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Children under 1 should not drink juice, pediatricians say
In another blow to the segment, the American Academy of Pediatrics found that the beverage "offers no nutritional benefits over whole fruits" and has "no essential role in healthy, balanced diets of children" under age one.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 23, 2017 -
GRAS rules are targeted by consumer groups' lawsuit
The groups say the FDA's process to declare ingredients "generally recognized as safe" illegally delegates its authority to self-interested food and chemical manufacturers.
By Keith Loria • May 23, 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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Deep Dive
Plant proteins: What you need to know
Consumers look toward plants to provide improved health benefits with less impact on the environment and animals, and manufacturers are working to fill this need.
By Food Dive staff • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Where's the beef? The Herbivorous Butcher serves up animal-free 'meat'
What started as a joke between two vegan siblings quickly morphed into a lucrative business selling faux sausage, deli meat and cutlets even meat lovers can sink their teeth into.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Plant-based substitutes provide 'an opportunity for people to have their meat and eat it, too'
Visiongain forecasts the market will be worth more than $4 billion in 2017 — a figure that has attracted investors' interest.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 6 most popular plant-based proteins used in food products
Scientists have been working to find alternatives to meat that create satisfying foods — and they’ve discovered several ingredients that fit the bill.
By Megan Poinski • May 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Can Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat convince carnivores to eat plant-based meats?
Replicating the beef hamburger has been a slow process as researchers work to find the perfect taste, texture and appearance for the popular food item.
By Christopher Doering • May 22, 2017 -
USDA
Petitioners ask FDA to sanction raw milk sales over state lines
The Real Food Consumer Coalition requests that products be clearly labeled — including with warnings about consumption and instructions on home pasteurization.
By Keith Loria • May 22, 2017 -
Study: Raw milk causes 96% of dairy foodborne illnesses
The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sobering, but it remains to be seen if this information can dissuade thirsty consumers.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2017 -
Kemin's water-extracted spearmint now ripe for use as a functional ingredient
Neumentix could be used in foods — like candies or chocolate bars — but is also likely to turn up in enhanced drinks.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 18, 2017 -
Study: Consumers think cage-free eggs come from 'happier' birds, boosting quality
Australian researchers found that that animal welfare was a less important driver of free-range egg purchases than taste, nutrition and food safety.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 18, 2017 -
Citing new study, Splenda wants CSPI to drop 'avoid' rating of sucralose
The artificial sweetener maker claims that its product is safe, citing the European Food Safety Authority's rejection of a study that found it caused leukemia in mice.
By Emma Liem Beckett • May 18, 2017 -
USDA
Leading US grocers get a D on supplying and promoting antibiotic-free poultry
Costco, Albertsons, Publix, Wal-Mart and Kroger failed to promote better practices, according to the Natural Resource Defense Council.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Jim Beam partners with White Coffee to create non-alcoholic drinks
The new beverages expand Jim Beam's product line that already includes barbecue sauce, hot sauce, pancake syrup and glazes.
By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017 -
Report: Consumers go nutty for pistachio-flavored products
Flavor firm FONA International reported that product launches flavored with the green nut doubled in 2016.
By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017 -
Mars, Nestle and other candy giants commit to cut calories in half of products by 2022
Backlash against sugar is one of the industry's top trends, and these five manufacturers will make many offerings 200 calories or less.
By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017 -
Kraft Heinz's M&A plans focus on a target with global brands
The maker of Velveeta and Kool-Aid failed in its takeover of Unilever in February, but analysts expect the company to look elsewhere for another deal.
By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017 -
Flavor trends to spice up summer grilling season, McCormick predicts
Asian flavors, mayo-based barbecue and spicy fruit-based glazes are just a few of the items the spice maker expects this year.
By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017 -
Bucking industry shift, Sanderson Farms vows to keep using antibiotics
Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms and Butterball all have introduced products from animals raised without the controversial drugs, or vowed to end the practice altogether.
By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017 -
DanoneWave quietly reduces sugar and fat
Exceeding its 2013 commitment to the Partnership for a Healthier America, 87% of the company's products are now low- or non-fat, and 78% of products contain 23 grams of sugar or less per 6-ounce serving.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 15, 2017 -
Chinese firm may buy organic yogurt maker Stonyfield
Danone must sell the dairy brand as part of a deal with the U.S. government to purchase soy milk manufacturer WhiteWave.
By Keith Loria • May 12, 2017 -
If baby food doesn't taste good to parents, will their kids eat it?
A Mintel study found moms and dads routinely try their child's baby food, so the product must appeal to adults as well as kids.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 12, 2017 -
Hampton Creek struggles to find funding, lays off executives
The vegan food company, which makes the "Just Mayo" product, fired its CFO, COO and HR chief in the midst of a disappointing fundraising effort.
By Keith Loria • May 11, 2017 -
Sponsored by Olam
Olam SVI MarketReport: Spices, April 2017
Chili prices have experienced extended weakness across varieties upon increased arrivals. Low quality arrivals and surplus cold storage stock further dampened the price sentiments.
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Studies find two popular artificial color additives are safe
The research overturns a 2002 study in mice that suggested several food additives may cause DNA damage in the gut.
By Caroline Macdonald • May 11, 2017
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