Sustainability: Page 3
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Consumers are more confident about healthy eating as pandemic impacts wane, study says
The International Food Information Council's 16th annual report on consumer attitudes and priorities found some predictable shifts and some surprises.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2021 -
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PepsiCo is making 'a much bigger play' for sales in the burgeoning plant-based market
The CPG giant has made several acquisitions and introduced new products in an effort to scale quickly and build what it hopes will become household names in the category.
By Christopher Doering • May 19, 2021 -
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Dissolvable beverage startup Tea Drops raises $5M
The DTC company, which offers organic "bath bombs for tea," has drawn investor attention with its sustainability focus and female ownership.
By Lauren Manning • May 17, 2021 -
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Lard makes a comeback as trends play to the maligned fat's strengths
The once-out-of-favor ingredient is finding its way into more recipes as the idea of fat in moderation gains acceptance and consumers aim to reduce waste by using more of the animal.
By Christopher Doering • May 13, 2021 -
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Diageo's Pulpex partners with Stora Enso to ramp up paper bottle production
The sustainable packaging company, which has PepsiCo and Unilever as partners, is planning for mass production of its wood fiber packaging in 2022.
By Barbara Smith • May 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of Mondelez
From keto doughnuts to kelp, Mondelez aims to accelerate growth in well-being snacking
The inaugural class for its SnackFutures' CoLab includes entrepreneurs making everything from allergy-friendly and low-sugar offerings to plant-based crisps and vitamin-infused candy.
By Christopher Doering • May 10, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani launches first-ever Fair Trade Certified yogurts
The CPG company and Fair Trade USA collaborated to build a platform for other dairy providers to work toward getting the seal on their own products.
By Lauren Manning • May 07, 2021 -
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Butterfly acquires organic welfare-focused egg producer Pete and Gerry's
The acquisition, for an undisclosed price, adds another mission-driven organic company to the private equity firm's portfolio.
By Lauren Manning • May 05, 2021 -
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Sponsored by United Soybean BoardNew US Soy sustainability mark allows marketers to share product sustainability
As food industry and food-service professionals seek to up their sustainability game, U.S. Soy's new mark helps tell the story of their progress.
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Courtesy of Tyson Foods
Tyson expands Raised & Rooted offerings further into competitive plant-based market
The meat processing giant is debuting hamburger and sausages to grow the brand that previously had faux chicken nuggets and tenders on store shelves.
By Christopher Doering • May 03, 2021 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Beyond Meat set to return to plant-based chicken this summer, Bloomberg reports
Just two years after the faux meat maker pulled its frozen strips, the company is poised to reenter the retail category again, but this time with several large competitors.
By Christopher Doering • April 28, 2021 -
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Agrifood tech companies raised $22.3B in funding in 2020, Finistere Ventures says
From e-commerce and biotech crops to meal kits and the supply chain, the firm said this space has experienced a CAGR of 50% in investments during the last decade, and more are likely to come.
By Megan Poinski • April 28, 2021 -
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Consumer demand for sustainable packaging holds despite pandemic
Younger generations are more willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly options, but many shoppers overall are misinformed about recycling, according to a survey from Trivium Packaging and Boston Consulting Group.
By Lauren Manning • April 27, 2021 -
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8 sustainable packaging innovations for food and beverages
From upcycled barley straw cartons to paper soda bottles, manufacturers are testing a range of options to minimize their ecological footprints. Here are some of the most novel approaches.
By Food Dive staff • April 22, 2021 -
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Anheuser-Busch to partner with Post to develop sustainable food
The products will use repurposed barley from EverGrain, a company backed by the beer giant, and oats with a negative carbon footprint from the cereal maker's Bright Future Foods.
By Christopher Doering • April 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of Clara Foods
Brewing eggs: AB InBev venture arm to help Clara Foods scale up animal-free protein
This partnership is the first for ZX Ventures' new BioBrew division, which will help precision fermentation companies make enough of their products to compete with those from traditional agriculture.
By Megan Poinski • April 21, 2021 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
PepsiCo to boost regenerative farming to 7M acres, equal to its entire agricultural footprint
CEO Ramon Laguarta said "a resilient food system is essential" to its business known for everything from Doritos and Quaker Oats to its namesake cola.
By Christopher Doering • April 20, 2021 -
Courtesy of Oatly
Oatly officially makes its IPO
The Swedish oat product company plans to sell $1.65 billion worth of shares at a maximum price of $17.
By Megan Poinski • UPDATED: May 11, 2021 at 9:32 a.m. -
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Perfect Day forms advisory council to guide on health, wellness and sustainability
The animal-free dairy startup has tapped a former USDA secretary and actor Leonardo DiCaprio to keep it accountable in meeting its food policy goals.
By Lauren Manning • April 19, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationBoxes: the backbone of e-commerce
The home delivery model presents new opportunities for brands to deliver products in sustainable, durable packages – acknowledging increased interest in healthy, sustainable living.
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Mars, PepsiCo and McCormick join effort to tackle supply chain emissions
As part of a new coalition formed with consultancy Guidehouse, the companies will provide their suppliers with tools and resources to create their own reduction plans.
By Lauren Manning • April 18, 2021 -
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Hippeas picks former Annie's and PopCorners head as new CEO
The chickpea snack maker said CPG veteran Paul Nardone will focus on growing the brand's portfolio, expanding production and opening new channels of distribution.
By Christopher Doering • April 13, 2021 -
Keurig Dr Pepper commits to cutting new plastic use in packaging
The beverage giant, which aims for a 20% reduction by 2025, is the latest CPG to pledge cuts after being targeted by shareholder proposals from nonprofit As You Sow.
By Barbara Smith • April 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hazel Technologies
Hazel Technologies raises $70M for packets to prevent food waste
This marks the latest and largest funding round for the startup, whose sachets can be added to bulk boxes of produce to extend its shelf life.
By Lauren Manning • April 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of Nestle
Nestlé adds Banza chickpea pasta to Life Cuisine offerings
The brand, which also is using cauliflower rice and spiralized zucchini, said 10 new varieties cater to popular trends such as high protein, meatless, gluten free and low carb.
By Christopher Doering • April 12, 2021
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