Kroger combats food waste with Apeel partnership

The grocer will introduce the long-lasting avocados in 109 Cincinnati stores this month, with plans to expand to other cities in the future.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 7, 2018

It's time to scale back on seafood, says famed National Geographic explorer

Sylvia Earle told attendees at the Good Food Institute Conference the true environmental cost of fish for food is steep — and that it's time to develop more plant-based and lab-grown alternatives.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 7, 2018

Explore the 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. 

By Food Dive staff

Is climate change a threat to world's cocoa supply?

With challenges looming, Nestlé, Lindt, Mars, Mondelez and Barry Callebaut have all ramped up their investments and pledges tied to sustainability of the popular crop.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2018

Will salmon skin make a splash in the better-for-you jerky segment?

U.K. startup SeaChips said it will first target markets including China, Australia and France to capture consumers with more adventurous palates.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 31, 2018

Sustainable solutions for the world's growing protein demands

Almost a third of the calories people eat comes from meat, but population growth and sustainability concerns could strain the supply.

By Rainer Schindler • Aug. 24, 2018

Kroger will phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025

The grocer will transition to reusable options only beginning with its QFC banner in the northwest.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 23, 2018

Food waste could mean big bucks for manufacturers and retailers

New innovations include growing mushrooms with coffee grounds, making bread and pretzels with spent brewing grains and using tropical fruit waste for biodegradable packaging.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 23, 2018

Energy savings are freeing up investment capital for grocers

More grocers are implementing LED lighting, thermal energy storage and other green technologies to reduce their carbon footprints and save money. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 20, 2018

PepsiCo pivots away from sugary drinks with $3.2B SodaStream buy

The acquisition expands the beverage giant's reach into healthier drinks that previously included kombucha and sparkling water.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 20, 2018

Greenpeace: Groceries improve seafood sustainability, but are still on the hook for plastic reduction

Whole Foods, Hy-Vee, Aldi and Target were at the top of the list, while Wakefern, Price Chopper, Save Mart and H-E-B ranked near the bottom.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 17, 2018

Better than Half Baked: Ben & Jerry's new CEO promises to boost activism

Unilever veteran Matthew McCarthy told The Wall Street Journal businesses must step up in a climate in which the public no longer trusts institutions.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 17, 2018

Full Harvest secures $8.5M to sell imperfect produce

The company, which helps farmers distribute flawed or excess fruits and vegetables, will use this latest funding round to expand its operations. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 16, 2018

Banana hack sheds light on clever produce marketing

Korean grocer E-Mart introduced a package with several fruits arranged according to ripeness, so consumers can eat one a day. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 15, 2018

Good Catch Foods makes a splash with $8.7M investment

The company uses a six-bean blend to create faux seafood products like fish-free tuna and crab-free cakes. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 8, 2018

CRISPR licensing deal could lead to better traits in food, reduce waste

J.R. Simplot is borrowing the technology from DowDuPont, Harvard and MIT, but it will likely be several years before new products reach the marketplace. 

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 7, 2018

Beef: It's still what's for dinner

Where's the beef? For many Americans, it's right on their plates. Despite health concerns and environmental worries, people are hungry for red meat. 

By Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 6, 2018

AB InBev's new accelerator zeroes in on sustainability-focused startups

The beer giant wants applications by Sept. 14 for its pilot 100+ Accelerator initiative designed to help solve a number of global environmental issues.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 6, 2018

Are meat companies giving shoppers too much information?

Consumers are demanding to know more about how protein was raised, but suppliers aren't sure where to draw the line, The Wall Street Journal reports. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 6, 2018

Report: Global warming may melt chocolate industry

Farmers, consumers and manufacturers alike want to make the cacao crop more resilient to warmer global temperatures.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 2, 2018

Walmart hit with $2B lawsuit over produce technology

Zest Labs claims the retailer stole its proprietary information to develop Eden, a management system that can extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 2, 2018

No bones about it: Sales of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives rise 20%

The industry is likely to see continued strong growth as consumers look for clean sources of protein.

By Patti Zarling • July 31, 2018

Danone's sales surge amid strong yogurt demand, social responsibility push

While innovation and savvy investments help drive growth in much of the world, the company is embracing sustainability and consumer trends to foster future expansion.

By Megan Poinski • July 31, 2018

Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition joins the conversation on food sustainability

The Italy-based foundation is holding a September summit in New York to discuss how what we eat impacts the rest of the planet.

By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2018

Is flexible film made from crab shells and tree fibers the future of food packaging?

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology say their product is similar to plastic film and is also strong, transparent, compostable and less permeable to oxygen.

By Cathy Siegner • July 26, 2018

3 unanswered questions from IFT18

While clean labeling, the definition of healthy and the future of lab-grown meat were on the menu again this year, attendees questioned — and challenged — the benefits of these trends.

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 23, 2018