Ingredients
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Spero Foods seeks capital to ramp up plant-based eggs and cheese
The company concentrates on using high protein and nutritious ingredients, like seeds, for its substitutes.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 22, 2019 -
Plant-based meat sizzles as brands eye retail
As Impossible Foods and Before the Butcher gear up for their grocery debuts and develop new products, Beyond Meat's first-mover advantage in supermarkets may be threatened.
By Emma Liem • May 21, 2019 -
As markets surge for meat substitutes, can pea protein keep up?
Global consumers are cutting down on meat due to health and climate concerns, but cost and availability of alternatives are constraining the market, according to new research from Euromonitor International.
By Cathy Siegner • May 21, 2019 -
SponsoredThe demand for low sugar foods, low sodium foods and more—A snapshot of healthy indulgence
The experts agree: consumers want “permissible indulgence”— delicious foods for healthy lifestyles.
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How Kind's new frozen bar continues to transform snacking
Through an exclusive partnership with Walmart, the new Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt bars will toe the line between ice cream treats and snacks.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 17, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Blondies have stolen your Lucky Charms; Pringles fires up its own mystery machine
The magically delicious cereal is now a marshmallow-filled sweet snack available at club stores; and Garbage Pail Kids cereal, energy drinks and candy bars bring back gross-out '80s nostalgia.
By Food Dive staff • May 17, 2019 -
Chr. Hansen debuts sweeter culture solution for dairy applications
The Danish ingredients firm said its Y-1 product converts more existing sugars in milk from lactose.
By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019 -
Study: Just thinking about coffee can enhance focus
Australian and Canadian researchers found the effect much stronger in people who are used to drinking caffeinated beverages for this purpose.
By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019 -
Why B&G Foods acquired Clabber Girl for $80M
The acquisition-hungry company expects the brand, which has produced baking powder and corn starch for 150 years, to generate approximately $70 million to $75 million of net sales annually.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 16, 2019 -
New stevia extract ingredient can be labeled as natural flavor
The additive called Zolesse is formulated to work with other products using the popular sweetener and can help companies meet consumer demand for clean label items.
By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019 -
Eating fresh avocado can suppress hunger, study suggests
The popular fruit already is known for having an array of health benefits including "good fat" as well as significant amounts of potassium, fiber and other essential vitamins and minerals.
By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019 -
Ruby chocolate officially enters the US and Canada
The wait is over: Barry Callebaut is now working with producers to bring the confection to North America, with products likely to appear on shelves and bakeries as soon as June.
By Megan Poinski • May 14, 2019 -
Lawsuit claims Post falsely advertises 'real cocoa' in its cereals
The class-action suit claims the manufacturer misrepresents the ingredient, which is alkalized — increasing the depth of color, detracting from the flavor and raising acidity.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 14, 2019 -
Target and Walmart explore CBD products: report
Manufacturers told the New York Post that major retailers are taking meetings and asking questions about gummies, drinks and more.
By Jessica Dumont • May 14, 2019 -
Kellogg goes Off the Grid with protein-packed frozen waffle brand
The product — which comes in vanilla buttermilk, cinnamon brown sugar and wild blueberry — is marketed on its website as fuel "for whatever adventure the day will bring."
By Cathy Siegner • May 13, 2019 -
Culture club: Why Danone is opening access to thousands of its yogurt strains
To mark the 100th anniversary of its first product, the French company said it may lead to additional uses for food and other applications.
By Cathy Siegner • May 10, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Reddi-wip becomes an at-home Barista; crunchy crickets kick in almost any flavor imaginable
Conagra Brand's iconic spray cream — an unofficial coffee topping for years — gets a makeover to do a latte for morning drinks, and Reese's takes on a new frozen dessert form.
By Food Dive staff • May 10, 2019 -
Soy protein can lower LDL cholesterol, study shows
The findings indicate the ingredient can reduce "bad" cholesterol by up to 4% as the FDA considers nixing its heart-healthy claim.
By Cathy Siegner • May 09, 2019 -
Tariff could send tomato prices surging up to 85%
The two sides of the debate — U.S. importers against the termination of the tariff and American growers in favor — are standing firm, but each party seems confident in a resolution.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 09, 2019 -
GoodMills Innovation launches new functional seed, grain ingredients
Products containing these substances could appeal to on-the-go snackers and shoppers looking for more natural and sustainable products.
By Cathy Siegner • May 09, 2019 -
Consumers are sweeter than ever for sweet potatoes
Foods and beverages around the world using the root vegetable posted a 21% compound annual growth rate from 2015 to 2018, according to Innova Market Insights.
By Cathy Siegner • May 09, 2019 -
OpinionInsurgents vs. industry incumbents: How the food and beverage industry is reshaping itself for the woke consumer
Colin Elkins with IFS explores how ambitious companies can leapfrog industry giants by meeting consumer expectations of product transparency and sustainability.
By Colin Elkins • May 03, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Nickelodeon frozen treats are ready for slime time; Kidfresh hides more veggies
The Walmart exclusive is perfect for times when you don't want to take the physical challenge, and Coca-Cola's recycling program moves toward pomp and circumstance.
By Megan Poinski • May 03, 2019 -
Coconut milk sales expected to enjoy robust growth, report says
The ingredient is popular because of its high nutrition content, as well as broader consumer interest in plant-based and organic items.
By Cathy Siegner • May 02, 2019 -
CP Kelco's new ingredient turns citrus peels into fiber
The company said its Nutrava product line responds to consumer demand for clean-label products.
By Cathy Siegner • May 02, 2019
