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A cauliflower-based alternative is shaking up the rice industry
The U.S. government may be asked to review its definition of the grain as low-carb cauliflower rice gains traction in restaurants, grocery stores and kitchens.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 31, 2017 -
Russell Stover sweetens chocolate's health profile by removing sugar
As consumers turn away from added sugars, improving the health profile of chocolate is becoming popular.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
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TrendlineHow 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.
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Unusual flavors on the menu at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Mesquite-flavored cotton candy and cinnamon-flavored bean chips are just a few of the products featuring unique twists on traditional tastes.
By Keith Loria • May 31, 2017 -
Grocery retailers hope that summer and meat can cause their profits to sizzle
Accelerating demand, rising prices and the summer season may create a perfect storm that will lift not just category sales, but those throughout the store as well.
By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017 -
Beyond Meat grabs shelf space in Safeway
The burger, which sizzles and oozes fat while cooking, will be sold in the grocer's meat case in an attempt to woo beef eaters.
By Keith Loria • May 30, 2017 -
Butter-infused coffee maker Bulletproof secures $19M in funding
The trendy coffee company plans to use the money to launch new products and expand its presence in e-commerce and brick-and-mortar locations.
By Keith Loria • May 26, 2017 -
'Shape-shifting' pasta could reduce packaging cost and waste, but will consumers eat it?
MIT researchers have developed a gelatin-based, flat pasta that transforms into 3-D shapes when it comes in contact with liquid.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 26, 2017 -
Sugar concerns spur alternative sweetener development
As more consumers turn away from sugar, manufacturers and ingredient suppliers are preparing for change — but that comes at a cost.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017 -
Study: Dairy could help prevent early menopause
Researchers found women who consumed the most calcium in dairy had a 13% lower risk of starting menopause before age 45.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017 -
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Food Trends and Fortification
Consumers are driving food formulations: dietary restrictions, desires, and priorities inspire brands to remove, displace, and add ingredients to align with evolving consumer demands.
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Organic food sales totaled $43B in 2016
Product sales were worth about $47 billion — an increase of nearly $3.7 billion from 2015 — according to the OTA.
By Keith Loria • May 25, 2017 -
Study: Black pepper could reduce carcinogens in grilled meat
The researchers also found mixing the spice with antioxidant-rich ingredients like garlic and herbs was more practical and equally effective.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017 -
Health-conscious consumers seeking out better fats and oils
Avocado, sesame and grapeseed, as well as more novel sources such as krill and algae, are among the choices available to the public.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 25, 2017 -
What does it take to become the 'next kale'?
Author David Sax told the New Hope Network that the superfood's rise to fame was driven by three factors: versatility, availability and cultural significance.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Mars and Wrigley spice up new products with unusual flavor profiles
The candy makers are set to launch more than 30 products at the National Confectioners Association Sweets & Snacks Expo, some of which mimic trends seen in the savory snack space.
By Keith Loria • May 24, 2017 -
Children under 1 should not drink juice, pediatricians say
In another blow to the segment, the American Academy of Pediatrics found that the beverage "offers no nutritional benefits over whole fruits" and has "no essential role in healthy, balanced diets of children" under age one.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 23, 2017 -
GRAS rules are targeted by consumer groups' lawsuit
The groups say the FDA's process to declare ingredients "generally recognized as safe" illegally delegates its authority to self-interested food and chemical manufacturers.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Plant proteins: What you need to know
Consumers look toward plants to provide improved health benefits with less impact on the environment and animals, and manufacturers are working to fill this need.
By Food Dive staff • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Where's the beef? The Herbivorous Butcher serves up animal-free 'meat'
What started as a joke between two vegan siblings quickly morphed into a lucrative business selling faux sausage, deli meat and cutlets even meat lovers can sink their teeth into.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Plant-based substitutes provide 'an opportunity for people to have their meat and eat it, too'
Visiongain forecasts the market will be worth more than $4 billion in 2017 — a figure that has attracted investors' interest.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 6 most popular plant-based proteins used in food products
Scientists have been working to find alternatives to meat that create satisfying foods — and they’ve discovered several ingredients that fit the bill.
By Megan Poinski • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat convince carnivores to eat plant-based meats?
Replicating the beef hamburger has been a slow process as researchers work to find the perfect taste, texture and appearance for the popular food item.
By Christopher Doering • May 22, 2017 -
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Petitioners ask FDA to sanction raw milk sales over state lines
The Real Food Consumer Coalition requests that products be clearly labeled — including with warnings about consumption and instructions on home pasteurization.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Study: Raw milk causes 96% of dairy foodborne illnesses
The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sobering, but it remains to be seen if this information can dissuade thirsty consumers.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2017 -
Kemin's water-extracted spearmint now ripe for use as a functional ingredient
Neumentix could be used in foods — like candies or chocolate bars — but is also likely to turn up in enhanced drinks.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 18, 2017
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