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  • A scientist from Clara Foods works on animal-free pepsin.
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    Clara Foods unveils first animal-free pepsin for commercial use

    The enzyme, which is being distributed by Ingredion, offers the same functionality as the pig-derived variety. It also provides a vegan option with greater price stability and sustainability.

    By Barbara Smith , Samantha Oller • March 11, 2021
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    What's ahead for post-pandemic food innovation?

    It all starts with the right oil-71% of consumers want products made with sunflower oil.

    March 8, 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
  • Ardent Mills to acquire chickpea producer Hinrichs Trading Company

    The acquisition is the next move in the flour maker's strategic growth plan to expand into plant-based through its specialty ingredient offerings.

    By Lauren Manning • March 4, 2021
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    CBD shows growth opportunity beyond relaxation

    Cannabidiol is the most-talked about wellness ingredient on social media and has room to expand in sleep and immune-boosting applications, according to an Evergi report from Brightfield Group.

    By Barbara Smith • March 4, 2021
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    B&G Foods' sales growth slowed because of inflation and shortages

    Green Giant sales were flat because a poor growing season and pandemic-heightened demand have reduced the amount of product the company can make.

    By March 4, 2021
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    Danone-backed Forager Project launches line of plant-based cheeses

    The family-owned business is the latest company to enter the increasingly crowded segment where large CPGs and smaller startups already have products on the market.

    By Lauren Manning • March 3, 2021
  • Snow Days, a new frozen snack brand under the HumanCo platform, launched in March 2021.
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    New frozen snack brand seeks to replicate the joy of Snow Days

    Launched under the HumanCo platform by entrepreneur and businessman Jason Karp, the new pizza bites line is better-for-you, gluten free, organic — and aims to shake up the comfort food segment.

    By March 3, 2021
  • Post settles sugary cereal lawsuit for $15M and agrees to drop health-focused label claims

    The cereal maker will stop using terms including "no high fructose corn syrup," "less processed," "wholesome," "smart" and "nutritious" on products with at least 10% of calories coming from the sweetener.

    By Lauren Manning • March 2, 2021
  • Chocho, a lupini bean variant with high nutritional and sustainability credentials, grows in Ecuador.
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    Why chocho may be the next big plant-based protein

    A native Ecuadoran athlete discovered the potential of the often-overlooked crop that grows in his home country. He started Mikuna Foods to turn it into products and an ingredient.

    By Feb. 25, 2021
  • ChickP, chick pea
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    ChickP strikes partnership with Socius Ingredients as part of US product rollout

    The 90% chickpea isolate, which is being targeted for use in dairy alternatives, baked products and gluten-free foods, has a dense nutritional profile and neutral flavor.

    By Feb. 25, 2021
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    Impossible Foods
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    Agrifood companies drew at least $26.1B in investments in 2020, report finds

    AgFunder, a venture capital fund, found that all of last year's investments in the space may be more than a third above those received in 2019.

    By Feb. 24, 2021
  • As more than half of consumers deal with food allergies, FARE looks to expand access to care

    The leading advocacy and research group recently published a blueprint to make treatment more equitable among races and put it into action with a new community partnership in New Jersey.

    By Feb. 22, 2021
  • The Laughing Cow, cheese
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    Leftovers: The Laughing Cow debuts hybrid Blends; One Bar Fruity Cereal adds protein to a Saturday morning favorite

    The new line is Bel Group's latest effort in products that include dairy and plants, and Jeni's takes its biggest savory step yet with a variety more suited to a deli than an ice cream parlor.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 19, 2021
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    IFF reaches $1.3B agreement to sell microbial control business

    The sale to Lanxess is the second major planned divestment since the ingredients giant merged with the former DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences division in February. 

    By Updated Aug. 26, 2021
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    Kalsec takes an all-natural approach to food trends

    The family-owned producer of colors and ingredients has tapped into growing demand for plant-based and sustainable offerings.

    By Feb. 18, 2021
  • Study shows why functional beverages should be targeted at specific consumers

    A study by Brightfield's Evergi platform found distinct needs for those who choose individual drinks, including kombucha, cold-brew coffee and energy drinks.

    By Feb. 18, 2021
  • Several packages of Hershey chocolate products, including York, Kit Kat, Reese's and Hershey brand candies.
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    Hershey's 'big bet' on better-for-you confections

    Producing more low- or no-sugar, organic and bite-size offerings could generate up to $1 billion in additional revenue for the iconic maker of Kisses and Reese's, a top executive said.

    By Feb. 17, 2021
  • Nature's Fynd launched its first products - fermented cream cheese and breakfast patties - online in February 2021.
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    Nature's Fynd launches fermented cream cheese and sausage online

    The products, which sold out in hours, are a taste of what the company says it plans to roll out later this year.

    By Feb. 16, 2021
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    Grupo Bimbo takes minority stake in allergy-friendly snacks maker

    The baking giant's venture capital arm, Bimbo Ventures, is investing an undisclosed amount in sweets maker Rule Breaker Snacks.

    By Feb. 12, 2021
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    Leftovers: Topo Chico twists on the tangerine; Tillamook shows vintage cheese is in

    The new fruit flavor is the latest bit of citrus to be added to the Coca-Cola-owned sparkling water brand, and SweetPea has a scoop: Chickpeas can make ice cream.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 12, 2021
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    Study: Higher plant-based milk prices are justified, but dairy milk is too cheap

    While non-dairy substitutes cost about twice as much, Mintec found the conventional staple's profits only cover production costs, leaving little for R&D or innovation.

    By Feb. 12, 2021
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    IFF gives activist investor seat on board

    The ingredient company's agreement with Sachem Head Capital Management would give managing partner Scott Ferguson a 14th seat on its board. 

    By Updated March 8, 2021
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    Puris partners with Livekindly to accelerate plant-based adoption

    The goal of the joint ventures is to bring plant-based crops to other parts of the world while reducing waste when these commodities are turned into food. 

    By Feb. 11, 2021
  • Nick's Swedish Style Ice Cream
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    How Nick's plans to redefine better-for-you ice cream

    A $30 million funding round, new CEO and a partnership with Perfect Day give the Swedish treat maker a launchpad for U.S. growth in 2021.

    By Feb. 8, 2021
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    New Dietary Guidelines spur change in product development

    There have been some important changes. Here's what food manufacturers need to consider.

    Feb. 8, 2021