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  • Chili peppers can reduce risk of fatal heart attack, study finds

    The findings showed the widely consumed fruit had a "protective effect" on a person's health regardless of diet.

    By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2019
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    Can caffeine added to Bolt24 sports drink energize Gatorade sales?

    The new PepsiCo beverage will contain 50 to 75 mg of caffeine per bottle and electrolytes from watermelon and sea salt.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 17, 2019
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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
  • IFF to buy DuPont's nutrition business in $26.2B deal

    The companies said the merger, which they expect to close in the first quarter of 2021, would create an entity with a dominant position in everything from tastes and textures to soy proteins and probiotics.

    By Dec. 16, 2019
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    Nutriati
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    Nutriati plant-based ingredients company receives $12.7M from private equity

    In a gluten-free market with fierce competition, two private equity firms are betting on Artesa flour to become a preferred brand. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 12, 2019
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    Air Protein
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    Can Air Protein help feed and save the world at the same time?

    The upstart is using NASA research from the 1960s to create protein to make meat substitutes — and potentially many other products — out of ordinary carbon dioxide.

    By Dec. 12, 2019
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    Blue Pacific
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    McCormick and Blue Pacific partner to launch better tasting powdered drinks

    The FlavorCell technology offers non-GMO, natural flavors that can extend shelf life and be used in beverages, confectionery and bakery products.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 12, 2019
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    Perfect Day
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    Perfect Day closes $140M funding round

    Having raised more than $200 million total, the animal-free dairy protein startup plans to announce commercial partnerships for its products early in 2020.

    By Dec. 11, 2019
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    Motif FoodWorks
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    Motif FoodWorks partners with college to improve plant-based meat texture

    The company is working with the University of Queensland to understand the physics behind the products and how they are consumed in order to better replicate the real thing from an animal.

    By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 10, 2019
  • Meatable gets $10M to develop cell-cultured pork chops

    The Dutch company is building technology based on 2012 Nobel Prize-winning research, and received money from the European Commission in its latest funding round. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 9, 2019
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    Ceria
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    Dive Awards

    Startup of the Year: Ceria Brewing Co.

    After launching last year, the fast-growing company has unveiled a lucrative THC-infused craft beer, expanded distribution and debuted a trendy non-infused nonalcoholic ale.

    By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 9, 2019
  • The future is functional beverages, drink firm predicts

    In its 2020 predictions, Imbibe says the new year will see innovations through holistic wellness, personalization and new experiences.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 6, 2019
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    Dave's Killer Bread
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    Will Kerry's acrylamide-reducing yeast get widespread use in the US?

    Acryleast is outperforming tests, but with no blanket federal government mandate to reduce the naturally occurring carcinogen, adoption will likely depend on price. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 5, 2019
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    Koios
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    Why Koios says nootropics are the 'next frontier' of functional beverages

    The drinks, which have ingredients intended to improve cognitive abilities, are in more than 4,300 stores. CEO Chris Miller wants to triple that in 2020.

    By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 5, 2019
  • Is a coffee shortage percolating?

    A new report from the International Coffee Organization says consumption is expected to exceed production next year as drought impacts the bean supply and demand keeps growing.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 5, 2019
  • Potato shortage won't hurt french fry supply, says Idaho Potato Commission

    Severe weather plagued this year's crop, but the industry is reassuring consumers fries are still on the menu.

    By Lauren Manning • Dec. 5, 2019
  • Apple picked to be the top flavor in 2020

    Austria-based Esarom said the fruit will thrive because there are several varieties, it's a local staple and it blends well with other foods, herbs and spices.

    By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 5, 2019
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    White Claw / Impossible / Kind
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    White Claw, Impossible Foods and Kind Snacks are among 2019's fastest growing brands

    The food and beverage industry dominated Morning Consult's annual rankings, with 11 of the top 20 spots going to CPG brands and delivery services.

    By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 5, 2019
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    Barry Callebaut sourcing more than half of its ingredients sustainably

    Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of the chocolate leader, said the company is "well on track" to have 100% produced this way by 2025.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 5, 2019
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    Nestlé brings plant-based meat to iconic brands

    After launching its first beef-like offering under its Sweet Earth banner in October, the food giant is introducing DiGiorno Rising Crust Meatless Supreme and Stouffer's Meatless Lasagna.

    By Dec. 4, 2019
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    Sponsored by Almond Board of California

    Tapping 2020 trends with the ingredient consumers crave

    How the timeless appeal of almonds aligns with innovative product development in 2020 and beyond.

    By Lu Ann Williams, Innova Market Insights • Dec. 3, 2019
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    Motif FoodWorks
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    Opinion

    As consumer tastes evolve, so should FDA standards of identity

    As the federal agency considers updating definitions of food items and ingredients, Janet E. Collins of Motif FoodWorks says it needs to consider new technology and changing mindsets about plant-based alternatives. 

    By Janet E. Collins • Dec. 2, 2019
  • Will next Thanksgiving have more plant-based alternatives to gobble?

    Butterball plans to have its first prototype next year, while Perdue, Tyson and Impossible Foods are all working toward that goal.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 27, 2019
  • Nestlé partners with college on microbiome research

    The Swiss food giant said the goal of the partnership with the University of California San Diego is to develop nutritional offerings that promote health and well-being.

    By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 26, 2019
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    Deep Dive

    Cannabis is hot, so why are investors wary?

    The regulatory gray area for the substance in food and beverage has led to hesitation, causing some brands to struggle with fundraising.

    By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 25, 2019
  • Meal kit maker Purple Carrot debuts plant-based incubator

    Participating startups will get support for branding, marketing, e-commerce, operations and data analytics, and receive up to $250,000 in seed funding.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 25, 2019