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Backlash Against Sugar Leads to Opportunities for Stevia Sweeteners
Mintel's 2017 consumer trend report shows negative consumer attitude towards sugar opening the door for sugar alternatives.
March 9, 2017 -
Could a monkfruit-based sweetener be the next stevia?
Senomyx claims that Siratose, a high-intensity sweetener, has a stronger potency and better overall taste than stevia.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 8, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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In bid to sweeten sales, Coke app accelerates distribution to small retailers
The beverage giant would allow mom-and-pop businesses to request soda from local distributors, which would then bid to fulfill the order.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2017 -
Tyson Foods CEO eyes big future for plant-based proteins
The meat and poultry giant owns a stake in Beyond Meat and invests in companies developing meat substitutes.
By Christopher Doering • March 8, 2017 -
Plant-based food sales growing like weeds, topping $5B annually
Alternative milks are leading the revolution in the U.S., with sales exceeding $4.2 billion in 2016.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 8, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The world's food supply could feel the sting of declining bee populations
An estimated 75% of food crops depend on pollination, including coffee, apples and strawberries, according to the United Nations.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Ritz looks to go big with smaller, healthier cracker
The crunchy snack from Mondelez will appeal to consumers looking for healthier snack options.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
A cappuccino with cream filling: Twinkie maker enters hot beverage space
Hostess, which also is known for its classic Ho Hos, Ding Dongs and Sno Balls, is experimenting with beverages for the first time.
By Keith Loria • March 7, 2017 -
Do consumers want a mug cake mix? Pinnacle will find out
The food company plans to introduce a new Duncan Hines “Perfect size for one” baking mix later this year.
By Keith Loria • March 3, 2017 -
As vanilla bean prices take off, what will flavor food products?
More than 95% of manufactured products actually use vanillin, an artificial version of the popular extract.
By Doug Harris • March 2, 2017 -
Cocoa bean surplus sends prices plummeting
The drop in prices could harm investors, but can sweeten manufacturers' innovation and competition.
By Keith Loria • March 2, 2017 -
Will bad olive harvests lead to more pomace oil?
Heat waves in Greece, flooding in Spain and bacterial damage to groves in Italy are expected to cut the global supply by about 8%.
By Doug Harris • March 2, 2017 -
Carrageenan set for slow growth due to perceived health risks
The additive derived from seaweed may not be able to distance itself from negative perceptions and regulatory recommendations.
By Megan Poinski • March 2, 2017 -
Study: Excess sugar could lead to Alzheimer's
USDA estimates the average American consumes between 150 and 170 pounds of refined sugars each year, a level nutritionists said is too much.
By Keith Loria • March 2, 2017 -
Interest in sparkling cold brew bubbles over
Stumptown Coffee Roasters has launched a new line of sparkling, canned cold brew coffee in original, ginger citrus and honey lemon flavors.
By Doug Harris • March 1, 2017 -
Don't have a cow: General Mills' new VC investment is dairy-free bars
D's Natural was founded in 2015 to create low sugar, plant-based products that are sold in more than 10,000 retail locations.
By Keith Loria • March 1, 2017 -
In-store bakeries rise to the breakfast occasion
Groceries are leveraging freshly-made pastries, which give them a leg up over food channels like c-stores and QSRs, to lure consumers.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Wine-infused coffee: Sophisticated adult beverages unite
A new Napa Valley partnership between Molinari Private Reserve and coffee roaster John Weaver infuses the beans with red wine.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 28, 2017 -
Naked Juice gets new labels in court settlement
PepsiCo's premium juice brand will have imagery that better depicts what is inside the bottle, clearer ingredient text and a warning that it is not a low-calorie food.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Report: Millennials will pay more for premium products
Manufacturers can use ingredients, mission statements, sustainability and packaging to capitalize on these findings.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 24, 2017 -
Why algae is the ingredient of the future
Protein-packed and allergen-free, algae is bringing nutrition to product formulations of all kinds.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Cheap organic imports anger farmers, but meet demand
U.S. farmers who went through the expensive process of transitioning to organic have reason to be upset that imports from other countries are affecting their prices.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
GMO market growing at 3.2% CAGR
Even though demand for genetically modified crops is increasing, more than three quarters of U.S. consumers are concerned about whether they are safe to eat.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 23, 2017 -
Whey to go! Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals moves into old Dean Foods dairy processing plant
The company will transform whey into "value-added" byproducts, benefiting local farmers and bolstering an economically struggling area.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 23, 2017 -
CA bill proposes warning labels on food with artificial colors
By starting with state legislation to tackle a consumer issue, advocates against artificial colors could be stealing a page out of GMO opponents' playbook.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2017