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Citrus prices spike 6.8% in February as weather, disease woes continue
All six of the major food-at-home categories saw higher prices, according to BLS data, with fruits and vegetables seeing the biggest monthly increase since March 2010.
By Chris Casey • March 14, 2022 -
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Sponsored by National Sunflower AssociationCooking at home presents opportunities for food manufacturers
At-home cooking is on the rise. Here's what food manufacturers need to consider.
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TrendlineHow GLP-1s are shaking up snacking
Food companies, including Danone and Nestlé, are adding more protein and changing portion sizes as weight loss medications reshape consumption patterns.
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Sponsored by Sensegen, a division of Blue CaliforniaMolecular precision plus biotechnology: Driving innovation and better flavors
What makes these flavors unique? Sensegen's Molecular Precision paired with biotechnology designed ingredients forms our creative palette.
By Kathy Oglesby, Chief Value Creation Officer, Sensegen • March 14, 2022 -
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How Yali Bio plans to revolutionize alternative fats
The startup, which recently closed a $3.9 million seed round, is using precision fermentation to recreate naturally occurring fats for plant-based meat and dairy products.
By Megan Poinski • March 10, 2022 -
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Consumers 'deflect responsibility' over salt intake: study
Only about four in 10 U.S. consumers try to control how much sodium they include in their diet, despite recognizing the potential health risks, a survey by Ajinomoto has found.
By Samantha Oller • March 10, 2022 -
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Motif FoodWorks moves for Impossible Foods' patent to be revoked
This petition, which comes after the plant-based meat maker sued the ingredient company over its heme product, argues that the patent at the center of the dispute shouldn't have been granted in the first place.
By Megan Poinski • Updated April 20, 2022 -
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Sugar Association updates its sweetener labeling petition after 2 years of regulatory inaction
The industry group first asked the FDA to change the rules in 2020, arguing consumers don't know when they are consuming other sweeteners.
By Megan Poinski • March 8, 2022 -
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Unilever commits to annual nutritional report
The global CPG giant says it will publish its first report measuring its food products against governmental health goals by October.
By Megan Poinski • March 8, 2022 -
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After 17 years of plant-based ice cream, why HumanCo rebranded Coconut Bliss and added dairy
The legacy flavors will continue, but company Founder and CEO Jason Karp said most consumers want clean-label, sustainable desserts made with dairy.
By Megan Poinski • March 7, 2022 -
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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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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.
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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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