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  • 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
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    Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

    Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

    By Food Dive staff
  • 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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    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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    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
  • Opinion

    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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    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
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    Follow Your Heart
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    Plant-based food sales outpace growth in other categories during pandemic

    Consumer spending in this segment was up 90% over last year in mid-March as shoppers stocked their pantries and freezers, according to SPINS.

    By May 27, 2020
  • FDA allows ingredient swaps without label changes

    The guidance, published Friday, is meant to give manufacturers flexibility, but may have the unintended consequence of eroding consumer trust.

    By May 26, 2020
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    Walnuts offer plant-based omega-3s

    Walnuts are beginning to gain in popularity with food and beverage manufacturers as brand marketers and food scientists realize the ingredient's unique nutritional attributes.

    May 26, 2020
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    Column

    Leftovers: Skittles sheds its rainbow for LGBTQ+ Pride; Amplify's new hot potato chips explode onto the scene

    The Mars candy brand will donate $1 to GLAAD for each of the muted packs it sells, and LesserEvil adds summertime fruit flavors to its popcorn.

    By Food Dive staff • May 22, 2020
  • Plant-based seafood Good Catch hooks a round of celebrity investors

    Woody Harrelson, Shailene Woodley, Paris Hilton and Lance Bass are putting their money behind Gathered Foods as the alternative protein space sees a surge in funding. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • May 22, 2020
  • Field Roast's Plant-Based Nuggets are designed to be similar to chicken nuggets
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    Field Roast launches Plant-Based Nuggets

    The faux chicken product is the first of its kind from the 23-year-old brand known for its sausages and cheeses.

    By May 22, 2020
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    A fatty ingredient hidden in butter could be the secret to better health

    Researchers at Seraphina Therapeutics found the first essential fatty acid in 90 years, known as C15:0, to demonstrate broad health benefits in studies.

    By May 21, 2020