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Benson Hill's mountain of a challenge: Bringing back taste and nutrition lost in food
The 8-year-old company looks to use CRISPR and data analytics to boost flavors, from restoring the natural taste in a store-bought tomato to eradicating the bitterness in yellow peas.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Chobani doubles down on probiotics as consumers seek immunity-boosting products
The dairy giant is debuting a line of yogurt cups and drinks that spotlight the microorganisms, as well as an extension geared toward children.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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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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Indoor produce grower Gotham Greens raises $87M to fuel expansion plans
The flourishing indoor greenhouse segment has been popular for investors in 2020, with BrightFarms, Revol Greens and AppHarvest also raising money for their development efforts.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 8, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Flavor ProducersThe Transparently Delicious™ organic evolution in food and beverages
Consumer demand for clean labels is driving ingredient sourcing for organic flavors towards botanicals, florals, herbs, vegetables, and fruits.
Dec. 7, 2020 -
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Barry Callebaut to expand La Morella Nuts globally in 2021
The premium Spanish nut company was acquired in 2012 for its synergies with the chocolate ingredient leader's primary business. The line will be available in North America next year.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 3, 2020 -
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Tate & Lyle acquires stevia manufacturer Sweet Green Fields
Before taking full ownership, the British company had both a minority stake and a global distribution partnership with the U.S.-based firm.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 3, 2020 -
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Olam Coffee upcycles cascara to create superfruit products
Although typically discarded, the company is now using the pulp and skin of the coffee cherry fruit for healthy food and beverages while doubling revenue from the raw material.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 3, 2020 -
Labeling on plant-based meat is 'potentially misleading,' judge rules
An Oklahoma court issued the first ruling that favored state labeling restrictions on the segment, denying the motion for an injunction as the case continues.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 3, 2020 -
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Lidl launches ethically sourced, private label chocolate bar
Way To Go products guarantee farmers receive the Fairtrade Minimum Price for cocoa, along with extra money to boost their income and develop higher-yield farming techniques.
By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 3, 2020 -
Non-meat eaters more prone to bone fractures, study finds
Researchers at the University of Oxford said the breaks were likely due to lower intake of calcium and protein.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 30, 2020 -
4 reasons plant-based milk will keep growing after the pandemic
Dairy alternatives have gone from trendy to on fire in 2020, and analysts weigh in on what will keep the segment booming in the upcoming years.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 24, 2020 -
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McCormick buys hot sauce maker Cholula for $800M
The purchase further expands the spice and seasoning company's reach into condiments, tapping into increased food consumption at home and consumer demand for flavor.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 24, 2020 -
Younger consumers want more fat, study finds
Most older shoppers feel just the opposite, according to a five-year study from New Nutrition Business.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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Barry Callebaut debuts high performance and sustainable chocolate line
The products, which are hitting the market in time for the holiday season, are made for North American consumers' palates.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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SunOpta sells global ingredients division for $390M
The company plans to use the money it receives from the deal to expand its plant-based food and beverage offerings as well as to pay down debt.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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Cargill upstart predicts $1B in sales as demand for healthy ingredients surge
Cargill Health Technologies was launched by the agricultural giant to expand the understanding of gut and digestive health and their connection to the body's immune system.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 19, 2020 -
Unilever sets $1.2B sales goal for plant-based products
Executives said they plan to reach this target by introducing meat- and dairy-free varieties of current products as well as by rolling out new brands.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 18, 2020 -
Mars buys Kind North America
The acquisition comes three years after the privately held food and confectionery giant first took a stake in the company known for its natural snack bars. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Nov. 17, 2020 -
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Gluten Free Oreos coming to stores in January
Wheat-free varieties of Mondelez's signature sandwich cookie in original and Double Stuf will be permanent additions to the product lineup, the company said.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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Reformulated Beyond Burger arrives in grocery stores in May
The new patties, designed to taste meatier and juicier with 35% less fat and fewer calories than 80/20 ground beef, were first announced in November.
By Megan Poinski • Updated April 27, 2021 -
ADM invests in microbiome fund
The company said this fits into its larger strategy of pursuing the development of ingredients that are functional and provide health benefits to consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 12, 2020 -
IFF completes $26.2B merger with DuPont unit
The combined company has an estimated 2020 pro forma revenue of more than $11 billion and EBITDA of approximately $2.5 billion.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Feb. 1, 2021 -
The pandemic is making natural ingredients more popular, Symrise says
The company said the trend is driven by younger consumers and is likely to have staying power even after the coronavirus pandemic is over.
By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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McDonald's plants its flag in the alternative meat space
The QSR giant will start testing its McPlant product line in 2021, but controversy has already arisen over which company is supplying the products.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 11, 2020 -
FDA publishes sesame labeling draft guidance
While the government has not yet concluded the seed is a top allergen, this document, which would ask for voluntary disclosure of the ingredient, indicates a change may be on the way.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 10, 2020
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