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Ingredion acquires controlling stake in PureCircle
The ingredients giant now owns 75% of the business and former shareholders of the stevia pioneer own the remaining 25%. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.
By Megan Poinski • Updated July 1, 2020 -
Nestlé expands blockchain to Swedish coffee brand Zoégas
Companies have been increasing their use of the sourcing technology as consumers look for more transparency about the food and beverages they purchase.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 9, 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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Transportation bottlenecks snarl inputs to food supply chains
Global agricultural commodity prices are jumping as pandemic mitigation efforts constrict logistics and trade.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 8, 2020 -
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Applegate launches Well Carved line with blended veggies and meat
The Hormel-owned brand, which is coming to shelves this month, mixes organic meat, vegetables, grains and pulses into burgers and meatballs.
By Megan Poinski • April 8, 2020 -
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Sponsored by NYCEDCGrowing in NYC: Power-packed spirulina for smoothies and more
Since 2019, spirulina-growing startup We Are the New Farmers has been thriving at Brooklyn Army Terminal's modern industrial campus.
April 8, 2020 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Häagen-Dazs makes an ice cream bar you can really sink your teeth into; Kayco shakes up Passover food
The Nestlé ice cream brand aims to create a treat that can stay in one piece, and Noons uses cacao fruit and quinoa to make a unique upcycled snack.
By Food Dive staff • April 3, 2020 -
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SweeGen opens regional innovation centers for stevia research
The company will open facilities in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America to increase collaboration with customers in different parts of the world.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 2, 2020 -
Coronavirus-related supply chain concerns push more Olam customers to source domestically
The CEO of Spices told Food Dive that orders in March for onion, garlic and chilies grown in the U.S. were up 20% from the previous year.
By Lillianna Byington • April 2, 2020 -
PureCircle posts $79.7M loss in delayed 2019 financial report
The global stevia giant's filing comes after a six-month audit to find the root of financial problems, which also resulted in resignations of the CEO and CFO.
By Megan Poinski • April 2, 2020 -
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Sponsored by Pyure IngredientsSweet solutions to supply chains in the midst of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic brings new challenges daily for the grocery supply chain. Consumers are stocking up on household essentials and pantry loading - how can manufacturers keep up?
April 2, 2020 -
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IFT20 will go virtual because of coronavirus threat
The Institute of Food Technologists announced the change to its annual July event early, giving organizers time to pivot the conference experience and attendees the opportunity to alter their plans.
By Megan Poinski • March 31, 2020 -
Novozymes' enzyme cuts sugar and boosts fiber content in dairy products
The new additive's ability to address both attributes at the same time could make it especially attractive to milk and other producers in the space who have seen sales decline recently.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2020 -
Newly discovered plant pigments could brighten CPG products
Scientists at the New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research said auronidins could create more stable and intense natural colors in foods and beverages.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2020 -
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Nature's Fynd raises $80M for alternative protein
Formerly known as Sustainable Bioproducts, the company makes food using a protein found living in harsh conditions in Yellowstone National Park.
By Megan Poinski • March 24, 2020 -
Why sea buckthorn is traveling from the Himalayas to the US
The wild berry rich in vitamins C and B12 is finding its way into a variety of products, from beverages to chocolate bars, as more consumers seek functionality.
By Lillianna Byington • March 19, 2020 -
Kerry Group invests $125M in Georgia plant expansion
The project is expected to significantly improve the Ireland-based company's capacity to meet increasing demand for poultry, seafood and alternative proteins solutions.
By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2020 -
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Tropicana sued over presence of malic acid in 'natural juices'
Plaintiffs claim the PepsiCo-owned brand is deceiving customers by not disclosing on product labels that several of its juice-based beverages contain artificial flavors.
By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2020 -
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USDA sets parameters for items labeled 'healthy'
Food products could use this claim if their fat profile contains mostly mono and polyunsaturated fats or a serving has at least 10% of the government-set daily value of potassium or vitamin D.
By Megan Poinski • March 18, 2020 -
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Sponsored by National Sunflower AssociationConsider this key ingredient for prepared foods and take-home meals
Consumers want healthier take-home choices, so formulating your products with non-GMO sunflower oil makes a lot of sense.
March 17, 2020 -
Impossible Foods raises $500M to invest in the future and expand
The latest financial haul, which included investments from celebrities such as Jay-Z and Katy Perry, brings the total amount of money the plant-based firm has collected to $1.3 billion.
By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2020 -
Artificial sweetener and carbs can cause high blood sugar, study says
Yale University researchers found combining sucralose with carbohydrates can lead to previously healthy people becoming glucose intolerant.
By Cathy Siegner • March 12, 2020 -
Corbion shifts focus to natural food preservation and lactic acid
The Dutch food and biochemicals firm also said its growth plans include prioritizing sustainability and on-trend ingredients such as algae.
By Cathy Siegner • March 12, 2020 -
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Ingredion launches clean label emulsifier made from chickpeas
The product, touted as a replacement for eggs or for use in dressings and sauces, hits on several trends without affecting taste or texture.
By Christopher Doering • March 12, 2020 -
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Years after GMOs became controversial, the federal government launches consumer education
As food manufacturers put "bioengineered" labels on products made through genetic modification, the FDA, USDA and EPA are using the campaign to share the story behind these crops.
By Megan Poinski • March 6, 2020 -
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Ancient nutrition: Why Noblegen thinks one-celled euglena is the ingredient of the future
Through its Eunite brand, the company is testing an egg substitute on consumers before adding it to CPG products.
By Megan Poinski • March 5, 2020
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