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  • Dairy products may increase prostate cancer risk, study finds

    Mayo Clinic researchers also found no clear association between the disease and consumption of meat or fish, but noted a decreased risk among people with plant-based diets.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 22, 2019
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    Private equity firm completes purchase of Innophos for $932M

    One Rock Capital Partners closed on its acquisition of the ingredients firm this week and ​in conjunction with the deal, Richard Hooper was appointed CEO.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Feb. 7, 2020
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    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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    Leftovers: Ramen goes vegetarian; Baileys debuts red velvet Irish cream

    Cece's Veggie Co. is swapping zucchini for the traditional wheat flour noodles, and Chobani is launching its second limited-edition charity flavor called Farmer Batch.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 18, 2019
  • Can new food preservation methods get macaroni and cheese on the menu for the trip to Mars?

    Washington State University researchers have developed a way to triple the shelf life of ready-to-eat foods from one year to three years.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 17, 2019
  • More than 50% of consumers have never heard of pea protein, survey finds

    Streetbees also found 36% of shoppers in the U.S. and the U.K. said the ingredient is environmentally friendly, while the same number said it's tasty.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 17, 2019
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    Why employees are leaving Big Food to work for Motif FoodWorks

    With $117.5 million raised this year, Chief Commercial Officer Michele Fite told Food Dive the company is ramping up growth efforts while products are in R&D.

    By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2019
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    Givaudan to cut at least 85 jobs as it closes two plants

    The Swiss flavor manufacturer joins other food and beverage companies such as Kellogg, Dean Foods and Coca-Cola that have recently slashed jobs or closed plants.

    By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2019
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    FDA warning letters shed light on enforcement priorities for CBD-infused food

    Joining the trend may be lucrative, but lawyers Allison Fulton and Sarah Blitz argue companies should use caution and avoid these potential pitfalls.

    By ​Allison Fulton and Sarah Blitz • Oct. 17, 2019
  • How a Supreme Court case about water pollution could impact craft beer

    If the Clean Water Act doesn't require wastewater plants to get federal permits to indirectly discharge treated sewage, 60 brewers argue, it will eventually harm the water they rely on.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 17, 2019
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    Tracking the plant-based protein movement

    MyForest Foods gets a $15 million investment, and Beyond Meat launches smash burgers in foodservice.

    By Nami Sumida, Lillianna Byington • Updated June 7, 2023
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    Why plant-based meat uses many protein sources

    A PreScouter report about alternative meats found pea protein is the most widely used, but other common ingredients include rice, mung bean, soy and potato.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 15, 2019
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    Leftovers: Pop-Tarts get salty; Taco Bell's chips don't fear the Reaper

    Kellogg's signature toaster pastry gets a pretzel crust in December, and Boar’s Head thinks consumers will fall for Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 11, 2019
  • Inside Sustainable Bioproducts' plan to feed the world with a discovery in a volcano

    The company received $33 million in Series A funding — and has the backing of NASA, the EPA, the National Science Foundation and the USDA — and its alternative protein products should hit the market next year.

    By Oct. 10, 2019
  • Why umami is a vital flavor for food

    A new white paper from the Kerry Health and Nutrition Institute examines how people sense this savory taste and how its use might benefit manufacturers.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2019
  • IFF partners with Neptune Wellness to bring CBD products to the US

    The collaboration, which will expand the reach of both companies, comes despite regulatory uncertainty from the FDA. 

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2019
  • Canopy Growth buys majority stake in BioSteel Sports Nutrition

    The all-cash purchase of 72% of the sports drink, protein and supplements company lays the groundwork to put CBD in future products.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 9, 2019
  • Regularly eating nuts can lower risk of obesity, study finds

    Harvard University researchers said eating about half an ounce of the crunchy snacks daily is "significantly associated with less weight gain."

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 7, 2019
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    Impossible Foods CEO: Plant-based competitors 'suck' and stifle industry growth

    Pat Brown, who started the California company eight years ago, said other offerings in the market only serve to reinforce the idea that faux meat options "are terrible."

    By Oct. 7, 2019
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    Leftovers: Hershey and Yuengling make chocolate porter; veggies play Peekaboo in ice cream

    The two venerated Pennsylvania companies spent almost a year on this mashup, and Jack Daniel's hopes drinkers will fall for its new apple whiskey.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 4, 2019
  • 37% of consumers use functional food for health, Tastewise finds

    The Israeli startup that distills trends from social media posts, restaurant menus, reviews and recipes also received $5 million to expand its AI prediction platform.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2019
  • McCormick unveils Flavor Maker app for home chefs

    The app has an immersive VR video called "Fields of Vision" to show how spices are harvested.

    By Robert Williams • Oct. 3, 2019
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    Kraft Heinz's R&D chief explains how iconic brands evolve for modern consumers

    Cleaner labels, new line extensions and product launches are among the methods the legacy manufacturer is using to stay relevant, Amanda Young told Food Dive. 

    By Oct. 3, 2019
  • Why the pork industry should target Latinos

    These consumers, who represent almost $1.7 trillion in purchasing power, may gravitate to other protein sources if they can't get appropriate products for their traditional recipes, according to a report from the National Pork Board.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2019
  • Bolthouse Farms will launch CBD products next year

    Less than a year after selling off the maker of juices, coffees, salad dressings and plant-based milk, Campbell Soup may regret divesting the brand — especially if this new line is successful.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 3, 2019
  • Noblegen readies non-GMO alternative protein from algae

    The Canadian ingredients startup said it can produce a complete plant-based option with the same nutrition and functionality as one derived from an animal.

    By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2019