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Leftovers: Sour Patch Kids paints Valentine’s Day black; Häagen-Dazs crafts butter cookie cones
The MondelÄ“z-owned brand targets consumers who aren’t fond of the romantic holiday with its new candy, and Nutella debuts its first new snacks in the U.S. in more than a decade.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 3, 2023 -
Kellogg sees positive results from sustainable rice farming pilot
The cereal giant said the project, focused in the Lower Mississippi River Basin growing area, will inform its approach to other sustainability endeavors.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
dropStock via Getty ImagesTrendlineMaturation of the Plant-Based Meat Category
While plant-based meat’s sales growth is slowing, investment and innovation in the space is continuing. There’s a lot coming into the space, from companies with new ideas to studies showing positive effects on sustainability.
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Michroma raises $6.4M to speed commercialization of natural red food color
The company, which ferments bioengineered fungi to produce a pigment, received funds from General Mills-backed Supply Change Capital, Dr. Oetker and CJ CheilJedang.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Halo Top enters baking mix category
The maker of better-for-you treats is launching its first product lines outside the ice cream space after another year of slowing sales for its flagship frozen desserts.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 2, 2023 -
How New School Foods uses new ideas to make raw plant-based salmon
The research-focused startup is emerging from stealth with a $12 million seed round it will use to come to restaurants in 2024.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Egg prices to remain high for as long as bird flu continues, experts say
After prices more than doubled over the past year, producers are grappling with the impact of the virus while politicians and activists call for investigations into potential price gouging.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 2, 2023 -
International flavors and unconventional mashups top Kerry’s taste trends
In the ingredients company’s 10th annual review of up-and-coming flavors across the globe, consumers are hoping to travel with their tastebuds, try unconventional pairings and get spicy in 2023.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Food companies say they can reduce their emissions this year. Experts are skeptical.
Academics and environmental groups say CPGs’ reliance on regenerative agriculture and carbon credits may not be enough to realistically hit their time-based goals.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 30, 2023 -
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Leftovers: Hormel brings chili cheese beer to the Super Bowl party; Dolly Parton adds to her baking line
The craft lager made in partnership with Modist Brewing Co has a “chip-like” base, spices and cheese powder; and Sara Lee mixes vegetables into white bread.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 27, 2023 -
BetterSeeds creates GMO cowpeas to replace soy
The Israeli company’s bioengineered plant could stand up straight and be harvested just like the commodity oilseed crop, which is harder to grow in hotter, drier conditions.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 26, 2023 -
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FDA plans consumer study on front-of-pack labeling
Research announced in the Federal Register this week will likely show 3,000 consumers different options and examine their understanding and reactions.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 26, 2023 -
Perdue’s new chicken products lean into at-home cooking and snacking trends
Flavor-Infused Chicken is fully cooked sous vide bites, while Chicken Plus Snackers are a flavor-forward extension to the company’s plant-based hybrid line.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 24, 2023 -
Cultivated beef can be kosher, Israel’s top rabbi says
Aleph Farms is the first cell-based meat company to get an opinion on how its products fit in with religious dietary restrictions. It is working on similar reviews with Muslim and Hindu leaders.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 20, 2023 -
USDA issues rule strengthening organic program
The final rule requires more certification, documentation and training to ensure that products bearing the government-regulated seal meet the standards. It goes into effect in March 2024.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 20, 2023 -
Ayana Bio invests $3M to create healthy ingredients from chocolate
The biological research company will cultivate polyphenol-rich cacao cells to add nutrition to a variety of food and drink items — but will not make candy.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Live Green Co adds precision fermentation to enhance recommendations
The new division brings new proteins into the reformulations its Charaka platform is able to make.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 19, 2023 -
Why food and beverage cases make up the majority of the ‘most ridiculous’ lawsuits
Three-quarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform’s list of cases are proposed class action suits claiming ingredient and label information on CPG food and drink items are misleading.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 19, 2023 -
PepsiCo overhauls recipe for its Zero Sugar cola
The change, which creates a drink the company says more closely mirrors its namesake beverage, could help it gain ground on Coca-Cola's Zero Sugar offering.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 17, 2023 -
Sponsored by Applied Food Sciences
The next move in organic vitamin c
Organic ingredients bring added value to natural immune products moving away from synthetic vitamin c.
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Molson Coors debuts nonalcoholic RTD cocktail line
The company is only selling its Roxie drinks online to test the waters and see how they perform.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 13, 2023 -
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Leftovers: Kelly Clarkson, Jonas Brothers bring popcorn to the BBQ; Breyers goes oat-ally non-dairy
The music stars collaborated on a sweet and smoky flavor, and International Delight brings the ‘90s nostalgia with a creamer inspired by the popular sitcom “Friends.”
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 13, 2023 -
FDA allows more vitamin D fortification in cereal and bars
Kellogg filed the petition to bump up the nutrient level of its products as consumers increasingly value health and immunity.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Kerry negotiating 500M euro sale of sweet ingredients business
The divestment would free the company up to expand in higher-growth areas, and would help potential buyer IRCA become a global leader in components for the segment.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 12, 2023 -
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Leftovers: Kind softens its approach to granola; Hippeas takes on Doritos
The Mars-owned snacking brand’s new launch brings a chewier texture to its classic offering, and Rasa taps into adaptogens for new brews.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Benson Hill sells Fresh division for $21M to concentrate on ingredients
Agribusiness company IMG Enterprises closed on its Florida facility, real estate, and packhouse at the end of 2022 and will complete the transaction through a stock purchase this year.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 6, 2023