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4 startups taking the cocoa out of chocolate
With cocoa prices rising and sourcing scarce, companies are looking to alternatives and raising more than $110 million in equity funding, according to a recent report.
By S.L. Fuller • May 8, 2024 -
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The Ozempic effect is real: Study zeroes in on GLP-1 users’ food needs
Food startups have an opportunity to jump on the snacking needs of this new demographic with products focused on protein, portion size and hydration.
By Jennifer Lawinski • May 8, 2024 -
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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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Nestlé deepens cold coffee presence with Nescafé concentrate
The liquid allows the CPG giant to further tap into the cold segment, which was responsible for a third of all cups consumed in 2023 and is especially popular among younger individuals.
By Christopher Doering • May 7, 2024 -
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Mondelēz brings $1B Chips Ahoy! brand into gluten-free category
The snacking giant also sells Oreos that avoid the wheat protein as the company appeals to the 25% of Americans who adhere to the diet.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2024 -
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Just Ice parent shifting scarce resources to fast-growing tea, pulling back on snacks
Eat the Change started selling environmentally friendly, nutrient-dense treats before moving into beverages in 2022 after Coca-Cola discontinued its organic Honest tea brand.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by MycoTechnologyHow brands can leverage ingredient innovator partnerships to meet evolving consumer demands
Collaborating with innovative suppliers allows brands to tap into new ideas and develop products that resonate with today's savvy consumers.
May 6, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Fresh Del Monte pineapples turn red | Little Bites get a little less sweet
The unique fruit resulted from crossbreeding different varieties in Costa Rica, and General Mills purchases regeneratively grown almonds for its latest snack bar.
By Food Dive staff • May 3, 2024 -
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Q&A‘We’re basically flying blind’: An epidemiologist’s take on the US response to bird flu
Katelyn Jetelina, a public health expert and CDC advisor, explains why an outbreak in dairy cows is likely bigger than previously thought and what farm workers should be doing to protect themselves.
By Nathan Owens • May 3, 2024 -
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Consumers seeking better-for-you options to drive the food ingredients market: report
More food companies are investing in developing innovative solutions through technology to manufacture “next-generation alternative proteins” and other ingredients.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Ingredion’s PureCircle launches a ‘first of its kind’ drop-in stevia sweetener
The solution is considered a natural origin sweetener that mimics sugar without additives and can be used in beverages, syrups and sauces, according to the company.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 2024 -
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Healthy soda brand Poppi denies being M&A target of large beverage companies
The drink, introduced in March 2020, is posting triple-digit growth as it benefits from surging consumer interest in better-for-you offerings.
By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2024 -
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How Unreal Snacks plans to be a relevant better-for-you brand for the long haul
Kevin McCarthy became CEO in 2016 and since then has had a laser focus on growing the brand in a sustainable way.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 30, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Oreo goes sour | Campbell Soup’s Late July chip dips back into salsa
Mondelēz International leverages its Sour Patch Kids brand to create an unusual flavor combination and General Mills launches a “guilt-free” donut.
By Food Dive Staff • April 26, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Honey truffle sweetener
The rare tuber variety from Hungary could be a “game-changing alternative to sugar” due to its unique taste and intense sweetness, according to MycoTechnology.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 25, 2024 -
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Checking the label: Consumers raise questions around sustainable ingredients
An overwhelming majority of consumers said ingredients are important to them when making food purchasing decisions, but over half find it challenging to access valuable information.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 25, 2024 -
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Bird flu remnants found in pasteurized milk: FDA
The agency said it considers the commercial milk supply safe. The results from additional studies are expected in the “coming days or weeks.”
By Nathan Owens • April 24, 2024 -
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Lindt expands plant-based portfolio with Lindor Oatmilk Truffles
The spherical confections are the second non-dairy product in the Lindt collection following the 2022 launch of its bars.
By Christopher Doering • April 23, 2024 -
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Plant-based food sales fall to $8.1B as consumers demand lower prices and higher quality
Though the space has made strides to reach more people, only 15% of U.S. households purchased its alternative protein products in 2023, compared to 19% in 2022.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 22, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Heinz makes fast food sauces better-for-you | Go Go Squeez recharges with electrolyte snacks
Primal Kitchen’s condiments aim to complement chicken nuggets and burgers, and Blue Bunny swirls into unique ice cream creations with Twist pints.
By Food Dive staff • April 19, 2024 -
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Glanbia buys Flavor Producers for $300M
The Irish ingredients company said the acquisition will enhance its organic and natural flavor capabilities in the U.S.
By Chris Casey • April 18, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat’s revamped burger hits shelves
As the category continues to try to reinvent itself, the company’s new generation of product is now available for consumers to try.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 18, 2024 -
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Mingle Mocktails aims to spark a zero-proof cocktail craze
The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which do not directly mimic the taste of alcohol, can satisfy consumers looking for an alternative option in social situations.
By Chris Casey • April 17, 2024 -
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Red Baron pizza owner looks to Korean food for its next $1B offering
Sales from its Bibigo brand, which offers everything from fried rice to frozen dumplings, have jumped more than 1,100% since 2019 amid growing demand for the East Asian cuisine.
By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2024 -
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Daring’s new CEO sees the company as a ‘bright spot’ in a contracting category
The plant-based chicken producer is focusing on profitability while bringing a clean ingredient product to the masses.
By Elizabeth Flood • Updated April 15, 2024 -
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Food companies aren’t ready to comply with traceability rule, says former FDA official
Frank Yiannas, who helped the agency craft its new food safety tracking policy, said the system is not even a third of the way to meeting the 2026 deadline.
By Chris Casey • April 15, 2024
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