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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 -
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 Megan Poinski • Dec. 22, 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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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 Megan Poinski • 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 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 Megan Poinski • 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 -
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 Megan Poinski • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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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 Christopher Doering • 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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