Ingredients
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Aryballe's technology matches scents to help improve reformulations
The France-based company, which is working with IFF, has a software solution that turns odors into digital data and can be used for functions like quality control and to detect product freshness.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Retrieved from Algenuity on August 06, 2020
Unilever partners with microalgae ingredient startup
Algenuity will work with the CPG giant's food and refreshment division to develop uses for the protein in future plant-based offerings.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Proposed rules aim to prevent organic fraud and strengthen regulations
In the 20 years since the initial standards were written, the segment has grown substantially, with more complex supply chains and sales worth over $50 billion last year.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Courtesy of SunOpta
Food and ingredient manufacturer SunOpta launches fruit bars
The product, which is sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores, has real fruit, 100 calories and no added sugar.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Retrieved from Eclipse Foods on July 24, 2020
Plant-based ice cream Eclipse Foods launches into retail amid pandemic
CEO Aylon Steinhart called the company the "Beyond Meat of dairy products" and talked about shifting gears to selling direct-to-consumer.
By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Retrieved from Post, Dunkin' on July 30, 2020
ColumnLeftovers: America runs on Dunkin' cereal; French's and Oskar Blues brew mustard beer
Post's new breakfast offerings are inspired by the restaurant's popular coffee drinks, and PBR gets into the summer with hard peach iced tea.
By Food Dive staff • July 31, 2020 -
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Inside the virtual tour of MartinoRossi's flour mill in Italy
Customers typically come to Cremona to view its facilities, but the company has shifted to tailored online tours while the pandemic keeps international travel on hold.
By Lillianna Byington • July 30, 2020 -
FDA grants Ocean Spray qualified health claim for its cranberry juice
The company can label some products to indicate a relationship between their consmption and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020 -
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Study: Chocolate is good for the heart
In the study, authors noted more research is needed to pinpoint the type and amount of the confection recommended.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020 -
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GMO labeling advocates sue USDA to strengthen disclosure law
Four years after President Obama signed the bill, the group of plaintiffs want it replaced with something they say will provide more transparency to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2020 -
Retrieved from General Mills on July 29, 2020
Pillsbury reformulates cookie dough to be safely eaten raw
By the end of the summer, all of General Mills' refrigerated products on grocery shelves will be made with heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs.
By Megan Poinski • July 29, 2020 -
Retrieved from Geltor on July 28, 2020
Geltor raises $93.1M to grow animal-free ingredients platform
African swine fever and problematic supply chains could drive interest in their cell-based collagen, the company said.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 28, 2020 -
$1.1B invested in alternative protein in 2020 so far doubles 2019 totals, report shows
Unilever and Tesco rank as the most advanced in their strategies toward alternative protein in FAIRR's study, while Costco, Kraft Heinz and Amazon are at the bottom.
By Megan Poinski • July 28, 2020 -
Deep Dive
How food innovation has continued during the pandemic
Coronavirus has shifted the reasons, processes and funds for new ideas and products, but manufacturers, funders and experts agree: Stopping the process is not an option.
By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2020 -
Courtesy of Jeni's
ColumnLeftovers: Jeni's brings state fair-inspired flavors to ice cream; Quokka Brew makes jitter-free coffee
The frozen dessert maker will release a new midway-inspired flavor every Thursday this summer, and Heaven's Lettuce launches chips to convince consumers "happiness is hemp."
By Food Dive staff • July 24, 2020 -
Courtesy of Better Juice
Better Juice partners with US companies to further its sugar-reduction technology
The Israel-based company converts natural sugars in 100% orange juice into other components for a less sweet beverage.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2020 -
Permission granted by Oregon State University
Naked barley looks to shed image as an overlooked grain
The commodity, created following a genetic mutation about 10,000 years ago, is touted for being a whole grain, as well as having high protein content and complex carbohydrates.
By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2020 -
New wheat germ concentrate from GoodMills Innovation supports immune systems
The partnership's ingredient has six times more spermidine — a nutrient known for its protections against the aging process — than ordinary wheat germ.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2020 -
Retrieved from Joywell Foods on July 21, 2020
Kraft Heinz leads $6.9M investment in sweet protein company
In addition to the CPG behemoth's investment arm Evolv Ventures, Joywell Foods also received funding from Khosla Ventures and SOSV.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 21, 2020 -
Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani taps into probiotics, nutrition-packed yogurt with new offerings
The dairy giant is introducing Chobani Probiotic, a fruity plant-based beverage, and Chobani Complete, a lactose-free Greek yogurt high in protein and with no added sugar.
By Christopher Doering • July 21, 2020 -
Sponsored by Food Dive's Brand StudioHow manufacturers are staying ahead of ingredients trends in 2020
With in-person industry events on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic, food manufacturers are turning to creative digital channels to stay up-to-date on ingredients trends and innovations.
By Food Dive's Brand Studio • July 17, 2020 -
Retrieved from Brave Robot on July 17, 2020
Perfect Day creates The Urgent Company for CPGs
Brave Robot ice cream is the first brand under the new company, which is independent and can quickly launch products featuring the animal-free dairy proteins.
By Megan Poinski • July 17, 2020 -
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Branching out to a new plant-based ingredient made from wood
Arbiom's SylPro, made from fermented wood pieces, just finished a proof-of-concept test showing it can replace more traditional soy, pea and wheat proteins in meat substitutes.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020 -
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Plant-based protein diet reduces the chance of death from heart disease
A study published by the JAMA Network said replacing 3% of an individual’s total animal protein consumption corresponded to a 10% drop in overall mortality risk.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2020 -
Dietary Guidelines scientific report could deliver a plant-based policy win
The document, which will be used by the federal government for the new official guidelines for a healthy diet, encourages more consumption of fruits and vegetables, and less red meat, alcohol and sugar.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2020
