Ingredients: Page 19


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    Ingredients in Focus: Teff

    The superfood of the future could come from a tiny grain with a giant nutritional profile.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Trump’s tariff plan is likely to push up grocery prices, economists say

    The U.S.'s reliance on food and beverages from abroad has grown, creating a potentially significant exposure under the president-elect’s plan.

    By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Inside the functional beverage frenzy

    Major companies like PepsiCo and Monster are adding ingredients to boost emotional or physical wellness as consumers demand more out of their drinks.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Nature’s Bakery bucking slowdown in snack bars with healthier offering

    The Mars-owned brand is posting double-digit growth and wooing consumers by solving “a real problem” with its whole grain and fruit products.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    How a cancer diagnosis helped create a ‘cookie dough mogul’

    CEO Loren Castle talks strategy and lessons learned from creating better-for-you brand Sweet Loren’s.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Turkey could be upstaged by other meats this Thanksgiving: CoBank

    The popular holiday item faces tightened supply and lower demand than in previous years, the cooperative bank said in a report.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Exploring the freshest flavor trends for autumn

    As classic pumpkin spice reigns, bold new autumn flavors emerge, redefining fall’s seasonal delights.

    Nov. 18, 2024
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    Leftovers: Flipz debuts festive pretzel flavors | Barebells bites into peppermint protein bars

    The Pladis-owned snack brand launches limited-edition Snickerdoodle and Peppermint Hot Cocoa varieties, and jam maker Bonne Maman enters the baked goods category.

    By Food Dive staff • Nov. 15, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Specialty ingredients

    The category has been a buzz word in recent years. But what are they? Why are they rising in demand? Above Foods CEO gives Food Dive his perspective.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024
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    The power of grocery brands that consumers ‘love’

    Retailers with fan-favorite food brands see stronger loyalty and higher wallet share, Bain & Company found in a new report.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 14, 2024
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    Beyond Meat brings Sun Sausage to Whole Foods

    The company’s latest release into the mega grocery store features fruits, vegetables, and legumes—and isn’t meant to be an imitation meat product.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024
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    The Weekly Sip: Diageo leans into luxury spirits | Cheerwine gets into the holiday spirit with ale

    In other beverage news, juice maker Langers debuted a craft cola with better-for-you ingredients.

    By Food Dive staff • Nov. 14, 2024
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    Nourish Ingredients looks to enter Chinese market with Cabio partnership

    The companies’ first cross-continental collaboration is expected to be mutually beneficial as they seek to expand the reach of plant-based meat.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 12, 2024
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    USDA cuts soybean production outlook. Will it help prices?

    The department is no longer expecting harvest to break new records, but surpluses will still pressure farm profits.

    By Nov. 11, 2024
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    California law bans certain food dyes in school meals

    By the end of 2027, schools must ensure meals don’t contain seven synthetic dyes linked to hyperactivity and other health and behavioral concerns.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • Nov. 8, 2024
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    Leftovers: J&J Snack Foods bites into Bavarian pretzels | YouTube’s ‘Hot Ones’ spices up ramen

    The Brauhaus Pretzel brings a foodservice favorite to the freezer aisle, and Krusteaz aims to make holiday baking easier with refrigerated batters.

    By Food Dive staff • Nov. 8, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Taurine

    A recent study found the common ingredient in Red Bull and Monster energy drinks may be linked to heart health benefits.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2024
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    Kerry Group acquires lactose testing technology

    The taste and nutrition giant said the LactoSens platform is used by food and beverage companies to check for the sugar naturally found in dairy products.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2024
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    Better Meat’s drying process will increase demand for its fermented meat fungus, CEO says

    Paul Shapiro said his company’s ability to turn its mycelium into a powder will make it cheaper and easier to use. Its competitors sell frozen or refrigerated products.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 6, 2024
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    Sparkling water brand Waterloo looks to benefit from mocktail craze

    A top executive said the company is looking to nonalcoholic cocktails to grow usage occasions for its seven-year-old beverage.

    By Nov. 5, 2024
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    Campbell’s and Kind receive USDA support to advance regenerative agriculture for key ingredients

    The soup giant secured $3.4 million in USDA funding for tomato growers in California and Kind Snacks announced milestones for sustainable almond farming.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Coca-Cola relaunches Mexican soft drink brand Barrilitos in California and Texas

    The beverage manufacturer said the fruity offering, which first launched in 1938, appeals to consumers craving nostalgia and a connection to heritage and authenticity.

    By Nov. 1, 2024
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    Puratos Ingredients Group sees nutrition as main motivator for consumers in 2025

    The company used an AI-generated platform to track consumer behaviors for next year’s shopping trends.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2024
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    The Weekly Sip: Danone creates cold brew energy drink | Fireball bottles the tears of football fans

    In other beverage news, V8 partners with Grillo’s Pickles on a bloody mary canned cocktail.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Pea protein for nutrition shakes

    Ingredion’s new innovation, Vitessence Pea 200 D, is targeting the sports beverage space.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Thinking outside the can: Del Monte Foods puts Gen Z, millennials in its innovation ‘crosshairs’

    The company, known for its signature canned vegetables and fruit cups, is turning to bold flavors and novel products to stay relevant with younger consumers. 

    By Oct. 30, 2024