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General Mills teams with grocery giant to expand regenerative agriculture
A collaboration between Ahold Delhaize USA and the consumer food company will support farmers as they transition to practices that cut greenhouse gas emissions.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Keurig Dr Pepper to pay $1.5M to settle charges about K-Cup recyclability
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says the beverage company omitted from filed documents important information about testing the recyclability of its K-Cup coffee pods.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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.
By Food Dive staff -
Sponsored by GS1 US
The traceability trifecta: Revolutionizing food systems for profit, planet and people
Are you prepared for the new FDA traceability requirements for companies that manufacture, process or hold food products?
Sept. 3, 2024 -
Buckwheat in your ice cream? Quinoa in your milk? Sustainable grains emerge as a star ingredient
More companies are incorporating these ingredients into their products to enhance nutrition and sustainability.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Coca-Cola chided by green group for lack of progress on reusable packaging
Oceana said the CPG giant is falling behind in meeting its 2030 goal of having at least 25% of its beverage sales coming from reusable containers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2024 -
Can canned food outlast competition from flexible plastic alternatives?
With consumers feeling squeezed by inflation, food companies like Bush’s Beans and suppliers such as Sonoco see cans as a reliable space to grow in while also meeting sustainability goals.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Sponsored by Highlight
3 trends driving growth in the “Better for You” space
How Ozempic, sugar and protein content are shaping consumer preferences.
By Chelsea Stone • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Nestlé’s Nespresso moves beyond coffee for the first time with honey
The sweetener will help the CPG giant incorporate more regenerative agriculture practices into its business and capitalize on the growing use of honey in a cup of joe.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Ingredients in peril due to climate change
As global temperatures shift and weather events devastate agricultural land, some ingredients and crops are in jeopardy. One expert shares advice.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: New study finds heavy metals in cocoa
Most surprising, according to the researchers, was that organic labeled products showed higher levels of both lead and cadmium compared to non-organic products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Sponsored by GS1 US
Collaboration is Queen for FSMA 204 — for cost, compliance, efficiency
Why teamwork reigns in streamlining safety, sustainability, savings and innovation across the food supply chain.
July 29, 2024 -
PepsiCo launches pilot to cultivate next generation of farmers
The effort provides job pathways for beginning producers and young people to be successful on the farm or within the agriculture industry at large.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2024 -
Sponsored by Organic Valley
Beyond milk: Organic Valley’s journey to fight for family farms and foster sustainability
The pioneering approach Organic Valley is taking to preserve family farms and advance sustainability in the dairy and broader food industry.
July 22, 2024 -
Danone, Nestlé join over 130 companies in call to reverse biodiversity loss ahead of COP16
A coalition of businesses across various industries are pressing world leaders to take action on an issue often overlooked by corporate sustainability plans.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 18, 2024 -
ADM teams with Smucker for regenerative peanut program
In partnership with the National Black Growers Council, the companies aim to make it easier for peanut farmers to improve their soil health and carbon intensity.
By Nathan Owens • July 8, 2024 -
1 year later: Strides and hiccups for the cultivated meat industry
Two chicken products were approved for sale in the U.S. last June but factory-grown meat products are still facing headwinds like access to capital.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 26, 2024 -
Q&A
Mondelēz, Ahold Delhaize CEOs discuss how businesses can be better stewards of the planet
Dirk Van de Put and Frans Muller are co-chairs of The Consumer Goods Forum, a group of nearly 400 global companies taking on issues such as deforestation, human rights and food waste.
By Christopher Doering • June 25, 2024 -
Nestlé introduces sustainably sourced chocolate brand
The confectionery offering, which uses cocoa certified by the Rainforest Alliance, will be available in airports around the world.
By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2024 -
Kellanova to make Cheez-It crackers with regenerative wheat for East Coast grocery stores in unique pilot
Ahold Delhaize USA, owner of Food Lion, Giant Food and Stop & Shop, is teaming with the snacking giant and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 18, 2024 -
Hershey looks to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing
The Hershey Company says it’s committed to enhancing its 100% independently verified cocoa supply chain by striving for full sourcing visibility.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 13, 2024 -
From lager to leaf: Behind Green Thumb’s bid for Boston Beer merger
Joining forces could allow the new entity to innovate in categories including edibles and drinks, the cannabis company’s CEO said.
By Chris Casey • June 13, 2024 -
Sponsored by Green Boy Group
Green Boy’s impact report sheds light on food supply chain emissions
Catalyzing transparency: Global plant-based ingredient supplier openly shares emissions data.
June 10, 2024 -
Opinion
The seafood industry must recognize that healthy seas require safeguarding human rights
On World Oceans Day, a fun spotlight is often put on the need to safeguard our ecosystems. Behind the festivities is a sobering reality check that goes beyond the health of our waters.
By Ryan Bigelow • June 7, 2024 -
Supply chain and management woes: Huy Fong Foods’ sriracha shortage strikes again
Production is on hold for the popular rooster-adorned bottle that is a must for many hot sauce lovers.
By Alexandra Frost • June 3, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Yotvata Dairy Farm invests in biotech company to remove antibiotics from milk
A trial found Mileutis' flagship product, Imilac, was effective in replacing antibiotics and increasing milk production in Israeli dairy cows.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 30, 2024