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Barry Callebaut's better-for-you portfolio to use 100% sustainably sourced cocoa and vanilla
The latest initiative by the chocolatier builds on its pledge to have all sustainable ingredients by 2025.
By Lauren Manning • July 22, 2021 -
Tate & Lyle works to meet 'extreme' surge in allulose demand
The British company that was the first to put the natural sweetener on the market is trying to increase capacity for the ingredient as need outpaces supply.
By Megan Poinski • July 22, 2021 -
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Why chicken is taking over plant-based meat
With Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods entering the space and new options filling freezer cases, the potential for the poultry analog suddenly seems limitless.
By Megan Poinski • July 20, 2021 -
Impossible Foods plans to debut chicken nuggets this fall
The plant-based company will introduce prototypes at a trade show this week, and told Bloomberg it is eyeing a launch in foodservice, then retail.
By Megan Poinski • July 16, 2021 -
GNT debuts green colorings made from spirulina and turmeric
The additions to the plant-based Exberry color portfolio are said to offer vibrant yellowish and bluish green shades for confectionery, dairy and other applications.
By Samantha Oller • July 15, 2021 -
Tate & Lyle sells controlling stake of corn-based products arm to private equity
The British company will retain the division that makes alternative sweeteners, texturizers and soluble fibers, but still receive some of the proceeds from the commodity business that will be run by KPS Capital Partners.
By Megan Poinski • July 15, 2021 -
Nestlé works with Future Meat Technologies to explore cell-based meat's potential
The announcement stops short of disclosing any guarantees of product development between the two companies.
By Megan Poinski • July 14, 2021 -
Better Juice raises $8M to cut sugar in orange juice
The company's technology reduces the amount of the sweetener by up to 80% by converting fructose, glucose and sucrose into prebiotic dietary fibers and other non-digestible molecules.
By Lauren Manning • July 8, 2021 -
Beyond Chicken Tenders launch in foodservice
Beyond Meat's new offering, which is primarily made with fava bean protein, is available at hundreds of locations nationwide starting today.
By Megan Poinski • July 8, 2021 -
Researchers create snack prototypes that change the gut microbiome
Washington University is studying how various fibers interact with the body and how they are absorbed to determine which ones would have the greatest impact on human health.
By Christopher Doering • July 8, 2021 -
Brazil's Future Farm launches its US expansion with the mission to democratize plant-based meat
The South American brand has spread to 23 countries since 2019, but plans to draw up to 65% of its sales from the U.S. market within a couple years, says U.S. CEO and former Red Bull exec Alexandre Ruberti.
By Megan Poinski • July 6, 2021 -
Hershey and Land O'Lakes partner to reduce dairy's environmental impact
The food CPGs are collaborating with a Chesapeake Bay nonprofit to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost water quality around Pennsylvania farms supplying milk to the candy and snack giant.
By Samantha Oller • July 1, 2021 -
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Layn invests $148M to expand sweeteners and botanicals
Demand for natural alternatives such as stevia and monk fruit has skyrocketed as consumers seek out products with less sugar.
By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • July 1, 2021 -
Consumers want to eat healthy but price remains a barrier, report says
Shoppers are being stymied by a lack of clarity, availability and unsatisfactory taste in their pursuit of better-for-you food options, according to a new AlixPartners survey.
By Lauren Manning • June 30, 2021 -
General Mills launches Good Measure snacks for consumers watching their blood sugar
The new line of low-sugar, low-carbohydrate bars, created by the company's Innovation Lab, are designed for diabetics and pre-diabetics — a category wide open for CPG snacks.
By Megan Poinski • June 29, 2021 -
Clif launches clean label cereal line
The new breakfast offering is made with 30% to 40% less sugar than others in the space, with at least 7 grams of protein and fiber per serving.
By Lauren Manning • June 29, 2021 -
About 65% of US consumers are willing to try animal-free dairy cheese
The study, done by precision fermentation company Formo and the University of Bath, found people in five countries thought the product wouldn't be as tasty as the traditional version, but would be similar in terms of health and safety.
By Megan Poinski • June 28, 2021 -
Zevia makes market debut at $14 share price
The maker of stevia-sweetened soda, tea and energy drinks has seen net sales increase 32% annually during the last decade with further growth expected as consumers curtail their sugar intake.
By Megan Poinski • Updated July 22, 2021 -
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Kerry to buy clean-label preservatives maker Niacet for $1B
The Ireland-based company has pursued an aggressive M&A strategy to support its goal of reaching over two billion consumers a day with its ingredients by 2030.
By Lauren Manning • June 24, 2021 -
Halo Top co-founder launches chocolate bar with Epogee's fat replacement tech
Gatsby Chocolate's candy, with less than half of the calories of regular chocolate bars and roughly one-quarter of the sugar content, is the latest product to feature the EPG ingredient.
By Lauren Manning • June 24, 2021 -
Seraphina Therapeutics' fatty acid powder gains GRAS status
The vegan-friendly ingredient — a synthesized form of a saturated fatty acid found in butter and whole milk — could fortify plant-based milks and meats, as well as nutrition bars.
By Samantha Oller • June 24, 2021 -
Shoppers value taste and price over sugar content, study finds
Consumers are showing more concern around sugar intake but still prioritize other factors when making decisions, according to a new study from FONA International.
By Lauren Manning • June 24, 2021 -
Premium chocolate maker Scharffen Berger returns to private ownership
Recently sold by Hershey, the artisan label has assembled a leadership team with candy industry expertise as it aims to re-establish its bean-to-bar reputation.
By Lauren Manning • June 23, 2021 -
Equinom raises $20M to further non-GMO crop breeding
The Israel-based company recently started high-profile sesame seed partnerships with Sabra and Dipasa, and plans a concentrated pea protein launch later this year.
By Megan Poinski • June 22, 2021 -
EPA explores aligning 2030 food waste goal with UN target, official says
Preventing food waste at the source remains a priority over simply diverting it from disposal, panelists said during a discussion on setting and reaching national food waste targets, part of the recent NYC Food Waste Fair.
By Maria Rachal • June 21, 2021