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  • Arla Foods launches its first organic milk-based protein isolate

    The company's micellar casein ingredient is low in lactose and fat, heat stable, taste neutral and contains a minimum of 87% native milk proteins.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 13, 2020
  • New York accuses Hillandale Farms of egg price gouging

    Early in the pandemic, the state said the producer made $4 million in two months from unlawful price increases, charging up to four times the price at the beginning of the year. 

    By Updated Aug. 12, 2020
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    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
  • Vital Farms launched Egg Bites, its first consumer product, in August 2020.
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    Vital Farms launches its first finished consumer product

    The microwaveable protein-packed Egg Bites are designed to bring convenience to the consumer who places a premium on ethical animal treatment and clean label eating, the company said.

    By Aug. 12, 2020
  • Atomo Coffee plans to release RTD cold brew coffee in 2021.
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    Atomo Coffee gets $9M for a molecular morning jolt

    The Seattle startup, which makes the brewed beverage from upcycled ingredients that chemically match conventional coffee, will build a roastery and have products on the market next year.

    By Aug. 11, 2020
  • Fererra's Trolli brand introduced Crunchy Crawlers in July 2020.
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    Leftovers: Trolli's crunchy gummies could make others squirm; Angostura mixes it up with cocoa

    Candy maker Ferrera adds new innovation to the chewy worm-shaped sweet, while Hershey shrinks One bars.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 7, 2020
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    AppHarvest raises $28M, adds Martha Stewart and Impossible Foods' CFO to board

    The company is planning to open one of the world’s largest indoor farms this fall in Kentucky at 2.76 million square feet. It will initially start growing non-GMO tomatoes.

    By Aug. 7, 2020
  • Aryballe uses a sensor to determine the components of scents.
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    Aryballe's technology matches scents to help improve reformulations

    The France-based company, which is working with IFF, has a software solution that turns odors into digital data and can be used for functions like quality control and to detect product freshness. 

    By Aug. 6, 2020
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    Unilever partners with microalgae ingredient startup

    Algenuity will work with the CPG giant's food and refreshment division to develop uses for the protein in future plant-based offerings.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 6, 2020
  • Proposed rules aim to prevent organic fraud and strengthen regulations

    In the 20 years since the initial standards were written, the segment has grown substantially, with more complex supply chains and sales worth over $50 billion last year. 

    By Aug. 6, 2020
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    Food and ingredient manufacturer SunOpta launches fruit bars

    The product, which is sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores, has real fruit, 100 calories and no added sugar. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 6, 2020
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    Plant-based ice cream Eclipse Foods launches into retail amid pandemic

    CEO Aylon Steinhart called the company the "Beyond Meat of dairy products" and talked about shifting gears to selling direct-to-consumer. 

    By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 4, 2020
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    Leftovers: America runs on Dunkin' cereal; French's and Oskar Blues brew mustard beer

    Post's new breakfast offerings are inspired by the restaurant's popular coffee drinks, and PBR gets into the summer with hard peach iced tea.

    By Food Dive staff • July 31, 2020
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    Inside the virtual tour of MartinoRossi's flour mill in Italy

    Customers typically come to Cremona to view its facilities, but the company has shifted to tailored online tours while the pandemic keeps international travel on hold. 

    By Lillianna Byington • July 30, 2020
  • FDA grants Ocean Spray qualified health claim for its cranberry juice

    The company can label some products to indicate a relationship between their consmption and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020
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    Study: Chocolate is good for the heart

    In the study, authors noted more research is needed to pinpoint the type and amount of the confection recommended.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2020
  • These labels were approved by USDA to disclose if a product contains GMO, or bioengineered, ingredients.
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    GMO labeling advocates sue USDA to strengthen disclosure law

    Four years after President Obama signed the bill, the group of plaintiffs want it replaced with something they say will provide more transparency to consumers.

    By July 30, 2020
  • General Mills made all of its Pillsbury cookie dough safe to eat raw in summer 2020.
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    Pillsbury reformulates cookie dough to be safely eaten raw

    By the end of the summer, all of General Mills' refrigerated products on grocery shelves will be made with heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs.

    By July 29, 2020
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    Geltor raises $93.1M to grow animal-free ingredients platform

    African swine fever and problematic supply chains could drive interest in their cell-based collagen, the company said.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 28, 2020
  • $1.1B invested in alternative protein in 2020 so far doubles 2019 totals, report shows

    Unilever and Tesco rank as the most advanced in their strategies toward alternative protein in FAIRR's study, while Costco, Kraft Heinz and Amazon are at the bottom.

    By July 28, 2020
  • Deep Dive

    How food innovation has continued during the pandemic

    Coronavirus has shifted the reasons, processes and funds for new ideas and products, but manufacturers, funders and experts agree: Stopping the process is not an option.

    By July 27, 2020
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    Leftovers: Jeni's brings state fair-inspired flavors to ice cream; Quokka Brew makes jitter-free coffee

    The frozen dessert maker will release a new midway-inspired flavor every Thursday this summer, and Heaven's Lettuce launches chips to convince consumers "happiness is hemp."

    By Food Dive staff • July 24, 2020
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    Better Juice partners with US companies to further its sugar-reduction technology

    The Israel-based company converts natural sugars in 100% orange juice into other components for a less sweet beverage.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2020
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    Naked barley looks to shed image as an overlooked grain

    The commodity, created following a genetic mutation about 10,000 years ago, is touted for being a whole grain, as well as having high protein content and complex carbohydrates.

    By July 23, 2020
  • New wheat germ concentrate from GoodMills Innovation supports immune systems

    The partnership's ingredient has six times more spermidine — a nutrient known for its protections against the aging process — than ordinary wheat germ.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2020
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    Kraft Heinz leads $6.9M investment in sweet protein company

    In addition to the CPG behemoth's investment arm Evolv Ventures, Joywell Foods also received funding from Khosla Ventures and SOSV.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 21, 2020