Food Tech: Page 5

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    Umiami Foods rebrands to Swap, launches in US market

    The French food tech company aims to increase demand for its plant-based product, marketed as a one-for-one substitute for traditional chicken.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2024
  • Cultured meat company Meatable's founders in a field with cows
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    Meatable preps for Series C funding round, hires new CTO

    The cultivated meat startup is eyeing its next phase of growth with an invite-only January open-house including investors, government officials and strategic consultants.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 7, 2024
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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
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    Ingredients in Focus: Food colorings

    As consumers seek “Instagrammable” food products, food coloring agents are surging in growth.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Food companies have ‘bought the AI hype’ but some are unable to deliver: expert

    While optimism remains, the chief technology officer at IFS said manufacturers should hone in on what they need to solve with artificial intelligence.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    What to know about the FDA’s reorganization

    The new structure includes the creation of a unified Human Foods Program, the adoption of a new model for the FDA's field operations and will mean more inspections for CPGs, according to experts.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 1, 2024
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    Top food and beverage events still to come in 2025

    The remainder of the year is filled with a variety of conferences showcasing the latest innovations in ingredients, manufacturing and more.

    By Elizabeth Flood , • Updated June 30, 2025
  • A stack of snack food packages from Mondelez International, including Wheat Thins, Oreos, Ritz and Sour Patch kids.
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    Mondelēz expands generative AI marketing bets with new platform

    Publicis Groupe and Accenture support the offering focused on faster, more efficient production of personalized text, images and video.

    By Peter Adams • Sept. 27, 2024
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    DairyX makes breakthrough advancement in cow-free casein

    The Israeli start up developed a technology to create self-assembled micelles, also known as the primary building blocks of dairy products.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 27, 2024
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    DSM Firmenich launches new ingredient in alignment with immunity goals

    The company’s dry vitamin A is easily integrated into food products through flour fortification.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Food tech company Planted to launch ‘first of its kind’ fermented whole cut steak

    The plant-based meat is made with soy, rapeseed oil, beans, rice and a proprietary blend of microbial cultures. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Are strawberries tasting worse? Tech platform says it can help fruit maintain quality

    New labels track the humidity and temperature of berries and can help producers maintain a fresher, sweeter fruit. 

    By • Sept. 9, 2024
  • Cargill lecithin emulsifier used in a cupcake
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    Ingredients in Focus: Emulsifiers

    Suppliers and manufacturers aim to provide food and beverage companies with clean-label versions of the in-demand ingredient.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 5, 2024
  • Nura's new stevia extrand blend product
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    Nura expands ingredients business with 3 new products

    The company is focusing on consumer trends in healthy and sustainable eating to assist other firms interested in reformulating their products.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 5, 2024
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    The traceability trifecta: Revolutionizing food systems for profit, planet and people

    Are you prepared for the new FDA traceability requirements for companies that manufacture, process or hold food products?

    Sept. 3, 2024
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    Buckwheat in your ice cream? Quinoa in your milk? Sustainable grains emerge as a star ingredient

    More companies are incorporating these ingredients into their products to enhance nutrition and sustainability.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 29, 2024
  • The Better Meat Co. Rhiza mycoprotein
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    The Better Meat Co. awarded $1.4M grant from US Defense Department

    The California-based company plans to use the funding to produce large volumes of its Rhiza mycoprotein.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 28, 2024
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    How a Swedish company plans to dominate better-for-you snacking

    Nick's is expanding its U.S. presence for its ice cream and bars with a more aggressive marketing plan that includes a Kardashian partnership.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 26, 2024
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    AI could pose risk for food and ag companies

    ADM and other businesses are disclosing potential pitfalls of artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more essential for growth.

    By Nathan Owens • Aug. 23, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Hemp protein

    The ingredient is gaining popularity for use in plant-based meats, smoothies and baked goods.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Aug. 22, 2024
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    Howtian debuts innovation in stevia sweetener market

    SoPure Dorado is a zero calorie sweetener that maintains its golden hue throughout the production process.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 22, 2024
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    How a former agriculture industry exec found himself CEO of cultivated meat company Meatable

    Jeff “Trip” Tripician is looking to work with the meat industry rather than pitting the two against each other.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 19, 2024
  • New Elmhurst 1925 plant-based chicken product
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    Elmhurst 1925 launches a plant-based chicken powder

    This is the company’s first product innovation outside of the dairy alternative space.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Citrus fibers

    Ingredion is tapping into its commitment to elevate consumers’ eating experiences by launching a clean-label texturizer in its Fibertex CF product.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024
  • Three square paper containers of chicken chunks, greens and crudites with Upside Foods napkins nearby on a yellow background
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    Upside Foods sues Florida over cultivated meat ban

    The lawsuit claims the state’s ban on cultivated meat is unconstitutional and only seeks to protect local meat producers from competition.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 13, 2024
  • Dishes of food including spaghetti and meatballs, meat curry, pasta with meat sauce, rice and frisee salad fill a table. Four hands with utensils are scooping up some of the food.
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    Quorn to launch blended meat-mycoprotein products by end of the year

    The ingredient, which seeks to push back against the “exclusive” perception of plant-based products, will be available in a blended form across a variety of foodservice operators.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 12, 2024