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Soda increases cancer death risk 5%, study finds
Researchers at the American Cancer Society correlated higher body mass indices of regular sugary drink consumers with variations of the disease related to obesity.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 16, 2022 -
Potential food crisis averted as rail strike deal is reached
The agriculture industry warned a shutdown would have overwhelmed grain storage facilities and delayed deliveries, dealing a blow to a food sector already reeling from inflation and supply chain challenges.
By Chris Casey , Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 15, 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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Inflation, supply chain woes weigh on spice maker McCormick
The flavoring giant is among a handful of food and beverage makers to lower their outlook or report challenges to their businesses in recent months amid a volatile economic environment.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 15, 2022 -
Price increases are weighing on food volumes, IRI finds
As CPGs pass along higher costs to consumers, a few categories have proven resistant to declines, according to an analysis of August sales data.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Food inflation continues to rise, even as pace of growth slows
The Ukraine conflict and poor growing conditions for crops like wheat have increased food prices at home 13.5% during the past year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Darigold breaks ground on $600M butter and powdered milk plant
The facility in Washington, which should be operational by early 2024, is expected to employ about 200 and process 8 million pounds of milk per day.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Nestlé entering animal-free dairy with milk-like products
The food and beverage giant is debuting chocolate and plain offerings made with protein from Perfect Day in the U.S. later this year as part of a test-and-learn.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2022 -
FDA closes investigation into reported illnesses from Lucky Charms
The agency said it could not identify a cause behind self-reported sicknesses that consumers linked to the cereal, “despite extensive testing.”
By Chris Casey • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Candy industry met 5-year calorie reduction and labeling goals
Half of offerings from large brands including Mars Wrigley have 200 calories or less, and almost 95% have front-of-pack calorie information, meeting a target set by the National Confectioners Association and Partnership for a Healthier America.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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Leftovers: Ferrero Rocher raises the bar with new confections; Schwan’s serves up craft frozen pizzas
Ferrero reshapes its classic hazelnut confection into a new form, and Kraft Heinz partners with Frankford Candy to create Lunchables gummies.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 9, 2022 -
Egg and turkey prices likely to remain high due to avian influenza: report
Factors like high labor and feed costs will make it difficult for producers who have had to cull millions of birds to bounce back, according to CoBank.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 8, 2022 -
Blendtek partners with Bunge on plant protein ingredients
The Canadian formulation company now offers the commodity giant’s soy, pea, faba, lentil and mung bean proteins — including concentrates, isolates, powders and textures.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Seth Goldman’s Eat the Change announces flavors for new tea brand
Varieties of Just Ice Tea, which are expected to hit shelves later this year, include a few of the most popular extensions under the Honest tea line being discontinued by Coca-Cola.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Plant Based Foods Institute will promote the segment’s policy and business aims
The new nonprofit, a sister organization to the Plant Based Foods Association, will use sourcing agreements, lobbying, research and foodservice to empower “broadscale change.”
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Non-GMO Project Verified products saw steep sales growth, study finds
The certification group and SPINS found that products with the butterfly seal posted bigger increases from 2019 to 2021 than items that billed themselves as non-GMO or had no indication whether they contained bioengineered ingredients.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Gatorade debuts its first-ever caffeinated energy drink Fast Twitch
The beverage, which has no sugar or carbonation, contains 200 milligrams of caffeine and B vitamins. It will hit store shelves in February.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2022 -
Puratos partners with Shiru on egg replacements for bakery
Through this agreement, the legacy ingredients company will be able to get functional proteins found by the food tech startup to market faster.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 1, 2022 -
Nestlé launches vegan KitKat in 15 European countries
The bar, which uses a rice-based substitute in place of dairy, is getting an expanded rollout as products from Hershey and Mondelēz remain in testing or debut in a limited release.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2022 -
Impossible Foods launches frozen meals
The plant-based meat company’s new bowls feature different cuisines with its beef, chicken and pork alternatives as the main focus.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 1, 2022 -
Kraft Heinz to sell powdered cheese business to Kerry Group for $107.5M
The deal includes a Minnesota manufacturing facility and its employees, and would bolster the Irish company’s ingredients portfolio.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Aug. 30, 2022 -
Impossible Foods reformulates to have less fat than beef
The new recipe also gives the plant-based analog as much protein per serving as meat.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 30, 2022 -
Carbon dioxide shortage threatens beer and food manufacturing
High demand for beverages and contamination at a natural source have tightened supplies of the gas, which may continue in coming months.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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Leftovers: Truff brings the heat to Hidden Valley Ranch; Stacy’s pairs its pita chips with Girl Scouts’ Thin Mints
Clorox’s original ranch dressing gets combined with the viral truffle-based hot sauce in a new condiment, while unMEAT offers its plant-based take on Spam.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 26, 2022