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A fatty ingredient hidden in butter could be the secret to better health
Researchers at Seraphina Therapeutics found the first essential fatty acid in 90 years, known as C15:0, to demonstrate broad health benefits in studies.
By Christopher Doering • May 21, 2020 -
DFA hit with antitrust lawsuit tied to Dean Foods acquisition
Food Lion and the Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association are challenging the $433 million deal they argue will wipe out any remaining competition.
By Lillianna Byington • May 20, 2020 -
Trendline
How COVID-19 is impacting consumer shopping behavior
While there is little consensus as to whether current habits will become a permanent fixture and, if they do, there is agreement that the ongoing pandemic is changing the way consumers buy and purchase food and beverages.
By Food Dive staff -
Orange juice sales get sweeter as consumers look for immunity boost
Retail sales in the U.S. increased 46% to 44 million gallons in the four weeks ending April 11, and futures trading jumped 27%.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 19, 2020 -
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Deep DiveOnce thriving craft beer industry dealt crippling blow by coronavirus
With brewpubs and taprooms shuttered and consumers less willing to experiment, thousands of brewers could go out of business or experience major changes to their operations.
By Christopher Doering • May 19, 2020 -
Opinion
COVID-19: The alcohol industry needs to think creatively
Executives should respond to the immediate emergency, then renew and scale operations to help drive the return to growth once the peak of the crisis has passed, writes Accenture's Oliver Wright.
By Oliver Wright • May 15, 2020 -
Courtesy of Halo Top
ColumnLeftovers: Halo Top pops into a new frozen treat; Kodiak Cakes puts its stamp on granola bars
The revolutionary better-for-you ice cream brand creates an on-the-go version, and Agua Bucha is the mashup of the kombucha and sparkling water trends.
By Food Dive staff • May 15, 2020 -
Courtesy of United Sodas
Startup United Sodas aims to broaden category with launch of better-for-you drink
The beverages, which come in 12 flavors such as Extra Peach and Toasted Coconut, contain 30 calories and have no artificial ingredients. They will initially be sold online.
By Christopher Doering • May 13, 2020 -
Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch
AB InBev launches cocktail-inspired hard seltzers
The beverage from the alcohol giant joins its recent entrants into the fast-growing category including Bud Light Seltzer and Natural Light Seltzer.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 13, 2020 -
Retrieved from Snacks.com on May 12, 2020
Why PepsiCo launched 2 new direct-to-consumer sites
Snacks.com and PantryShop.com are part of the company's efforts to meet consumers where they shop, as e-commerce becomes a bigger part of their buying habits.
By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2020 -
Ingredion launches sugar substitute made from erythritol
The ingredient, which has a distinctive cooling effect, is made through fermentation and can be found naturally in some fruits and vegetables.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 07, 2020 -
Permission granted by SoRSE Technology
How SoRSE Technology is formulating CBD products in a pandemic
As interest in infused food and drink has increased during the outbreak, the supplier is staggering shifts in the lab and sending samples to different locations.
By Lillianna Byington • May 07, 2020 -
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Deep DiveOnline alcohol sales may see permanent rise as coronavirus alters shopping habits
Data insights firm Kantar estimates that 30% of new customers who try buying booze through e-commerce for the first time during the pandemic will remain long-term users.
By Christopher Doering • May 06, 2020 -
Flow Alkaline Spring Water raises $45M
The company, which recently opened a spring in Virginia and is set to roll out collagen-infused drinks this month, hopes to double its consumer base by 2021.
By Megan Poinski • May 05, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
Anheuser-Busch wins appeal in corn syrup battle with Molson Coors
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals wrote in its decision if the brewer does not like the "sneering tone" of the ad, it "can mock" its rival through its own advertisement.
By Christopher Doering • May 05, 2020 -
Constellation boosts stake in Canopy Growth to 39%
The marketer of Corona and Modelo still holds warrants and notes, which if exercised, would increase its ownership in the company to nearly 56%.
By Lillianna Byington • May 04, 2020 -
Justice Department approves DFA purchase of Dean Foods' assets
As a condition of the deal, antitrust officials said the dairy co-op must divest three processing plants to alleviate potential competitive harm.
By Lillianna Byington • May 04, 2020 -
Courtesy of Brami
ColumnLeftovers: Brami dips into lupini hummus; Steeped Coffee brews sustainability
The protein-packed European bean makes the dip and spread shelf-stable and clean label, and Drinkworks partners with Brown-Forman to bring Jack Daniel's Lynchburg Lemonade home.
By Food Dive staff • May 01, 2020 -
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From candy to clean label, gum arabic's 'workhorse' reputation
The ingredient is popular because it can perform a range of functions including emulsifying, stabilizing, thickening, improving mouthfeel and being a natural glue.
By Christopher Doering • April 30, 2020 -
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PepsiCo trims 'nonessential' marketing spend while focusing on growth areas
A boost in grocery sales is helping some of the company's brands, but gas station and restaurant closures are causing some pain.
By Dianna Christie • April 29, 2020 -
Coca-Cola reports border bottlenecks, touts localized supply chain to keep products flowing
Health screenings and policy changes are slowing traffic at border crossings around the world.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 28, 2020 -
PepsiCo signs deal to distribute Bang Energy drinks in US
The partnership comes on the same day the beverage giant closed its $3.85 billion deal to buy Rockstar Energy.
By Christopher Doering • April 28, 2020 -
Courtesy of Borden Dairy / Dean Foods
Bankrupt Borden Dairy and Dean Foods bondholders propose merger
While the court already approved the sale of most of Dean's assets to Dairy Farmers of America, the deal must still receive antitrust clearance from the Justice Department.
By Lillianna Byington • April 27, 2020 -
Retrieved from My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream on April 23, 2020
ColumnLeftovers: My/Mo Mochi adds single-serve packaging; Upton's Naturals launches meat substitute to go bananas for
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the frozen treat provides more hygienic protection, and BE Protein Smoothies adds chicken to its blend.
By Food Dive staff • April 24, 2020 -
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Coffee prices spike as consumers hoard during virus outbreak
Locusts, lockdowns and a limited supply of containers in parts of the world could eventually result in a shortage and higher prices for the popular caffeinated beverage.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 23, 2020 -
Carbon dioxide shortage could threaten beer, soda and seltzers
The shortfall comes as ethanol plants, which collect the colorless gas as a byproduct, shut down or curtail output amid a drop in fuel consumption due to the coronavirus.
By Christopher Doering • April 22, 2020
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