Ingredients: Page 67


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    A systems approach to innovation

    Accelerate your innovation process and extend your R&D capabilities with a food systems approach.

    June 1, 2021
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    Avocado consumption hits record highs, driven by health trends

    As consumers seek out the superfood fruit for its nutritional punch and versatility, avocados may face issues around sourcing and sustainability, according to a report by Rabobank.

    By Lauren Manning • May 28, 2021
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    Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

    Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Cargill receives GRAS status for EpiCor postbiotic

    The dried yeast fermentate can now be used in food and beverages as consumers seek out ingredients that support the immune system and gut health.

    By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • May 27, 2021
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    Danone partners with upstart to create food derived from the pongamia tree

    Terviva's deal with the French CPG giant could provide a major boost for ingredients extracted from the plant that it says is more sustainable than other oilseed crops, such as palm and soy. 

    By May 27, 2021
  • Enough's fermented Abunda mycoprotein. Unilever entered a partnership with the company in May 2021.
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    Unilever partners with fermented protein provider to bulk up plant-based alternatives

    The Europe-based company's agreement with Enough will add new mycoprotein ingredients as a way to further its goal of increasing sales of animal-free products.

    By May 27, 2021
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    Organic food sales hit record $56.4B in 2020

    The pandemic contributed to double-digit increases for fresh and frozen offerings, the Organic Trade Association reported.

    By Samantha Oller • May 25, 2021
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    Kodiak Cakes purchased by private equity firm L Catterton

    The pancake and waffle manufacturer is the latest small company to get acquired in recent months as investors cash in on the growth of better-for-you food offerings.

    By May 25, 2021
  • Better Brand is launching low-carb Better Bagels in May 2021.
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    Better Brand seeks to improve bagels with low-carb launch

    The new company, with baked goods developed through a proprietary process, raised $1.2 million in February and plans to launch its first product this week.

    By May 24, 2021
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    Spring cleaning labels

    The options for updating new and existing products with the taste consumers expect to meet clean label requirements can be achieved with the right ingredients.

    May 24, 2021
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    Snacking and stress: Better choices for better cognitive performance

    Consumers are looking to manage their stress, stay focused in their work and maintain more positive moods through more sophisticated snacking choices.

    May 24, 2021
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    Leftovers: Gatorade lightens up for rehydration; Airly crackers take a bite out of climate change

    PepsiCo's latest sports drink offers more electrolytes with less sugar, while McCormick puts the Thanksgiving feast in a more portable, snackable form.

    By Food Dive staff • May 21, 2021
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    Chr. Hansen Natural Colors changes its name to Oterra

    The new identity, which comes after the company's acquisition of Secna Natural Ingredients, places an emphasis on sustainable sourcing for food coloring.

    By Barbara Smith • May 20, 2021
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    Organizations partner to create fair-pricing model for coffee growers

    The Verified Living Income program will help farmers determine how much they need to receive for their beans in order to earn a living wage.

    By Lauren Manning • May 20, 2021
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    Superbrewed Food unlocks herbivores' secret to healthy eating and brings it to dairy alternatives

    The fermented protein essentially feeds good gut health to people, said founder Bryan Tracy, whose first products should hit shelves in the second half of the year. 

    By May 20, 2021
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    Firmenich debuts tech for mimicking meat juiciness in plant-based products

    The company's Dynarome SR platform helps replicate the release of fat and provide succulence to vegan meat alternatives.

    By Lauren Manning • May 20, 2021
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    Consumers are more confident about healthy eating as pandemic impacts wane, study says

    The International Food Information Council's 16th annual report on consumer attitudes and priorities found some predictable shifts and some surprises. 

    By May 19, 2021
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    Plant-based chicken maker Daring raises $40M in latest funding round

    The investment will be used to hire new employees, increase its retail presence and provide capital for product development.

    By Lauren Manning • May 19, 2021
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    Hershey to buy low-sugar confectionery brand Lily's

    The startup's products, which include chocolate bars, baking chips and peanut butter cups, will complement the candy giant's better-for-you snacking strategy.

    By May 18, 2021
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    Bar giant Kind moves into fast-growing plant-based ice cream

    The frozen space is one of six new categories Kind has entered during the past year as it moves beyond its core bars to become a broader snacking company. 

    By May 18, 2021
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    New US dietary guidelines highlight soy

    Dietary guidelines for 2020-2025 emphasize the importance of soy as a valuable component to a healthy diet, included in four of the six core elements: vegetables, dairy, protein foods and oil.

    May 17, 2021
  • Celebrity chef Stephanie Izard is making a Cheez-Itennial Cake to celebrate Cheez-It's 100th birthday.
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    Leftovers: Cheez-It takes the cake; Lay's turns up the heat with summer flavors

    The sweet treat, to be sold in limited quantities, contains an entire box of Kellogg's popular cheese cracker, and Can-O-Que packages BBQ sauce made with beer in a can.

    By May 14, 2021
  • Motif Foodworks has exclusive use of a prolamin technology to make plant-based cheese perform more like dairy cheese. It is being licensed from the University of Guelph.
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    Motif FoodWorks gets access to plant-based meat and cheese texture enhancers

    The company has gained exclusive use of the technology through its ongoing partnership with the University of Guelph and tech company Coasun.

    By May 13, 2021
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    Synergy Flavors acquires Innova Flavors

    With the purchase from Griffith Foods Worldwide, the ingredients company gains savory capabilities to serve the growing plant-based alternatives market.

    By Lauren Manning • May 13, 2021
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    Lard makes a comeback as trends play to the maligned fat's strengths

    The once-out-of-favor ingredient is finding its way into more recipes as the idea of fat in moderation gains acceptance and consumers aim to reduce waste by using more of the animal.

    By May 13, 2021
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    Hormel's Jennie-O debuts blended turkey burgers

    Made with a mix of white meat, beans and rice, the product targets the growing consumer demand for plant-based foods.

    By Lauren Manning • May 12, 2021