Ingredients: Page 12


  • Unilever announced plans to separate its ice cream business in March 2024
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    Unilever CFO sees 7.5% pay boost for new procurement, tech responsibilities

    Fernando Fernandez will receive a pay bump to take control of supply chain and tech as the CPG company navigates the separation of its $19.5 billion ice cream business.

    By Grace Noto • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    From restaurant to retail: How Michelin-starred brands are infiltrating the grocery store

    The channel provides establishments such as Momofuku and Carbone with new revenue streams and an opportunity to reach additional consumers.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    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. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Unilever finds its fast-growing Talenti line is anything but vanilla

    Behind innovative flavors such as Alphonso Mango Sorbetto and Caramel Cookie Crunch Gelato, sales have nearly doubled since 2014, outpacing the broader ice cream category.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
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    US to test national milk supply amid bird flu concerns

    The federal order allows the USDA to test samples of unpasteurized milk from all farms, transporters and facilities as officials look to contain an expanding outbreak.

    By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Q&A

    PepsiCo’s ‘we can’t do it alone’ thinking prompts food giant to look for outside help

    The snack manufacturer's Culinary Advisory Board consists of chefs, culinary scientists and restaurateurs, to assist in creating new products and provide feedback on its offerings and strategy.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
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    Leftovers: Pam cooking spray gets air fryer upgrade | Hormel shakes up chili seasoning

    The Conagra brand adopted a formula designed for the popular appliance, and Amy’s Kitchen brings a tofu scramble line to the freezer section.

    By Food Dive staff • Dec. 6, 2024
  • Macadamia nuts
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    Ingredients in Focus: Macadamias

    The seed, which is a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and monounsaturated fats, has grown in popularity among consumers looking for healthier snacks.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Clean food ingredients could be the next frontier in skincare

    Consumers are turning to everything from collagen and antioxidants to kefir cultures as they look to improve their appearance.

    By Jesse Klein • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Mondelēz VC arm invests in cocoa-tech company Celleste Bio

    The Cadbury and Toblerone maker was among the investors who participated in a $4.5 million financing round for the developer of cell-cultured cocoa.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Cointreau teams up with ‘Caviar Queen’ for holiday cocktail kit

    The triple sec maker is aiming to boost attention on social media by capitalizing on Gen Z’s interest in premium experiences.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
  • A person's hand holding a box of individually wrapped Ferrero Rocher chocolates.
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    Ferrero invests in hazelnut sourcing as it grows US production

    The company awarded a total of $350,000 to Oregon State University and Rutgers University to increase collaboration with local farmers, producers and distributors.

    By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Unlock unlimited business growth at IFT FIRST in Chicago

    Transform months of sales cycles into days at food science's premier event—IFT FIRST 2025 in Chicago.

    By Sara VanWinkle • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Canopy Growth taps Mars veteran Luc Mongeau as CEO

    The struggling company said the CPG executive, with experience in pet care, furniture and cannabis, is ideally positioned to oversee its next phase of growth.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
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    Opinion

    California’s food safety overhaul: From label to table

    With looming compliance deadlines, companies must prepare now to make sure they’re following the state’s food ingredient and labeling laws.

    By Sedina L. Banks and Sherry E. Jackman • Nov. 26, 2024
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    Who is Dr. Marty Makary, Trump’s pick to head the FDA?

    The nominee, a surgeon at Johns Hopkins, has criticized the use of pesticides on food and the industry turning against “natural fat.”

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    PepsiCo to acquire full ownership of Sabra, Obela brands for $244M

    The deal with Strauss Group will enable the CPG giant to expand its better-for-you portfolio by giving it full control over the dip and spread products.

    By Nov. 22, 2024
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    Shiru’s CEO discusses ‘revolutionary possibilities’ of its protein AI platform

    The startup’s database can help food manufacturers incorporate more functional ingredients into their products, Jasmin Hume says.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Teff

    The superfood of the future could come from a tiny grain with a giant nutritional profile.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Nov. 21, 2024
  • A grocery aisle at the Wegmans store in Tysons, Virginia
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    Trump’s tariff plan is likely to push up grocery prices, economists say

    The U.S.'s reliance on food and beverages from abroad has grown, creating a potentially significant exposure under the president-elect’s plan.

    By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Nature’s Bakery bucking slowdown in snack bars with healthier offering

    The Mars-owned brand is posting double-digit growth and wooing consumers by solving “a real problem” with its whole grain and fruit products.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    How a cancer diagnosis helped create a ‘cookie dough mogul’

    CEO Loren Castle talks strategy and lessons learned from creating better-for-you brand Sweet Loren’s.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 20, 2024
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    Turkey could be upstaged by other meats this Thanksgiving: CoBank

    The popular holiday item faces tightened supply and lower demand than in previous years, the cooperative bank said in a report.

    By Nov. 18, 2024
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    Exploring the freshest flavor trends for autumn

    As classic pumpkin spice reigns, bold new autumn flavors emerge, redefining fall’s seasonal delights.

    Nov. 18, 2024
  • A bag of Flipz's seasonal offerings.
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    Leftovers: Flipz debuts festive pretzel flavors | Barebells bites into peppermint protein bars

    The Pladis-owned snack brand launches limited-edition Snickerdoodle and Peppermint Hot Cocoa varieties, and jam maker Bonne Maman enters the baked goods category.

    By Food Dive staff • Nov. 15, 2024
  • Buckwheat flour overflowing on wooden spoon
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    Ingredients in Focus: Specialty ingredients

    The category has been a buzz word in recent years. But what are they? Why are they rising in demand? Above Foods CEO gives Food Dive his perspective.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024