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Motif partners with mechanical engineers and dental experts to understand the science of chewing
The science-based ingredients company is working with two U.K. universities, with plans to solve for the dry texture of plant-based proteins.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 3, 2021 -
Sponsored by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition
Tracing the sensory story from umami to kokumi
Umami may be a force of nature, but our understanding of it arose thanks to a scientific quest that began more than a century ago in Japan.
Aug. 2, 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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Why MycoTechnology and Planterra are joining forces in plant-based
With a similar attitude toward innovation, the fermented ingredients maker and JBS USA's alternative protein subsidiary say this partnership adds to R&D and new product possibilities.
By Megan Poinski • July 29, 2021 -
ADM acquires non-GMO soy ingredients maker Sojaprotein
The purchase of the Serbia-based company for an undisclosed amount continues the agribusiness giant's push to expand its plant protein manufacturing capabilities.
By Lauren Manning • July 29, 2021 -
Surge in coffee prices to a multi-year high could impact major CPGs
Lower output of the commodity following frost in Brazil may squeeze manufacturers of the beverage, including Nestlé, J.M. Smucker and Coca-Cola.
By Lauren Manning • July 29, 2021 -
Fresh off its IPO, stevia-sweetened soda maker Zevia aims for beverage dominance
CEO Paddy Spence said his company, which competes against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, LaCroix and Monster, is considering entering coffee and sports drinks.
By Christopher Doering • July 28, 2021 -
Plant-based cheese maker Nobell Foods raises $75M for expansion
The California-based company, which gets casein protein from bioengineered soybeans, is eyeing a late 2022 product launch.
By Megan Poinski • July 23, 2021 -
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 -
Deep Dive
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