Sustainability: Page 2
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Tuna company Thai Union invests in insect protein startup
As sales continue to sink, one of the world's largest producers of canned products looks to bugs to give it wings.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 23, 2019 -
SponsoredNew tools to transform frozen food energy costs into revenue streams
How and why do utilities pay food processors and distributors to add technologies that cut energy costs?
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Danone's venture arm buys minority stake in plant-based Forager Project
The investment from the French food giant will enable the upstart to expand its portfolio, increase brand awareness and widen distribution.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2019 -
Why employees are leaving Big Food to work for Motif FoodWorks
With $117.5 million raised this year, Chief Commercial Officer Michele Fite told Food Dive the company is ramping up growth efforts while products are in R&D.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Tyson shuts down production of Yappah upcycled snacks
The protein crisps were the company's first product launched from its Innovation Lab last year but failed to gain enough traction.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Tracking the plant-based protein movement
From plant-based burgers to chik'n nuggets, stay up to date on product launches and company histories with our tracker.
By Nami Sumida , Lillianna Byington • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Why plant-based meat uses many protein sources
A PreScouter report about alternative meats found pea protein is the most widely used, but other common ingredients include rice, mung bean, soy and potato.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 15, 2019 -
Chobani's secret to success: A 'restless' approach
President of the yogurt giant Peter McGuinness highlighted the company's dominant position in the space, noting that as "goes Chobani, so goes the category."
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 15, 2019 -
OpinionSingle serving without the waste
As plastic pollution becomes a bigger problem, manufacturers should be looking to edible and soluble replacements, writes Dorota Bartosik of Monosol, LLC.
By Dorota Bartosik • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Carlsberg debuts sustainable paper bottle prototype
The Danish brewer has been working on the idea since 2015 and is now testing out two versions, both made from sustainably sourced wood fiber.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 14, 2019 -
Future Meat Technologies gets $14M to bring cultured meat to market in 2021
The Israel-based company's production facility is under construction, and founder Yaakov Nahmias is sure people will be ready to eat the products.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 11, 2019 -
Inside Sustainable Bioproducts' plan to feed the world with a discovery in a volcano
The company received $33 million in Series A funding — and has the backing of NASA, the EPA, the National Science Foundation and the USDA — and its alternative protein products should hit the market next year.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Health and sustainability of fish have consumers hooked — but they buy on price
An online survey from Blue Circle Foods also found the vast majority are concerned about contamination, pollution and sustainability.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Aleph Farms 3D prints cell-cultured meat in space for the first time
The Israeli company produced steak only about .06 of an inch long, but its CEO said the process is a promising option away from Earth where water isn't available.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Impossible Foods CEO: Plant-based competitors 'suck' and stifle industry growth
Pat Brown, who started the California company eight years ago, said other offerings in the market only serve to reinforce the idea that faux meat options "are terrible."
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 07, 2019 -
Opinion3 ways for smaller companies to pack a punch in the brave new world of food and beverage manufacturing
Health and environmental focus is becoming a unique selling proposition for food and beverage manufacturers. Colin Elkins of IFS outlines three key areas where smaller vendors can put pressure on larger competitors.
By Colin Elkins • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Noblegen readies non-GMO alternative protein from algae
The Canadian ingredients startup said it can produce a complete plant-based option with the same nutrition and functionality as one derived from an animal.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Red meat isn't unhealthy after all, new study says
An international research team found no evidence to support reducing the popular protein in diets, but some advocates disagree, leaving consumers unsure what to believe.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 02, 2019 -
Barry Callebaut upcycles cacao fruit with new chocolate and snacks
The confection will be available to chefs and artisans next year. The first food product — Mondelez's CaPao — is now being sold in the Los Angeles area.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 01, 2019 -
Babybel owner to launch hybrid dairy and plant-based cheeses
Bel Group also plans to remove artificial flavors and colors in its products by 2021 and achieve 100% recyclable or biodegradable packaging by 2025.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 01, 2019 -
A Misfit in juice shifts to plant-based meat
Misfit Foods, which used to turn imperfect produce into bottled drinks, says creating blended sausages aligns with the company's ethos to use the food system to save the planet.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 30, 2019 -
OpinionRethinking packaging? Software can help manage the transition to more sustainable options
As consumers are more aware of the environmental hazards of plastics, many manufacturers need to make some changes. Mike Edgett of Infor walks through how technology can help it be successful.
By Mike Edgett • Sept. 27, 2019 -
McDonald's trials Beyond Meat burger in Canada
The plant-based burger will be available at 28 Ontario stores starting on Monday, and marks Beyond Meat's largest restaurant partner to date.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Food companies are aligning with international sustainability goals, but need to do more, study finds
The Barilla Foundation saw a lack of detailed supply chain analysis as well as insufficient evidence of companies' corporate citizenship.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Food companies lead the charge to increase biodiversity
The 19 global companies forming One Planet Business for Biodiversity pledge to have definitive proposals to stop the loss of smaller crop species by October 2020.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 24, 2019
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