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  • Brightseed, artificial intelligence
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    Brightseed launches upcycled functional gut health fiber

    The ingredient made from hemp hulls was discovered by the company’s artificial intelligence platform. It will be first used in a protein crisp jointly developed with Puris.

    By Oct. 27, 2022
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    Mondelēz commits $600M more to cocoa sustainability

    Dirk Van de Put, the snack giant’s CEO, said additional collaboration is needed to have a greater impact on the popular crop and its growers.

    By Oct. 27, 2022
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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
  • Packages of American Style, Cheddar Style and Provolone Style Kraft NotCheese slices lean up against a light blue surface with a white surface below them.
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    Kraft Heinz launches plant-based cheese slices through NotCo joint venture

    The product, which Bloomberg says will be in some Ohio stores next month, is the CPG giant’s first foray into new products made without animal-derived ingredients.

    By Oct. 26, 2022
  • A mount of Better Meat Co's mycelium Rhiza protein, which is in a solid form of white chunks, with a company toothpick flag on top.
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    The Better Meat Co. patents mycelium it says ‘does an even better job of mimicking’ meat

    The California company received its fourth patent for its versatile and shelf-stable Rhiza protein, made from the roots of the fast-growing fungus Neurospora crassa.

    By Oct. 25, 2022
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    Nestlé’s Blue Bottle wades into instant coffee

    After three years of development, the brand’s first soluble product in the U.S. will allow consumers to make premium drinks at home without pricey machines or brewing expertise.

    By Oct. 24, 2022
  • A small cast iron skillet with Beyond Steak bites inside sits on a gas-powered hot plate with the product package and a dish of tortilla chips with dips is in the background.
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    Beyond Meat’s plant-based steak launches at more than 5,000 stores

    The product, the first of its kind widely available in U.S. grocery stores, could help turn the company’s fortunes, which have been mired recently by job cuts and slowing sales.

    By Oct. 24, 2022
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    Sponsored by Merit Functional Foods

    Is pea protein the key to unlocking grit-free texture in plant-based beverages?

    Sip on the next big ingredient for plant-based drinks: highly soluble Peazazz C™.

    Oct. 24, 2022
  • The box for the Pop-Tarts x Tajin kit, which is blue with green, white and red stripes on the upper left corner, sits between containers of Tajin spice and hot sauce and three boxes of Pop-Tarts.
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    Leftovers: Pop-Tarts get hotter with Tajín; Dr Pepper aims to score with bourbon-flavored soda

    Kellogg’s toaster pastry brand pairs the spicy seasoning blend with fruity flavors, and Evil Genius Beer collaborates with White Castle on a tangerine IPA.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 21, 2022
  • McCormick & Company Headquarters Grand Opening
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    McCormick plans to eliminate $100M in costs and inefficiencies

    The spice maker aims to reduce its reliance on co-packers and trim excess transportation expenses as part of its approach.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 20, 2022
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    Why King Arthur sees regenerative agriculture as a collective CPG effort

    The flour brand, which aims to have 100% of its products milled from regeneratively grown wheat by 2030, said it is part of a network of companies aiming to improve the sustainability of the ingredient.

    By Oct. 20, 2022
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    Big CPGs have not been making food and drink healthier, study finds

    The Access to Nutrition Initiative found the 11 largest U.S. manufacturers increased their commitments to affordable, more nutritious products, but have largely not translated those promises into action.

    By Updated Oct. 17, 2022
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    Leftovers: Kellogg’s Eggo enters eggnog; Outshine debuts blender-free smoothie cubes

    The CPG giant gives grownups a way to L'Eggo of holiday stress, and Nestlé’s Coffee mate sweetens the creamer category with Pop-Tarts and Twix flavored offerings.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 14, 2022
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    Food inflation persists as drought batters produce crops

    Grocery items increased 0.7% from August, extending a string of monthly increases that began early last year, amid higher prices for everything from apples to lettuce.

    By Oct. 14, 2022
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    Ingredion partners with HowGood to measure ingredient sustainability

    A scorecard for each item measuring aspects including emissions, water usage and labor risk will be available by the end of 2022, allowing the company and its customers to better gauge environmental and social impact.

    By Oct. 13, 2022
  • A rainbow swirled can of Build next to a pineapple top and slices and pieces of a cracked coconut on a pastel background.
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    Pulp Culture and The Every Company partner to create protein-boosted alcohol

    The better-for-you hard juice company is adding highly soluble and nutrient-dense animal-free egg protein to its new line of beverages. 

    By Oct. 12, 2022
  • A Seattle-style dog made with Tofurky plant-based sausage
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    Arkansas plant-based meat labeling restrictions are unconstitutional, judge rules

    The court said terms like “burger” and “hot dog” on Tofurky’s clearly labeled plant-based items aren’t deceptive and provide consumers with important information about the products.

    By Oct. 11, 2022
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    Nestlé sees green in plant-based business despite category slowdown

    While the segment got overheated during the pandemic, a top executive said it remains a “strong consumer trend” and one the global food giant will continue to invest in.

    By Oct. 11, 2022
  • Trolli Sour Duo Crawlers, Snack Pack Fruity Pebbles, Laffy Taffy Fruit Combos
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    New flavors, textures and lots of spice: 7 manufacturers showcase innovations for ‘flavor seekers’

    Coca-Cola’s limited-edition Sprite Strawberry Lymonade — inspired by its Freestyle mixes — and Milky Way Cookie Dough were among several products turning heads at the NACS Show.

    By Thai Phi Le • Oct. 10, 2022
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    Sponsored by Lycored

    Naturally derived color and taste enhancing ingredients help make seasonal favorites clean-label and more appealing

    Fall into better seasonal color and taste with naturally derived Lycored ingredients.

    Oct. 10, 2022
  • Snoop Dogg sits on a throne, holding two purple bags of Snazzle Os in front of an outer space background.
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    Leftovers: Snoop Dogg’s THC snacks sizzle; Starkist hooks into Smart Bowls

    The rap icon and entrepreneur is debuting onion ring-style edibles, and Brooklyn Beer taps West African “miracle grain” fonio for a craft beer.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 7, 2022
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    Butter supply constrained with some producers forgoing churning

    Declining milk production and high demand for seasonal products are driving up the price of the popular commodity.

    By Oct. 6, 2022
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    Boston Beer’s Truly launches its first spirit-based seltzer

    The RTD vodka beverage could help the brand offset a slowdown, but it’s competing with drink makers including Heineken, AB InBev and Coca-Cola.

    By Oct. 6, 2022
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    Opinion

    Why the food industry is the cause and the cure of unhealthy diets

    The only way President Biden's lofty goals to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases can be achieved is for the public and private sectors to work together, writes Greg Garrett of the Access to Nutrition Initiative.

    By Greg S. Garrett • Oct. 5, 2022
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    5 attention-grabbing products from Natural Products Expo East

    At the convention in Philadelphia last week, thousands of natural and organic brands showcased an array of products ranging from fig-based coffee to carrot bacon, and nonalcoholic wine to chickpea milk.

    By , Oct. 4, 2022
  • Fresh vegetables and fruits at the refrigerated section of a supermarket.
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    ‘A win for public health’: Initial reactions to the ‘healthy’ definition

    Executives, industry groups and an attorney share their first impressions of the FDA’s long-awaited labeling proposal, which is currently open for comments.

    By Oct. 4, 2022