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ADM to buy Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes
The ingredients company is looking to further expand its reach into the gut health sector, which has seen significant growth during the pandemic.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 4, 2021 -
Spindrift's hard seltzer uses real fruit to squeeze competitors White Claw and Truly
Although the sparkling water maker is entering a category that shows signs of slowing, the company is confident its use of minimal ingredients will stand out.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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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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Unilever's Knorr to launch 50 regenerative agriculture projects over five years
The CPG giant says it prioritizes "big, audacious goals" on sustainability over what it describes as incremental efforts by rivals.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 29, 2021 -
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Leftovers: Brave Robot bakes sustainability into cake mix; Tropicana says you can brush your teeth and drink OJ too
Perfect Day's animal-free milk protein enters a new category, and Beastie Boys go intergalactic in Source Brewing's limited-release beer.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 29, 2021 -
Cargill launches rice flour-based maltodextrin substitute
The new addition to the company's SimPure line can replace the processed emulsifier in many applications and could also improve mouthfeel.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 28, 2021 -
Climate change is affecting coffee flavor and aroma, study says
Researchers noted additional work will be needed to determine how carbon dioxide, water and temperature impact the quality of the bean.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 28, 2021 -
How Shiru will use its $17M funding round to transform ingredients through science
The California company uses advanced biotechnology, chemical engineering and fermentation to replicate the functional proteins in animal-based food using the plant kingdom.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 27, 2021 -
Sponsored by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition
Hitting the sweet spot
Sweetener technologies close the gap between sugar cravings and sugar reduction.
Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Leftovers: Kraft Heinz gives Mac & Cheese a flavor boost; Kellogg reunites with Wendy's for Frosty cereal
Super fans of the food giant's macaroni dinner can join a new club to gain exclusive access to its flavor enhancers, and Nestlé's DiGiorno puts carbs on carbs with its cheesy pasta pizza creation.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 22, 2021 -
Natural preservatives get fresh look amid clean label push
Ingredients such as citric acid, ascorbic acid, vinegar and rosemary extract preserve products' characteristics, prevent spoilage during shipping and increase their lifespan.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 21, 2021 -
Bonumose breaks ground on Hershey-funded production and R&D facility
The ingredients maker will use the new space both to research rare sugars — including tagatose, which it intends to produce starting next year — and create better-for-you confections for the candy giant.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 21, 2021 -
Mission Barns partnership produces plant-based sausage with cultivated fat
To announce the agreement with Silva Sausage, the companies made Mission Chorizo Sausage in a scaled production run. There is no target date for a launch yet.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 21, 2021 -
Nestlé debuts bonbon-like refrigerated snack as an afternoon pick-me-up
The new offering fills an unmet need in the nut butter category for consumers looking for a fresher, less sugar-intensive way to indulge, a company executive said.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2021 -
Whole Foods forecasts alcohol-free cocktails, yuzu among 2022's top trends
The grocer will also sell a $30 "discovery box" with items representing each of its 10 trends, many of which target personal wellness and sustainability.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 19, 2021 -
Highly processed foods linked to memory loss, but DHA could help, research says
Scientists cautioned against using the findings as a license to indulge in processed foods.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 18, 2021 -
Barry Callebaut launches nutraceutical drink made from cacao fruit
Elix, which is made from juice of the fruit that has been traditionally thrown away, is packed with flavonols and will be available for beverage manufacturers to use in wellness drinks.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 15, 2021 -
Olam partners with Agri-Neo to develop organically pasteurized dried onions
The food safety tech company uses a naturally derived solution to eliminate pathogens on the ingredient while maintaining its taste, color and aroma.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 14, 2021 -
Givaudan bulks up natural colors business with purchase of DDW
The acquisition marks the latest in a series of deals for the Switzerland-based company as it responds to growing demand for better-for-you offerings.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 14, 2021 -
After 5 years, FDA codifies salt reduction targets
These voluntary guidelines were first proposed in 2016 and could help reduce U.S. consumers' daily salt intake by about 12% — an amount federal recommendations say still isn't enough.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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PepsiCo debuts Rockstar infused with hemp seed oil nationwide
The functional beverage, which is marketed as a way to encourage relaxation and improve mood, also contains B vitamins, spearmint, lemon balm and caffeine.
By Christopher Doering • Updated Feb. 1, 2022 -
Organic soy prices in the US hit record highs
An 18% decline in imports has resulted in price hikes that may affect manufacturers of everything from soy milk to organic poultry, Reuters reported.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 12, 2021 -
Sponsored by Edlong
How flavors are meeting new plant-based protein challenges
See why more brands are using dairy-free flavors to overcome plant-based taste challenges
Oct. 11, 2021 -
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Newly launched Do Good Foods raises $169M to turn food waste into animal feed
Early next year, the company plans to begin selling chicken fed with a diet that includes upcycled food collected from grocery stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 8, 2021 -
InnovoPro debuts chickpea-based texturized vegetable protein
The Israel-based company hopes its allergen-free and non-GMO product will be popular, especially because the legume has a neutral taste.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 7, 2021 -
IFF CEO announces his retirement, adding to executive turnover
Andreas Fibig will stay on while his replacement is found, which will likely be at the beginning of 2022. Since September, the ingredients megacompany has added a new CFO and two division presidents.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 7, 2021