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  • Eight O'Clock Coffee aims for younger drinkers with new infused blends

    The brand hopes three new blends promoting relaxation, high caffeine content and an acai infusion will give it better positioning in a competitive market.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 19, 2017
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    Deliciously different non-GMO applications

    With a nationwide GMO labeling bill now signed into law, food brands are tasked with reconsidering their strategy to manage and comply with the transition.

    Sept. 19, 2017
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    How GLP-1s are shaking up snacking

    Food companies, including Danone and Nestlé, are adding more protein and changing portion sizes as weight loss medications reshape consumption patterns.

    By Food Dive staff
  • Deep Dive

    Why functional foods have a healthy prognosis

    As consumers want their food to make them healthier, more products touting benefits appear on store shelves and analysts forecast a CAGR of 6.53% in the U.S.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 18, 2017
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    5 functional ingredients that bring a wealth of health benefits

    Consumers increasingly are turning to items that not only help them stay healthy, but mitigate certain health conditions and ailments.

    By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 18, 2017
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    Q&A

    Q&A: Ganeden CEO Michael Bush on where probiotics are headed — and the unexpected places they're found

    The probiotics leader's executive talks about how the good-for-you bacteria is in all sorts of food and drink now — and why more targeted strains are likely on the horizon. 

    By Sept. 18, 2017
  • Will maple tap some of pumpkin spice's popularity?

    The popular tree sap flavoring is showing strong growth — especially in beverages — as interest in the ubiquitous autumnal spice blend appears to be reaching a peak.

    By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 18, 2017
  • Parents want nutritious, organic, low sugar foods for their children

    Results of the BabyCenter food and nutrition survey mirror some of today's food trends for adults.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 15, 2017
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    8 natural food trends catching on with consumers

    Market research found new products are most likely to resonate with shoppers if they contain a value that's important to consumers, such as transparency, social purpose and environmental stewardship.

    By Sept. 15, 2017
  • Kellogg's VC arm bets on mushroom protein company in $35M funding round

    The investment comes as plant-based protein has emerged as a high-growth area in the food industry.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2017
  • Scientists work on egg replacements, but should manufacturers stick with the real thing?

    The ingredients are becoming more popular, but getting rid of eggs in some products is difficult in terms of chemistry and taste. 

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2017
  • Will touting chocolate's benefits brighten its health halo?

    Cocoa contains B vitamins, copper, manganese, zinc and other minerals that consumers are looking to add to their diets — but it still needs to be consumed in moderation. 

    By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 14, 2017
  • Bunge to pay $946M for a majority share of Malaysian palm oil manufacturer

    CEO Soren Schroder called the deal a "game changer" for the company's profits, insisting that it had nothing to do with rebuffing the recent takeover attempt from Glencore.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2017
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    Grains make up less than 15% of the average American diet

    According to new research, these foods provide the dietary fiber, folate and iron, as well as calcium, magnesium and vitamin A people need for optimum health, so their consumption should be encouraged.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2017
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    Survey: Millennial parents will be a lasting boon for the organic industry

    The trade group overseeing the industry says the influential generation is already a major buyer of these products and will pass that value on to their children.

    By Sept. 14, 2017
  • With $44M in funding, Ripple shows peas could be the future of dairy alternatives

    The Silicon Valley startup has sold 2.5 million bottles of beverages made from yellow peas since it first appeared in the marketplace last April.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2017
  • Demand for clean labels varies by generation, Nielsen study finds

    Nearly all households have purchased one of these slimmed-down products, but millennial and Generation X consumers place a greater importance on simple ingredient claims than older shoppers. 

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 13, 2017
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    FDA approves peanut allergy prevention claim on baby food

    This landmark endorsement could create a whole new category of CPGs — and puts an official stamp of approval behind recent research. 

    By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 11, 2017
  • Milk producers' group goes after 'deceptive' non-GMO labeling

    The head of the National Milk Producers Federation says some companies' pledge to source products from cows given feed that isn't genetically modifed is "fear-based marketing."  ​

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 11, 2017
  • Conagra revamps frozen meal brands to woo millennials

    The food manufacturer's Banquet, Marie Callender's and Healthy Choice brands are part of a $2.9-billion business ripe for change to attract new consumers.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 8, 2017
  • Oscar Mayer overhauls hot dog recipe to embrace cleaner label trend

    The new packaging focuses on what's not in the product, such as artificial preservatives or by-products, further tapping into consumer demand for ingredients they know and trust.

    By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 8, 2017
  • Insect protein startup Flying SpArk selected for Ikea incubator

    The food tech startup, which uses fruit flies, aligns well with the Swedish retailer's mission to solve global issues of sustainability, inadequate nutrition and future food shortages.

    By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 7, 2017
  • Deep Dive

    Shaking the salt habit: Are the FDA's voluntary targets sufficient?

    According to researchers, 90% of children and 89% of adults consume more than recommended sodium levels — and strong reduction guidelines could prevent 500,000 premature deaths.

    By Caroline Macdonald • Sept. 7, 2017
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    New website features milled-to-order flour for consumers

    The question is whether they want to be able to purchase artisan flour, given current gluten-free and convenience-focused trends.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017
  • Raspberries show more promising health benefits

    Eight studies involving humans and animals revealed the potential for fruit to improve glucose control, increase satiety and aid gut microbiota.    

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017
  • Study: Smaller fat particles make cold butter easier to spread

    Researchers in Australia found reducing the size of milkfat globules improves the consistency of the dairy product and can also make low-fat cream easier to whip.

    By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017