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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 -
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The next big 4 ingredient trends from IFT
Manufacturers, suppliers and technology companies alike set the tone for how the space will continue to evolve at one of the food industry's largest events of the year.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 26, 2024 -
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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.
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Chaga mushrooms set to sprout in growth
The medicinal fungi is growing in both market share and popularity as more consumers focus on healthy lifestyles.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
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Health, taste and texture: What Ingredion’s new chief innovation officer is prioritizing
Mike Leonard stressed the importance of working with experts before debuting new health focused products.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
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Danone partners with Microsoft to scale AI projects
As the dairy company looks to technology to drive operational efficiency, it aims to upskill 100,000 workers to become more comfortable with digital tools.
By Chris Casey • July 25, 2024 -
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Juicy Marbles launches plant-based ribs with edible bones
The company says its Baby Ribs have a "clean label" and are made with 100% soy protein.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 24, 2024 -
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Nestlé develops technology to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
The food and beverage giant said the process cuts fat in milk powder by up to 60% without compromising on quality, taste and texture.
By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in focus: AAK’s use of shea in place of cocoa butter
The ingredients company is tackling cocoa’s supply chain woes by turning to a unique West African crop.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 18, 2024 -
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Roquette, Bonumose partner to boost tagatose production
The ingredients businesses are joining forces to scale the natural sweetener, giving food and beverage formulators a better-for-you alternative to sugar.
By Chris Casey • July 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by SonicAireManage the risks of dust control in your food processing facility
SonicAire offers dust control in food processing facilities using compliance-guaranteed technology.
July 15, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Specialty food ingredient market primed to surge
With more consumers seeking healthier food options, niche products are having their moment.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 10, 2024 -
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Tate & Lyle debuts new stevia composition
The global ingredients company is looking to deliver a taste profile closer to sugar and at a cheaper price than other alternative sweeteners.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 10, 2024 -
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Cultivated meat startup Upside Foods initiates a fresh round of layoffs
The company previously made “selective role eliminations” in February when it paused plans to build a large-scale facility in Chicago.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 2, 2024 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by The Almond Board of CaliforniaTastewise partnership brings AI into almond innovation
Almond Board partnership with Tastewise brings AI into the almond product development conversation.
June 24, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat launches next product in fourth-generation formula lineup
The plant-based pioneer is furthering its mission to make cleaner-label products by offering new sausage varieties.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 20, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Jason and Travis Kelce join Garage Beer | DavidsTea brings a spark to RTD drinks
The NFL stars have become co-owners of the Ohio-based light beer, and New Jersey’s Asbury Park Brewery is using AI to create its latest offering.
By Food Dive staff • June 20, 2024 -
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Plant-based startup Tender secures deal with fast food chain
The Boston company is using newly acquired cash to expand into restaurants and innovate with new products.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 18, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Deforestation-free soybean
Bunge is joining forces with a CP Foods subsidiary to reach zero-deforestation in soybean meal production.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 13, 2024 -
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Food tech solutions to alleviate supply chain woes: True Essence Foods CEO
Sustainability concerns within the food industry are trickling down to consumers. Here’s what one company is doing about it.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 13, 2024 -
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The Better Meat Co. reduces its mycelium production costs by 30%
The Sacramento, California-based company is looking to provide its Rhiza ingredient to large food companies at scale with its new production process.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 11, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Pure Purple Butterfly Pea
The coloring agent from a Taiwanese flower is bringing vibrant hues of purple and blue to food and beverage products.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 6, 2024 -
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Bayer teams with CRISPR startup Pairwise for bitterless mustard greens
The biotech giant already licenses a short-corn variety from the tech company and with this agreement will develop 10 more leafy greens.
By Jesse Klein • June 3, 2024 -
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CoreFX Ingredients acquires dry powder company Connoils
The ingredients supplier is preparing to expand its R&D efforts and customer reach with the addition to its portfolio.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 30, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients 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
