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Leftovers: Perdue taps into beer can chicken; Kellogg cereals shake into protein powder
The poultry producer is launching a summer ale with seasonings that evoke the grilled favorite, and Nature Valley serves up savory snack bars in Everything Bagel, White Cheddar and Smoky BBQ flavors.
By Food Dive staff • May 19, 2023 -
ADM joins with Air Protein to make meat analogs out of thin air
The agribusiness giant previously invested in the startup, which uses NASA science from the 1960s to turn carbon dioxide into an edible product.
By Megan Poinski • May 18, 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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From beer to bars: How AB InBev’s EverGrain finds new uses for spent barley
The startup is working with many of the world’s largest food companies to include its nutrient-rich byproduct, which is already being incorporated into crackers and nutritional supplements.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2023 -
Sesame is added to products for ‘consumer safety,’ says American Bakers Association
In a letter to lawmakers, President and CEO W. Eric Dell said the problem is FDA regulations, which allow no flexibility for small amounts of a difficult-to-deal-with allergen like the tiny seed.
By Megan Poinski • May 17, 2023 -
Organic food sales hit a record in 2022, topping $60B for the first time
The category saw a 4.3% increase last year to $61.7 billion in sales, which the Organic Trade Association said indicates a continued interest from consumers despite economic volatility.
By Chris Casey • May 15, 2023 -
Prime Roots raises $30M to expand mycelium deli slices
The company’s portfolio of koji-crafted meat analogs includes ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni, bacon, pate and foie gras.
By Megan Poinski • May 15, 2023 -
Barry Callebaut sets new sustainability and social responsibility targets
The updated Forever Chocolate goals include making the entire company operate with net zero emissions by 2050, and have 100% certified or verified ingredients by 2030.
By Megan Poinski • May 11, 2023 -
Mondelēz plans shutdown of Enjoy Life facility, will ‘refocus and narrow’ allergen-free portfolio
The CPG giant said an influx of products in the free-from snacking space is prompting it to shutter the Indiana plant, where 105 people work.
By Christopher Doering • May 9, 2023 -
Cholula debuts six new items in its first product expansion
The McCormick-owned hot sauce brand is launching three seasoning blends and three salsa products, capitalizing on growing interest from consumers in Mexican meals.
By Chris Casey • May 9, 2023 -
New Culture will launch animal-free mozzarella at acclaimed LA pizzeria in 2024
The first cheese that uses casein made by precision fermentation will be at Nancy Silverton’s Pizzeria Mozza.
By Megan Poinski • May 9, 2023 -
Hershey partners with Ocean Spray on chocolate-covered fruit snacks
The collaboration on cranberry bites further expands the market reach of the confectionery giant, which already has a presence in ice cream, milk, cereal and cookie dough.
By Christopher Doering • May 9, 2023 -
Velveeta and fine chocolate mix in Kraft Heinz TruffVels launch
The confection, made by Compartés Chocolatier to look like the brand’s Shells & Cheese offering, is the latest unconventional product from the CPG giant.
By Megan Poinski • May 9, 2023 -
Novozymes says new ingredient can increase shelf life, cut sugar in baked goods
The Danish biotech company said its Novamyl BestBite can maintain freshness and moisture in foods like bread without impacting taste.
By Chris Casey • May 8, 2023 -
Opposites attract: Hershey aims to disrupt $1.7B sweet and salty category
The 129-year-old company, which wants to be the No. 1 branded manufacturer in the space by 2026, is banking on its prior experience, a portfolio of well-known offerings and the absence of a larger CPG player.
By Christopher Doering • May 8, 2023 -
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Leftovers: Miller High Life infuses beer into chocolate; Twisted Tea blasts off with a popsicle-inspired drink
The Molson Coors-owned brand and chocolatier Phillip Ashley mix the brew into Bar Snack Truffles, and allergy-friendly brand Partake brings a campfire treat to s’more consumers.
By Food Dive staff • May 5, 2023 -
Low-carb Hero Bread raises $15M and expands retail presence
The better-for-you baked goods brand previously backed by Tom Brady and Kevin Durant will be in 2,300 stores nationwide by the end of May.
By Megan Poinski • May 5, 2023 -
How Better Juice and Louis Dreyfus Company use science to cut sugar in beverages
The two businesses have developed enzymatic processes that turn natural sugars into beneficial nutrients — and, they say, keep drinks sweet.
By Megan Poinski • May 4, 2023 -
Michelle Obama launches healthier food and beverage company aimed at children
Plezi Nutrition's first drink has 75% less sugar than average leading fruit juices, no added sugar, plus fiber and nutrients. The startup plans to expand into additional products.
By Christopher Doering • May 4, 2023 -
Legislators condemn manufacturers that added sesame in response to allergy labeling law
Some bakers have put the ingredient into products that didn’t have it before, which has led some people to unknowingly consume the seed.
By Megan Poinski • May 4, 2023 -
Nestlé ponders the future of New Jersey instant coffee plant with 227 workers
A spokesperson with the CPG giant said the facility, which opened in 1948, “is limited based on its age, flexibility and ability to meet growing consumer demand in a cost-effective way.”
By Christopher Doering • May 3, 2023 -
Behind Do Good Foods’ mission to lower livestock emissions through upcycling
The company, which uses unsold groceries to create animal feed, plans to have a facility in every major metropolitan area to produce its chicken and egg products.
By Chris Casey • May 3, 2023 -
The Every Company and Alpha Foods partner to create plant-based food with animal-free eggs
The joint development agreement is the first to bring a precision-fermentation-made ingredient to enhance meat analogs.
By Megan Poinski • May 3, 2023 -
Above Food to go public through SPAC merger
The deal values the Canadian agriculture, ingredient and CPG company at $319 million, and company leaders say there are opportunities for margin growth.
By Megan Poinski • May 1, 2023 -
Hershey to invest in schools and boost income of farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
The chocolate giant plans to distribute cash payments of up to $600 per household annually to about 5,000 cocoa farming households and partner to build 10 primary schools.
By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2023