Ingredients
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Courtesy of Snow Days
New frozen snack brand seeks to replicate the joy of Snow Days
Launched under the HumanCo platform by entrepreneur and businessman Jason Karp, the new pizza bites line is better-for-you, gluten free, organic — and aims to shake up the comfort food segment.
By Megan Poinski • March 03, 2021 -
Post settles sugary cereal lawsuit for $15M and agrees to drop health-focused label claims
The cereal maker will stop using terms including "no high fructose corn syrup," "less processed," "wholesome," "smart" and "nutritious" on products with at least 10% of calories coming from the sweetener.
By Lauren Manning • March 02, 2021 -
Trendline
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.
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Why chocho may be the next big plant-based protein
A native Ecuadoran athlete discovered the potential of the often-overlooked crop that grows in his home country. He started Mikuna Foods to turn it into products and an ingredient.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of ChickP
ChickP strikes partnership with Socius Ingredients as part of US product rollout
The 90% chickpea isolate, which is being targeted for use in dairy alternatives, baked products and gluten-free foods, has a dense nutritional profile and neutral flavor.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 25, 2021 -
Impossible Foods
Agrifood companies drew at least $26.1B in investments in 2020, report finds
AgFunder, a venture capital fund, found that all of last year's investments in the space may be more than a third above those received in 2019.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 24, 2021 -
As more than half of consumers deal with food allergies, FARE looks to expand access to care
The leading advocacy and research group recently published a blueprint to make treatment more equitable among races and put it into action with a new community partnership in New Jersey.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of The Laughing Cow
ColumnLeftovers: The Laughing Cow debuts hybrid Blends; One Bar Fruity Cereal adds protein to a Saturday morning favorite
The new line is Bel Group's latest effort in products that include dairy and plants, and Jeni's takes its biggest savory step yet with a variety more suited to a deli than an ice cream parlor.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 19, 2021 -
Courtesy of International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF looks to divest microbial controls and fruit processing businesses, Bloomberg reports
The ingredients mega-company said it will review its portfolio to pare down its businesses following the completion of its merger with DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences earlier this month.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Courtesy of Kalsec
Kalsec takes an all-natural approach to food trends
The family-owned producer of colors and ingredients has tapped into growing demand for plant-based and sustainable offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Study shows why functional beverages should be targeted at specific consumers
A study by Brightfield's Evergi platform found distinct needs for those who choose individual drinks, including kombucha, cold-brew coffee and energy drinks.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 18, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hershey
Hershey's 'big bet' on better-for-you confections
Producing more low- or no-sugar, organic and bite-size offerings could generate up to $1 billion in additional revenue for the iconic maker of Kisses and Reese's, a top executive said.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 17, 2021 -
Courtesy of Nature's Fynd
Nature's Fynd launches fermented cream cheese and sausage online
The products, which sold out in hours, are a taste of what the company says it plans to roll out later this year.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Grupo Bimbo takes minority stake in allergy-friendly snacks maker
The baking giant's venture capital arm, Bimbo Ventures, is investing an undisclosed amount in sweets maker Rule Breaker Snacks.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Topo Chico twists on the tangerine; Tillamook shows vintage cheese is in
The new fruit flavor is the latest bit of citrus to be added to the Coca-Cola-owned sparkling water brand, and SweetPea has a scoop: Chickpeas can make ice cream.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 12, 2021 -
Study: Higher plant-based milk prices are justified, but dairy milk is too cheap
While non-dairy substitutes cost about twice as much, Mintec found the conventional staple's profits only cover production costs, leaving little for R&D or innovation.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 12, 2021 -
Courtesy of International Flavors & Fragrances
Activist takes $1B stake in IFF, Reuters reports
Sachem Head Capital Management wants the company to improve its financial performance and smoothly integrate the DuPont unit it recently merged with, the wire service said.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of LIVEKINDLY
Puris partners with Livekindly to accelerate plant-based adoption
The goal of the joint ventures is to bring plant-based crops to other parts of the world while reducing waste when these commodities are turned into food.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 11, 2021 -
Permission granted by Nick's Ice Cream
How Nick's plans to redefine better-for-you ice cream
A $30 million funding round, new CEO and a partnership with Perfect Day give the Swedish treat maker a launchpad for U.S. growth in 2021.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 08, 2021 -
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Sponsored by National Sunflower AssociationNew Dietary Guidelines spur change in product development
There have been some important changes. Here's what food manufacturers need to consider.
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Dupont / IFF
IFF and DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences have merged. What's next?
With the deal closed, the two large companies have formed an ingredients behemoth. As they integrate, analysts say the future for the sector as a whole looks bright.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 04, 2021 -
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Pairwise raises $90M to develop new fruit and vegetable varieties using CRISPR
The startup is using the gene-editing technology to make produce more palatable, such as by removing the bitterness from a nutrient-dense green or seeds from the outside of a blackberry.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 04, 2021 -
Super Bowl LV snacking will favor variety and wellness
The pandemic has put consumers in the mood for new food and alcohol beverage options as viewing parties stay small.
By Mike De Socio • Feb. 04, 2021 -
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Consumer concerns about COVID-19 put focus on better-for-you products
Increased demand for functional foods offers CPGs a chance to boost wellness attributes in energy drinks, yogurts and more, according to Evergi Consumer Insights.
By Samantha Oller • Feb. 02, 2021 -
Smithfield pledges 10% sugar and sodium reduction in all products
Along with a promise for cleaner labels, the meat company added a health and wellness pillar to its sustainability commitment at a time when consumers want food that is better for them.
By Mike De Socio and Samantha Oller • Feb. 01, 2021 -
Courtesy of Future Meat Technologies
Future Meat Technologies makes cell-based chicken costing $7.50 and gets $26.75M funding
The Israel-based cultured meat company is planning to get its products on plates in 2022 — or earlier if regulatory agencies move faster.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 01, 2021
