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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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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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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 Megan Poinski • Feb. 12, 2020 -
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 -
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 Megan Poinski • Feb. 11, 2020 -
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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 -
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 Megan Poinski • Feb. 6, 2020 -
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 Megan Poinski • Feb. 5, 2020 -
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 Megan Poinski • Feb. 4, 2020 -
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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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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 -
Sweet revolution: How cacao fruit is poised to change the food industry
Conventional chocolate production throws out 80% of the fruit that produces cocoa beans. Industry movers are finding ways to upcycle it, creating new confections, snacks and culinary dishes.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Rain puts a damper on low sugar prices
Tight supplies are expected until new crops are harvested this fall, putting pressure on manufacturers who use the sweetener in their products.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Ben & Jerry's unveils sunflower butter-based ice cream
The Unilever-owned company now has 17 non-dairy flavors, making up more than a quarter of the company's total lineup.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2020 -
Adding aromas could help reduce the sugar content in beverages
Researchers found by adding a natural smell synthesized in apples during ripening, tasters thought the juice contained more sweetener than it really did.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2020 -
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Deep DiveFood manufacturers can put GMO labels on their products in 2020. Will they?
Large manufacturers need to disclose detectable bioengineered ingredients by 2022, and attorneys and analysts think many will wait until the last minute.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 27, 2020 -
Nestlé partners with Canadian plant-based protein companies
The Swiss food giant said its joint agreement with Merit Functional Foods and Burcon NutraScience will more quickly develop meat and dairy alternatives with a favorable environmental footprint.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 27, 2020 -
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Leftovers: Halo Top does keto; craft beer taps into the oat milk craze
The ice cream pint that revolutionized the category is at it again for dieters who want to indulge, and Silk whips the dairy alternative market with its new heavy cream offering.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 24, 2020 -
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Once a sidekick in food, the pea finds itself the star of the show
The little round legume has grown in popularity as a way to add nutrients, replace allergens and respond to consumer demand for more plant-based meats, beverages and other products.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Trader Joe's, CVS get low marks on chocolate supply chains
If retailers make the decision to buy the confection based on labor and environmental standards, it can help shift the industry in the right direction, Green America noted in its study.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Study: Beneo sweetener supports weight loss in obese adults
Researchers from the U.K., Singapore and the Beneo Institute found people who ate the company's Palatinose ingredient instead of sugar lost more body fat.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Just Egg folds into vegan grab-and-go breakfast market
The San Francisco company is launching a frozen precooked version of its mung bean protein substitute while also improving the recipe and cutting the price of its liquid version.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 22, 2020