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  • Fungus among us: New mushroom snack line signals category growth

    Shrooms Snacks are made from produce grown and handpicked on South Mills Champs' farms in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.​

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2019
  • Biltong's US popularity is building

    More snack manufacturers are adding the South African meat snack to their product lines, although consumers aren't clear about what it is.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 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
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    Bye-bye beans: Atomo Coffee recreates the classic drink from the molecular level

    The startup has its eyes on sustainability, threats to crops from global warming and using science to create a better-tasting cup of joe.

    By Feb. 14, 2019
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    New USDA labeling requirements spur changes in product development

    Whether you are creating better-for-you snacks, plant-based foods, or pantry staples, sun oil will not only meet your functional requirements, but it may also increase your sales.

    Feb. 13, 2019
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    Ultra-processed foods can increase risk of early death, study finds

    These items, which are mostly snacks, desserts or ready-to-eat meals, now account for more than 29% of total calories consumed, researchers said.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 13, 2019
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    Tastewise uses artificial intelligence to digest information on the latest food trends

    The site analyzes billions of data points — including more than 1 billion photos shared every month and 153,000 restaurant menus across the U.S.

    By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 13, 2019
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    Will Orange Vanilla Coke bring more sunshine to soda sales?

    The new flavor, created to be a nostalgic reminder of creamy popsicles enjoyed during childhood, hits shelves on Feb. 25.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 11, 2019
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    Q&A

    How the cannabis beverage was established — and expanded — by Keef Brands

    CEO Erik Knutson told Food Dive how his company created sodas, seltzers and juices with the trendy ingredient, entered into a partnership for beer and where he sees the market going.

    By Feb. 11, 2019
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    Leftovers: Tom Brady hopes to score with pea protein; Unicorns bring magic to pudding cups

    Will the six-time Super Bowl winner's plant-based powder be the MVP? And how to express your love through GMOs this Valentine's Day.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 8, 2019
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    Cargill launches palm oil shortening line for baked goods

    The company said PalmAgility has a smoother and creamier texture, meaning faster mixing times and better incorporation of ingredients.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 7, 2019
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    Nestlé acquires rights to technology to fight iron deficiency

    Ferri Pro is a protein-iron complex that uses food-grade materials to fortify food and beverages, but without negatively affecting the quality or taste.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 7, 2019
  • How healthy is coconut oil? Lawsuit attacks label claims

    The case, filed Jan. 24 in California, said the ingredient contains high levels of saturated fat and is not good for consumers.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 7, 2019
  • Pea proteins showing up in more bakery products

    Manufacturers are turning to the ingredient to meet consumer demand for healthier food options and replace allergens such as wheat, dairy and egg.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 7, 2019
  • Opinion

    What dairy pros need to know about the USMCA

    The agreement, which still needs to be approved, shifts the trade and export of products between the United States, Mexico and Canada. Ted Jacoby III, who leads the T.C. Jacoby & Company trading firm, breaks down the plan. 

    By Ted Jacoby III • Feb. 7, 2019
  • How Bulletproof brews a transparent coffee supply chain

    For the keto-friendly brand, the promise of superhuman health has to be backed up by a relentless sourcing strategy. 

    By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 7, 2019
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    Grain-free tortilla startup Siete raises $90M from Stripes Group

    The family-owned Mexican brand wants to be a billion-dollar company, and will use the funds to expand the reach of its products, which hit on the latest trends.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 6, 2019
  • Is corn syrup a desirable beer ingredient? AB InBev Super Bowl ad ignites debate.

    In touting Bud Light for not using the ingredient — and slamming Miller Lite and Coors Light for having it — the brewer attracted pushback from competitors and a "disappointed" corn industry.

    By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 5, 2019
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    McCormick turns to artificial intelligence to spice up product development

    The Maryland company is using the technology to reduce the time it takes to create a new item by up to 70%, while increasing the likelihood that it has staying power on the market.

    By Feb. 5, 2019
  • These labels were approved by USDA to disclose if a product contains GMO, or bioengineered, ingredients.
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    Inside the GMO law: What needs to be labeled and why it matters

    Highly refined ingredients and the "BE" acronym are out, according to regulations issued in December. The food industry and consumer groups are split on how effective the new measure will be.

    By Feb. 4, 2019
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    FDA should think of consumers when redefining 'healthy' and 'natural'

    Regulated product claims are only useful if they are understood by shoppers. John Bode of the Corn Refiners Association shares results of a study indicating more needs to be done to make the terminology better understood.

    By John Bode • Feb. 1, 2019
  • MycoTechnology raises $30M to expand salt-reduction ingredient

    The latest funding round for the Colorado-based food technology company saw participation from Tyson Ventures, Bunge Ventures, Kellogg's Eighteen94, Capital and Continental Grain Co.

    By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 31, 2019
  • Could durian seeds become a cost-effective probiotics stabilizer?

    Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore say the thick gum from the seeds may be a sustainable replacement for global-warming-threatened gum arabic. 

    By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 31, 2019
  • Olam will refocus portfolio to follow shifts in consumer preferences

    The global food and agribusiness company plans to divest $1.6 billion from sugar, rubber, wood products and fertilizer, and invest $3.5 billion in nuts, grains, animal feed, cocoa and coffee.

    By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 31, 2019
  • AB InBev partners with gene-editing company for more sustainable barley

    The beer giant plans to use technology from Benson Hill Biosystems, as well as traditional breeding methods, to develop higher-yielding varieties that consume less water and other natural resources.

    By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 31, 2019
  • Juices have hazardous amounts of heavy metals, study finds

    The already declining segment gets more bad news and another consumer problem that is difficult — but not necessarily impossible — to resolve.

    By Jan. 30, 2019