Ingredients: Page 62


  • Sesame seeds
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    Equinom, Dipasa partner on high-protein sesame seeds

    The Israeli company will use its AI-powered non-GMO breeding technology to create the ingredient that Dipasa will process and distribute. 

    By Lauren Manning • May 6, 2021
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    Many consumers prefer nonalcoholic beverages over low-alcohol options, report finds

    While drinkers in 10 countries tracked by research firm IWSR are opting for dry beverages, people in the U.S. are still choosing beer, wine and spirits with at least some alcohol content.

    By Barbara Smith • May 6, 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
  • Ingredion
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    Ingredion partners with Amyris to offer its fermented Reb M sweetener

    The companies also agreed to develop sustainably sourced, zero-calorie, nature-based sweeteners and potentially other types of fermentation-based food ingredients.

    By May 6, 2021
  • PepsiCo, functional ingredients, soulboost
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    PepsiCo launches functional sparkling water drink Soulboost

    The beverage brand, which includes ginseng and L-theanine as ingredients, is the latest offering by the CPG giant aimed at making consumers feel better.

    By May 5, 2021
  • All Lightlife products were reformulated to become more clean label by 2021.
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    Lightlife cleans up all of its labels

    After a year of reformulating, all 19 products under the Greenleaf Foods banner have ingredient lists that are recognizable to consumers, which the company considers a necessity for plant-based food.

    By May 5, 2021
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    Impossible Foods
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    Impossible Foods' GMO plant-based heme received proper approval, court rules

    The knock down of the Center for Food Safety's challenge of the ingredient may be a sign of how questions about bioengineered food will be handled in the future.

    By May 4, 2021
  • Tyson Foods, Raised & Rooted, plant based
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    Tyson expands Raised & Rooted offerings further into competitive plant-based market

    The meat processing giant is debuting hamburger and sausages to grow the brand that previously had faux chicken nuggets and tenders on store shelves. 

    By May 3, 2021
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    Sponsored by Almond Board of California

    How almonds are inspiring innovation in plant-based snacking

    Snack brands are wondering how to remain relevant—and deliver more healthful appeal—in an increasingly crowded category.

    May 3, 2021
  • Smartfood. popcorn, pepsico
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    Leftovers: Smartfood and Krispy Kreme pop into a sweet mashup; Goldfish get spicy with Frank's RedHot

    PepsiCo's popcorn brand finds indulgent inspiration in glazed doughnuts, and Piedmont Candy lightens up with low-sugar Thinful snack mixes.

    By Food Dive staff • April 30, 2021
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    "Grapes" by tribp is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Chr. Hansen Natural Colors acquires Secna Natural Ingredients

    The first deal since the company was purchased by a private equity firm brings a European provider of red and purple hues under its umbrella.  

    By Lauren Manning • April 29, 2021
  • Olam Food Ingredients acquired Olde Thompson private label spices in 2021.
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    Olam to buy private label spice maker Olde Thompson for $950M

    The acquisition gives the Asian company another asset in its Olam Food Ingredients portfolio, which it plans to IPO at the beginning of 2022.

    By Updated April 30, 2021
  • Rendering of Cargill canola processing facility in Saskatchewan
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    Cargill invests $350M for new canola processing facility

    It marks the company's latest move to expand processing capacity for oilseeds, which are seeing surging demand around the world for food and fuel applications.

    By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • April 28, 2021
  • sesame seeds
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    "Day 62: Sesame" by Keith McDuffee is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Biden signs law to make sesame 9th major allergen

    Products containing the small seed and ingredients derived from it will have to be explicitly labeled starting in 2023. The legislation also mandates a comprehensive study of food allergies.

    By April 26, 2021
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    Sponsored by NZMP

    Functional ingredients brings new meaning to "brain food"

    This innovative functional ingredient provides the cognitive benefits consumers seek.

    April 26, 2021
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    Courtesy of Better Juice
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    Opinion

    6 consumer nutrition trends for 2021

    A recent survey of registered dietitian nutritionists highlights the opportunity in foods that support immunity, are affordable and provide comfort, writes Louise Pollock of Pollock Communications.

    By Louise Pollock • April 23, 2021
  • Nestle, lasagna
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    Leftovers: Nestlé introduces LasagnaMac; Blue Diamond expands into baking mixes

    The world's largest food company makes a mashup of two popular comfort foods in a limited-edition Stouffer's meal, while Keurig Dr Pepper's Crush soda flavors are featured in Bomb Pop popsicles. 

    By Food Dive staff • April 23, 2021
  • Barry Callebaut's dairy free factory in Norderstedt, Germany
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    Barry Callebaut CEO stepping down in October

    Peter Boone, the chocolate company's president of the Americas since 2017, will replace Antoine de Saint-Affrique in September.

    By April 22, 2021
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    Courtesy of International Flavors & Fragrances
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    IFF touts 'potential' of new company following $26.2B merger with DuPont unit

    More than two months after the deal closed, the ingredients giant released unofficial sales numbers and explanatory videos to show the world its size and capabilities.

    By April 22, 2021
  • HelloFresh Mozzarella & Mushroom Hoagies
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    Plant-based foods and mindful eating among McCormick's newest flavor trends

    Ocean-sourced and global tastes will also shape consumers' food choices as the pandemic's influence continues, according to the ingredient company's 21st Flavor Forecast report.

    By Lauren Manning • April 21, 2021
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    Brewing eggs: AB InBev venture arm to help Clara Foods scale up animal-free protein

    This partnership is the first for ZX Ventures' new BioBrew division, which will help precision fermentation companies make enough of their products to compete with those from traditional agriculture.

    By April 21, 2021
  • DouxMatok launched Incredo Spreads using its sugar reduction ingredient in April 2021.
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    DouxMatok launches first US product: Incredo Spreads

    The hazelnut and chocolate blends, which have about half of the sugar and seven times the fiber of competitors, were designed to show consumers and manufacturers what the company's ingredient can do.

    By April 20, 2021
  • Perfect Day co-founders Ryan Pandya and Perumal Gandhi with a host of prototypes in December 2019
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    Perfect Day forms advisory council to guide on health, wellness and sustainability

    The animal-free dairy startup has tapped a former USDA secretary and actor Leonardo DiCaprio to keep it accountable in meeting its food policy goals.

    By Lauren Manning • April 19, 2021
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    Fonterra's NZMP taps milk to help consumers manage stress, improve well-being

    The New Zealand company is extracting lipids, proteins and other ingredients from the liquid to meet demand for these attributes, which have grown in popularity during the pandemic.

    By April 15, 2021
  • All-Purpose In The Raw
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    In The Raw natural sweetener blend aims to be a direct substitute for sugar

    Cumberland Packing Corp.'s new product combines stevia, monk fruit, allulose and erythritol to strike the right taste, texture and visual notes in baking.

    By Samantha Oller • April 15, 2021
  • Merit Functional Foods' canola processing facility began operations in April 2021.
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    Canola processing plant begins operation in Canada

    Merit Functional Foods' 94,000-square-foot facility is the world's first and only one that can turn the oilseed crop into protein for human food, the company says.

    By Lauren Manning • April 15, 2021