Ingredients
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Courtesy of Meala
Meala develops clean-label methylcellulose replacement
The Israeli company’s emulsifier comes from naturally occurring biocatalysts in plant proteins, and it says it gives products a more meat-like texture.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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ADM CFO sees ag giant’s pivot paying off in profits, crucial food security
Vikram Luthar, appointed CFO of Archer Daniels Midland in April, gained a keen awareness of the value of affordable healthy food growing up in India.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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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.
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How Danone will improve consumer nutrition
The yogurt giant plans to reduce sugar in its products targeted at children, improve the nutrient density of its plant-based drinks and give $22 million to research, improving access and education.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 29, 2022 -
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Biden administration releases strategy to end hunger and increase dietary and physical health by 2030
The policies outlined ahead of the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health in more than 50 years target improving access to healthy food, labeling changes and connecting healthcare with nutrition.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Sales of spirits-based RTD drinks top $1.6B in 2021, study finds
In addition to convenience, an industry trade group found the top reasons consumers turn to these pre-mixed beverages are flavor, taste and the use of real spirits.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 23, 2022 -
Courtesy of Kerry
Kerry launches emulsifier made from acacia
The company is touting Puremul, which would replace sunflower lecithin and mono- and diglycerides, as a more plentiful clean label alternative.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 22, 2022 -
Courtesy of Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Behind 5 food and beverage sustainability programs receiving USDA funding
Tyson and Land O’Lakes’ sustainability arm Truterra were among the 70 projects that received grants to facilitate climate-smart agricultural practices.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Beyond Meat and Taco Bell to test plant-based steak option
Beyond Carne Asada, created in partnership with Yum Brands, will be sold at select Dayton, Ohio-area restaurants next month at the same price as meat.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 21, 2022 -
Courtesy of Eat the Change
As Honest tea production ends, co-founder fills void with new beverage in fewer than 4 months
Seth Goldman is bullish there’s demand for beverages like his new Just Ice Tea, saying Coca-Cola didn’t manage his previous product well.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Blanket policies to discourage indulgent foods don’t work, study finds
Researchers at Georgetown University found obese consumers are more likely to buy sodas and sugary baked goods, while all consumers purchase candy at similar rates.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Sponsored by TraceGainsIngredient crisis demands an innovative response
With all the talk of inflation, shipping bottlenecks, and a broken supply chain, it’s easy – at least for consumers – to forget about the fundamental building blocks of every food, beverage, and dietary supplement: ingredients.
Sept. 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of White Castle
ColumnLeftovers: White Castle slides into burger snacks; Eat the Change chews let adults choose veggies
The burger chain rolls deeper into the freezer aisle with bites based on its Sliders, and Southern chicken restaurant Zaxby’s puts its popular sauces into freezer pops.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Soda increases cancer death risk 5%, study finds
Researchers at the American Cancer Society correlated higher body mass indices of regular sugary drink consumers with variations of the disease related to obesity.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Potential food crisis averted as rail strike deal is reached
The agriculture industry warned a shutdown would have overwhelmed grain storage facilities and delayed deliveries, dealing a blow to a food sector already reeling from inflation and supply chain challenges.
By Chris Casey , Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 15, 2022 -
Courtesy of McCormick
Inflation, supply chain woes weigh on spice maker McCormick
The flavoring giant is among a handful of food and beverage makers to lower their outlook or report challenges to their businesses in recent months amid a volatile economic environment.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Price increases are weighing on food volumes, IRI finds
As CPGs pass along higher costs to consumers, a few categories have proven resistant to declines, according to an analysis of August sales data.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Food inflation continues to rise, even as pace of growth slows
The Ukraine conflict and poor growing conditions for crops like wheat have increased food prices at home 13.5% during the past year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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Darigold breaks ground on $600M butter and powdered milk plant
The facility in Washington, which should be operational by early 2024, is expected to employ about 200 and process 8 million pounds of milk per day.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of Nestle
Nestlé entering animal-free dairy with milk-like products
The food and beverage giant is debuting chocolate and plain offerings made with protein from Perfect Day in the U.S. later this year as part of a test-and-learn.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2022 -
FDA closes investigation into reported illnesses from Lucky Charms
The agency said it could not identify a cause behind self-reported sicknesses that consumers linked to the cereal, “despite extensive testing.”
By Chris Casey • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Flavor ProducersTastefully plant-based
Explore new flavor creation tools with natural and organic Tasteful Technologies that are replacing the traditional masking approach for product developers.
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Candy industry met 5-year calorie reduction and labeling goals
Half of offerings from large brands including Mars Wrigley have 200 calories or less, and almost 95% have front-of-pack calorie information, meeting a target set by the National Confectioners Association and Partnership for a Healthier America.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Ferrero Rocher raises the bar with new confections; Schwan’s serves up craft frozen pizzas
Ferrero reshapes its classic hazelnut confection into a new form, and Kraft Heinz partners with Frankford Candy to create Lunchables gummies.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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Egg and turkey prices likely to remain high due to avian influenza: report
Factors like high labor and feed costs will make it difficult for producers who have had to cull millions of birds to bounce back, according to CoBank.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Blendtek partners with Bunge on plant protein ingredients
The Canadian formulation company now offers the commodity giant’s soy, pea, faba, lentil and mung bean proteins — including concentrates, isolates, powders and textures.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 8, 2022
