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Consumers prioritizing relaxation as money concerns grow: study
A shift toward traditional remedies is coming at the expense of plant-based, sustainability and mental health need states, a Brightfield Group analysis has found.
By Samantha Oller • March 7, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Gatorade Fit offers hydration without added sugar; Impossible creates endangered species-shaped nuggets
PepsiCo adds a more natural option to the leading sports drink line, and Sovos Brands brings Birch Benders into the cookie category.
By Food Dive staff • March 4, 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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Ginkgo Bioworks partners with Phytolon on natural colors
The biotech powerhouse will work to improve and scale processes of the Israel-based company that uses precision fermentation to make yellow, purple and pink pigments.
By Megan Poinski • March 3, 2022 -
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Disruption has drawn ingredient suppliers and food manufacturers closer, Ingredion CEO says
Jim Zallie said reduced R&D budgets, changing consumer tastes and an urgency to get products to market faster has created "more intimate relationships" between the two sides.
By Christopher Doering • March 3, 2022 -
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Consumer interest in probiotics is growing far beyond yogurt, survey finds
Research from Chr. Hansen shows opportunity for food manufacturers to expand the microorganisms to new categories and dayparts — and to educate about their benefits.
By Chris Casey • March 3, 2022 -
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Tea gets a wellness boost as Hain, Twinings aim to wake up the category
While sales in the segment have been largely flat to down in recent years, more consumers are turning to offerings with attributes like probiotics, relaxation, energy and immune support.
By Christopher Doering • March 1, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Special Peeps for your special peeps; Magic Spoon brings its cereal to snack bars
The Easter candy staple launches personalized versions of the marshmallow treats, while Boursin Cheese spreads its product line with cooking cream and cheese bites.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 25, 2022 -
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Wheat's inflationary yearFood commodity prices soar as Russia invades Ukraine
With the two countries serving as major exporters of wheat, corn and other crops, the conflict is set to further roil ingredient and food prices and compromise supply.
By Samantha Oller • Feb. 25, 2022 -
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Geltor celebrates commercial-scale manufacture of animal-free collagen
The large-scale run of PrimaColl through a partnership with Arxada shows that the biodesigned ingredient can have potential.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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Givaudan launches tech to mimic animal fat in plant-based foods
PrimeLock+ protects the flavor and juiciness of meat alternatives during cooking, while reducing the fat and calorie content of the final product, according to the ingredients firm.
By Samantha Oller • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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Good Culture raises $64M for cultured foods expansion
The cottage cheese brand has attracted funding from investors including actress Kristen Bell as it looks to bring health benefits like probiotics into new product categories.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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Animal-free betterland milk to launch, powered by Perfect Day proteins
The new CPG company will have the first retail variety of the dairy staple that does not come from cows.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Flavor ProducersLet's drink to your health!
Low and no alcohol beverages are no longer the Shirley Temple choice of yesterday but more complex beverages with unique features that provide the taste consumers crave.
Feb. 22, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Ben & Jerry's makes edible cookie dough snackable; Kellogg's Kashi marries up nostalgia with nutrition
The Unilever brand puts its popular ice cream mix-ins into refrigerated pouches, and Jones Soda chills out with its latest Icee-inspired flavors.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 18, 2022 -
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Hostess gives Donettes doughnuts a jolt with addition of caffeine
The sweet snack, which is three times bigger than the average mini Donettes, contains nearly the same amount of the stimulant as one cup of coffee.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 18, 2022 -
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Kerry buys 2 biotech companies for more than $226M
The acquisition of Germany's C-LEcta and Mexico's Enmex will help the Irish ingredients company expand its enzymes and precision fermentation business.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2022 -
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Benson Hill launches non-GMO, high-protein soy ingredients line
TruVail, which includes flour, soy protein concentrate and a texturized option, highlights the biotech firm's AI-enabled crop gene editing capabilities.
By Samantha Oller • Feb. 17, 2022 -
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Food tech saw $39.3B in VC investments last year, says PitchBook
Companies making alternative protein products and ingredients received $6 billion — a 93.4% increase over 2020, the report found.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2022 -
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Dairy export working group pursues solutions for hard-hit industry
Supply chain woes are costing U.S. dairy companies millions and damaging exporter credibility, according to the IDFA.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 17, 2022 -
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Kellogg to invest $2M in program helping rice farmers cut greenhouse gas emissions
The CPG giant will work closely with producers in the Lower Mississippi River Basin who grow the commodity, a key ingredient in its Rice Krispies and Special K cereals.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Nestlé's Outshine expands from frozen fruit bars to shelf-stable smoothie pouches
The third-highest-selling frozen novelty, with an estimated $480 million in annual sales, has thrived with consumers because of its single-serve delivery and better-for-you mantra.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Change Foods raises $12M and partners with Upfield and Sigma
The animal-free dairy company will collaborate with the plant-based butter giant and the global cheese maker to develop products, scale production and increase distribution.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 15, 2022 -
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Wheat's inflationary yearFood prices rise in January, led by flour and baked goods
Five of the six major food groups saw increases in January, with meat, poultry and eggs seeing the greatest 12-month increase, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Consumers want animal-free dairy because it's better for cows, study finds
Researchers at Formo, Fordham University and Mercy For Animals found that consumers are interested in the new segment and don't think it threatens small farmers.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Sponsored by National Sunflower AssociationConsumers' desire for personal wellness sparks demand for sunflower oil
Personal wellness is driving demand for this healthy ingredient. Here's what food manufacturers need to consider.
Feb. 14, 2022
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