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    Study: CBD does not cause liver damage

    The FDA requested this research to gain clarity as it works toward developing regulations for using the hemp and cannabis-derived substance in food and drink.

    By Lauren Manning • March 25, 2021
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    ADM pledges to remove deforestation from its supply chain by 2030

    The ingredients giant has also updated its policies, originally released in 2015, on water conservation, traceability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

    By Barbara Smith • March 25, 2021
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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
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    Why plant-based business pioneers say the sector has just gotten started

    The animal-free meat, dairy and cheese businesses are booming, but Seth Goldman, Miyoko Schinner and Alan Hahn said at a virtual conference last week that price parity, tech developments and more shifts in consumer preferences will drive it further.

    By March 25, 2021
  • Cultured chicken bites from Eat Just's Good Meat brand were approved in Singapore in November 2020.
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    7 in 10 US consumers would swap cell-based chicken for traditional meat

    The study done by an outside firm on behalf of Eat Just found overall attitudes toward cultured meat offerings are becoming more favorable.

    By March 25, 2021
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    From soup to chips, more everyday foods find a place at the table as ingredients

    Companies like Campbell Soup and PepsiCo are optimistic that homebound consumers discovering new uses for their products now could become more frequent buyers after the pandemic.

    By March 25, 2021
  • Bel Brands launched Nurishh, its first 100% plant-based brand, in spring 2021.
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    Bel Brands launches 100% plant-based Nurishh brand

    As the French cheesemaker works to create a plant-based version of each of its signature cheeses, it's also developed this suite of non-dairy slices and shreds — with more in the works. 

    By March 23, 2021
  • Brave Robot is the first brand from Perfect Day's spinoff, The Urgent Company
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    $3.1B invested in alternative proteins in 2020, report says

    The record-breaking number represents more than half of all the cash raised by companies in the plant-based, fermented and cell-based segments in the last decade, the Good Food Institute found.

    By March 19, 2021
  • Givaudan launches FlavorFinders to consider consumers' taste preference in product design

    How someone thinks about food has very little to do with traditional demographics, says the flavorings company. This system uses years worth of data to bring that aspect into new concepts.

    By March 18, 2021
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    PepsiCo launches Mtn Dew energy drink amid push into functional offerings

    The beverage, which has vitamins, antioxidants and nearly twice the amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee, is being endorsed by NBA superstar LeBron James.

    By March 18, 2021
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    Benson Hill doubles down on plant-based ingredients with new business units

    The divisions will help the food technology company improve yellow pea and soy ingredients for plant-based offerings while maximizing the functional potential of produce.

    By Samantha Oller • March 18, 2021
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    SweeGen receives GRAS status for stevia ingredient Reb B

    The company is expanding its portfolio of clean label sweeteners to target the growing demand for low- and no-sugar products that don't compromise on taste or texture.

    By Lauren Manning • March 17, 2021
  • Bel Brands USA launched hybrid plant- and dairy-based varieties of The Laughing Cow cheese in 2021.
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    Deep Dive

    Plant-based cheese is full of startups. Will dairy providers get into the segment?

    New companies and entrenched plant-based food makers are bringing growth and innovation to the sector, while most traditional cheese makers are hanging back. Are they missing an opportunity, or is it not worth their effort?

    By March 16, 2021
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    Molson Coors 'illegally' touting health attributes of its Vizzy Hard Seltzer, consumer groups say

    CSPI and CFA say the beverage maker violates FDA rules that prohibit misleading claims and discourage companies from fortifying alcoholic drinks with vitamins.

    By March 15, 2021
  • Nick's launched a better-for-you keto-friendly snack bar in March 2021.
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    Nick's gets into sweets with new keto-friendly bars

    The Swedish company known for its better-for-you ice cream is launching its healthier candy competitor on its website today.

    By March 15, 2021
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    ADM agrees to pay $45M to settle price-fixing allegations in peanuts, WSJ reports

    The settlement comes as consumption of the popular legume reached an all-time high of 7.6 pounds per person in 2020, even as the price paid to farmers has stayed around 21 cents for years.

    By March 12, 2021
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    Leftovers: Califia Farms brings mushrooms to plant milks; Dunkin' adds a coffee jolt to jelly beans

    The plant-based dairy company adds fungi and hemp options to its lineup, and Laughing Cow celebrates its birthday with a sweet spin in cake icing.

    By Food Dive staff • March 12, 2021
  • A scientist from Clara Foods works on animal-free pepsin.
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    Clara Foods unveils first animal-free pepsin for commercial use

    The enzyme, which is being distributed by Ingredion, offers the same functionality as the pig-derived variety. It also provides a vegan option with greater price stability and sustainability.

    By Barbara Smith , Samantha Oller • March 11, 2021
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    What's ahead for post-pandemic food innovation?

    It all starts with the right oil-71% of consumers want products made with sunflower oil.

    March 8, 2021
  • Ardent Mills to acquire chickpea producer Hinrichs Trading Company

    The acquisition is the next move in the flour maker's strategic growth plan to expand into plant-based through its specialty ingredient offerings.

    By Lauren Manning • March 4, 2021
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    CBD shows growth opportunity beyond relaxation

    Cannabidiol is the most-talked about wellness ingredient on social media and has room to expand in sleep and immune-boosting applications, according to an Evergi report from Brightfield Group.

    By Barbara Smith • March 4, 2021
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    B&G Foods' sales growth slowed because of inflation and shortages

    Green Giant sales were flat because a poor growing season and pandemic-heightened demand have reduced the amount of product the company can make.

    By March 4, 2021
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    Danone-backed Forager Project launches line of plant-based cheeses

    The family-owned business is the latest company to enter the increasingly crowded segment where large CPGs and smaller startups already have products on the market.

    By Lauren Manning • March 3, 2021
  • Snow Days, a new frozen snack brand under the HumanCo platform, launched in March 2021.
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    New frozen snack brand seeks to replicate the joy of Snow Days

    Launched under the HumanCo platform by entrepreneur and businessman Jason Karp, the new pizza bites line is better-for-you, gluten free, organic — and aims to shake up the comfort food segment.

    By March 3, 2021
  • Post settles sugary cereal lawsuit for $15M and agrees to drop health-focused label claims

    The cereal maker will stop using terms including "no high fructose corn syrup," "less processed," "wholesome," "smart" and "nutritious" on products with at least 10% of calories coming from the sweetener.

    By Lauren Manning • March 2, 2021
  • Chocho, a lupini bean variant with high nutritional and sustainability credentials, grows in Ecuador.
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    Why chocho may be the next big plant-based protein

    A native Ecuadoran athlete discovered the potential of the often-overlooked crop that grows in his home country. He started Mikuna Foods to turn it into products and an ingredient.

    By Feb. 25, 2021