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Hershey and Land O'Lakes partner to reduce dairy's environmental impact
The food CPGs are collaborating with a Chesapeake Bay nonprofit to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost water quality around Pennsylvania farms supplying milk to the candy and snack giant.
By Samantha Oller • July 1, 2021 -
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Layn invests $148M to expand sweeteners and botanicals
Demand for natural alternatives such as stevia and monk fruit has skyrocketed as consumers seek out products with less sugar.
By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • July 1, 2021 -
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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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Consumers want to eat healthy but price remains a barrier, report says
Shoppers are being stymied by a lack of clarity, availability and unsatisfactory taste in their pursuit of better-for-you food options, according to a new AlixPartners survey.
By Lauren Manning • June 30, 2021 -
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General Mills launches Good Measure snacks for consumers watching their blood sugar
The new line of low-sugar, low-carbohydrate bars, created by the company's Innovation Lab, are designed for diabetics and pre-diabetics — a category wide open for CPG snacks.
By Megan Poinski • June 29, 2021 -
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Clif launches clean label cereal line
The new breakfast offering is made with 30% to 40% less sugar than others in the space, with at least 7 grams of protein and fiber per serving.
By Lauren Manning • June 29, 2021 -
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About 65% of US consumers are willing to try animal-free dairy cheese
The study, done by precision fermentation company Formo and the University of Bath, found people in five countries thought the product wouldn't be as tasty as the traditional version, but would be similar in terms of health and safety.
By Megan Poinski • June 28, 2021 -
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Zevia makes market debut at $14 share price
The maker of stevia-sweetened soda, tea and energy drinks has seen net sales increase 32% annually during the last decade with further growth expected as consumers curtail their sugar intake.
By Megan Poinski • Updated July 22, 2021 -
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Kerry to buy clean-label preservatives maker Niacet for $1B
The Ireland-based company has pursued an aggressive M&A strategy to support its goal of reaching over two billion consumers a day with its ingredients by 2030.
By Lauren Manning • June 24, 2021 -
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Halo Top co-founder launches chocolate bar with Epogee's fat replacement tech
Gatsby Chocolate's candy, with less than half of the calories of regular chocolate bars and roughly one-quarter of the sugar content, is the latest product to feature the EPG ingredient.
By Lauren Manning • June 24, 2021 -
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Seraphina Therapeutics' fatty acid powder gains GRAS status
The vegan-friendly ingredient — a synthesized form of a saturated fatty acid found in butter and whole milk — could fortify plant-based milks and meats, as well as nutrition bars.
By Samantha Oller • June 24, 2021 -
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Shoppers value taste and price over sugar content, study finds
Consumers are showing more concern around sugar intake but still prioritize other factors when making decisions, according to a new study from FONA International.
By Lauren Manning • June 24, 2021 -
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Premium chocolate maker Scharffen Berger returns to private ownership
Recently sold by Hershey, the artisan label has assembled a leadership team with candy industry expertise as it aims to re-establish its bean-to-bar reputation.
By Lauren Manning • June 23, 2021 -
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Equinom raises $20M to further non-GMO crop breeding
The Israel-based company recently started high-profile sesame seed partnerships with Sabra and Dipasa, and plans a concentrated pea protein launch later this year.
By Megan Poinski • June 22, 2021 -
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EPA explores aligning 2030 food waste goal with UN target, official says
Preventing food waste at the source remains a priority over simply diverting it from disposal, panelists said during a discussion on setting and reaching national food waste targets, part of the recent NYC Food Waste Fair.
By Maria Rachal • June 21, 2021 -
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Nature's Fynd protein gets green light from FDA
Regulators had no questions about the company's research into the safety of its fermented protein, which it plans to use as a meat and dairy analog and in a myriad of other products in launches later this year.
By Megan Poinski • June 21, 2021 -
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Consumers are paying more attention to ingredient lists, report finds
Nearly two in three shoppers choose foods made with clean ingredients, with a preference for natural sweeteners, flavors and preservatives, according to a survey from the International Food Information Council.
By Lauren Manning • June 18, 2021 -
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How The Live Green Co. reformulates products using modern technology and ancestral wisdom
The buzzy Chilean startup has garnered a lot of attention with its Charaka algorithm, which recommends plant-based and sustainable alternatives for highly processed ingredients.
By Megan Poinski • June 17, 2021 -
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ReGrained's flour earns Upcycled Food certification
Processed from spent grain used to make beer, the company said the product contains more fiber and protein than whole-grain flours, and uses less water to produce.
By Samantha Oller • June 17, 2021 -
Motif FoodWorks closes $226M funding round
The plant-based ingredients company, which expects to get its first two offerings on the market this year, plans to use the funds for expansion and more R&D.
By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2021 -
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A third of consumers ate more chocolate during the pandemic, study says
The Cargill survey shows people see the sweet as a healthful reward that can boost their energy and mood, and confectioners are working to bring on-trend offerings to continue sales growth.
By Lauren Manning • June 15, 2021 -
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Chobani leans into demand for healthier foods with no-sugar yogurt
The dairy giant has expanded its portfolio during the past few years to include offerings that cater to hot trends in the food space such as probiotics and protein.
By Christopher Doering • June 14, 2021 -
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Geltor debuts vegan collagen for food and beverages
Made through the company's proprietary fermentation process, PrimaColl is said to match the functional properties of the animal-based equivalent.
By Samantha Oller • June 10, 2021 -
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WholeFruit chocolate launches under Evocao label
Barry Callebaut's high-end sweet made only from cacao fruit is available to chocolatiers in limited quantities right now, but will be expanding next year.
By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2021 -
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Taste is tops in consumers' yogurt priorities, survey finds
Nearly half of shoppers consider flavor a reason for buying the snack, with health benefits and nutrition also key, according to research from the International Food Information Council.
By Lauren Manning • June 9, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: DiGiorno celebrates National Donut Day with a pizza twist; General Mills' cold cereals get hot
Nestlé's latest mashup adds mozzarella and tomato sauce to doughnuts, while a startup offers a sweet way to wake up or settle down with functional chocolate bars.
By Food Dive staff • June 4, 2021
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