Food Tech: Page 20
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Unlocking genetic diversity to get nutritious, sustainable, plant-protein ingredients to market faster
July 5, 2022 -
Givaudan partners on gum targeting kids' sugar cravings
The ingredients company helped Israeli food-tech startup Sweet Victory mask the bitterness of an herb that blocks sugar receptors on the tongue for its new treat.
By Chris Casey • June 30, 2022 -
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.
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Beyond Meat to launch plant-based steak, CEO says
Speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum this week, Ethan Brown said the product would replicate a whole cut of meat.
By Megan Poinski • June 30, 2022 -
Why precision fermentation is in the Non-GMO Project's crosshairs
The group dedicated June to educating consumers about the dangers of what it called “synbio dairy” — using genetically modified cells to create proteins identical to those in cow-produced milk.
By Megan Poinski • June 29, 2022 -
Eclipse Foods scoops up more than $40M to invest in plant-based dairy
The ice cream maker’s signature ingredient blend can enable an entire non-milk platform, and additional products will launch next year.
By Megan Poinski • June 28, 2022 -
Atomo raises $40M for molecular coffee and launches RTD products
The beans-free startup will begin shipping cold brew and latte products that aim to deliver a similar taste as traditional options, but with improved sustainability.
By Samantha Oller • June 28, 2022 -
How CrushDynamics upcycles wine waste into a nutritious ingredient
The Canadian company uses fermentation to make polyphenol-rich blends that can enhance flavor, reduce salt, block bitterness and extend shelf life, and plans to take its tech to winemaking regions worldwide.
By Megan Poinski • June 23, 2022 -
How food tech companies can raise money in a slowing economy
Investors still want to put funds toward well-established players in the sector, and M&A, partnerships and joint ventures will continue to proliferate, said panelists at the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins conference this week.
By Megan Poinski • June 23, 2022 -
Sponsored by EY
Value networks as the next strategy driver in the food value chain
Collaboration as the next wave of innovation across the food supply chain and the importance of value networks.
By Rob Dongoski, EY Food and Agriculture Leader • June 21, 2022 -
WhatIf Foods taps a secret ingredient for plant-based success
As the company enters the U.S. with its better-for-you ramen and milk, it is leaning on the sustainability and nutrition credentials of a little-known African legume.
By Chris Casey • June 17, 2022 -
Live Green Group partners with Sigma to make clean-label ingredients
This agreement will utilize the startup’s Charaka algorithm and the Mexican food giant’s reach to create alternatives to things like methylcellulose, gums and emulsifiers.
By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2022 -
DouxMatok's Incredo Sugar now available through Batory Foods
The Israeli company’s marquee product is made from sugar and requires only 50% as much to taste as sweet.
By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2022 -
Mars partners with Perfect Day on animal-free chocolate
The confectioner is launching the CO2Coa bar using dairy made by precision fermentation online, positioning it as a more sustainable treat.
By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2022 -
Moolec Science to go public through SPAC merger
The company, which uses bioengineered plants to produce animal proteins, is valued at $504 million in the deal.
By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2022 -
How SuperMeat is helping cultivated meat take off
The Israeli cell-based chicken maker has entered partnerships to make growth media and information available to others, and aims to build a U.S. plant in the near future.
By Megan Poinski • June 14, 2022 -
InnovoPro partners on ice cream that harnesses the power of chickpeas
CEO Taly Nechushtan said new products like this frozen treat must overcome consumers’ negative experiences with the taste and texture of other plant-based offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Updated June 10, 2022 -
Hershey applies to patent dairy-free chocolate with roasted grain
The Pennsylvania confectioner says this method can produce candy with a similar texture, mouthfeel, melt and taste to treats made with milk.
By Megan Poinski • June 9, 2022 -
Why Mission Barns believes cultivated fat is the key to better plant-based meat
In taste tests, CEO Eitan Fischer said more than 90% of consumers preferred meat analogs made with cultivated fat over plant equivalents.
By Megan Poinski • June 8, 2022 -
Beyond Meat accused of unfair competition because of misleading claims in new lawsuit
The federal lawsuit is the latest attack on the company from former co-manufacturer Don Lee Farms, which says its publicly traded competitor overstates its protein content and incorrectly says its ingredients are natural.
By Megan Poinski • June 3, 2022 -
Joywell Foods nets $25M from Kraft Heinz VC and others for sweet protein commercialization
The company, which uses fermentation to create substances found in super sweet African fruits, is working toward bringing a line of beverages to market.
By Megan Poinski • June 2, 2022 -
JBS enters plant-based bacon with new Ozo product
The item, from the company's Planterra arm, uses True Bite technology to mimic the texture and mouthfeel of the beloved pork breakfast dish.
By Megan Poinski • June 1, 2022 -
5 attention-grabbing products from the 25th Sweets & Snacks Expo
Hidden among the close to 700 exhibitors and 4.5 acres of candy and snack innovation were offerings including Toxic Waste treats, tomato jerky and Dippin' Dots-like coffee.
By Christopher Doering • June 1, 2022 -
Deep Dive // Race for regulation of cell-based meat
How should cell-based meat be labeled? What 1,179 comments to USDA say about stakeholders' priorities
With decision-making coming soon, players in cultivated and animal meat industries, state governments and policy groups expressed opinions about how the nascent space should be represented.
By Megan Poinski • May 31, 2022 -
Race for regulation of cell-based meat
Tracking the comments on cell-based meat labeling
How should these products be described? Here's what companies, groups, governments and public officials told the USDA.
By Megan Poinski • May 31, 2022 -
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Leftovers: Oreo's new cookie puts on the Ritz; Driscoll's gives strawberries a tropical flavor spin
Mondelēz's limited-edition mashup combines its sweet and savory snack brands, and Conagra's Swiss Miss mixes in General Mills' Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
By Food Dive staff • May 27, 2022