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  • Cargill enters plant-based meat with burgers and ground products

    The world's largest privately held company could be a formidable competitor in the space as its private-label products come to stores and restaurants in April.

    By Feb. 24, 2020
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    Leftovers: Kit Kat's newest flavor takes the cake; Smashgummy aims to disrupt non-chocolate candies

    Hershey's U.S. chocolate brand seems to be breaking off a piece of the strategy that Nestlé​'s Japanese version is known for, and A Dozen Cousins uses Black History Month —​ and rice —​ to commemorate African-American heritage.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 21, 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
  • Syngenta's purple tomato with umami taste wins innovation award

    The new variety, which the Swiss seed and agrochemical firm developed through a natural selection breeding program, is said to have a high vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content and a savory flavor.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 20, 2020
  • Equinom raises $10M to boost seed-breeding technology

    The Israeli company said proceeds from the Series B funding round will expand its technology to produce non-GMO "smarter seeds" with higher nutritional profiles and crop yields.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 20, 2020
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    Anheuser-Busch
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    Deep Dive

    Farm to pint: How Anheuser-Busch cultivates its ingredients amid a changing climate and consumer

    In addition to stringent farming protocols, the company is investing millions to find the next rice, hops and barley varieties that can be grown using less water or are more resilient to diseases.

    By Feb. 20, 2020
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    Silk puts plant-based first in RTD coffee launch

    The Danone-owned brand's new drink emphasizes oat and almond milk, but offers few details about the source or roast of the beans.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 19, 2020
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    The discovery of the flavor sensation formally unknown to the world

    How is this flavor sensation enhancing savory products such as snacks, sauces, soups, and gravies? 

    Feb. 18, 2020
  • Opinion

    Valentine's Day reminder: Together we can end child labor in cocoa

    The chocolate industry wants to see children in school, not on farms. The efforts to change have had mixed results and a new approach is needed, writes World Cocoa Foundation's Richard Scobey.

    By Richard Scobey • Feb. 14, 2020
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    Tyson Foods
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    Leftovers: Declare love with a bouquet of Tyson chicken nuggets; Ocean Spray juices up with coffee

    The meat processor will award $10,000 and a year's supply of nuggets for the most romantic take on its product, and Hi-Chew creates tropical blends to fight the winter blahs.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 14, 2020
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    Why McCormick is setting 'audacious' sustainability goals

    By 2025, the spice company plans to reduce its emissions, solid waste and carbon footprint while sustainably sourcing its top five ingredients.

    By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 13, 2020
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    5 ingredients that will impact the industry in 2020

    Fonio, collagen, pea protein, cacao fruit and lupini beans are poised to make a difference in product launches, nutritional content and consumers eating habits.

    By , Lillianna Byington , Feb. 13, 2020
  • With winter wheat plantings down, is a shortage looming?

    A drop in supply could lead to higher prices in the type of flour used for snacks such as crackers, biscuits, Oreos and Cheez-Its, Bloomberg reported.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 13, 2020
  • Freeze-dried strawberry powder helps stabilize ice cream, USDA says

    The department found the ingredient is so effective that frozen desserts retained their shape even after reaching room temperature.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 13, 2020
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    Deep Dive // Race for regulation of cell-based meat

    Cell-based meat products are years away, so why are states making so many laws about them?

    Seventeen laws about meat labeling were passed in 14 states in 2019, and nine states are considering similar legislation this year.

    By Feb. 12, 2020
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    Sponsored by National Sunflower Association

    Beyond 2020 – What foods are consumers craving in the decade ahead?

    Many consumers are looking to non-GMO ingredients and non-GMO sunflower oil as a simple replacement for other oils.

    Feb. 11, 2020
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    Impossible Foods
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    Consumers are confused by plant-based meat, beef association says

    A study of more than 1,800 consumers found fewer than half understand these products have no meat or animal byproducts.

    By Feb. 11, 2020
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    Dunkaroos
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    Leftovers: Dunkaroos bounce back; RXBAR creates a clean label Valentine's Day treat

    The General Mills cookie snack was pulled from shelves in 2012 because it was unhealthy, and Ripple's new ice cream makes it more acceptable to have peas for dessert.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 7, 2020
  • Sponsored by Pyure Ingredients

    The source of sweetness – modern approaches to Reb M and Reb D

    As the FDA's updated Nutrition Facts panel makes it onto packaging in 2020, F&B manufacturers need to consider that consumers are now more easily able to identify a product's "Added Sugars".

    Feb. 7, 2020
  • Ingredients getting a boost from clean label trend, report says

    L.E.K. Consulting said replacing artificial items with cleaner, more natural solutions presents a major opportunity for companies, investors and retailers.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 6, 2020
  • Ardent Mills acquires Andean Naturals' quinoa operations

    The flour-milling company's CEO, Dan Dye, said the deal will help to meet consumer demand for high-quality grains and other sources of plant-based ingredients.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 6, 2020
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    ADM
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    How huito blue wins natural colors in 2020

    ADM's patented hue from a tropical fruit is already seeing a great year — with more than a little bit of help from the Pantone Color of the Year, company officials said.

    By Feb. 6, 2020
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    Sabra sweetens up with new dark chocolate dip

    The hummus leader says it is jumping into the dessert realm to serve consumer needs and showcase the spread's versatility.

    By Feb. 5, 2020
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    Prime Roots plans Q1 launch of its koji-powered meat substitutes

    The company makes its alternatives to traditional products ranging from bacon to seafood from the fungus that creates the umami taste. It will start selling to consumers online before April.

    By Feb. 4, 2020
  • Chobani debuts "Almost" marketing campaign for oat milk
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    Chobani leans on master brand in new campaign for oat milk

    With "Almost Milk," the dairy heavyweight looks to leverage brand equity it's earned during the past decade as it expands into plant-based products.

    By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Feb. 4, 2020
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    Old Bay
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    Leftovers: Old Bay claws its way into hot sauce; Jameson gets into the Irish coffee spirit

    After a speedy online sellout, McCormick says its new condiment based on the ubiquitous seafood spice is coming to grocery stores soon, and Clif Bars add coffee for an extra jolt of energy.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2020