Ingredients: Page 47


  • Laird Superfood, bar
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    Laird Superfood enters snacking category with new bar

    While its functional foods with clean ingredients are on trend, the upstart has struggled since going public in 2020, with its shares down 91%.

    By July 26, 2022
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    Leftovers: Wright Brand sprays bacon cologne; Hi-Chew lowers its sugar

    The Tyson-owned brand harnesses the scent of the popular meat product, and YumEarth debuts antioxidant-rich lollipops to boost immunity.

    By Food Dive staff • July 22, 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
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    Research links salt use to premature death

    A study published in European Heart Journal found life expectancy for those who always add the seasoning to food is reduced 1.5 years for women and 2.3 years for men. 

    By July 21, 2022
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    Kerry partners with Upcycled Foods on protein crisp from spent brewing grains

    This new ingredient is the first in a partnership between the global company and the recently renamed maker of the ReGrained brand.

    By July 21, 2022
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    How PepsiCo uses Stubborn Soda to win over new audiences

    The premium beverage, which jumped from a retail offer to a restaurant exclusive, features unique flavor combinations and consumer-friendly attributes like Fair Trade Certified cane sugar.

    By July 21, 2022
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    Kraft Heinz debuts premium line of sauces and spreads

    The offerings, which include Infused Honeys and Crunch Sauces, were developed with award-winning chefs to help consumers who are doing more of their cooking at home.

    By July 20, 2022
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    How 5 food and beverage companies are preparing for a recession

    CEOs are optimistic, but looking at potential changes in consumer behavior and buying power as they lay the groundwork for an uncertain future.

    By July 19, 2022
  • Plant-based section at the Heirloom Market in Philadelphia's Fashion District
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    Why a medical group wants plant-based diets discussed at the White House

    The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine wants the Biden administration to make this eating option a centerpiece of its food policy conference in September.

    By July 19, 2022
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    Lawsuit claims artificial coloring in Skittles makes them 'unfit for human consumption'

    The class action lawsuit takes Mars to task for using titanium dioxide — which is FDA approved but being banned in Europe — in the brightly colored candies.

    By July 18, 2022
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    Supply issues top CPG company leaders' concerns, study finds

    The survey of more than 300 leaders at large U.S. companies found 62% of manufacturers have reformulated at least six products in the last two years, and nearly seven in 10 are looking for additional ingredient suppliers.

    By July 18, 2022
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    Microencapsulated MTC oil powder, a unique solution for keto applications

    The features of MCTs are ideal for ketogenic diets, weight management, sports nutrition, functional food and nutritional products.

    July 18, 2022
  • Four pints of ice cream that look like small cans of Benjamin Moore paint, each with a small matching paint chip next to it.
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    Leftovers: Ace Hardware scoops paint-inspired ice cream; Fyxx Health bites into cookies

    The do-it-yourself store celebrates National Ice Cream Day with treats based on Benjamin Moore colors, and Flow enters the functional water space with three flavors.

    By Food Dive staff • July 15, 2022
  • A palette of Phytolon's natural colors made through precision fermentation.
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    Phytolon raises $14.5M, led by Royal DSM's venture arm

    The fermented natural colors maker plans to expand its products globally, with the help of leaders in the biotech space.

    By July 14, 2022
  • A scientist stands to the right of Brevel's microalgae ingredient culturing equipment, made up of metal tanks and glass chambers with yellow substances..
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    Why Brevel says its microalgae will become the most popular alternative protein ingredient

    The inexpensive powder with a mild taste and high level of nutrition will eventually topple today’s standards of soy and pea in plant-based foods, the Israeli company’s CEO says.

    By July 14, 2022
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    Wheat's inflationary year

    Wheat and dairy punctuate 12.2% spike in food prices in the last year

    The increase is the highest in more than four decades, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but consumer costs seem to be moderating for meat.

    By July 14, 2022
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    Flowers Foods invests in keto bread maker Base Culture

    The bakery giant will help the gluten- and grain-free company increase distribution, scale and marketing, as well as bolster manufacturing capabilities.

    By July 14, 2022
  • Peas are arranged on a tray and prepared to be taken to one of the Underground tunnels to grow at 'Growing Underground' in Clapham on October 24, 2016 in London, England.
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    Pea starch helps Lamb Weston reduce supply chain snags and trim food waste

    The alternative ingredient delivered “a nearly identical match” to traditional starches, the food processing company said.

    By Max Garland • July 12, 2022
  • Hands hold white protein powder made by Superbrewed Food.
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    Bel Group teams with Superbrewed Food to make postbiotic cheeses

    The French company is the first CPG to partner with the fermented protein ingredient maker. New products from the collaboration could be introduced next year.

    By Updated July 12, 2022
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    Mondelēz adds whole grain content to some Ritz and Premium cracker labels

    The announcement, part of a collaboration with the Center for Science in the Public Interest, will provide consumers with more information when making purchases, the advocacy group said.

    By July 12, 2022
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    Tropic Biosciences raises $35M to develop climate-resilient tropical crops

    Sustainable food venture group Blue Horizon led the funding round, which the biotech firm will use to apply gene editing to crops beyond bananas, coffee and rice.

    By Samantha Oller • July 7, 2022
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    Mission Produce grapples with avocado shortfalls following meager Mexico harvest

    One of the world's largest avocado distributors is sourcing more fruit from California and Peru, but admits it won't be enough.

    By July 7, 2022
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    Upcycled food launches leap as concerns around waste grow: report

    More than 6 in 10 consumers said they are willing to pay more for products containing repurposed ingredients, according to Innova Market Insights.

    By July 5, 2022
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    Leftovers: DiGiorno turns crust into ice cream cones; Gym Weed infuses hemp into energy drinks

    Nestlé’s frozen pizza brand serves up a new dessert in honor of National Ice Cream Day, and Nightfood supplies sweet dreams with its Sleep Friendly Cookies.

    By Food Dive staff • July 1, 2022
  • Bolthouse Farms launched Carrot Dogs in October 2020.
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    Cost of Fourth of July cookouts to jump by double digits this year

    Price increases for food items like chicken, bread and soda have made this year’s holiday a more expensive celebration, according to two recent analyses.

    By July 1, 2022
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    Wheat's inflationary year

    Why the recent drop in wheat prices may not reflect the longer-term trend

    Better weather and a brief drop in demand recently helped bring futures for the grain to a four-month low, but analysts say the food commodity may have hit a floor. 

    By Samantha Oller • June 30, 2022