Ingredients

4 reasons plant-based milk will keep growing after the pandemic

Dairy alternatives have gone from trendy to on fire in 2020, and analysts weigh in on what will keep the segment booming in the upcoming years. 

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 24, 2020

McCormick buys hot sauce maker Cholula for $800M

The purchase further expands the spice and seasoning company's reach into condiments, tapping into increased food consumption at home and consumer demand for flavor.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 24, 2020

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Better-for-you

The better-for-you trend has made its way into nearly ever facet of the food and beverage space, with the coronavirus pandemic prompting consumers to pay even more attention to what they put in their bodies. 

By Food Dive staff

Younger consumers want more fat, study finds

Most older shoppers feel just the opposite, according to a five-year study from New Nutrition Business.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 20, 2020

Barry Callebaut debuts high performance and sustainable chocolate line

The products, which are hitting the market in time for the holiday season, are made for North American consumers' palates.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 19, 2020

SunOpta sells global ingredients division for $390M

The company plans to use the money it receives from the deal to expand its plant-based food and beverage offerings as well as to pay down debt.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 19, 2020

Cargill upstart predicts $1B in sales as demand for healthy ingredients surge

Cargill Health Technologies was launched by the agricultural giant to expand the understanding of gut and digestive health and their connection to the body's immune system.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 19, 2020

Unilever sets $1.2B sales goal for plant-based products

Executives said they plan to reach this target by introducing meat- and dairy-free varieties of current products as well as by rolling out new brands.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 18, 2020

Mars buys Kind North America

The acquisition comes three years after the privately held food and confectionery giant first took a stake in the company known for its natural snack bars. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

By Megan Poinski • UPDATED: Nov. 17, 2020 at 1:18 p.m.

Gluten Free Oreos coming to stores in January

Wheat-free varieties of Mondelez's signature sandwich cookie in original and Double Stuf will be permanent additions to the product lineup, the company said.  

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 17, 2020

Beyond Meat to launch tastier and healthier varieties in 2021

Rather than simply introducing a reformulation, the plant-based food company is touting two variations that appeal to different consumer preferences.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 16, 2020

ADM invests in microbiome fund

The company said this fits into its larger strategy of pursuing the development of ingredients that are functional and provide health benefits to consumers.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 12, 2020

IFF on track to complete $26.2B merger with DuPont unit in February

The ingredients giant is using its recent acquisition of Frutarom as a guide to help integrate the deal. CEO Andreas Fibig said there may be divestitures once the merger is complete.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 12, 2020

The pandemic is making natural ingredients more popular, Symrise says

The company said the trend is driven by younger consumers and is likely to have staying power even after the coronavirus pandemic is over. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 12, 2020

McDonald's plants its flag in the alternative meat space

The QSR giant will start testing its McPlant product line in 2021, but controversy has already arisen over which company is supplying the products.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 11, 2020

FDA publishes sesame labeling draft guidance

While the government has not yet concluded the seed is a top allergen, this document, which would ask for voluntary disclosure of the ingredient, indicates a change may be on the way.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 10, 2020

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Leftovers: Mtn Dew hot sauce is a fiery mashup; Godiva sparkles for the holidays

The PepsiCo soda brand partnered with iBurn and the NBA's Joel Embiid to launch the extremely limited bright green condiment, and Quest Nutrition makes peanut butter cups with less sugar. 

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 06, 2020

SweeGen debuts new stevia ingredient Reb I

This newest sweetener has less bitterness and a clean profile, the company says, putting it in line with current trends in the space.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 05, 2020

Ingredion takes full ownership of plant-based protein maker Verdient Foods

The ingredients giant agreed to buy the remaining portion of the company from film director James Cameron and his wife for an undisclosed amount.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 05, 2020

Behind PBR's cannabis seltzer launch is infusion company Vertosa

The technology company infuses more than 100 hemp and cannabis products, including two of the top three ready-to-drink brands in California.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 05, 2020

Butter sales surge as consumers spend more time baking at home

Dairy producer Land O'Lakes, which is selling record amounts of the ingredient, expects sales to increase more than 20% in 2020.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 04, 2020

Hooray Foods shifts distribution strategy to let people bring home the plant-based bacon

The new brand, which will be in 300 Whole Foods stores this month, was designed by a meat eater to replicate the experience of cooking and eating the popular breakfast side. 

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 03, 2020

Sponsored by T. Hasegawa

T. Hasegawa launches 8 new citrus flavors

Citrus flavors from Japan that add a new complexity, zest and excitement to culinary and beverage brands.

Sponsored by Almond Board of California

Snacking hybrid innovations meeting consumer demand

Tap into the growing demand for hybrid snacks featuring California almonds.

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Leftovers: Popchips explode into grain-free snacks; Hormel cooks up bacon-scented masks

Air popped cassava and corn chips add another degree of health to the better-for-you brand, and Bel Group begins its plant-based cheese line with dairy-free Boursin.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 30, 2020

Barry Callebaut introduces cacao fruit ingredients brand

Cabosse Naturals upcycles the traditionally wasted fruit into four ingredients: pulp, juice, concentrate and cascara flour made from its skin.

By Megan Poinski • Oct. 29, 2020