Manufacturing
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From trash to treasure: Upcycled food waste is worth $46.7B
The segment is expected to grow 5% over the next 10 years as companies find ways to use typically discarded items and Americans prioritize sustainability in their shopping.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 22, 2019 -
OpinionFood governance is imperative for transparency
In order to keep consumers safe, today's industry needs more than just rules and guidelines. Augusta HiTech Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Sean Caputo writes that blockchain can fill in the gaps.
By Sean Caputo • May 22, 2019 -
As markets surge for meat substitutes, can pea protein keep up?
Global consumers are cutting down on meat due to health and climate concerns, but cost and availability of alternatives are constraining the market, according to new research from Euromonitor International.
By Cathy Siegner • May 21, 2019 -
Food companies including Nestlé, PepsiCo and Mondelez will phase out trans fats
The dozen members of the International Food and Beverage Alliance will reduce the industrially produced ingredient to 2 grams per 100 grams of fat in their products by 2023.
By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019 -
New stevia extract ingredient can be labeled as natural flavor
The additive called Zolesse is formulated to work with other products using the popular sweetener and can help companies meet consumer demand for clean label items.
By Cathy Siegner • May 16, 2019 -
Impossible Foods raises $300M as exec touts long runway for growth
CFO David Lee said the company is facing "unprecedented demand" for its product and is considering "every strategic option" for future expansion, including an IPO.
By Christopher Doering • May 13, 2019 -
Culture club: Why Danone is opening access to thousands of its yogurt strains
To mark the 100th anniversary of its first product, the French company said it may lead to additional uses for food and other applications.
By Cathy Siegner • May 10, 2019 -
OpinionHow CPG companies reinvent manufacturing to improve efficiency
Companies can overcome barriers to innovation by examining legacy equipment and applying the latest techniques to adapt machines, argues David Russell of PA Consulting.
By David Russell • May 09, 2019 -
GoodMills Innovation launches new functional seed, grain ingredients
Products containing these substances could appeal to on-the-go snackers and shoppers looking for more natural and sustainable products.
By Cathy Siegner • May 09, 2019 -
Consumers are sweeter than ever for sweet potatoes
Foods and beverages around the world using the root vegetable posted a 21% compound annual growth rate from 2015 to 2018, according to Innova Market Insights.
By Cathy Siegner • May 09, 2019 -
Impossible Burgers run short as manufacturer 'spares no expense' to double supply
Statements from the company confirm its production capacity and a steep incline in demand has caused the shortage, and sourcing ingredients is not the issue.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 07, 2019 -
OpinionInsurgents vs. industry incumbents: How the food and beverage industry is reshaping itself for the woke consumer
Colin Elkins with IFS explores how ambitious companies can leapfrog industry giants by meeting consumer expectations of product transparency and sustainability.
By Colin Elkins • May 03, 2019 -
CP Kelco's new ingredient turns citrus peels into fiber
The company said its Nutrava product line responds to consumer demand for clean-label products.
By Cathy Siegner • May 02, 2019 -
TreeHouse to close Minnesota snack plant, cutting 120 jobs
The private label food manufacturer also announced it would sell its ready-to-eat cereal business to Post Holdings for an undisclosed amount.
By Christopher Doering • May 02, 2019 -
Q&AGMA is transforming both its outlook and name, CEO says
In the second part of his interview with Food Dive, Geoff Freeman talks about the association's pivot to more storytelling, a focus on the supply chain and a better way to represent CPGs.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • May 02, 2019 -
Q&AGMA's CEO talks about the need to unite the food and beverage industry
Geoff Freeman, who took the helm of the Grocery Manufacturers Association in August, said the organization is more focused now after having lost its way.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • May 01, 2019 -
As Nestlé meets 77% of its deforestation goal, will others follow?
The company is using satellite imagery to track its impact on the supply chain, with a current focus on palm oil production.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 01, 2019 -
Mondelez invests in Israeli food-tech incubator
After making three United States-based partnerships through its SnackFutures program, the snacking giant is now working with the Kitchen Hub.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 29, 2019 -
Why smart packaging could grow by 11% each year
A Deloitte survey found senior industry executives are interested in taking advantage of its potential applications.
By Cathy Siegner • April 26, 2019 -
Decline in vanilla price may not be enough to cut demand for less-expensive options
While the cost of vanilla beans has dropped 10% to 15% since last year, food and beverage makers may be turned off by recent volatility.
By Cathy Siegner • April 25, 2019 -
New ingredient makes curcumin more water soluble and bioavailable
Dolcas Tenshi Bioceuticals' new offering addresses many of the problems in getting the full benefits of the trendy nutrient in turmeric.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 25, 2019 -
Standards of identity for frozen cherry pie and French dressing are on the way out
The Trump administration's deregulation agenda includes dropping requirements for the amount of fruit in the dessert and proportions of oil in the salad topping.
By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2019 -
How Mars Wrigley keeps Easter candy hopping
The nation's largest confectioner has been planning for this year's holiday since 2016. The company's head of seasonal marketing Chris Brody tells Food Dive about what's new — and what's never changing.
By Megan Poinski • April 18, 2019 -
Constellation takes minority stake in mezcal label El Silencio
In another move toward high growth products, the alcohol giant is making its first venture investment in the trendy agave-based spirit with this craft brand.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 17, 2019 -
Inside The Hatchery: Chicago's food incubator is laying a foundation for industry growth
The new 67,000-square-foot facility is open for business with ingenuity from entrepreneurs and several partnerships with big food companies including PepsiCo, Conagra Brands and Kellogg.
By Megan Poinski • April 17, 2019
