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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 -
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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 -
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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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Nestlé urged by investor group to lower dependence on unhealthy food products
In a letter, the shareholders said they have “already made clear our willingness to escalate our engagement” with the CPG giant should it fail to act.
By Christopher Doering • April 28, 2023 -
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New startup brings the ramen experience to instant pasta
Pasta Noodles Co. said it is bringing authentic Italian pasta packaged in a rapid cook cup, which cooks in three minutes in a microwave.
By Chris Casey • April 28, 2023 -
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SweetLeaf partners with American Diabetes Association to promote stevia and monk fruit
The year-long partnership will tout the company’s sweeteners as a healthier and safer alternative with event sponsorships, recipes and cooking demonstrations.
By Megan Poinski • April 27, 2023 -
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Kraft Heinz enters US seasonings segment with Just Spices
The CPG company bought a majority stake in the successful German startup — which sells trendy blends largely direct-to-consumer — in 2022. Ten offerings are now available to American consumers online.
By Megan Poinski • April 26, 2023 -
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Upside Foods announces cultivated ground chicken as its second product
As it prepares for full regulatory approval, the company announced a new form of its meat that can be made faster, in greater quantities and less expensively than whole cuts, said Chief Operating Officer Amy Chen.
By Megan Poinski • April 24, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kellogg chills out with Icee cereal; Boston Beer signs up for signature cocktails
The breakfast giant’s new collaboration features flavors inspired by the slushie, and marshmallow brand Stuffed Puffs makes its way into the dessert aisle with ice cream products made by Blue Bunny.
By Food Dive staff • April 21, 2023 -
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Deep DiveWhy General Mills is embarking on a farmer-driven regenerative agriculture strategy
The CPG giant said its projects are less about setting stringent rules and more about listening to the producers who are familiar with their land.
By Chris Casey • April 21, 2023 -
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More than 40% of consumers factor in sustainability when purchasing food, survey finds
Kearney's annual Earth Day report indicates that even as shoppers deal with inflation, they are still likely to consider the environmental impact when purchasing items.
By Chris Casey • April 21, 2023 -
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Quorn mycoprotein becomes available as an ingredient
This is the first time the fungi-derived substance, which has starred in branded meat analog products since 1985, will be widely available to other manufacturers.
By Megan Poinski • April 20, 2023 -
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Sara Lee owner Grupo Bimbo lead investor in $4M funding round for Olyra
The company’s venture capital arm made a minority investment in the maker of organic and nutritional breakfast biscuits produced with stone-milled ancient Greek grains.
By Christopher Doering • April 19, 2023 -
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Coca-Cola, Molson Coors enter hard iced tea with new launch
The beverage, under the Peace Tea line, is the third brand the CPG giants have brought into the alcohol space under a partnership, joining Topo Chico and Simply.
By Christopher Doering • April 18, 2023 -
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Coca-Cola’s Topo Chico Sabores launch aims to broaden reach for mineral water brand
The new premium sparkling products made with fruit juice and herbal extracts accelerate efforts by the beverage giant to expand distribution and usage occasions for the fast-growing offering.
By Christopher Doering • April 18, 2023 -
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Sponsored by National Sunflower AssociationSustainability is top priority for consumers today
Rising demand for sustainable food products encourages innovators to look at cleaner, more sustainable ingredient decks for their food innovations.
April 17, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Herr’s adds crunch to condiments; Hershey’s Kisses cozy up to chocolate milk
The Pennsylvania-based snack maker debuts Sandwi-chips, featuring flavors like ketchup and mustard, and Diageo’s Captain Morgan embraces Madagascar vanilla for the spiced rum.
By Food Dive Staff • April 14, 2023 -
Courtesy of Barry Callebaut
Ruby chocolate chips launch for baking sector
The new form of the pink confection will broaden its North American consumer base, Barry Callebaut said.
By Megan Poinski • April 13, 2023 -
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How ADM and Brightseed are using AI to expand microbiome potential
The ingredients and commodity giant said the upstart’s technology will help it meet the growing demand for gut health products by identifying bioactive components in plants.
By Chris Casey • April 13, 2023 -
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AB InBev’s Beck’s makes ‘futuristic’ beer using artificial intelligence
The brew, called Beck’s Autonomous, was selected by AI as its favorite among millions of different flavor combinations it generated.
By Christopher Doering • April 13, 2023 -
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Plant-based sales hit $8B in 2022
The segment posted 6.6% growth during a year marked by inflation and supply chain upheaval, which the Plant Based Foods Association says proves its staying power.
By Megan Poinski • April 11, 2023
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