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Leftovers: Perdue takes on takeout with air fryer-ready wings | Idahoan shreds potato category with bold flavors
The poultry giant aims to combat soggy chicken wings with a home-cooked alternative, and vertical farm Oishii debuts a sweet tomato developed using AI.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Pea fiber market poised for growth as dietary preferences shift
Puris Protein, AM Nutrition and other leading plant-based suppliers could see high levels of business activity through 2034, according to a new report.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 7, 2023 -
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TrendlinePlant-Based Dairy is Maturing, Booming and Full of Opportunities
As numerous plant-based dairy alternatives continue to enter the market and prices fluctuate, consumer interest is creating a dynamic shift in the consumption of dairy and alternatives.
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Daiya revamps dairy-free cheese products
The company said the new oat cream blend, developed using fermentation technology, gives its offerings the same melt factor and taste as animal-based alternatives.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Campbell Soup’s Goldfish launches potato chip-inspired crisps
The innovation marks the first time the food manufacturer incorporated spuds into the nearly $1 billion snacking brand, which is popular among teens and adults.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Consumers on weight-loss drugs buying less in certain grocery aisles, study finds
Buy rates are down as much as 20% in some categories, with bakery and snacks among the hardest hit, Numerator found.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023 -
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Impossible Foods broadens portfolio with plant-based franks
The vegan hot dogs will be available in retailers and grocers in 2024 after debuting in a New York City pop-up this month.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 6, 2023 -
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Plant-based milk maker Ripple Foods raises another $49M on heels of innovation
The company, which rolled out a new unsweetened kids’ non-dairy milk product in July has $274 million in funding.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 5, 2023 -
General Mills leans into cereal as a snack with new twists on old favorites
The CPG giant is betting on consumers continuing to see the breakfast staple as a treat option with new flavors and mini versions of some of its biggest brands.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2023 -
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Leftovers: Blue Moon takes on bagels; Fresh Cravings debuts TajĂn, pickle hummus flavors
Molson Coors’ beer brand partners with viral brand PopUp Bagels, and Momo Kombucha unveils a hoppy new offering in time for Dry January.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Tate & Lyle Sugars adds sucralose to sweetener portfolio
The debut of the low-calorie sweetener to its portfolio also marks the company’s retirement of its sucrose brand, Zucro.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Q&A
Kraft Heinz’s incoming North American president dishes on innovation, M&A
Pedro Navio, who takes over from soon-to-be CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera, also discussed with Food Dive the biggest challenges and opportunities facing his business.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Kraft Heinz launches plant-based mac & cheese
The product, which starts hitting shelves this week, is the third innovation launched by the CPG giant and food tech company NotCo in just over a year.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2023 -
Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane
The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 28, 2023 -
Nestlé, Kraft defeat egg producers in price-fixing case
An Illinois federal jury found Cal-Maine and other egg giants liable for limiting the supply of the protein in 2004-2008 in an effort to drive up costs. Damages are set to be awarded to companies such as Nestlé, Kraft and Kellogg.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 27, 2023 -
FTC crackdown could change influencer marketing for food and beverages
Warnings from the antitrust division over aspartame have the potential to make social media campaigns more cautious in how they communicate.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 27, 2023 -
How Fresh Del Monte uses its farms to test regenerative agriculture efforts
The produce giant is stepping up to address gaps in sustainability for tropical fruits by experimenting with conservation efforts on company-owned farms.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Kim Kardashian’s firm acquires minority stake in Truff
The investment is the first for private equity arm Skky Partners as it looks to cash in on growing demand for spicy, unique condiments.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Beyond Meat makes another push into restaurants with Pizza Hut pepperoni in the UK
The topping will be available for a limited time starting in January. The plant-based pioneer has struggled to gain traction with similar partnerships in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Why a Pabst, Diageo veteran and a Grammy-winning band teamed up on hard kombucha
Mate Maker, which is establishing its beverage in California before expanding it nationally, said the product should resonate with consumers willing to try different alcoholic offerings.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 20, 2023 -
Camel milk grows in popularity as functional ingredients surge in demand
While plant-based options have taken over the dairy aisle in recent years, camel milk may be getting attention from more consumers.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 16, 2023 -
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Snickers maker Mars to buy UK chocolatier for $665M
The purchase of Hotel Chocolat expands the confectionery giant’s presence in the region and increases its exposure to premium offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Thanksgiving meal costs down from 2022, but still 25% higher than pre-pandemic
The American Farm Bureau Federation said while the average cost declined 4.5% from last year’s record, high supply costs and inflation continue to weigh on food prices.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023 -
Phreshly’s RTD cocktails target consumers tired of hard seltzers
The brand, which was off the market for more than a year after its 2022 launch, is back with two bourbon and rum-based offerings for adults looking for more mature products.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 15, 2023 -
PepsiCo sets goals to lower sodium, incorporate more diverse ingredients
The Doritos manufacturer is in “a constant cycle of innovation to reimagine” foods so they are better for consumers without compromising on taste, a top executive said.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2023 -
Why Magnolia Bakery has high hopes for edibles endeavor
The New York City chain’s entrance into cannabis signals the continued promise food and beverage companies see in the space despite a lack of federal regulation.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 14, 2023