Ingredients: Page 67


  • Cans of Zevia stevia-sweetened soda.
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    Zevia closes $200M funding round with Canadian investment firm

    The stevia sweetened soda company is planning to use the money and partnership to fuel its global expansion strategy and better manage its assets. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 22, 2020
  • An array of plant-based Very Good Butchers products.
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    Eat Beyond aims to change the way people invest in protein alternatives

    The investment fund — which is currently publicly traded on three exchanges — serves both those who want to support the future of food and smaller companies with big ideas.

    By Dec. 22, 2020
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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
  • Tofurky's plant-based ham
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    How cost and trends are impacting Christmas dinner

    Rising prices for traditional dishes and a taste for plant-based meat may shift what's on tables this holiday season.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 21, 2020
  • FDA OKs 'potassium salt' for ingredient labels

    Ingredients company NuTek Food Science petitioned the agency in 2016 to allow a more consumer-friendly name for potassium chloride, the nutrient-dense salt replacement.

    By Dec. 18, 2020
  • DuPont partners with accelerator program opening office in Chicago

    The ingredients company is investing in Plug and Play's newest location to gain access to emerging technologies from entrepreneurial startups.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 17, 2020
  • Bay State Milling launched Flourish, a high fiber all purpose flour for consumers, in November 2020.
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    Bay State Milling launches high-fiber flour targeted at consumers

    Flourish, an all-purpose flour made from high-amylose wheat, has five times the fiber as its regular counterpart, but performs and tastes the same.

    By Dec. 17, 2020
  • Ocean Spray adds upcycled cranberry seeds to its product portfolio

    This product appeals to a growing segment of sustainability-minded consumers who are willing to pay more to help the environment.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 17, 2020
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    Sandy Skrovan
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    Why Kraft Heinz leaders say their new strategy will drive growth beyond the pandemic

    The CPG giant's strategic reset instituted ideas that executives say were good business decisions. This plan, coupled with shifting consumer needs, leads them to say the future is bright.

    By Dec. 17, 2020
  • Wholesome Sweeteners
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    Whole Earth to buy Wholesome Sweeteners for up to $235M

    This latest acquisition gives Whole Earth a bigger presence in plant-based and fair-trade certified sweeteners, including sugar, honey and agave nectar.

    By Dec. 17, 2020
  • Ocean Spray partners to create protein-sweetened, reduced-sugar cranberry juice

    The cooperative is partnering with Amai Proteins to develop a beverage that has at least 40% less sugar.

    By Samantha Oller • Dec. 10, 2020
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    Sensient Food Colors
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    Why natural colors are poised to pop in 2021

    As consumers flock to natural ingredients, manufacturers of products such as energy drinks, condiments and dairy alternatives are turning to plants for their hues. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 10, 2020
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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 Dec. 10, 2020
  • Chobani
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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 Dec. 10, 2020
  • Gotham Greens
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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 Dec. 8, 2020
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    Sponsored by Flavor Producers

    The 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
  • Caramelized hazelnuts from Barry Callebaut's La Morella Nuts
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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 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 Dec. 3, 2020
  • Lidl's 'Way To Go!' Fairtrade certified chocolate bar
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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
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    Califia Farms
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    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 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 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
  • Barry Callebaut launched its Accent line of high performance and sustainable chocolates in the North American market in November 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 Nov. 19, 2020