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Mint holds promise for new food and beverage applications
The herb is showing growth as a botanical ingredient in foods and beverages, particularly in combination with chocolate, floral or citrus flavors.
By Cathy Siegner • March 28, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Alternative proteins could become a food staple for more US consumers
From plant based to insects, a growing number of people are turning to products that are less taxing on the environment as the world's population increases.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineTop 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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Impossible Burger boasts much smaller carbon footprint than beef
A report released by the company found its plant-based burger uses less land and water and emits fewer greenhouse gases than its conventional counterpart.
By Cathy Siegner • March 22, 2019 -
Blue Apron founder launches next-gen food company
Focused on regenerative agriculture, Cooks Venture will sell heirloom pasture-raised chickens starting at $40 for two birds beginning in July.
By Lauren Manning • March 21, 2019 -
Swiss flavor company donates $3.5M to save trees from citrus greening
The contribution from Givaudan will help UC Riverside protect 2.8 acres of trees from the disease in case the crop needs to be recultivated in the U.S.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 21, 2019 -
Coca-Cola pledges $5.4M in recycling grants to 'fix' the system
The bulk of the money will go toward a curbside education program in Atlanta that will be run by The Recycling Partnership. Other target cities include Boston, Houston and Orlando.
By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2019 -
Nestlé and Mondelez double down on plan to eliminate deforestation
The companies joined West African governments and 31 other businesses to help protect the cocoa supply chain that is important for food production and local economies.
By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019 -
Q&A
Why Kellogg's MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based
The Michigan company's head of global marketing, strategy and innovation for plant-based protein and natural brands talked about how consumers want more options in that sector — and how the brand is responding.
By Lillianna Byington • March 13, 2019 -
Sponsored by Evergreen Packaging
For 2019, plant-based is an important innovation opportunity for packaging
Trend watchers worldwide are pointing to ‘plant-based’ as a global trend in 2019. The search for plant-based options is fueling innovation throughout the food and beverage industry, from the ingredients to the packaging.
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Tetra Pak launches cube packaging to reduce costs and save space
The new design allows manufacturers to reduce secondary packaging, leading to approximately 40% less space required to transport the same amount of product.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 12, 2019 -
Deep Dive
From CBD to plant based: 4 trends that dominated Expo West in 2019
The topics were among those prominent at the five-day conference in California that included thousands of exhibitors launching new products and panel discussions on what's next for food and beverages.
By Lillianna Byington • March 11, 2019 -
Organic trade group uses volunteer program to tackle fraud
Ten companies have pre-registered for the initiative, including J.M. Smucker and Stonyfield, with annual fees that can be as high as $6,000.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 8, 2019 -
General Mills to implement regenerative agriculture on 1M acres
After using the farming method for Annie's Macaroni & Cheese, the company looks to expand these practices for ingredients like oats, corn and wheat.
By Lillianna Byington • March 6, 2019 -
USDA
How to optimize meat and poultry trends to drive sales
The "Power of Meat 2019" report found shifting consumer habits are influencing purchasing decisions across all retail departments, with a focus on convenience and animal welfare.
By Cathy Siegner • March 4, 2019 -
Kellogg rolls out MorningStar Farms vegan Cheezeburger
The new burger will debut this week at Expo West and is part of the legacy plant-based line's plan to be completely animal product free by 2021.
By Cathy Siegner • March 4, 2019 -
Moringa superfood producer Kuli Kuli gets $5M in funding led by Kellogg
Founder Lisa Curtis said the investment will help her nascent company launch its new ingredient business while continuing to scale its powder, bar and shot offerings.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 1, 2019 -
Washington state bill would make manufacturers responsible for plastic waste
House Bill 1204 would require plastic packaging producers to either participate in a stewardship organization by 2022 or stop using the materials.
By Cathy Siegner • March 1, 2019 -
Partnership digs into stevia sustainability
Tate & Lyle and Sweet Green Fields are working with Earthwatch to understand the popular sweetener's supply chain.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Gingko Bioworks uses $90M funding round to launch ingredients firm Motif
The new company, backed by an investment firm with Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg on its board, will use biologic engineering to recreate proteins from dairy, egg and meat to use in plant-based alternatives.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2019 -
Danone tops ranking of food companies based on environmental footprint
When it comes to preparation for integrated sustainability, a report found the French company is at the top for readiness to transition to a low-carbon economy, while Kraft Heinz ranked last.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 26, 2019 -
BrightFarms plans three new greenhouses
The packaged salad company will expand along the East Coast by opening sustainable facilities in Massachusetts, New York and North Carolina.
By Lauren Manning • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Are egg replacements all they're cracked up to be?
The fluctuating supply and price of chicken-produced varieties, along with the consumer trend toward more plant-based foods, are driving growth.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 21, 2019 -
JUST Egg cracks the substitute category wide open
The mung bean-based vegan breakfast item is taking grocery shelves by storm, reinvigorating the category and aiming at new markets with big manufacturing and distribution partnerships.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Courtesy of Good Catch
Good Catch hopes consumers will bite as it launches plant-based tuna at national retailers
The New York-based startup said its products will be available this week at Whole Foods Market and Thrive Market.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 21, 2019 -
Applegate Farms launches sausage line sourced from regenerative agriculture
The Hormel subsidiary's New Food Collective features pork from small farms certified by the American Grassfed Association.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 19, 2019
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