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Fresh produce giant Fresh Del Monte strikes deal to enter high-value specialty ingredients
The purchase of a majority stake in avocado oil supplier Avolio also will help the fruit and vegetable giant boost margins and improve its sustainability efforts.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2025 -
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Michelle Obama’s Plezi Nutrition introduces healthier sports drink
The company is partnering with NBA star Stephen Curry on the beverage, which has less sugar and sodium as well as more potassium compared to Gatorade.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2025 -
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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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Trump admin delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks
The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. Coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2025 -
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Egg wholesale prices and consumer demand drop
The USDA’s latest weekly report on the egg market noted, however, that retail prices do not yet reflect these trends and demand is expected to remain under pressure until that happens.
By Peyton Bigora • March 20, 2025 -
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Bill Gates-backed startup commercially launches butter made from carbon
Savor says its dairy-and-plant-free alternative can replace animal fats and palm oil. It plans to work with CPG companies to advance ingredient innovation.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 20, 2025 -
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Q&AHow Danone’s yogurt taps into consumer demand for ‘benefit stacking’
Rafael Acevedo, president of yogurt at Danone North America, discusses why the CPG giant’s focus on protein, gut health and low sugar is resonating with shoppers.
By Christopher Doering • March 18, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Edlong Flavor SolutionsSmart indulgence – Healthier treats that don’t sacrifice on taste
Smart indulgence is here! Discover how indulgence meets innovation without sacrificing taste.
By Dr. Bernd Koehler (Vice President - Global R&D) & Angela Lantman (Manager – NA Applications) • March 17, 2025 -
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Sponsored by BAADER Food Systems USARedefining food processing for a sustainable future
BAADER revolutionizes food processing with innovative, sustainable solutions for quality and efficiency.
March 17, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Heinz debuts ketchup for dipping potato chips | Claussen turns pickle juice into mixer
The brand is testing whether consumers like the wide-mouth container for its sauce, and Guinness brings the flavor of its stout into pretzels.
By Food Dive staff • March 14, 2025 -
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RFK Jr wants to close a ‘loophole’ in food additive regulation
The Health and Human Services Secretary directed the FDA to consider eliminating a pathway that allowed companies to "self-affirm" whether their ingredients are safe for consumption.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 13, 2025 -
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Food manufacturers seek tariff exemptions from White House for some imports
The Consumer Brands Association, which represents PepsiCo, Conagra and Mondelēz, said ingredients such as cocoa, coffee and certain spices aren’t produced in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: DiGiorno infuses pizza with Hidden Valley Ranch | Ritz spices up with hot honey
Nestlé’s frozen aisle staple teams up with the cult favorite sauce, and Häagen-Dazs scoops up 3 new sorbet flavors.
By Food Dive staff • March 7, 2025 -
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Trump pauses some Mexico and Canada tariffs for one month
The move delays duties on nearly all agricultural products traded between the three countries, though steel and aluminum tariffs are still set to go into effect March 12.
By Philip Neuffer , Sarah Zimmerman • March 7, 2025 -
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To make healthy food taste good, texture is key
Ingredion says the attribute, a growing part of its business, can impact how quickly people eat, their fullness and perception of the food’s nutritional value.
By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2025 -
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Mars pledges $27M to slash dairy emissions
The confectionery giant is partnering with New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra to fund more sustainable farming practices.
By Kelly Stroh • March 6, 2025 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Monster’s bet on alcohol stumbles | Sparkling Ice maker pops into prebiotic soda
In other beverage news, seltzer brand Waterloo debuts new fruity flavors to welcome the start of spring.
By Chris Casey • March 6, 2025 -
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Diageo launches Baileys cream liqueur with oat milk
As dairy-free creamer options continue to grow, the brand is giving Irish coffee fans a alternative to its flagship drink.
By Chris Casey • March 5, 2025 -
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Cadbury maker Mondelēz bets high chocolate prices won’t dull consumers’ sweet tooth
CEO Dirk Van de Put said consumer loyalty to the confection is allowing sales to remain strong despite several price increases.
By Christopher Doering • March 4, 2025 -
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Kraft Heinz’s Crystal Light enters alcohol space for the first time
The new RTD cocktails differentiate themselves from other beverages in the category through fewer calories and a lower alcohol-by-volume content.
By Christopher Doering • March 4, 2025 -
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Sponsored by dsm-firmenichBeyond artificial: Creating a brighter future for beverages with natural colors
Discover the secret to beverage colors that delight, naturally.
March 3, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Heinz goes global with new sauces | Dave’s Killer Bread nibbles into snack bites
The ketchup giant leans on flavors inspired by international cuisines, and Wonderful Pistachios ditches the salt with its latest launch.
By Food Dive staff • Feb. 28, 2025 -
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FDA delays crackdown on which foods can be labeled ‘healthy’
The rule would prevent many cereal and yogurt products from making nutrition claims and allow nuts, oils and certain seafood to bear the label for the first time.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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ADM partners on postbiotics targeting sleep, stress
The commodities producer will distribute a Japanese company’s functional ingredient that boosts gut health.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Beverage giants chart next frontier in ready-to-drink canned cocktails
Brands including White Claw and Truly are leaning into premium spirits or cutting booze altogether as consumers clamor for nonalcoholic options.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 25, 2025 -
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Consumer confusion holds back sales of natural and organic products, research finds
Three-quarters of Acosta survey respondents said they recently bought at least one natural or organic item, but 40% think the terms mean the same thing.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 24, 2025
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