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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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TrendlineTop 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.
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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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ColumnLeftovers: Pepsi puts pineapple on top; Pillsbury stuffs banana bread in a tube
The CPG beverage giant is rolling out the exclusive flavor at Little Caesars locations, and Peak State is debuting coffee made with adaptogenic mushrooms.
By Food Dive staff • July 7, 2023 -
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Breeders close to commercial-ready tomatoes with high disease resistance
Partners NRGene and Philoseed said early adopter tests show positive results against Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus.
By Nathan Owens • July 5, 2023 -
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Tyson drops ‘no antibiotics ever’ label on chicken products
The poultry giant said it is reinstating the use of some antibiotics, but not ones that are “important to human medicine.”
By Chris Casey • July 5, 2023 -
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Mars to buy healthy meal maker Kevin’s Natural Foods for an undisclosed amount
The fast-growing startup, which makes chef-inspired sous-vide meals, sides and sauces using whole foods and simple ingredients, will continue to operate as a standalone business.
By Christopher Doering • July 5, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Sonic drives tots into freezer aisle | Kerrygold spreads savory butter flavors
The fast food chain is bringing its popular item to retail for the first time, and Takis satisfies Gen Z’s desire for flavorful snacks with a Dragon Sweet Chili offering.
By Food Dive staff • June 30, 2023 -
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Equal sweetener owner Whole Earth receives buyout offer of $4 per share
Martin Franklin, who already owns 21% of the business, would combine it with Royal Oak Enterprises, a maker of charcoal. Whole Earth pledged to review the offer.
By Christopher Doering • June 29, 2023 -
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McCormick & Co. names insider Brendan Foley as CEO
The CPG veteran, who joined the flavor and spice company in 2014 and most recently served as its COO, will take over on Sept. 1 from outgoing chief Lawrence Kurzius.
By Christopher Doering • June 29, 2023 -
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Food waste solutions must not shy away from processing, IFT says
The group said technology needs to play a larger role if efforts to reduce the 1 billion tons of food lost each year are going to be successful.
By Chris Casey • June 28, 2023 -
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Oreo and Super Mario team up to defeat Bowser with limited-edition cookie
The Mondelēz brand and Nintendo franchise are releasing 16 limited-edition cookie embossments, with Bowser being the most rare.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 27, 2023 -
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Pepsi fuses ketchup and cola to strengthen link to hot dogs for July Fourth
The sweet-but-tangy offering, which will be sampled at baseball stadiums, builds on a seasonal #BetterWithPepsi brand platform.
By Peter Adams • June 27, 2023 -
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PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk bulking up beyond the gym
Once associated with health clubs and hardcore athletes, the protein powder and shake offering is finding broader appeal among consumers as an ingredient in coffee, ice cream and baked goods.
By Christopher Doering • June 27, 2023 -
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Inside Jones Soda’s expansion of its cannabis-infused line to new states
Despite the lack of nationwide regulation, the brand will debut in three more states, setting the stage for even greater expansion, according to its chief marketing officer.
By Chris Casey • June 26, 2023 -
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‘A new TreeHouse:’ Private label giant builds for success by thinking small, CEO says
Steve Oakland said the snacks and beverages manufacturer has evolved into a more focused company that can better innovate and respond to the needs of retailers such as Walmart and Amazon.
By Christopher Doering • June 26, 2023 -
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Q&A8 questions with Partake founder & CEO Denise Woodard
The executive talks to Food Dive about how her daughter’s experience with food allergies led to the creation of the company and about her optimism that people, planet and profits are catching on with more brands.
By Judy McGuire • June 26, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Singles cheese up apple pie; Blue Diamond goes skinny dipping
The CPG company partners with Little Pie Company to make a very American treat in time for July 4, and Kit Kat breaks into churro-flavored candy.
By Food Dive staff • June 23, 2023 -
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Pistachios are leading the nut race in 2023
Producers in the United States are optimistic the nation's crop can continue to gain market share as signs suggest improved global demand.
By Alexandra Frost • June 22, 2023 -
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Fourth of July cookouts still more expensive this year despite inflation cooling: Wells Fargo
The banking giant recommends grilling hamburgers and chicken breasts, both of which have seen prices fall slightly in the last 12 months.
By Chris Casey • June 22, 2023
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