart's technology that has drawn skepticism.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2021 -
Nestlé investing $1.29B to support regenerative agriculture
The Swiss CPG giant will work with its network of 500,000 farmers and 150,000 suppliers to introduce practices that support sustainable food production.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 16, 2021 -
Surge in greenhouse gas pledges from CPGs prompts Cargill to pay farmers to collect carbon
The food and agricultural giant said demand from manufacturers to lower their environmental footprint is robust, but more financial incentives are needed to get producers to meet this growth.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 16, 2021 -
Alternative seafood has vast growth potential, report says
The Good Food Institute study showed sales of plant-based and fermented products in the category increased 23% in 2020.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 15, 2021 -
Cacao-free chocolate? Voyage Foods aims to make it a reality
The food tech company is emerging from stealth to bring its reverse-engineered candy, coffee and peanut butter to consumers looking for more sustainable and accessible options.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Locust bean gum's newfound success in food stymied by supply shortages
As demand for the versatile ingredient found in everything from ice cream to plant-based foods has increased, soaring prices have prompted some companies to look for cheaper substitutes.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 26, 2021 -
Conagen debuts natural preservative created by fermentation
This latest addition to the company's portfolio is said to deliver functionality without interfering with the taste of products.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 26, 2021