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Three in four consumers say food impacts their mental well-being, survey finds
A new report from the International Food Information Council found stress led 51% of people to consume items that are less healthy.
By Chris Casey • May 26, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Ice cream warms up to upcycling; Lucky Charms brings magic to color-changing marshmallows
Salt & Straw’s new frozen novelties use ingredients that would have gone to waste, and California Pizza Kitchen enters the salad dressing category.
By Food Dive staff • May 26, 2023 -
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TrendlineThe Food Dive Outlook on 2023
Continued volatility, a focus on sustainability and technology playing a bigger role in giving consumers what they want are playing a huge part in the trends we see for 2023.
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Beneo launches ingredient to aid in reducing sugar content, boosting fiber
Beneo-scL85, derived from beet sugar, offers a mild sweet taste, good solubility and natural credentials that can improve taste and texture. It also can assist as a bulking agent.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2023 -
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Egg prices decline as flocks rebuild, bird flu’s impact wanes, analyst says
The wholesale cost for a dozen has plunged from more than $5 to 84 cents, which could prompt consumers to purchase more of the popular commodity.
By Chris Casey • May 25, 2023 -
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Nestlé digs in to plant-based offerings even as broader industry stumbles
Consumer interest in the category is robust enough that the world’s largest food maker needs to have a strong presence, said Mel Cash, the company’s chief marketing and innovation officer.
By Christopher Doering • May 24, 2023 -
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Upcycled Foods Inc.’s chief innovation officer aims to unlock ‘treasure’ in spent ingredients
Lara Ramdin said her company sees a burgeoning marketplace for reused items such as leftover grain from beer making, cacao fruit syrup and coffee leaves.
By Chris Casey • May 24, 2023 -
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Q&AHow Smucker works toward sustainable coffee and brews new innovation
In the second part of this Q&A, Coffee General Manager Joe Stanziano talks about the segment’s sustainability challenges and future plans.
By Megan Poinski • May 23, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Perdue taps into beer can chicken; Kellogg cereals shake into protein powder
The poultry producer is launching a summer ale with seasonings that evoke the grilled favorite, and Nature Valley serves up savory snack bars in Everything Bagel, White Cheddar and Smoky BBQ flavors.
By Food Dive staff • May 19, 2023 -
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From beer to bars: How AB InBev’s EverGrain finds new uses for spent barley
The startup is working with many of the world’s largest food companies to include its nutrient-rich byproduct, which is already being incorporated into crackers and nutritional supplements.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2023 -
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ADM joins with Air Protein to make meat analogs out of thin air
The agribusiness giant previously invested in the startup, which uses NASA science from the 1960s to turn carbon dioxide into an edible product.
By Megan Poinski • May 18, 2023 -
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Sesame is added to products for ‘consumer safety,’ says American Bakers Association
In a letter to lawmakers, President and CEO W. Eric Dell said the problem is FDA regulations, which allow no flexibility for small amounts of a difficult-to-deal-with allergen like the tiny seed.
By Megan Poinski • May 17, 2023 -
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Organic food sales hit a record in 2022, topping $60B for the first time
The category saw a 4.3% increase last year to $61.7 billion in sales, which the Organic Trade Association said indicates a continued interest from consumers despite economic volatility.
By Chris Casey • May 15, 2023 -
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Prime Roots raises $30M to expand mycelium deli slices
The company’s portfolio of koji-crafted meat analogs includes ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni, bacon, pate and foie gras.
By Megan Poinski • May 15, 2023 -
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Barry Callebaut sets new sustainability and social responsibility targets
The updated Forever Chocolate goals include making the entire company operate with net zero emissions by 2050, and have 100% certified or verified ingredients by 2030.
By Megan Poinski • May 11, 2023 -
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Mondelēz plans shutdown of Enjoy Life facility, will ‘refocus and narrow’ allergen-free portfolio
The CPG giant said an influx of products in the free-from snacking space is prompting it to shutter the Indiana plant, where 105 people work.
By Christopher Doering • May 9, 2023 -
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Cholula debuts six new items in its first product expansion
The McCormick-owned hot sauce brand is launching three seasoning blends and three salsa products, capitalizing on growing interest from consumers in Mexican meals.
By Chris Casey • May 9, 2023 -
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Hershey partners with Ocean Spray on chocolate-covered fruit snacks
The collaboration on cranberry bites further expands the market reach of the confectionery giant, which already has a presence in ice cream, milk, cereal and cookie dough.
By Christopher Doering • May 9, 2023 -
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New Culture will launch animal-free mozzarella at acclaimed LA pizzeria in 2024
The first cheese that uses casein made by precision fermentation will be at Nancy Silverton’s Pizzeria Mozza.
By Megan Poinski • May 9, 2023 -
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Velveeta and fine chocolate mix in Kraft Heinz TruffVels launch
The confection, made by Compartés Chocolatier to look like the brand’s Shells & Cheese offering, is the latest unconventional product from the CPG giant.
By Megan Poinski • May 9, 2023 -
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Novozymes says new ingredient can increase shelf life, cut sugar in baked goods
The Danish biotech company said its Novamyl BestBite can maintain freshness and moisture in foods like bread without impacting taste.
By Chris Casey • May 8, 2023 -
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Opposites attract: Hershey aims to disrupt $1.7B sweet and salty category
The 129-year-old company, which wants to be the No. 1 branded manufacturer in the space by 2026, is banking on its prior experience, a portfolio of well-known offerings and the absence of a larger CPG player.
By Christopher Doering • May 8, 2023 -
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Sponsored by National Honey BoardUsing honey is good for honey bees. Here’s why.
Learn how beekeepers and honey bees play an essential role in the food industry.
May 8, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Miller High Life infuses beer into chocolate; Twisted Tea blasts off with a popsicle-inspired drink
The Molson Coors-owned brand and chocolatier Phillip Ashley mix the brew into Bar Snack Truffles, and allergy-friendly brand Partake brings a campfire treat to s’more consumers.
By Food Dive staff • May 5, 2023 -
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Low-carb Hero Bread raises $15M and expands retail presence
The better-for-you baked goods brand previously backed by Tom Brady and Kevin Durant will be in 2,300 stores nationwide by the end of May.
By Megan Poinski • May 5, 2023 -
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How Better Juice and Louis Dreyfus Company use science to cut sugar in beverages
The two businesses have developed enzymatic processes that turn natural sugars into beneficial nutrients — and, they say, keep drinks sweet.
By Megan Poinski • May 4, 2023
