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Air Protein raises $32M to develop a meat alternative out of thin air

The company, built around 1960s-era NASA research of turning carbon dioxide into something edible, received funds from ADM Ventures, Barclays and GV.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 07, 2021

Tyson Foods brings plant-based meats to its Jimmy Dean brand

The new breakfast sandwiches are the first faux meat offering from an existing brand at the Arkansas-based company, which entered the space two years ago. 

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 06, 2021

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Sustainability

As consumers care more about sustainability, food and beverage companies are pledging to make their portfolios more eco-friendly. But are they making progress? 

By Food Dive staff

Veganuary opens 2021 with a focus on plant-based eating

While most consumers are not making a long-term commitment to an animal-free diet, this sector grew exponentially in 2020 and is shaping Big Food portfolios.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 05, 2021

Eat Beyond aims to change the way people invest in protein alternatives

The investment fund — which is currently publicly traded on three exchanges — serves both those who want to support the future of food and smaller companies with big ideas.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 22, 2020

Ocean Spray adds upcycled cranberry seeds to its product portfolio

This product appeals to a growing segment of sustainability-minded consumers who are willing to pay more to help the environment.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 17, 2020

Deep Dive

Breaking down Mars' maverick move for a more sustainable palm oil supply chain

Reducing its palm oil mills from 1,500 to 50 in three years to meet internal goals is a decisive move that will almost certainly work, but the impact beyond Mars' supply chain is less certain.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 14, 2020

Dive Awards

Company of the Year: Mondelez

The Oreo maker quickly pivoted early in the pandemic to boost its e-commerce channels, simplify its portfolio and offer right-sized packages for consumers during peak stockpiling.  

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 09, 2020

Indoor produce grower Gotham Greens raises $87M to fuel expansion plans

The flourishing indoor greenhouse segment has been popular for investors in 2020, with BrightFarms, Revol Greens and AppHarvest also raising money for their development efforts.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 08, 2020

Barry Callebaut to expand La Morella Nuts globally in 2021

The premium Spanish nut company was acquired in 2012 for its synergies with the chocolate ingredient leader's primary business. The line will be available in North America next year.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 03, 2020

Olam Coffee upcycles cascara to create superfruit products

Although typically discarded, the company is now using the pulp and skin of the coffee cherry fruit for healthy food and beverages while doubling revenue from the raw material. 

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 03, 2020

Nestlé to invest $3.6B to curb emissions and boost sustainability

The world's largest food company says it will use the money over the next five years as part of its long-term goal to cut its emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 03, 2020

Lidl launches ethically sourced, private label chocolate bar

Way To Go products guarantee farmers receive the Fairtrade Minimum Price for cocoa, along with extra money to boost their income and develop higher-yield farming techniques.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 03, 2020

Real-time digital labels would detect spoiled food and reduce waste

Although it is still in the prototype stage, technology firm Innoscentia is partnering with Ynvisible Interactive to adapt system sensors for large scale production and printing.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 01, 2020

Opinion

CPGs still struggle to measure environmental progress, but there's a solution

Guidelines are currently voluntary, unenforceable and serve as mechanisms that appear to make the problem go away without actually solving it, writes Kearney's Adheer Bahulkar and Henrique Gonda.

By Adheer Bahulkar and Henrique Gonda • Nov. 30, 2020

Diageo pledges 100% recyclable packaging, 50% supply chain emissions reduction by 2030

After falling short on some 2020 goals, the maker of Guinness and Smirnoff laid out plans to reduce emissions and improve packaging recyclability.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 30, 2020

Diageo's growth plans: More premium brands and diversity in leadership

The alcohol maker's CEO told CNBC consumers are drinking "better, not more," and the company's 10-year plan focuses on promoting moderation in drinking and achieving net-zero carbon emissions.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 24, 2020

4 reasons plant-based milk will keep growing after the pandemic

Dairy alternatives have gone from trendy to on fire in 2020, and analysts weigh in on what will keep the segment booming in the upcoming years. 

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 24, 2020

Barry Callebaut debuts high performance and sustainable chocolate line

The products, which are hitting the market in time for the holiday season, are made for North American consumers' palates.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 19, 2020

Deep Dive

Talking Tofurky: How its mission and fun approach made a quirky company a plant-based leader

While the 25-year-old family-owned company may be named after its Thanksgiving roast, a diverse array of products and leadership have helped establish the now-trendy segment.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 19, 2020

Unilever sets $1.2B sales goal for plant-based products

Executives said they plan to reach this target by introducing meat- and dairy-free varieties of current products as well as by rolling out new brands.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 18, 2020

How Oatly accelerated growth during the pandemic

In a year of adversity, oat milk is on top, with dollar sales up 212% above last year. The company's North America President Mike Messersmith explains why the beverage is booming and shares its expansion plans.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 16, 2020

Opinion

The food industry is not recognized for sustainability. How can we fix that?

Companies are making real progress with environmentally friendly policies, but rarely are recognized. Puris Holdings CEO Nicole Atchison looks at how that could be changed.

By Nicole Atchison • Nov. 09, 2020

Sponsored by Fibre Box Association

Catering to the plant-based diet trend: What about the package?

Isn’t it only natural to put plant-based food in a plant-based package?

Hooray Foods shifts distribution strategy to let people bring home the plant-based bacon

The new brand, which will be in 300 Whole Foods stores this month, was designed by a meat eater to replicate the experience of cooking and eating the popular breakfast side. 

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 03, 2020

Barry Callebaut introduces cacao fruit ingredients brand

Cabosse Naturals upcycles the traditionally wasted fruit into four ingredients: pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara flour made from its skin.

By Megan Poinski • Oct. 29, 2020