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Upside Foods cultivated chicken no longer served at US restaurants
Bar Crenn was the last place in the nation to purchase the alternative protein. The company says it’s working with the Michelin-starred chef to serve the product at other locations.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Small CPGs take the upper hand in better-for-you market
As consumers become hyper aware of ingredient quality, experts say smaller companies are in a good position to capitalize.
By S.L Fuller • Feb. 14, 2024 -
Trendline
Top 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.
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What El Niño means for farms and global food prices
The U.S. could see the wettest conditions since 2019, easing some drought concerns. But too much rain could bring other problems for growers.
By David Silverberg • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Phytolon, Ginkgo Bioworks reach milestone with natural colors
The biotech companies developed a range of yellow to purple hues using yeast fermentation, with the intent of bringing the products to market soon.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Opinion
Bridging the divide between the wants of food companies and the needs of farmers
Driven by the urgency to be more environmentally responsible, businesses sometimes fail to fully grasp the multifaceted challenges faced by their suppliers. Here’s how to get everyone on the same page.
By Ofir Ardon • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Plant-based meat needs to beef up its messaging in 2024
Between slumping sales and shifting consumer mindsets, 2023 proved difficult for the sector. Here’s what analysts and experts say the category can do to recalibrate.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Plant-based casein maker lands first commercial partner
Pureture’s partnership with South Korean dairy manufacturer Namyang “validates the functionality” of its product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Impossible Foods makes executive changes for a ‘decisive year,’ CEO says
The plant-based pioneer appointed Colgate-Palmolive veteran Elaine Paik as its new CFO, while former Heaven Hills Brands exec Emma Hutchens takes over as chief people officer.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 23, 2024 -
Ingredion partners, invests in startup reducing sugar in juice
The deal allows the startup to accelerate the use of its technology in the U.S. while giving the ingredients giant another tool it can offer its customers looking to cut the sweetener.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Modern Plant Based Foods taps into caviar craze
The Canadian company’s Vegan Kaviar line aims to fill a gap in the market with a more affordable, plant-based option.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Aleph Farms receives green light from Israel for cultured beef
This is the first time a company has received approval globally to sell a non-chicken cultivated meat product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Arizona could join states in stand against cultivated meat
The Grand Canyon state joins Florida, Texas, and others in exploring or imposing additional requirements that would prohibit the sale in their states.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024 -
New Zealand food tech startup innovates with freeze dried avocado powder
Using its vacuum technology, Ovāvo is able to maintain the nutritional properties of an avocado while turning it into a shelf stable product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Oatly launches new product variations for the first time in 5 years
The Swedish company’s Unsweetened and Super Basic Oatmilks are part of its efforts to reach a wider consumer base.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Meati Foods at Target? It’s part of the plant-based company’s growth strategy
The mushroom meat maker opens the new year with a major retail distribution deal and more lofty goals.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Beyond Meat CFO takes on chief accounting officer responsibilities
Following Henry Dieu’s departure from the plant-based pioneer, Lubi Kutua is adding to his already full plate.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 10, 2024 -
6 food trends to watch in 2024
Artificial intelligence will play a more prominent role in the new year as plant-based, traditional meat and breakfast cereal manufacturers face challenges in their sectors.
By Food Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Nutritional quality and affordability drive ingredients trends for 2024: report
T. Hasegawa has dubbed 2024 "the year of the return to comfort.”
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Food in space? Why University of Nebraska-Lincoln wants to grow corn on Mars
Researchers are looking to the great beyond in their search to revolutionize agricultural science and develop more climate-resilient crops.
By Lydia Noyes • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Steakholder Foods crafts 3-D printed eel
The Israeli cultivated meat company touts this as the “world’s first” product of its kind that accurately replicates the “complex texture” of the fish.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Opinion
Don’t fall for the meat industry’s COP out
Meat and dairy industry representatives made a big show at COP28 claiming that they want to be a part of the solution to combat climate change, but Farm Sanctuary president Gene Baur sees it as mere greenwashing.
By Gene Baur • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Tindle Foods makes executive moves after rebranding
Timo Recker, who was previously the chief executive in 2020, is taking the helm over from his business partner.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Sponsored by Comarch
Fresh approaches: Adapting to new e-invoicing standards in the food business
E-invoicing is becoming a global standard. Even if companies aren’t required to adopt e-invoicing they can still benefit from implementing it, to streamline business processes now and to prepare for the future.
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Meati Foods adds 2 sports moguls to investor list
Gymnast Aly Raisman and NBA star Chris Paul join Derek Jeter and Rachel Ray in providing funding to the mushroom-root plant-based company, whose goal is to become the market leader by 2025.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Sponsored by Snapchat
5 reasons CPG food and beverage brands are choosing Snapchat
In a digital world with countless options, the food and beverage industry has been recently leaning heavily on Snapchat.
Dec. 11, 2023