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 6, 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 6, 2019

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How 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.

By Food Dive staff

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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 3, 2019

Leftovers: 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

Food 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

How 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 9, 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 9, 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 9, 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 7, 2019

Insurgents 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 3, 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 2, 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 2, 2019