3 hot trends on the Expo East show floor

From Katy Perry's appearance to CBD everything, the 35th annual showcase of natural products was a firework of new tastes and ideas.

By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering , Lillianna Byington • Sept. 16, 2019

Leftovers: Yogurt gets a caffeinated boost, MillerCoors brews hard coffee

Danone is launching Oikos Pro Fuel, a drinkable yogurt packed with 100 milligrams of caffeine; and Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats partnered with Autism Speaks to create sensory love notes.

By Food Dive staff • Sept. 13, 2019

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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. 

By Food Dive staff

Walnuts are the next big ingredient in packaged foods

Although walnuts are historically known for their place in premium baking, the iconic nut is becoming an increasingly popular ingredient in packaged foods outside the baking aisle.

Sept. 13, 2019

Red wine is good for the gut, UK study finds

Across three countries, researchers found more diverse microbiota — a signal of gut health — in nearly 3,000 people who drink red wine than those who don't.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 12, 2019

How treatment that could reduce peanut allergies might change food

Researchers found small doses of liquified nut protein under the tongue could increase children's tolerance of the legume.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 12, 2019

Socati CEO wants to fill the 'void in the market' for CBD ingredients

In recent months, the company has launched new products, raised $40 million and acquired a manufacturing facility to scale its production.

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 12, 2019

Innophos looking into options — including sale, report says

This appears to be a turn in strategy from the New Jersey-based maker of specialty ingredients, which was working toward growth through acquisitions two years ago.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 12, 2019

Can cereal be sugary and 'healthy'? Judge dismisses lawsuit against General Mills

He ruled consumers "cannot plausibly claim to be misled" when labeling accurately discloses product ingredients.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 9, 2019

Report: Natural products growth outpaces total food and beverage

Higher sales of plant-based foods and ongoing consumer demand for organics are among the sales drivers, according to SPINS' first State of the Natural Industry report.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Sept. 9, 2019

Leftovers: Pickering's Gin makes Brussels sprouts go down easy; The New York Times scoops ice cream

The maligned vegetable flavors a holiday-themed alcoholic beverage sold inside an ornament, and Sanaía makes applesauce for grown-ups.

By Food Dive staff • Sept. 6, 2019

DuPont introduces powdered emulsifier for baked goods

The company said the product is economical, easy to use and can be used in dry pre-mixes — unlike the paste form such ingredients usually take.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 5, 2019

Barley has a drought-resistant gene, study shows

Researchers said the findings could help cereal grains — including barley, wheat, maize and rice — cope with the effects of climate change.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 5, 2019

Barry Callebaut rolls out clean-label dark cocoa powder

The Swiss company introduced Bensdorp Natural Dark, which is processed without alkali and meant for bakery and pastry applications, beverages and ice cream.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 5, 2019

Judge bars AB InBev from using 'no corn syrup' labels

MillerCoors filed the lawsuit in March to retaliate for an attack in Bud Light's Super Bowl ad campaign for using the ingredient in the brewing process.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 5, 2019

Another study links soda consumption to risk of death

Published in JAMA, the research tracked the health of 452,000 people from 10 European countries for 18 years. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 4, 2019

Ineffective labeling of plant-based food products leads to life-threatening allergic reactions

Consumers deserve clear and consistent labeling on everything, writes FARE CEO Lisa Gable.

By Lisa Gable • Sept. 3, 2019

Del Monte offers boba in the snack aisle with Bubble Fruit cups

As the company moves away from the can, the addition of a trendy ingredient like boba to its products could be a step in the right direction.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 3, 2019

Cargill invests $75M in pea protein maker Puris

The funding will enable the Minnesota company, which also supplies the ingredient to Beyond Meat, to more than double its production. 

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 29, 2019

Legal pact could speed commercialization of high-fiber wheat

The agreement between Arcadia Biosciences, Arista Cereal Technologies and Bay State Milling resolves an intellectual property dispute.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 29, 2019

Socati creates 2 CBD ingredients derived from hemp

The company, which can customize ingredients from the plant for the CPG market, is introducing an oil product and a water-soluble powdered option.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 29, 2019

Zero-waste chef Joel Gamoran shares his secret to the perfect beignet

Chef Joel Gamoran shares his secret to baking sustainable matcha green tea beignets.

Aug. 29, 2019

Scientists develop butter-like spread with 80% water

Cornell University researchers said it has the consistency, mouthfeel and creaminess of the real dairy product.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 29, 2019

Product developers foresee broader use of hazelnuts, especially in baking

Innovation agenda: 40% said they were using more hazelnuts; 60% projected increased demand to come.

Aug. 27, 2019

China to add tariffs on $75B of US imports

One batch of duties will begin Sept. 1 and the other Dec. 15, mirroring the U.S. schedule and putting U.S. agricultural exporters in a tough situation. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 23, 2019

Leftovers: Grateful Dead-inspired tea to brew voter registration, Halo Top hits the makeup box

Trouble ahead? Trouble behind? Celestial Seasonings' Ramble On Rose tea can help you watch your speed, and FitJoy gets the snack puff in shape.

By Food Dive staff • Aug. 23, 2019