Ingredients: Page 76


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    Deep Dive

    Flour power: How manufacturers helped baking become the hottest new trend

    Consumers stuck at home during the pandemic turned to their ovens for solace, but were met with empty shelves. Here's how companies plan to meet demand.

    By June 25, 2020
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    CPG consumption surges as coronavirus restrictions ease

    Credit Suisse said companies including B&G Foods and McCormick & Co. could be among the beneficiaries of this trend, while General Mills could be negatively impacted.

    By June 24, 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
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    Chicken-crust frozen pizza launches nationwide from Foster Farms

    The Smart Crust line is gluten-free, grain-free and keto-certified, while lowering each serving's carb count to 4 grams and boosting protein to 25 grams.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 23, 2020
  • Ozo's plant-based Grounds launched in June 2020
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    JBS' plant-based Ozo comes to stores and e-commerce

    The brand, which features protein from fermented shiitake mushrooms, is embracing a dual sales approach, appearing on shelves in a dozen states and as a direct-to-consumer option.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 19, 2020
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    Column

    Leftovers: Runamok Maple gets a berry sweet new variety; plantain tortilla chips let snackers go Barnanas

    Strawberry Rose Infused Syrup brings a floral profile to summer dishes, and Chubby Organics develops a "no junk" (and no peanut) version of a children's lunchtime staple.

    By Food Dive staff • June 19, 2020
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    Barry Callebaut's webinar series educates on chocolate and wellness trends

    The ingredients company is hosting three online sessions to make up for in-person informational opportunities sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic.

    By June 18, 2020
  • 4 ingredients facing shortages amid the pandemic

    From mushrooms and garlic to carbon dioxide and yeast, coronavirus has led to supply concerns across the food and beverage industry around the world.

    By Lillianna Byington • June 18, 2020
  • Splenda owner seeks farmers to grow its own stevia in the US

    Heartland Food Products expects to have its sweetener in production domestically by June 2021. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 18, 2020
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    Plant-based nutrition as an alternative to meat

    Impulses are a new legume-based snack that are low in sodium, and a great source of protein and essential minerals.   

    June 16, 2020
  • Lawsuit filed about deceptive milk claims on Snack Pack

    The Conagra pudding cups say they are made with "real milk," but a consumer lawsuit filed last week says that claim is misleading because they are made with a lowfat powdered dairy ingredient.

    By June 15, 2020
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    MycoTechnology raises $39M to grow its functional ingredients platform

    The mushroom technology company's Series D funding round saw participation from big name investors including Greenleaf Foods, Tyson Ventures, Kellogg's investment arm and S2G Ventures.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 11, 2020
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    Danone partners with AI upstart Brightseed to uncover additional health benefits in plants

    The companies want to identify molecules in soybeans and other plants that have nutritional value for humans and can be incorporated into milks or yogurts.

    By June 11, 2020
  • Vegan confectionary products can tap into the estimated 24% of consumers who would consume more sugar confectionery if it were animal protein-free. Plant proteins not only deliver protein....
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    Kerry launches 13 new plant-based ingredients

    These options are geared toward flexitarian consumers looking for alternatives that mimic animal-based protein sources. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 11, 2020
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    Retrieved from Nestle on January 16, 2020
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    Nestlé to acquire majority stake in collagen maker Vital Proteins

    The maker of bars, beverages, capsules and powders with the protein would operate as a standalone business at the Swiss food giant. Financial details were not disclosed.

    By June 11, 2020
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    Impossible Foods
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    Companies stockpile ingredients amid uncertainty over coronavirus

    With food manufacturers securing ingredients for existing items in case of another spike, Bloomberg said innovation and new product development could take a backseat.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 9, 2020
  • Eradicating palm oil might cause more harm than good, study finds

    Researchers from universities in Germany and Indonesia found switching to other vegetable oils would likely not help with issues of deforestation and loss of biodiversity. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 4, 2020
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    What's old is new: Heirloom grains' popularity soars amid push to eat healthy, cook at home

    The ingredients, which can go back thousands of years, are lauded for their low gluten content and organic quality. 

    By June 4, 2020
  • The Sugar Association presented this example of deceptive labeling of alternative sweeteners on children's products with its petition to the FDA to change sweetener labeling in June 2020.
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    Sugar Association asks FDA to overhaul sweetener labeling rules

    Consumers want to know when alternative sweeteners are in food and drinks, and the current labeling is deceptive, the industry group said.

    By June 4, 2020
  • Curcumin and omega-3 top the list for functional ingredients consumers most want to try

    Despite interest in these and three other additives, a survey from Buzzback found only a third of people in the U.S. and U.K. have a complete understanding of them.

    By Jessi Devenyns • June 4, 2020
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    Working together to protect the food allergy community

    FDA guidance on May 22 relaxing labeling standards caused shock and fear among consumers. FARE CEO Lisa Gable discusses what manufacturers should do to promote transparency and maintain trust.

    By Lisa Gable • June 3, 2020
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    Sponsored by Almond Board of California

    Formulating with almonds: Key development considerations for R&D

    Discover product formulation techniques from a research chef utilizing California almonds.

    By Rachel Zemser for Almond Board of California • June 1, 2020
  • A new breed of sesame seeds created for Sabra by seed breeding company Equinom is grown in Oklahoma and Texas.
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    Sabra's new sesame seed variety will be grown in the US

    The hummus giant has worked with seed breeder Equinom to create a better variety of the ingredient, which does not need to be imported.

    By Jessi Devenyns • May 28, 2020
  • Spices for sale at the Souk in Marrakesh
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    Q&A

    How coronavirus has impacted ingredient sourcing

    Brandon Hernandez of Whole Brain Consulting says many manufacturers are pivoting to different countries, growers and regions to find what they need as the pandemic disrupts business across the globe.

    By May 28, 2020
  • Researchers develop process to turn bread waste into vitamin C

    The USDA's Agricultural Research Service made the discovery by adding water and enzymes into glucose-rich bread to enable fermentation and the development of acid.

    By Jessi Devenyns • May 28, 2020
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    IFT20 organizers reveal details on virtual conference and expo

    Several platforms will provide an expo hall, educational components and social events for the July 12-15 conference that moved online because of the pandemic.

    By May 28, 2020