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Unilever partners with fermented protein provider to bulk up plant-based alternatives
The Europe-based company's agreement with Enough will add new mycoprotein ingredients as a way to further its goal of increasing sales of animal-free products.
By Megan Poinski • May 27, 2021 -
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Organic food sales hit record $56.4B in 2020
The pandemic contributed to double-digit increases for fresh and frozen offerings, the Organic Trade Association reported.
By Samantha Oller • May 25, 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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Kodiak Cakes purchased by private equity firm L Catterton
The pancake and waffle manufacturer is the latest small company to get acquired in recent months as investors cash in on the growth of better-for-you food offerings.
By Christopher Doering • May 25, 2021 -
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Better Brand seeks to improve bagels with low-carb launch
The new company, with baked goods developed through a proprietary process, raised $1.2 million in February and plans to launch its first product this week.
By Megan Poinski • May 24, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Flavor ProducersSpring cleaning labels
The options for updating new and existing products with the taste consumers expect to meet clean label requirements can be achieved with the right ingredients.
May 24, 2021 -
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Sponsored by NZMPSnacking and stress: Better choices for better cognitive performance
Consumers are looking to manage their stress, stay focused in their work and maintain more positive moods through more sophisticated snacking choices.
May 24, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Gatorade lightens up for rehydration; Airly crackers take a bite out of climate change
PepsiCo's latest sports drink offers more electrolytes with less sugar, while McCormick puts the Thanksgiving feast in a more portable, snackable form.
By Food Dive staff • May 21, 2021 -
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Chr. Hansen Natural Colors changes its name to Oterra
The new identity, which comes after the company's acquisition of Secna Natural Ingredients, places an emphasis on sustainable sourcing for food coloring.
By Barbara Smith • May 20, 2021 -
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Organizations partner to create fair-pricing model for coffee growers
The Verified Living Income program will help farmers determine how much they need to receive for their beans in order to earn a living wage.
By Lauren Manning • May 20, 2021 -
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Superbrewed Food unlocks herbivores' secret to healthy eating and brings it to dairy alternatives
The fermented protein essentially feeds good gut health to people, said founder Bryan Tracy, whose first products should hit shelves in the second half of the year.
By Megan Poinski • May 20, 2021 -
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Firmenich debuts tech for mimicking meat juiciness in plant-based products
The company's Dynarome SR platform helps replicate the release of fat and provide succulence to vegan meat alternatives.
By Lauren Manning • May 20, 2021 -
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Consumers are more confident about healthy eating as pandemic impacts wane, study says
The International Food Information Council's 16th annual report on consumer attitudes and priorities found some predictable shifts and some surprises.
By Megan Poinski • May 19, 2021 -
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Plant-based chicken maker Daring raises $40M in latest funding round
The investment will be used to hire new employees, increase its retail presence and provide capital for product development.
By Lauren Manning • May 19, 2021 -
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Hershey to buy low-sugar confectionery brand Lily's
The startup's products, which include chocolate bars, baking chips and peanut butter cups, will complement the candy giant's better-for-you snacking strategy.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2021 -
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Bar giant Kind moves into fast-growing plant-based ice cream
The frozen space is one of six new categories Kind has entered during the past year as it moves beyond its core bars to become a broader snacking company.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2021 -
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Sponsored by United Soybean BoardNew US dietary guidelines highlight soy
Dietary guidelines for 2020-2025 emphasize the importance of soy as a valuable component to a healthy diet, included in four of the six core elements: vegetables, dairy, protein foods and oil.
May 17, 2021 -
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Leftovers: Cheez-It takes the cake; Lay's turns up the heat with summer flavors
The sweet treat, to be sold in limited quantities, contains an entire box of Kellogg's popular cheese cracker, and Can-O-Que packages BBQ sauce made with beer in a can.
By Christopher Doering • May 14, 2021 -
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Motif FoodWorks gets access to plant-based meat and cheese texture enhancers
The company has gained exclusive use of the technology through its ongoing partnership with the University of Guelph and tech company Coasun.
By Megan Poinski • May 13, 2021 -
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Synergy Flavors acquires Innova Flavors
With the purchase from Griffith Foods Worldwide, the ingredients company gains savory capabilities to serve the growing plant-based alternatives market.
By Lauren Manning • May 13, 2021 -
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Lard makes a comeback as trends play to the maligned fat's strengths
The once-out-of-favor ingredient is finding its way into more recipes as the idea of fat in moderation gains acceptance and consumers aim to reduce waste by using more of the animal.
By Christopher Doering • May 13, 2021 -
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Hormel's Jennie-O debuts blended turkey burgers
Made with a mix of white meat, beans and rice, the product targets the growing consumer demand for plant-based foods.
By Lauren Manning • May 12, 2021 -
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Vital Farms targets convenience for the pandemic consumer with new Breakfast Bars
The second finished product for the publicly traded pasture-raised egg company goes on sale at Whole Foods and other retailers in August.
By Megan Poinski • May 11, 2021 -
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Benson Hill to go public in $1.35B SPAC deal
The agtech firm will use the transaction to grow its proprietary genomics discovery platform to identify the best tasting, most nutritious and sustainable crop varieties as demand grows for plant-based foods.
By Lauren Manning • May 11, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Arizona Beverages puts a stake in ground coffee; Honest Tea warms up to yerba mate
The ready-to-drink iced tea maker sees potential in price-sensitive, small-batch roasts, and MadeGood enters the savory space with Star Puffed Crackers.
By Food Dive staff • May 7, 2021 -
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Spice use to remain robust after COVID-19 as trends buoy demand, Olam executive says
While the rate of growth will ease, cooking at home, summer grilling and consumer interest in new flavors will push the category higher — and test the supply chain.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2021
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