More than half of consumers consider sustainability in food purchases - TetraPak

Although many respondents said they are struggling financially, only 17% indicated a desire to give up purchasing higher-priced food and beverages that are environmentally friendly, organic or healthy.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 30, 2023

Dippin’ Dots owner sees bright outlook for the ‘ice cream of the future’

Despite its strong presence in amusement and entertainment venues, the 35-year-old brand has plenty of room to grow by expanding in places such as c-stores and movie theaters.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2023

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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. 

By Food Dive staff

The power of automation in the modern food industry

Today, manufacturers must navigate complex and ever-evolving compliance requirements while still maintaining efficient and cost-effective production lines.

By Alex Pool, President of Masked Owl Technologies • Oct. 30, 2023

Bold colors, bespoke flavors drive ADM’s 2024 ingredient trends

With consumers prioritizing affordability, taste and wellness, formulators have the opportunity to use eye-catching aesthetics and unique tastes to capture attention, the report found.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 26, 2023

How to safely harness generative AI for productivity gains in food and beverage businesses

There’s a lot of promise for the technology, but it could cause more harm than good if it’s not implemented properly.

By Thor Olof Philogène • Oct. 25, 2023

Robotics can help food and beverage companies reach full potential, former Bai COO says

Barak Bar-Cohen, who launched a CPG manufacturing company this year specializing in “variety packs” for snacks and drinks, said his experience at the better-for-you beverage brand fueled his desire to revamp supply chains.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 24, 2023

Meati makes its move into growing plant-based snack category

The launch of jerky products comes after Beyond Meat unveiled shelf-stable products, heating up competition in the plant-based market.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 19, 2023

Israeli startup debuts line of whole-cell cultivated berries

Novella co-founder said the company is taking the same concept of lab-grown meat, and applying it to whole plant cells.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 19, 2023

Tyson Foods partners with insect protein startup to develop ingredient facility

The meat giant will work with Protix to construct a facility dedicated to insect protein items in the U.S., for use in pet food, aquaculture and livestock production.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 18, 2023

The slow road to retail: How consumers are dictating cultivated meat’s strategy

Consumer acceptance is a major challenge facing the space, and a big reason why Upside Foods and Eat Just are only available at exclusive restaurants.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 16, 2023

Ocean Spray targets hiring in tech transformation push

The project seeks to enable IT across the business, according to the beverage maker’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 13, 2023

Alternative protein poised to solve seafood supply and demand imbalance

Although plant-based seafood has a competitive edge over beef in terms of price, consumer acceptance is still a steep hurdle.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 9, 2023

Leftovers: Kraft Heinz, Milk Bar burst into bagel bombs | Skittles get miniature with Littles

The Philadelphia cream cheese brand and the bakery are debuting a red velvet treat, while Whipnotic swirls up two unique whipped cream flavors.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 6, 2023

Top food and beverage industry events in 2024

The new year will bring a busy conference and convention season. Food Dive is highlighting 11 to watch.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 6, 2023

Cargill’s alt-protein chief answers Food Dive’s 8 questions

Elizabeth Gutschenritter discusses the challenges that come along with a new and growing category and which fast-food spot would be part of her last meal.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 3, 2023

Heinz jumps on Taylor Swift’s ‘seemingly ranch’ moment with new condiment

To capitalize on a viral moment around the singer’s visit to an NFL game, the brand and agency Rethink came up with a new sauce in less than 24 hours.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 2, 2023

JBS begins work on lab-grown meat center in Brazil

The Biotech Innovation Center, slated for completion next year, builds on the meatpacker’s effort to expand its portfolio and become a force in the growing cultivated protein sector.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 26, 2023

Slumping demand forces 2 California plant-based startups to close

Hooray Foods and Nowadays join a growing list of companies in the category that have gone out of business or scaled back their growth plans.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 21, 2023

DSM-Firmenich unveils pH-preserving yogurt cultures

The ingredients giant said its new line will help producers create mild, creamy varieties of the dairy product that stay fresh longer.

By Chris Casey • Sept. 20, 2023

Food tech venture capital deal sizes decline for the first time in seven years

Despite the drop, the number of investments increased to 268 in the second quarter as activity rebounded following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March, according to a PitchBook report.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 19, 2023

Alternative protein company creates first of its kind plant-based casein

Pureture wants to become an industry leader in mimicking both the nutritional and functional value of animal-based dairy products, such as cheese and milk.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 14, 2023

Upside Foods announces first large-scale production plant: Rubicon

The cultivated meat maker selected the Chicago metro area as home for its next phase of growth.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 14, 2023

BioBetter opens molecular farming plant using tobacco to help grow cultivated meat

The Israeli startup created a manufacturing platform for producing growth factors using tobacco plants as self-sustained, animal-free bioreactors.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2023

Kraft Heinz debuts a pouch that makes a microwaved grilled cheese crispy

The technology, part of a broader push at the CPG giant to boost innovation, will first appear in Lunchables before making its way to three other brands.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2023

Danone joins corporate alliance to turn food waste into renewable energy

The dairy giant and other industry leaders are partnering with Vanguard Renewables to mitigate climate impacts by using anaerobic digesters on dairy farms.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 11, 2023