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Will touting chocolate's benefits brighten its health halo?
Cocoa contains B vitamins, copper, manganese, zinc and other minerals that consumers are looking to add to their diets — but it still needs to be consumed in moderation.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Bunge to pay $946M for a majority share of Malaysian palm oil manufacturer
CEO Soren Schroder called the deal a "game changer" for the company's profits, insisting that it had nothing to do with rebuffing the recent takeover attempt from Glencore.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2017 -
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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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Grains make up less than 15% of the average American diet
According to new research, these foods provide the dietary fiber, folate and iron, as well as calcium, magnesium and vitamin A people need for optimum health, so their consumption should be encouraged.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Survey: Millennial parents will be a lasting boon for the organic industry
The trade group overseeing the industry says the influential generation is already a major buyer of these products and will pass that value on to their children.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2017 -
With $44M in funding, Ripple shows peas could be the future of dairy alternatives
The Silicon Valley startup has sold 2.5 million bottles of beverages made from yellow peas since it first appeared in the marketplace last April.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 14, 2017 -
Demand for clean labels varies by generation, Nielsen study finds
Nearly all households have purchased one of these slimmed-down products, but millennial and Generation X consumers place a greater importance on simple ingredient claims than older shoppers.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 13, 2017 -
FDA approves peanut allergy prevention claim on baby food
This landmark endorsement could create a whole new category of CPGs — and puts an official stamp of approval behind recent research.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Milk producers' group goes after 'deceptive' non-GMO labeling
The head of the National Milk Producers Federation says some companies' pledge to source products from cows given feed that isn't genetically modifed is "fear-based marketing."
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 11, 2017 -
Conagra revamps frozen meal brands to woo millennials
The food manufacturer's Banquet, Marie Callender's and Healthy Choice brands are part of a $2.9-billion business ripe for change to attract new consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Oscar Mayer overhauls hot dog recipe to embrace cleaner label trend
The new packaging focuses on what's not in the product, such as artificial preservatives or by-products, further tapping into consumer demand for ingredients they know and trust.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 8, 2017 -
Insect protein startup Flying SpArk selected for Ikea incubator
The food tech startup, which uses fruit flies, aligns well with the Swedish retailer's mission to solve global issues of sustainability, inadequate nutrition and future food shortages.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Shaking the salt habit: Are the FDA's voluntary targets sufficient?
According to researchers, 90% of children and 89% of adults consume more than recommended sodium levels — and strong reduction guidelines could prevent 500,000 premature deaths.
By Caroline Macdonald • Sept. 7, 2017 -
New website features milled-to-order flour for consumers
The question is whether they want to be able to purchase artisan flour, given current gluten-free and convenience-focused trends.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Raspberries show more promising health benefits
Eight studies involving humans and animals revealed the potential for fruit to improve glucose control, increase satiety and aid gut microbiota.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Study: Smaller fat particles make cold butter easier to spread
Researchers in Australia found reducing the size of milkfat globules improves the consistency of the dairy product and can also make low-fat cream easier to whip.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017 -
Green Giant rolling out line of frozen veggie 'pasta'
The reinvigorated iconic brand is adding zucchini, carrot and butternut squash varieties to its lineup with plans to have them available in stores nationwide in January.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017 -
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How to Select the Right Natural Sweetener
Consumers are increasingly expecting ingredient lists to be shorter, so formulators are looking for opportunities to displace multiple ingredients while still choosing healthy options.
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Beer world buzzing over new cannabis IPA
California-based Lagunitas Brewing has debuted a new IPA called SuperCritical, which contains aromatic compounds of fragrant oils from the plant.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Andrew Zimmern aims to heat up food with a new line of spices
The unique blends, which were influenced by the celebrity chef and TV host's extensive travels, are on sale exclusively on his website.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 5, 2017 -
Will organic Doritos boldly make it onto Whole Foods' shelves?
The natural and organic retailer's recent merger with Amazon could help PepsiCo's Frito-Lay, since the online megaretailer already sells these snacks.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 1, 2017 -
Study: Walnuts provide feeling of fullness, help control appetite
Researchers have found that consuming these nuts activates an area in the brain associated with regulating hunger and cravings.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Are tiger nuts the next superfood?
The relatively unknown tuber could be the next hot ingredient in gluten-free baking and plant milk.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Carrington Farms launches coconut-based protein powder
The new vegan product boasts 20 grams of protein per serving, appealing to consumers with the tropical fruit's health halo.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 31, 2017 -
Studies find avocado could have even more health benefits
Research shows daily consumption of the fruit may improve cognitive function, while the seed husks contain chemical compounds that could prove useful to medicine and the food industry.
By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 31, 2017 -
FDA
Innophos buys Novel Ingredients for $125M
The merger strengthens the ingredient company’s ability to grow its food, health and nutrition portfolio, while allowing it to take advantage of trends such as energized aging and clean labels.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 31, 2017
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