Ingredients: Page 60


  • Improved yellow peas grown through Equinom's breeding program.
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    Roquette invests $13M in plant protein R&D center

    The ingredients company, which has been a leader in pea protein, aims to develop next-generation products at the new facility in France.

    By Sept. 16, 2021
  • Plant-based fish and chips from Novish
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    Alternative seafood has vast growth potential, report says

    The Good Food Institute study showed sales of plant-based and fermented products in the category increased 23% in 2020.

    By Sept. 15, 2021
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    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. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Mondelēz tests new snack bar made using mechanical pressure and ultrasound energy

    The CPG giant's Dirt Kitchen brand is using technology developed by Israel-based Torr FoodTech to create a product that has a unique multi-texture and maintains the nutritional value of the ingredients.

    By Sept. 14, 2021
  • Lily's Sweets Gummy Bears
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    Lily's Sweets expands into low-sugar gummies

    The better-for-you confectionery brand, acquired by Hershey earlier this year, taps into the growing gummies segment with its first nonchocolate product.

    By Sept. 14, 2021
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    Poor harvest and price spike for durum wheat threaten pasta supply

    A 90% price increase for the critical ingredient presents manufacturers with few attractive options as demand for foods to prepare at home continues to grow.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 13, 2021
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    New blue: FDA approves Sensient's natural color made from butterfly pea flower

    The heat- and light-stable natural ingredient produces different hues depending on a product's pH, the manufacturer says.

    By Samantha Oller • Sept. 9, 2021
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    DSM acquires dairy flavoring maker First Choice Ingredients for $453M

    The manufacturer uses fermentation and enzymatic modification to create hundreds of clean-label ingredients for both traditional and plant-based applications.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 9, 2021
  • Improved yellow peas grown through Equinom's breeding program.
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    Equinom provides improved pea protein to Meatless Farm

    The custom ingredient, developed from years of breeding, has 50% more protein than competitors and will be available to select manufacturers later this year.

    By Sept. 9, 2021
  • Hershey pilot tested Oat Made plant-based chocolate in fall 2021.
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    Hershey tests plant-based chocolate bar

    The Pennsylvania snack maker and confectioner is selling Oat Made bars in select markets as it continues its push into better-for-you products.

    By Sept. 8, 2021
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    Kellogg's VC arm doubles down on duckweed in $21.5M funding round

    For the second time in a little over a year, Eighteen94 Capital has invested in Plantible, a startup that is developing a protein from the aquatic plant said to be indistinguishable from animal protein.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 2, 2021
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    Givaudan make strides in fermented ingredients by partnering with other companies

    A natural component developed with Manus Bio will be available in 2021, and an agreement with Ginkgo Bioworks will help the Swiss flavor and fragrances giant recreate rare natural substances.

    By Sept. 2, 2021
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    Salt substitutes an inexpensive way to lower stroke risk, study finds

    According to new research, consuming salt alternatives that contain at least one-quarter potassium can lower the risk of stroke by 14%.

    By Sept. 2, 2021
  • A stack of chocolate made without cacao beans by Voyage Foods
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    Cacao-free chocolate? Voyage Foods aims to make it a reality

    The food tech company is emerging from stealth to bring its reverse-engineered candy, coffee and peanut butter to consumers looking for more sustainable and accessible options.

    By Sept. 2, 2021
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    Sponsored by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition

    Mainstreaming meatless

    Creating plant-based meat alternatives that even carnivores can crave.

    Aug. 30, 2021
  • PepsiCo announced two new Flamin' Hot products in one week: Flamin' Hot Mtn Dew, and Flamin' Hot Queso Doritos Dinamita.
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    Leftovers: PepsiCo gets Flamin' Hot, Captain Morgan seeks treasure in RTD cocktails

    The snacks and drinks maker announced a new super-spiced Doritos Dinamita chip and a hot take on Mtn Dew; and Entenmann's baked up a sweet protein powder.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 27, 2021
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    Locust bean gum's newfound success in food stymied by supply shortages

    As demand for the versatile ingredient found in everything from ice cream to plant-based foods has increased, soaring prices have prompted some companies to look for cheaper substitutes.

    By Aug. 26, 2021
  • Conagen, natural preservative
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    Conagen debuts natural preservative created by fermentation

    This latest addition to the company's portfolio is said to deliver functionality without interfering with the taste of products.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 26, 2021
  • Goodfish salmon skin crisps
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    Bear Grylls joins upcycled salmon snack maker Goodfish

    The survivalist has become a co-founder in the company as it aims to tackle climate change and support Alaskan fisheries with its functional crisps.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 26, 2021
  • Vow cell-based meat
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    Vow and Nourish team up to make cell-based meat with animal-free fat

    The Australian companies are joining forces to eventually make a product with a taste and mouthfeel superior to its animal counterpart.

    By Aug. 25, 2021
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    General Mills eyes animal-free dairy with new brand website

    It's not clear if Renegade Creamery is an actual product line that is in the works from the Minneapolis-based manufacturer, but if it is, it could be a big development for the up-and-coming segment.

    By Updated Aug. 24, 2021
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    The trends of functional foods and how probiotics can be the ultimate wellness solution

    The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled strong interest in functional foods and consumers are seeking products with multiple health benefits – immunity support and overall wellness being at the top of that list.

    Aug. 23, 2021
  • Quorn fermented chicken nuggets
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    Quorn aims to ramp up US presence with new culinary center

    While the facility is equipped to test and innovate all of the company's products, it will focus on the increasingly popular chicken category.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 20, 2021
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    US-based research center to examine the potential of insect protein in food

    Texas A&M University, with the support of industrial partners including Mars and Tyson, will focus on different aspects of wide-scale commercialized farming of insect protein. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 19, 2021
  • Barry Callebaut Caramel Aura
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    Barry Callebaut debuts caramelized white chocolate

    Caramel Aura, which taps into consumer demand for new flavors and sustainably sourced ingredients, is touted by the company as addressing both comfort and premiumization trends.

    By Samantha Oller • Aug. 19, 2021
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    Cargill partners with AeroFarms to increase cocoa bean yields, improve farming practices

    The multiyear pact will allow the companies to test different indoor growing technologies, such as aeroponics and hydroponics, light, irrigation and nutrition, to identify optimal growing conditions.

    By Aug. 19, 2021