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Study: Most Americans eat enough salt daily to damage their heart
The FDA has found U.S. residents consume almost 50% more sodium than what most experts recommend, resulting in one in three individuals experiencing high blood pressure.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Chemical in turmeric attracting interest in food and beverage use
The popular spice is already found in organic coconut milk, chocolate and other items with more products expected to include the ingredient in the coming years.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 10, 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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Oprah brings star power to grocery shelves with 'O, That's Good!' prepared foods
The eight soups and side dishes are billed as comfort food, but with at least one extra vegetable to improve their nutrition profile.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Report: Declines in sugar consumption could sour the industry
With more companies cutting back on use of the sweetener, a long-term slowdown in the global market for the popular ingredient looks likely.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Opinion
Moving 'beyond meat': Algae is at the center of nutritional innovation
The race is on to find sustainable and tasty replacements for animal proteins — and Algarithm Founder and CEO Dale Kelly writes that the best option might quite literally be green.
By Dale Kelly • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Triscuit crackers get non-GMO certification
Boxes with the distinct verification seal started shipping to stores last month, and should be on all shelves nationwide next month.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Move over millennials: The golden years can be a gold mine for food manufacturers
While attention has focused recently on younger shoppers, baby boomers and other older consumers can be a lucrative market through smaller portions, easy-open packaging and specific nutrients.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 9, 2017 -
FDA calls Impossible Burger's secret ingredient into question
The plant-based meat with soy leghemoglobin is still on the market, but the agency is concerned the substance could be an allergen.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Hy-Vee to cut artificial ingredients in 1,000 store brand products
The Midwest retailer said the store-branded items will not contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, colors or synthetic chemicals.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Kellogg adds probiotics to Special K to grow health halo
Promoting health benefits could be a way for cereal makers to draw consumers back to the category and revive slumping sales.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Coke turns search for new sweetener into public contest
Coca-Cola is asking researchers outside the company to find an ingredient that mimics the flavor of sugar. The winner will take home a $1 million prize.
By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Barley supergrain makes its US debut
The Australian range of supergrain products is debuting in Kroger stores and may help give Americans a fiber boost.
By Caroline Macdonald • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Montana mill targets booming demand for non-GMO foods
The new $20 million facility dedicated to producing grain products and organic oilseeds is expected to be completed next fall.
By Caroline Macdonald • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Study: Nut consumption linked to less weight gain
They are an energy-dense food, providing 160 to 200 calories in a standard serving, but this study showed that fears of putting on pounds are unfounded.
By Caroline Macdonald • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Controversial soda taxes foster divide among beverage industry and city officials
Philadelphia and San Francisco are among the cities targeting the popular beverage, infuriating makers of the drink who say they are being unfairly targeted.
By Keith Loria • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Macadamia nuts may cut heart disease risk, says FDA
The qualified health claim specifies they may be beneficial as long as they are part of diet that is not otherwise high in calories, saturated fat or cholesterol.
By Caroline Macdonald • Aug. 3, 2017 -
As TerraVia files for bankruptcy, Corbion bids $20M for takeover
The algae ingredients company may be moving too far beyond consumer trends, contributing to its problems.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Soybean oil wins heart healthy label claim
It is the nation's most commonly used ingredient, and the new message could ignite a revolution in its use.
By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A new 'added value': How yogurt leader Dannon won its Non-GMO Project label
After more than a year of working to secure ingredients, the manufacturer is starting to ship verified Danimals and other products to stores nationwide.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 2, 2017 -
Stevia ingredients boost vanilla and cocoa flavors
PureCircle's new offerings can be labeled as “natural flavors” on ingredient lists and allow manufacturers to use less of the flavoring items, both of which have seen price volatility.
By Caroline Macdonald • July 27, 2017 -
Sweet potato ingredient could replace high fructose corn syrup
CIFI is touting Carolina Sweet's mineral content, which is higher in calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium than alternatives.
By Caroline Macdonald • July 27, 2017 -
Coconut flour tortillas wrap up another use of the natural ingredient
The founder of a gluten and grain-free restaurant in Mexico started the line of products, which work well with the fruit.
By Caroline Macdonald • July 27, 2017 -
Mars and Danone invest in sustainable Madagascan vanilla
By connecting producers more directly to the market, the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming aims to return about 60% of the extract's value directly to farmers during the next decade.
By Caroline Macdonald • July 27, 2017 -
Trendy spices and clean labels drive condiment market to $24B
Consumer spending in this segment is expected to continue, with purchases increasing 1.5% each year until 2021.
By Erika Kincaid • July 27, 2017 -
Residue of glyphosate found in Ben & Jerry's ice cream
The Unilever-owned brand responded by saying it wants to find out how trace amounts of the herbicide — a key ingredient in Monsanto's RoundUp — got into its products.
By Megan Poinski • July 26, 2017
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