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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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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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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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 Megan Poinski • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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 Megan Poinski • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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 Megan Poinski • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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 Chris Casey • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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 Megan Poinski • 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 -
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 Chris Casey • Oct. 14, 2022 -
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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 13, 2022 -
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 Megan Poinski • Oct. 12, 2022 -
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 Megan Poinski • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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 -
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 Christopher Doering , Chris Casey • Oct. 4, 2022 -
‘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 Megan Poinski • Oct. 4, 2022