Facebook turns photos into recipes through new AI system

Although it is a feature that many users would likely enjoy, the social media giant has no current plans to roll it out onto its platforms.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 9, 2018

FDA bans 7 synthetic food flavoring substances

The agency's decision, effective Oct. 9, comes in response to petitions from a coalition of consumer and environmental groups showing the additives cause cancer in laboratory animals.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 8, 2018

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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Leftovers: Silly people! Fruit-shaped Trix and beer are for breakfast!

Food Dive is launching a column looking at the new products appearing on shelves everywhere, starting with options for the morning and food showing some new color.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 5, 2018

What's the future for alternative grains?

Advocates say adding ingredients such as amaranth and buckwheat can appeal to consumer hunger for healthy offerings with interesting flavors. 

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2018

Research: Cancer patients may benefit from lactoferrin

The milk protein in supplement form reduced taste and smell abnormalities experienced by chemotherapy patients, according to a Virginia Tech study.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2018

Dairy-based flavor enhancer said to reduce sodium content

Ascentra, made from a proprietary milk-based fermentation process, won an Innovation Award last month at the 2018 Food Tech Summit & Expo.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2018

Caffeine may increase pain tolerance, study finds

A separate report also indicated that plant-based diets may lead to a similar result, but more research is required to confirm the finding.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 4, 2018

7 out of 10 consumers don't know what GMOs are, survey says

The online study, done for pro-bioengineering initiative GMO Answers, also found only a third are comfortable having these ingredients in their food.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2018

Will sales at Walmart bring algae oil into the mainstream?

The product has more monounsaturated fat than any other cooking oil, a higher-than-normal smoke point and no trans fats.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 1, 2018

McDonald's removes artificial ingredients from hamburgers

The fast-food giant is answering consumer demand for cleaner foods, phasing out artificial preservatives, flavors and colors from its signature menu item. 

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 28, 2018

Prebiotics gain interest from consumers as gut health trend rises

As consumers become more interested in digestive health products, manufacturers continue to introduce products featuring prebiotic ingredients.

Sept. 28, 2018

Are maggots the future of food?

A decade-old company based in South Africa is using black soldier fly larvae as a more sustainable animal feed alternative to fish meal.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018

Study links junk food to cancer

French health researchers analyzed the dietary habits and medical history of participants from 10 European countries to reach their conclusion.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018

PepsiCo drops palm oil supplier known for human rights abuses

The company's move against Indofood follows similar announcements from Cargill and other traders and processors of the ingredient.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018

Functional benefits, convenience give jolt to ready-to-drink cold coffee

The segment is rapidly growing as people look to antioxidants, added probiotics and other innovations in the popular beverage, according to a Mintel study.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2018

FDA plans to increase transparency by naming stores selling recalled food

New draft regulations outline how the government will let consumers know where recalled items like produce and bulk food could have been bought.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 27, 2018

Survey: Americans love protein, even if they don't understand it

A Nielsen survey of more than 20,000 consumers found between 45% and 64% of them didn't think beef, chicken or pork were high-protein sources.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 26, 2018

Smashing pumpkin: Consumers likely to fall for other flavors this season

US Foods predicts that consumers will be interested in new flavors, colors and cuts of meat — trends that will last beyond the season.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 26, 2018

Does the success of Califia Farms' plant-based yogurt drinks signal market opportunity?

The firm's dairy-free drinkable yogurt line has gained strong consumer acceptance across conventional and specialty channels, and is now sold in nearly 7,000 stores in 47 states. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 25, 2018

Puffs, protein and pickle juice: 5 (not so crazy) trends at Expo East

Snacking on spicy taco crickets with a swig of pickle juice is no longer off the wall as innovation leads to popular and interesting new foods on the show floor.

By Thai Phi Le • Sept. 21, 2018

Report: Consumers want increased transparency from retailers and brands

According to the Food Marketing Institute and Label Insight, 75% of consumers say they're willing to switch to products that provide in-depth information beyond what's on packaging.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 21, 2018

JUST partners with Brinc for Asian food tech accelerator

The San Francisco-based manufacturer will give those chosen by the Hong Kong-based venture group access to its R&D pipeline, materials and data to create new products for consumers there. 

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 21, 2018

Firmenich will acquire Senomyx, enters into distribution deal with Layn

The San Diego-based acquired company develops flavors and high-intensity sweeteners, while the Chinese firm produces monk fruit and stevia extracts and other functional botanicals.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 20, 2018

PureCircle sues SweeGen over stevia patent

The complaint claims the company infringed on a legally protected method of making Reb M, the glycoside inside the sweetener's leaf that produces a sugar-like taste with zero calories.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 20, 2018

Study: Dietary fiber can reduce brain inflammation

The University of Illinois research adds to the nutrient's credentials, including lowering the risk of depression and balancing blood sugar levels.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 20, 2018