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Free-range milk company raises $10M
Even as overall sales of milk decline, Hart Dairy received a large investment that will help it expand production of its 100% grass-fed, free-range product in the U.S. and Asia.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 13, 2019 -
Can New York City solve waste and health problems through a food sustainability initiative?
The city joins London and São Paulo in the three-year initiative sponsored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, working with global corporate partners to try to improve financial, health and ecological outcomes with a circular economy.
By Cathy Siegner • June 12, 2019 -
OpinionWhat to consider when packaging foods with particles
Liquid foods with particles require specific types of machines to successfully complete the process. E-PAK Machinery's Krys Beal discusses how to find the right equipment.
By Krys Beal • June 11, 2019 -
Beyond the burger: A look at the building blocks used to make better plant-based meat
As consumers hunger for options in the red-hot space, scientists are deepening their understanding of how to make the products even more like their animal-based alternatives.
By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2019 -
Deep Dive4 eye-catching trends on the IFT19 show floor
If this trade event is any indication, expect to see a lot of pea protein, alternative sweeteners, previously blacklisted ingredients and CPGs successfully crossing over in the years ahead.
By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2019 -
Before the Butcher CEO: 'We are one of the next big players out there'
As plant-based meat heats up, it doesn't get hotter than this startup founded by a Beyond Meat alumnus, which announced a large-scale retail launch and its acquisition by the owners of Jensen Meat all in one week.
By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2019 -
Food companies shrink portions to target solo consumers
With 35.7 million Americans living alone, businesses are starting to offer smaller or single-serve products that are popular, but often cost more.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 07, 2019 -
Food and beverage makers look to chocolate as premiumization trend grows
Millennials' interest in new and different experiences and products, as well as a desire to be healthy, is behind the push for more upscale products, according to FONA International.
By Cathy Siegner • June 07, 2019 -
Godiva and General Mills partner to launch premium baking mixes
The line, which includes flavors such as Molten Lava Cakes and Flourless Chocolate Torte, is the chocolatier's first foray into offering specialty products for the home cook.
By Cathy Siegner • June 06, 2019 -
Layn expands into CBD market with $60M investment
The company known for its high-intensity sweeteners is bringing food industry know-how to produce ingredients out of the substance.
By Megan Poinski • June 06, 2019 -
Insects could play a role in lab-grown meat and poultry, study finds
Several questions still need to be answered for this to work, including their impact on taste and consumer willingness to try it, Tufts University researchers said.
By Cathy Siegner • June 04, 2019 -
Specialty food sales growth outpaces all food in US retail 3 to 1
Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly interested in the sector as consumers look for more frozen, snack and plant-based options, according to a new report.
By Lillianna Byington • June 04, 2019 -
How food companies can unlock future trends
Being in tune with where consumers are going means getting out there, being realistic and harnessing data, panelists said at an IFT session.
By Megan Poinski • June 04, 2019 -
Manufacturers push for legal clarity at FDA's first public hearing on CBD
The 10-hour meeting was the first step in what could be a yearslong process to establish a legal path to market for food and beverage products with the cannabis compound.
By Lillianna Byington • June 03, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Mountain Dew celebrates liberty with 50 flavors in 1 bottle; Ben & Jerry's goes sour
The PepsiCo soda's blue seasonal variety wears its patriotism on its label, and Godiva gets festive with a premium summer sampler.
By Food Dive staff • May 31, 2019 -
Half of baby boomers are limiting sugar consumption, study finds
Innova Market Insights found health concerns are driving this generation to reduce their use of the sweetener, with 40% of the demographic eating fewer sweet snacks.
By Cathy Siegner • May 30, 2019 -
How IRI and Label Insight's ingredient-level analysis can help manufacturers and retailers
The companies' partnership will combine point-of-sale and purchasing data from shopper loyalty cards with product label attributes for a wider view of consumer behavior.
By Cathy Siegner • May 29, 2019 -
Is Nestlé's strategy of closing a plant a month to cut costs good for business?
The global food company plans to save up to $2.49 billion by 2020 by making manufacturing and distribution more efficient, according to an interview the chief financial officer gave to a business publication.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 29, 2019 -
Ultra-processed foods lead to weight gain, study says
NIH researchers found that eating items high in fat, sugar and salt causes overeating and weight gain compared to a diet of whole foods or minimally processed ones.
By Cathy Siegner • May 23, 2019 -
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
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