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Study: GMOs are needed to feed the planet in 2050
A World Resources Institute report said more use of genetic modification will help ensure there is enough food for the estimated population of 10 billion people, but the technology is still controversial with consumers.
By Cathy Siegner • July 18, 2019 -
Retrieved from Nestle on July 17, 2019
A sweet idea: Nestlé uses cacao pod leftovers to sweeten chocolate
The first product using the patented process will be released this year in Japan under the KitKat Chocolatory brand.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 17, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PIPA
TrendlineGetting 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.
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With 50M meals sold worldwide, Huel shakes up the meal replacement market
The British company says it has seen year-over-year customer growth of more than 150% and expects its valuation to top $1.25 billion by 2022.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2019 -
Plant-based food market value hits $4.5B, with sales growing 11% in the past year
Data from The Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association show the alternative products grew five times faster than the entire market.
By Cathy Siegner • July 16, 2019 -
Dutch company debuts blue food coloring made from algae
GNT Group said the natural ingredient can be used in a variety of products, including beverages, white chocolate and icing.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
It's such a Perfect Day: Animal-free dairy ice cream available online
The company that uses fermentation to make milk without a cow is selling its first product and wants to revolutionize the food system, co-founder Ryan Pandya told Food Dive.
By Megan Poinski • July 11, 2019 -
Mycoprotein more effective than milk protein for muscle growth, study says
Research from the University of Exeter in the U.K. could be significant for Quorn Foods because mycoprotein is a key ingredient in its products.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
DSM, Avril partner on non-GMO canola protein
The new product, which may be commercially available by the end of 2021, could be used in meat and dairy alternatives as well as bars.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
Making gin from peas could limit alcohol's impact on climate
Researchers from the U.K. and Ireland found the legume has a smaller environmental footprint. It also provides more protein than wheat.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
Not chickening out: McCain leads $7M investment and will manufacture plant-based Nuggs
The startup pledges to constantly update its product formulation based on consumer feedback.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 10, 2019 -
Ghee startup 4th & Heart raises $7.6M to expand distribution
The brand is also using the money to launch a protein bar called Woke, which features grass-fed collagen ghee protein and whole eggs.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 9, 2019 -
Post and Kellogg fight back against sugar content claims
Two lawsuits filed in California argue the cereal giants are misleading consumers with the nutritional advertising on their packaging.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 3, 2019 -
Plant-based meat company sues Mississippi over state labeling law
The plaintiffs claim the new ban prohibiting the products from using meat terminology violates their First Amendment rights.
By Cathy Siegner • July 3, 2019 -
Opinion
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods: First mover advantage in a rapidly growing market
Since its IPO in May, the price for shares in the company known for its plant-based burgers have taken off. Jeff Robards of Alantra looks at the two giants in the space and their potential future performance.
By Jeff Robards • July 1, 2019 -
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Leftovers: Mixallogy pods shake up cocktails; Bimbo USA thinks small
The pods look like K-cups, but are intended for something much stronger, and Runamok Maple mixes two breakfast staples with a coffee-infused syrup.
By Food Dive staff • June 28, 2019 -
Consumers often find food products are too sweet
A review of nearly 400,000 food reviews posted by Amazon customers found the flavor created more complaints than saltiness, surprising researchers.
By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019 -
DuPont develops natural egg white replacement for plant-based meats
The company said the ingredient for burgers, sausages and cold cut substitutes improves taste and texture, and eliminates the risk of salmonella or avian flu.
By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019 -
Cocoa bean shells could reverse health issues related to obesity, study finds
Researchers at the University of Illinois also found reusing the byproduct would help the environment by reducing the amount of toxins generated by the waste.
By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019 -
Ingredion rolls out line of clean-label texturizing starches
The new ingredients help food and beverage manufacturers make natural labeling claims and produce items with better shelf life and stability.
By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019 -
Meatless Farm products come to Whole Foods
Will an exclusive deal with the Amazon-owned grocer give the British company an edge in an increasingly crowded space?
By Jessi Devenyns • June 26, 2019 -
Coffee can help burn fat, study finds
New research found the morning staple can stimulate cells in the body that lead to weight loss, but scientists aren't sure if this is also an effect of caffeine.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 25, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Maintaining mouthfeel: The challenge of preserving food texture on the shelf and during delivery
Manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, restaurants and packaging designers are all working together to make sure the consumer gets items that feel freshly made — wherever they are.
By Alicia Kelso • June 24, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Kokumi: The sensation that makes tasting better
The flavor on the cusp of food trends adds richness, roundness and craveability to everything from meat and salad dressing to chocolate mousse.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 24, 2019 -
At Molson Coors, supply risk management starts with real-time data
Climate change presents risks to malting grade barley, prompting beer manufacturers to protect the crucial crop.
By Shefali Kapadia • June 21, 2019 -
Buyers agree to minimum cocoa price increase after Ghana and Ivory Coast threaten to stop sales
Governments of the West African countries, where about two-thirds of the world's supply is grown, said a higher price is needed to balance what farmers and commodity traders are paid.
By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019