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Vertical farming startup Oishii raises $50M to grow strawberries
The company uses bees to cultivate the berries indoors, which is notoriously difficult due to the fruit's pollination needs and cultivation timeline.
By Lauren Manning • Updated March 12, 2021 -
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Cell-based meat has huge environmental benefits and could be at price parity by 2030, reports say
Two studies from CE Delft detail massive reduction in land and resources needed to produce cell-based food and examine how much it could cost when factories are fully operational.
By Megan Poinski • March 9, 2021 -
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TrendlineHow AI is transforming the food and beverage industry
Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.
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Seebo scores $24M for AI-powered food waste reduction tech
The Israel-based company uses technology to pinpoint production losses at the manufacturing level to boost efficiency and cut down on what's thrown out.
By Lauren Manning • March 5, 2021 -
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Parents are spending more time focusing on children's nutrition during the pandemic, study says
While over half of caregivers describe their kid as a picky eater, COVID-19 restrictions are providing many a chance to cook more at home and focus on new, healthier meal options, according to IFIC research.
By Lauren Manning • March 4, 2021 -
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Danone-backed Forager Project launches line of plant-based cheeses
The family-owned business is the latest company to enter the increasingly crowded segment where large CPGs and smaller startups already have products on the market.
By Lauren Manning • March 3, 2021 -
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Smucker to cut 80 jobs closing Virginia coffee plant in 2022
The closure was announced along with a liquid coffee business partnership with JDE Peet's.
By Megan Poinski • Updated March 25, 2021 -
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Kraft Heinz pilots recycled plastic packaging as roofing material
If the post-consumer plastic boards being tested on two factories work well, the CPG company may someday be repairing its facilities with packaging from the products it makes.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 26, 2021 -
How Unilever is turning sustainability into opportunity
The CPG giant is using upcycling, a big plant-based commitment and initiatives to curtail food waste to save money and the environment, says Hanneke Faber, the company's president of foods & refreshment.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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Mosa Meat raises $10M to scale cell-based meat
The investment closes the Dutch company's $85 million Series B round, which it says will help it scale up in order to bring slaughter-free hamburgers to European consumers in 2022.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2021 -
Study: Higher plant-based milk prices are justified, but dairy milk is too cheap
While non-dairy substitutes cost about twice as much, Mintec found the conventional staple's profits only cover production costs, leaving little for R&D or innovation.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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Aleph Farms unveils world's first cell-based ribeye steak
The Israeli company worked with researchers and utilized 3D bioprinting to make a piece of meat that looks like it came from a slaughtered cow, complete with differentiated fat cells.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 10, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Lee IndustriesNew or used? 5 key factors food manufacturers must consider when buying a tank or kettle
COVID-19 has created a spike in demand for many manufacturers' products, requiring additional processing equipment to keep pace.
Feb. 8, 2021 -
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Tyson and Foster Farms begin COVID-19 vaccinations at some plants
The publicly traded meat giant also announced that Matrix Medical Network would address and monitor its efforts to protect workers from the virus.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Feb. 5, 2021 -
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Anheuser-Busch to spend $1B on hard seltzer, sustainability in US plants
The maker of Bud Light and Michelob Ultra has been aggressively moving into the popular beverage, which has become a growth segment for many alcohol producers.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 4, 2021 -
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Consumer concerns about COVID-19 put focus on better-for-you products
Increased demand for functional foods offers CPGs a chance to boost wellness attributes in energy drinks, yogurts and more, according to Evergi Consumer Insights.
By Samantha Oller • Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Future Meat Technologies makes cell-based chicken costing $7.50 and gets $26.75M funding
The Israel-based cultured meat company is planning to get its products on plates in 2022 — or earlier if regulatory agencies move faster.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 1, 2021 -
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DouxMatok names executives to bring Incredo Sugar to the US
The Israel-based maker of a sweetener that can reduce sugar content by 40% plans to have the ingredient in products this year.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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Shoppers shifting toward value and smaller sizes in 2021, IRI says
In its report, the market research firm also predicts the trend toward premiumization will ease while health, nutrition and sustainability will remain important to consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Will 2021 be the turning point for food technology?
What we eat and drink could soon change thanks to advances that allow for the creation of better ingredients, crops and animals. The biggest challenge: explaining the science to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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BlueNalu gets $60M in debt financing to bring cell-based seafood to the US this year
The California company is building out its new 40,000-square-foot headquarters to scale up its never-fished mahi-mahi as it continues discussions with FDA regulators.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 20, 2021 -
Survey: 7 in 10 consumers say they will keep cooking at home after the pandemic
More consumers say they're confident and creative in their kitchens now, according to a report from Hunter, meaning manufacturers need to adapt going forward.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 19, 2021 -
Campbell Soup to shutter Georgia plant with 326 workers by spring 2022
The closure of the 94-year-old plant, which makes candy, crackers, cookies, nuts and bars, reflects the company's need to increase efficiencies as consumer demand shifts.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2021 -
Specialty Food Association launches 'Infinite Aisle' buying platform
The new marketplace connects retailers with many cottage suppliers and facilitates product shipments directly to stores.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2021 -
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Qualitas Health raises $10M for algae-based protein
The company, known for its omega-3 supplements, plans to use the investment to expand into new geographies, commercialize its products and boost its R&D.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 14, 2021 -
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Treasure8 partners with Mariani for food dehydration innovation
The California startup will use its exclusively licensed technology to help the 115-year-old dried fruit company bring healthier and tastier food to consumers around the world.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 14, 2021
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