Ingredients: Page 26


  • phytolon ginkgo
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    Phytolon, Ginkgo Bioworks reach milestone with natural colors

    The biotech companies developed a range of yellow to purple hues using yeast fermentation, with the intent of bringing the products to market soon.

    By Feb. 1, 2024
  • Elmhurst 1925 plant-based sour cream
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    Retrieved from Elmhurst 1925 on January 31, 2024
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    Elmhurst 1925 unveils plant-based sour cream alternative

    The dairy-free beverage brand is making its move into more categories with its new squeezable pouch.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 1, 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
  • Fritos flavored Jack's Links jerky.
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    PepsiCo brings Fritos into jerky with Jack Link’s partnership

    Following a similar launch in 2023 with Doritos, the snack and beverage maker is tapping into opportunities to bring its popular snacking brands into new parts of the store.

    By Jan. 31, 2024
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    Robert Downey Jr and CPG exec enter $28B coffee category with Happy

    The growing popularity of the beverage has brought smaller players into the space and prompted large manufacturers to bulk up their presence through acquisitions.

    By Jan. 30, 2024
  • oobli chocolate sweet proteins
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    Oobli’s low-sugar chocolates hint at promise of sweet protein alternatives

    The company also is using its ingredients to help large food producers lower sugar content in products without impacting taste.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
  • Sangento's Balanced Breaks snack
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    Say cheese! Inside Sargento Foods’ evolution into a $2B dairy giant

    The 71-year-old company, once the target of prospective buyers, has stayed independent and prioritized innovation to grow and remain competitive.

    By Jan. 29, 2024
  • Pureture plant-based casein
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    Plant-based casein maker lands first commercial partner

    Pureture’s partnership with South Korean dairy manufacturer Namyang “validates the functionality” of its product.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 25, 2024
  • Oatly and Carvel partnership
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    Oatly and Carvel partner to bring dairy-free flavors to stores nationwide

    The self-described “cult classic ice cream shoppe,” will offer oat-based soft serve, scoops, and ice cream sandwiches in 18 states.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 23, 2024
  • A bag of Justin's hard candies. The brand is owned by Hormel Foods.
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    Justin’s turns to healthier ingredients to challenge M&M’s

    The organic brand avoids synthetic dyes and artificial sweeteners. It is the first major confectionery launch for the Hormel Foods-owned product in 13 years.

    By Jan. 23, 2024
  • Cartons of Vita Coco products.
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    Deep Dive

    Two decades after its founding, Vita Coco is still fighting to silence skeptics

    After weathering a demand downturn in coconut water and competition from Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, co-founder Mike Kirban said the brand can still avoid the same fate that doomed other once-trendy drinks.

    By Jan. 22, 2024
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    Sponsored by MycoTechnology

    The rise of fungi in food innovation: Unveiling the future of sustainable, nutritious and delicious foods

    A look at how fungi, mycelia and fermentation offer cutting-edge opportunities for CPGs to deliver on consumer expectations.

    Jan. 22, 2024
  • Molson Coors' Miller Lite brand introduces mints to help Dry January consumers.
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    Leftovers: Miller Lite freshens up mint aisle | Organic Valley’s latest milk is a no-brainer

    The Molson Coors brand makes an appeal to Dry January participants while rapper Snoop Dogg's Broadus Foods ventures into frozen treats.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 19, 2024
  • yoplait yogurt protein
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    Yoplait muscles into protein space with new yogurt

    The General Mills brand is taking aim at Chobani with its new offerings, designed for consumers seeking an alternative to Greek yogurt.

    By Jan. 19, 2024
  • Overhead view of six glasses of fruit juice garnished with fruit and mint and with a straw. Clockwise from top left: kiwi, pineapple, apple, raspberry, peach, strawberry
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    Ingredion partners, invests in startup reducing sugar in juice

    The deal allows the startup to accelerate the use of its technology in the U.S. while giving the ingredients giant another tool it can offer its customers looking to cut the sweetener.

    By Jan. 18, 2024
  • Caviar
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    Modern Plant Based Foods taps into caviar craze

    The Canadian company’s Vegan Kaviar line aims to fill a gap in the market with a more affordable, plant-based option.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 18, 2024
  • Coca-Cola launches BodyArmor Zero Sugar.
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    Coca-Cola’s BodyArmor launches zero sugar offering in battle with Gatorade

    The brand is optimistic that the sports drink will win over health-conscious consumers and fill a key void in its portfolio.

    By Jan. 18, 2024
  • Imagindairy lab
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    Imagindairy promises to offer animal-free dairy at cost parity

    The Israel-based food tech startup acquired its own industrial-scale, precision fermentation production lines focused on alternative dairy ingredients.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2024
  • Aleph Cuts
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    Aleph Farms receives green light from Israel for cultured beef

    This is the first time a company has received approval globally to sell a non-chicken cultivated meat product.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2024
  • Harken Sweets Nutty Bar
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    Harken Sweets CEO elicits nostalgia with better-for-you candy bars

    Katie Lefkowitz is using her experience at Caulipower and showcasing dates as nature’s candy to recreate classics like Snickers and Milky Way bars.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • Jan. 17, 2024
  • New Kraft Heinz flavors
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    Kraft Singles releases new cheese slice flavors for first time in nearly a decade

    About 70% of U.S. consumers buying the dairy product are interested in trying different varieties, with flavor being a key factor that influences their purchasing decisions, according to the company.

    By Jan. 17, 2024
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    Adobe Stock / lunamarina

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    Sponsored by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition

    Savoring the future: exploring umami and kokumi possibilities for 2024

    Explore the 2024 food trends that promote authenticity and meet the FDA's sodium reduction targets.

    Jan. 16, 2024
  • Farther Farms' shelf-stable french fries are about to be fried.
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    Major french fry producer hit with potato surplus as restaurant demand falters

    Lamb Weston reported a $71 million charge to write off the excess supply, with the processor noting inflation-wary consumers are dining out less.

    By Jan. 15, 2024
  • Spangler's new candies for Valentine's Day.
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    Leftovers: Sweethearts candies embrace ‘situationships’ | Peeps turn sour with strawberry, blue raspberry flavors

    The heart-shaped Valentine’s Day offerings will contain mixed messages to reflect noncommittal relationships, and Cheez-It boosts crunchiness with two new varieties of the snack.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 12, 2024
  • Ovāvo avocado powder
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    New Zealand food tech startup innovates with freeze dried avocado powder

    Using its vacuum technology, Ovāvo is able to maintain the nutritional properties of an avocado while turning it into a shelf stable product.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024
  • suja organic protein
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    Suja Organic enters protein shakes category

    The brand known for cold-pressed juice is capitalizing on the growing demand for products with high protein.

    By Jan. 11, 2024