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  • Study: Sugar-sweetened drinks increase risk of death

    Beverages like soda represent the largest source of the added sweetener in Americans' diets, even though consumption has reduced in the last decade.

    By Jessi Devenyns • March 19, 2019
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    Leftovers: Elmhurst launches hemp creamer; Triscuit cracks into clusters

    The company that ditched its cows to follow the plant-based trend creates a way for people to enjoy their morning beverage with hemp and sugar, and functional coffee gets supercharged with vitamins.

    By Food Dive staff • March 15, 2019
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    Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

    Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Why DuPont is expanding its plant-based protein nugget line

    Demand for convenient and nutrient packed snacks and bars is only going to continue, analysts say.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019
  • Nestlé and Mondelez double down on plan to eliminate deforestation

    The companies joined West African governments and 31 other businesses to help protect the cocoa supply chain that is important for food production and local economies.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019
  • Why a potato-based color is making bright reds especially sweet

    Chr. Hansen commercialized the Hansen sweet potato, which it said shows promise as a natural and vibrant alternative to carmine and artificial food colors.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 14, 2019
  • Functional foods attract health-conscious consumers

    Kerry found a balanced diet is seen as the top way to proactively manage health, and nearly two-thirds of people want added benefits from what they eat and drink.

    By March 14, 2019
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    Growpacker's new cannabis incubator launches with Ceria as its first brand

    California is the new testing ground for big investment in the space as the co-packing giant plans to get brands into its large recreational use market.

    By Jessi Devenyns • March 14, 2019
  • Cage-free egg commitments are in the spotlight — and may cost companies billions

    Experts say U.S. producers pledging to make the change have transitioned between 17% and 25% of their birds so far.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2019
  • Q&A

    Why Kellogg's MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based

    The Michigan company's head of global marketing, strategy and innovation for plant-based protein and natural brands talked about how consumers want more options in that sector — and how the brand is responding. 

    By Lillianna Byington • March 13, 2019
  • More than 12,000 cases of Pillsbury flour recalled due to salmonella risk

    Parent company Hometown Food Co. found traces of the pathogen in a 5-lb. bag in a random inspection last week.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2019
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    Nielsen: Shoppers are looking for 'healthy swaps'

    Jackfruit burgers and cauliflower crust pizza are some of the better-for-you substitutions that consumers make, according to the market research company.

    By Jennifer Sweeney • March 12, 2019
  • Stories from the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference 2019

    Food Dive spoke with executives and analysts to gain insight into how CPG companies are positioning their businesses to capture growth and weather rapidly changing consumer tastes.

    By March 11, 2019
  • Applegate edges into plant-based sector with organic 'blend burger'

    The Hormel-owned brand said its new patty, made either with turkey or 100% grass-fed beef and mushrooms, is "catering to the growing population of flexitarians."

    By Cathy Siegner • March 11, 2019
  • Is LaCroix losing its fizz?

    The CEO of National Beverage Corporation, which makes the sparkling water brand, blamed "injustice" for its disappointing third-quarter sales.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 11, 2019
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    CPG companies make 'significant' progress in reformulating products - report

    The Consumer Goods Forum's annual health and wellness progress report found 320,000 items have been changed to limit sugar and salt since the global survey started in 2015.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 11, 2019
  • New organic, sustainably sourced color palette taps into changing food trends

    Diana Food North America is offering a blue made from spirulina and a pink/reddish variety sourced from red beet. Yellow, orange, red and purple from carrots, turmeric and annatto also are available.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2019
  • Study looks at how cannabis will disrupt food and beverages

    As CBD becomes more popular in a variety of categories, Euromonitor predicts it will soon become just another functional ingredient. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • March 7, 2019
  • New report slashes guidelines for sodium consumption

    The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said the mineral is linked to chronic disease risk, but will this be enough to change levels in processed foods?

    By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2019
  • Gluten-safe wheat created by Dutch researchers using CRISPR

    Scientists in the Netherlands are using the gene-editing tool to remove toxic antigens while maintaining the elasticity, rising, shape and chewiness associated with baked goods.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2019
  • Startup launches 'first food-based brain nutrition brand' for kids

    Ingenuity Brands is debuting Brainiac Kids whole-milk yogurt containing a blend of omega-3s and choline.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2019
  • Bowled over on National Cereal Day: It's still on 96% of shopping lists

    A survey from Shopkick found the breakfast staple still appears on tables, although the time of day it's enjoyed is shifting as varieties transform into sweet nighttime snacks. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • March 7, 2019
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    Thousands of 'poorly regulated' chemicals found in conventional foods, report finds

    A new Environmental Working Group report found most consumers aren't aware CPG products contain these substances, while fewer than 40 synthetic ingredients are allowed in organic items.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 5, 2019
  • Sponsored by National Sunflower Association

    Natural product trends drive next wave of product reformulation

    Whether you attend the Natural Products Expo West or not, now is the time to think about the ingredients in your products. Find out about the potential benefits non-GMO sunflower oil can bring to your products.

    March 5, 2019
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    Budweiser teams up with Coleman Natural to launch beer-basted meat line

    Following five years of volume declines of the alcoholic beverage, more partnerships and innovations are cropping up in the space to improve sales and withstand mounting competition.

    By Jessi Devenyns • March 5, 2019
  • Kellogg rolls out MorningStar Farms vegan Cheezeburger

    The new burger will debut this week at Expo West and is part of the legacy plant-based line's plan to be completely animal product free by 2021.

    By Cathy Siegner • March 4, 2019