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How Harbinger Ventures' new $21.7M fund will promote women-owned brands
The investment firm already made three investments with this latest round, including ghee startup 4th & Heart, wine subscription service Vinebox and personal care brand Cora.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 11, 2019 -
IFF partners with Neptune Wellness to bring CBD products to the US
The collaboration, which will expand the reach of both companies, comes despite regulatory uncertainty from the FDA.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Dean Foods leaves dairy trade group because of labeling stance
The company says the International Dairy Foods Association doesn't share one of its key priorities: opposing dairy terms on plant-based products.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Can the new owner of Popchips bring the brand back to its heyday?
Private equity group VMG Partners bought the brand for an undisclosed amount, and it is the first in the firm's new Velocity Snack Brands accelerator platform.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 10, 2019 -
Will Canopy Growth continue to drag down Constellation's earnings?
The alcohol giant exceeded expectations in its report last week, but revealed a $484.4 million loss on its cannabis investment. Analysts say that trend could continue in the near term.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 09, 2019 -
Canopy Growth buys majority stake in BioSteel Sports Nutrition
The all-cash purchase of 72% of the sports drink, protein and supplements company lays the groundwork to put CBD in future products.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 09, 2019 -
Hain Celestial sells Arrowhead Mills and SunSpire to private equity for $15M
This marks the fifth and sixth divestitures this year as the company works toward a slimmer portfolio.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 09, 2019 -
What's next for the fast-growing chickpea brand Hippeas?
Founder Livio Bisterzo said the company wants to continue scaling its distribution and outreach to become a household brand, while launching new innovations.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Aleph Farms 3D prints cell-cultured meat in space for the first time
The Israeli company produced steak only about .06 of an inch long, but its CEO said the process is a promising option away from Earth where water isn't available.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Food as medicine, tech and diversity headline Food-X's new cohort
In exchange for a minority stake, members of the food innovation accelerator's 10th class get a three-and-a-half-month crash course in startup growth from a panel of mentors, plus $70,000 cash when they start the program.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 07, 2019 -
Impossible Foods CEO: Plant-based competitors 'suck' and stifle industry growth
Pat Brown, who started the California company eight years ago, said other offerings in the market only serve to reinforce the idea that faux meat options "are terrible."
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 07, 2019 -
PepsiCo's 12% increase in ad spending fuels sales growth
The food and beverage giant's net sales rose 4.3% to $17.2 billion in Q3 while its profit narrowed.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 04, 2019 -
Only 3% of agri-food tech investment dollars go to female-founded companies, study says
Investors also hold women to higher standards to justify their plans and need for funding, according to the report from AgFunder, Karen Karp & Partners and The New Food Economy in collaboration with S2G Ventures.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 04, 2019 -
37% of consumers use functional food for health, Tastewise finds
The Israeli startup that distills trends from social media posts, restaurant menus, reviews and recipes also received $5 million to expand its AI prediction platform.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Q&AKraft Heinz's R&D chief explains how iconic brands evolve for modern consumers
Cleaner labels, new line extensions and product launches are among the methods the legacy manufacturer is using to stay relevant, Amanda Young told Food Dive.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Noblegen readies non-GMO alternative protein from algae
The Canadian ingredients startup said it can produce a complete plant-based option with the same nutrition and functionality as one derived from an animal.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Deep DiveTurning back time: How brands tap into nostalgia to build their future
From Hostess Brands' Twinkies to B&G Foods' Green Giant vegetables, CPG companies are turning sentimental in an effort to reduce their marketing expenses and get consumers to open their wallets.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • Oct. 02, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhy Chicago is the nation's capital of food and beverage manufacturing
About 4,500 companies call the metro area home today, employing about 130,000 people in manufacturing, distribution and marketing. Here's why they wouldn't be located anywhere else.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 01, 2019 -
Babybel owner to launch hybrid dairy and plant-based cheeses
Bel Group also plans to remove artificial flavors and colors in its products by 2021 and achieve 100% recyclable or biodegradable packaging by 2025.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 01, 2019 -
A Misfit in juice shifts to plant-based meat
Misfit Foods, which used to turn imperfect produce into bottled drinks, says creating blended sausages aligns with the company's ethos to use the food system to save the planet.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 30, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Snickers hopes pecan will satisfy, Soylent embraces green
The iconic Mars candy bar gets its newest filling from consumers voting for the Texas-grown nut, and Floyd's helps consumers hit the jackpot with alcoholic and CBD cherries.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 27, 2019 -
Costco to sell plant-based burger made by Beyond Meat's former co-packer
The Better Than Beef Burger from Don Lee Farms will soon be available at the wholesale giant in six Western states, H-E-B outlets in Texas and other retailers.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2019 -
McDonald's trials Beyond Meat burger in Canada
The plant-based burger will be available at 28 Ontario stores starting on Monday, and marks Beyond Meat's largest restaurant partner to date.
By Julie Littman • Sept. 26, 2019 -
McCafé packaged coffee to be distributed by Keurig Dr Pepper
The previous partnership the fast food brand had with Kraft Heinz will end next year, the company says.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 26, 2019 -
Food companies are aligning with international sustainability goals, but need to do more, study finds
The Barilla Foundation saw a lack of detailed supply chain analysis as well as insufficient evidence of companies' corporate citizenship.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 26, 2019
