Ingredients: Page 31

  • A wooden spoon of cocoa powder lies on a grey surface in front of a brown bowl containing the powder. Cocoa powder and chocolate chunks are scattered on the grey surface.
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    Ofi combines cocoa with Asian flavors using AI

    The company said the technology helped identify trends from Eastern cuisines — such as miso, yuzu and chili — that can be incorporated into confectionery applications.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes into plant-based category

    The offering allows the brand, with nearly half a billion in sales annually, to participate in a category that consumers are turning to more frequently throughout their day.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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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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    PepsiCo brings hydration juggernaut Gatorade into water

    The electrolyte-infused beverage, which was developed by the CPG giant to help support all-day hydration, will start hitting shelves in 2024.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    Leftovers: Planters falls for donuts | Crackers sip on chardonnay

    Hormel is debuting Planters Apple Cider Donut Cashews for a limited time, while Idahoan launches new potato shreds in two crave-worthy flavors.

    By Food Dive Staff • Sept. 1, 2023
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    The ‘shroom boom’ is here but it’s complicated

    Health-conscious drinkers are leading the way in adding mushrooms as functional ingredients to their beverages.

    By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 31, 2023
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    Talking the future of food with Ginkgo Bioworks’ Patrick Boyle

    As the head of Codebase, Boyle was a synthetic biologist "before it was cool.” We checked in to discuss the field of engineered organisms and what it means to the food industry.

    By Judy McGuire • Aug. 31, 2023
  • Unilever entered into an agreement with mycoprotein provider Enough in 2021.
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    Mycoprotein maker Enough raises over $40M to double production

    The Scottish company has ambitious goals of producing one million tons of its mycoprotein product “Abunda,” which is the equivalent of replacing five million cows or more than one billion chickens.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Hain Celestial’s CEO describes her ‘prove it’ strategy as challenges loom

    Wendy Davidson, who took over in January, said the organic and natural products giant has reached “an inflection point” where the 30-year-old business can “unlock” its potential.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Sponsored by Sensegen

    Pair warm and comforting senses with Sensegen’s sustainable fall flavors crafted through biology

    Cozy up to the season with sustainable fall flavors powered by biology. Capture indulgence in every bite and sip.

    By Natasha D’Souza, VP of Taste and Consumer Experiences • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Mondelēz leans on startups to help fuel ambitious growth plans

    The Oreo manufacturer said SnackFutures, its venture capital arm, plans to at least double the number of companies in its portfolio by 2030.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    Leftovers: Tillamook takes its cheese into frozen meals | B&G brings whiskey buzz to the grill

    The dairy brand is entering the freezer aisle for the first time with mac & cheese and pizza, while Dolci takes advantage of pumpkin spice season with its new blondie treat.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 25, 2023
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    The Drinkable Company gives RTD coffee, tea and soda an added buzz with cannabis

    The new brand from two beverage industry veterans is launching the products to meet consumers at different occasions, and is planning to launch on a state-by-state basis.

    By • Aug. 25, 2023
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    It’s the moment for macadamia nuts

    Natural disaster threats and competition pose challenges for what’s known as “the king of all nuts,” but experts agree that the market’s potential is promising.

    By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 24, 2023
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    Craft rum market poised to reach $2.5B by 2031

    As young consumers prefer artisanal alcohol, the increased demand has created significant opportunities for small producers. 

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
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    MOSH raises $3M for retail expansion

    Patrick Schwarzenegger — a former investor in trendy CPG products — and his mom, Maria Shriver, bring a unique profile to promote a protein bar focused on brain health.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 23, 2023
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    Leftovers: Kellogg’s Eggo brings boozy brunch to a jar | Entenmann’s debuts ready-to-bake cookies

    The cereal giant partners with spirit specialists from Sugarlands Distilling on a waffle-inspired creamy liqueur, while bakery giant Entenmann’s brings its cookie dough to the refrigerated section.

    By Food Dive Staff • Aug. 18, 2023
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    How Unilever’s Liquid I.V. is quenching a rise in thirst for hydration drinks

    An executive with the electrolyte mix explained why the brand is launching new items with better-for-you attributes — and how its product line could evolve.

    By • Aug. 17, 2023
  • Roasted red pepper "berries" filled with hummus, made through Foodberry's technology.
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    Food tech startup creates edible plant-based food coverings

    Foodberry has developed coatings inspired by fruit skin that can extend the shelf life of moisture-rich foods such as ice cream or hummus.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 17, 2023
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    From Popeyes to açaí, how a new team plans to elevate Oakberry

    Bruno Cardinali and Leandro Gasparin both have a breadth of experience in the CPG space, and big plans for the açaí category, they told Food Dive.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 16, 2023
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    Kraft Heinz appoints head of North American operations as CEO

    Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take leadership control of the CPG giant starting in January 2024. Current CEO Miguel Patricio will move to a non-executive role on the company’s board.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
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    The rise of edamame: The bean that’s seeing green with consumers

    The popular crop is expected to continue benefiting from growing demand for higher protein and healthier snacks.

    By Alex Frost • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Pink pineapples boost Fresh Del Monte earnings

    Demand is outpacing supply for the produce giant's innovative Pinkglow fruit, which took 16 years of bioengineering to create.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    How Cheerios works to stay relevant across generations

    The iconic cereal brand aims to satisfy consumers by adding in better-for-you elements such as vitamin D, said General Mills’ U.S. cereal division president.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Flavor and ingredients provider IFF struggles as consumers cut back on spending

    The company slashed its outlook and said volumes are not expected to recover in the second half of the year.

    By • Aug. 10, 2023
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    Dive into flavor with Custom Flavors

    Not all flavors are created equally. Learn more about natural flavors and why they’re so popular.

    Aug. 7, 2023