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Pecans coming out of their shell amid a surge in consumer demand, product launches
The nut has benefited from an increase in shopper preference for healthy and local items, as well as a jump in the popularity of snacking.
By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 3, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: French’s tastes the rainbow with mustard Skittles | Spam sweetens things with maple
Fun-sized packs of the mustard candy will be given away next week at pop-up events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta and look for a new Ragu to celebrate National Lasagna Day.
By Food Dive Staff • July 28, 2023 -
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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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Postbiotics pack a punch as gut health boom continues
Proponents of the ingredients tout their immune-boosting capabilities, but food science experts want consumers to be cautious about claims appearing on products ahead of regulation and labeling.
By Chris Casey • July 27, 2023 -
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Anheuser-Busch lays off hundreds of corporate employees
The job cuts follow months of declining sales for Bud Light, which was dethroned as the best-selling beer in the country after the controversy involving Dylan Mulvaney.
By Chris Casey • July 27, 2023 -
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Kraft Heinz’s Maxwell House launches its first innovation in nearly a decade
The coffee brand’s Iced Latte with Foam, which is made by mixing together one of its packets with iced water, is aimed at consumers who want the premium beverage but also want to save time and money.
By Christopher Doering • July 26, 2023 -
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Yo Egg announces nationwide partnership with Veggie Grill
The launch of the plant-based egg at the national restaurant group comes as other egg substitutes are available only as a scramble — not a whole egg.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023 -
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Philadelphia Cream Cheese debuts three new plant-based flavors nationwide
After seeing success with an original version of the vegan spread, the renowned cream cheese brand is launching in strawberry and onion and chive.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023 -
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With Coca-Cola and Nestlé dominating sparkling water, Mineragua finds its niche
The beverage, which competes with Topo Chico, San Pellegrino and other brands, has benefited as consumers gravitate toward better-for-you offerings while still wanting fizz.
By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2023 -
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Wild Planet launches ‘sustainably caught’ seafood products
The company said the new offerings — including a ready-to-eat Tuna Quinoa Salad — were sourced ethically by small fishers that cause less damage to the environment.
By Chris Casey • July 20, 2023 -
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General Mills doubles vitamin D in cereals following FDA ruling
The move to include more of the nutrient in products like Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch comes after Kellogg petitioned the government department to increase the amount allowed in consumer products.
By Chris Casey • July 20, 2023 -
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Nestlé debuts ‘breakthrough’ technology that reduces sugars in key ingredients
The CPG giant said it developed an enzymatic process that cuts intrinsic levels of the sweetener in ingredients such as malt, milk and fruit juices by up to 30%, with a minimal impact on taste and texture.
By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2023 -
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How AI is driving supply chain advancements for food manufacturers
CPG companies can use the technology to see which investments are most effective — particularly with product development and sustainability.
By Chris Casey • July 19, 2023 -
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Cargill aims to help beef producers curtail emissions
The meat giant said its new framework helps producers quantify, audit and verify methane emitted by cows, which could drive down production of the greenhouse gas.
By Chris Casey • July 18, 2023 -
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Russia seizes Danone assets, upending dairy giant’s exit from the country
Brewing company Carlsberg also lost control of its subsidiary as Russia makes it harder for Western companies to offload operations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 18, 2023 -
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DOJ fails to block US Sugar’s $315M purchase of Imperial Sugar
An appeals court in Philadelphia said the government failed to prove the purchase, first announced in 2021, would raise prices for U.S. consumers and businesses.
By Chris Casey • July 17, 2023 -
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Beyond Stack Burger will hit shelves this summer
The retail launch comes in time to ride the smash burger popularity and adds yet another product to the plant-based company’s lineup.
By Rose Palazzolo • July 17, 2023 -
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Sponsored by HanamarukiTradition to innovation: Liquid Shio Koji is a versatile ingredient for chefs
The latest spin on an age-old Japanese fermentation process is proving to be a critical time-saver.
July 17, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Hostess combines Ding Dongs and Twinkies | Harpoon debuts THC-based beverage
The snack maker is fusing two of its most popular items, and Carbone is spicing up its pasta sauce line with an offering based on a popular dish from its New York City restaurant.
By Food Dive staff • July 14, 2023 -
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Aspartame may cause cancer, but is safe within specific limits - WHO says
Conflicting information from two groups at the health organization is likely to sow further confusion over whether it’s safe to consume the sugar alternative used in about 6,000 products globally.
By Christopher Doering • July 14, 2023 -
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Best known for injera, the tiny teff grain aims to sow a big future
Proponents of the ingredient, which needs less water to grow and is gluten-free, are aiming to expand its use in crackers, chips, breakfast cereals and pasta.
By Christopher Doering • July 13, 2023 -
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Traceability company Oritain raises $57M to spur growth
Food and beverage producers, such as A2 Milk and Nestlé’s Nescafe, depend on the firm to assure customers that the items they purchase are genuine and sourced ethically.
By Christopher Doering • July 12, 2023 -
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General Mills leans into weight loss foods with protein and ‘good calories’
The CPG giant’s chief innovation technology officer told Food Dive products such as Cheerios Oat Crunch and Progresso soups help consumers reach their nutritional goals while also satisfying their comfort food needs.
By Chris Casey • July 11, 2023 -
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Insect protein company Ynsect names insider as CEO
Shankar Krishnamoorthy, who joined the company in 2021, takes over from co-founder Antoine Hubert. He will be responsible for overseeing the expansion of the fast-growing business.
By Christopher Doering • July 10, 2023 -
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The top Ingredients stories of 2023 (so far)
As companies grapple with a diverse set of outside challenges, their focus has turned internally toward innovation, AI and upcycling.
By Food Dive staff • July 10, 2023 -
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Upcycled chicken producer Do Good Foods files for bankruptcy
The two-year-old company is the latest food business to file in the last month, following AeroFarms and Tattooed Chef, as upstarts struggle with a challenging economic environment.
By Chris Casey • July 10, 2023
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