Ingredients


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    Why Bettering saw an opening for luxury edibles

    The company, which recently launched in Illinois, says its gummies contain minimal ingredients such as brewed tea and real fruits that prioritize a more consistent infusion of THC into the products.

    By Sept. 20, 2023
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    Dairy industry teams with cybersecurity group to beef up defenses

    As cyber crimes become more prevalent, the International Dairy Foods Association joins other food companies in efforts to share information and bolster protections.

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    So far, it’s been a challenging year for many CPG companies with lingering supply chain issues, inflation worries and a slowdown in investments by venture capital firms.

    By Food Dive staff
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    How Chamberlain Coffee aims for broad appeal while catering to Gen Z

    The viral brand, launched online in 2020 by YouTube star Emma Chamberlain, has expanded into retail while touting attributes popular across generations, such as accessibility and sustainability.

    By Sept. 18, 2023
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    Mondelēz quietly winds down brands it created in its SnackFutures VC arm

    The snacking giant said it no longer sells Dirt Kitchen and CaPao, with the venture capital division shifting its focus to investing in already established startups.

    By Sept. 18, 2023
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    Growing demand for nootropics and “wholesome” energy

    Explore the growing demand for nootropic products, and learn about a newer botanical ingredient called guayusa.

    By Alex Bloom • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Leftovers: Pop-Tarts flips for pancakes | Somos debuts ready-made burrito kits

    The Kellogg-owned brand is fulfilling breakfast cravings with its latest toaster treat flavor, and Kentucky Coffee is entering the RTD cocktail category with three flavors of whiskey-infused Hard Cold Brew.

    By Food Dive staff • Sept. 15, 2023
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    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 Sept. 14, 2023
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    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 Sept. 12, 2023
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    What Biden’s cannabis rescheduling review could mean for food and beverage

    Analysts said the administration’s recommended update will not spur greater availability of items, even as demand for the products continues to grow.

    By Sept. 12, 2023
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    Leftovers: Gordon Ramsay debuts frozen meals | Banza brings chickpeas to breakfast

    The celebrity chef is entering the freezer aisle with premium entrees, and Nestlé embraces nostalgia with a PB&J-flavored Coffee mate creamer.

    By Food Dive staff • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Ofi combines cocoa with Asian flavors using AI

    The company said the technology helped identify trends from Eastern cuisines — such as miso, yuzu and chili — that can be incorporated into confectionery applications.

    By Sept. 7, 2023
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    PepsiCo brings hydration juggernaut Gatorade into water

    The electrolyte-infused beverage, which was developed by the CPG giant to help support all-day hydration, will start hitting shelves in 2024.

    By Sept. 7, 2023
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    PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes into plant-based category

    The offering allows the brand, with nearly half a billion in sales annually, to participate in a category that consumers are turning to more frequently throughout their day.

    By Sept. 7, 2023
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    Leftovers: Planters falls for donuts | Crackers sip on chardonnay

    Hormel is debuting Planters Apple Cider Donut Cashews for a limited time, while Idahoan launches new potato shreds in two crave-worthy flavors.

    By Food Dive Staff • Sept. 1, 2023
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    The ‘shroom boom’ is here but it’s complicated

    Health-conscious drinkers are leading the way in adding mushrooms as functional ingredients to their beverages.

    By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Talking the future of food with Ginkgo Bioworks’ Patrick Boyle

    As the head of Codebase, Boyle was a synthetic biologist "before it was cool.” We checked in to discuss the field of engineered organisms and what it means to the food industry.

    By Judy McGuire • Aug. 31, 2023
  • Unilever entered into an agreement with mycoprotein provider Enough in 2021.
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    Mycoprotein maker Enough raises over $40M to double production

    The Scottish company has ambitious goals of producing one million tons of its mycoprotein product “Abunda,” which is the equivalent of replacing five million cows or more than one billion chickens.

    By Aug. 30, 2023
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    Hain Celestial’s CEO describes her ‘prove it’ strategy as challenges loom

    Wendy Davidson, who took over in January, said the organic and natural products giant has reached “an inflection point” where the 30-year-old business can “unlock” its potential.

    By Aug. 29, 2023
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    Pair warm and comforting senses with Sensegen’s sustainable fall flavors crafted through biology

    Cozy up to the season with sustainable fall flavors powered by biology. Capture indulgence in every bite and sip.

    By Natasha D’Souza, VP of Taste and Consumer Experiences • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Mondelēz leans on startups to help fuel ambitious growth plans

    The Oreo manufacturer said SnackFutures, its venture capital arm, plans to at least double the number of companies in its portfolio by 2030.

    By Aug. 28, 2023
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    Leftovers: Tillamook takes its cheese into frozen meals | B&G brings whiskey buzz to the grill

    The dairy brand is entering the freezer aisle for the first time with mac & cheese and pizza, while Dolci takes advantage of pumpkin spice season with its new blondie treat.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 25, 2023
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    The Drinkable Company gives RTD coffee, tea and soda an added buzz with cannabis

    The new brand from two beverage industry veterans is launching the products to meet consumers at different occasions, and is planning to launch on a state-by-state basis.

    By Aug. 25, 2023
  • Macadamia nuts
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    It’s the moment for macadamia nuts

    Natural disaster threats and competition pose challenges for what’s known as “the king of all nuts,” but experts agree that the market’s potential is promising.

    By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Craft rum market poised to reach $2.5B by 2031

    As young consumers prefer artisanal alcohol, the increased demand has created significant opportunities for small producers. 

    By Aug. 23, 2023
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    MOSH raises $3M for retail expansion

    Patrick Schwarzenegger — a former investor in trendy CPG products — and his mom, Maria Shriver, bring a unique profile to promote a protein bar focused on brain health.

    By Aug. 23, 2023