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Ingredients in Focus: Jackfruit
The hefty, meaty fruit native to South Asia is gaining traction among consumers and CPGs.
By Jesse Klein • Dec. 12, 2024 -
Oobli earns FDA GRAS status for monellin
The global sweet protein platform plans to expand its offerings, which have the potential to replace more than 70% of sugar in the majority of food and beverages.
By Jesse Klein • Dec. 12, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand
Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use.
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The Weekly Sip: ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast host debuts hydration drink | Molson Coors doubles down on Banquet
In other beverage news, Suntory takes inspiration from a lemon-lime Tokyo bar cocktail for its latest RTD launch.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 12, 2024 -
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 -
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 Chris Casey • Dec. 11, 2024 -
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 Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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 -
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 Christopher Doering • 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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 Christopher Doering • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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 Chris Casey • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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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By Sara VanWinkle • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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 Chris Casey • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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 -
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 Chris Casey • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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 Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2024 -
Q&A
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 -
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 -
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 Christopher Doering • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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 -
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 Chris Casey • Nov. 18, 2024