Study: Consumers try plant-based meat because they're curious

When comparing Nutrition Facts labels, 45% of respondents believed the plant alternative was healthier than animal meat, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council. 

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 4, 2020

Chobani leans on master brand in new campaign for oat milk

With "Almost Milk," the dairy heavyweight looks to leverage brand equity it's earned during the past decade as it expands into plant-based products.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Feb. 4, 2020

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

How Grillo's Pickles went from a cart to more than 10K stores

The company sold more than 5 million pounds of pickles last year from outlets like Whole Foods and Walmart, and anticipates sales to grow 50% in 2020.

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 3, 2020

Kellogg to reduce glyphosate use in supply chain as EPA OKs weed killer

Consumer and environmental advocacy groups applauded the cereal maker's decision and hoped it would spur similar action from other companies such as PepsiCo and General Mills.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 3, 2020

Despite growth in dairy, industry execs strike a cautious tone

Leaders from Danone and Lactalis were among those who said not enough is being done to promote their work on sustainability or the nutritional benefits of their products.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2020

Unilever exploring sale of tea business

The owner of Lipton and Tazo said a potential divestiture comes as more consumers abandon black tea in favor of herbal varieties.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 30, 2020

Ben & Jerry's unveils sunflower butter-based ice cream

The Unilever-owned company now has 17 non-dairy flavors, making up more than a quarter of the company's total lineup.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2020

Adding aromas could help reduce the sugar content in beverages

Researchers found by adding a natural smell synthesized in apples during ripening, tasters thought the juice contained more sweetener than it really did.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2020

Trader Joe's rolls out its own plant-based burger

The Protein Patties will compete with a similar offering from Kroger as well as a growing field of branded competitors.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2020

Keurig Dr Pepper acquires sparkling water brand Limitless

The deal could help grow the distribution of the beverages, which have 35 milligrams of caffeine, no sugar and zero calories. 

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 29, 2020

Beyond Meat wins small victory in case filed by former co-packer

A California judge threw out charges that said the plant-based meat company stole trade secrets from Don Lee Farms, but much of the sprawling case still stands.

By Megan Poinski • Updated Aug. 31, 2021

Perfect Day readies for broader product launch as it considers IPO

CEO Ryan Pandya spoke to Food Dive about finding the right partners as it scales up ice cream production and expands into other categories in 2020.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2020

Conagra to close Tennessee Pride plant, cutting 345 jobs

The facility makes the brand's breakfast sandwiches and will shut down in fall 2021. The production will move to other company-owned factories.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 28, 2020

Dairy industry flexing to add CBD despite regulatory uncertainty

The head of the International Dairy Foods Association said an "insatiable appetite" for these products could prompt more companies to enter the space, even without FDA approval.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 28, 2020

Nestlé partners with Canadian plant-based protein companies

The Swiss food giant said its joint agreement with Merit Functional Foods and Burcon NutraScience will more quickly develop meat and dairy alternatives with a favorable environmental footprint.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 27, 2020

Canopy Growth delays its Canadian cannabis beverage line

The company, in which Constellation Brands invested nearly $4 billion, initially planned for the drinks to hit shelves this month.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 24, 2020

How Kraft Heinz's new CIO is using data to revive the company

Corrado Azzarita, who has a background in — and love for — analytics, was named to the post in September.​​

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 24, 2020

Once a sidekick in food, the pea finds itself the star of the show

The little round legume has grown in popularity as a way to add nutrients, replace allergens and respond to consumer demand for more plant-based meats, beverages and other products.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2020

Trader Joe's, CVS get low marks on chocolate supply chains

If retailers make the decision to buy the confection based on labor and environmental standards, it can help shift the industry in the right direction, Green America noted in its study.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 23, 2020

Planters kills off Mr. Peanut, plans Super Bowl funeral ad

The Kraft Heinz brand looks to keep the social media conversation going before, during and after its big game spot.

By Dianna Christie • Jan. 23, 2020

Memphis Meats raises $161M to build a cell-based meat plant

Legacy companies Cargill and Tyson both participated in this funding round for a facility that could be making products in 24 months.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 23, 2020

Molson Coors buys craft beer maker Atwater Brewery

The purchase of the Detroit company expands the beverage giant's portfolio while allowing the smaller brewer to gain the financial heft it needs to grow.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2020

Just Egg folds into vegan grab-and-go breakfast market

The San Francisco company is launching a frozen precooked version of its mung bean protein substitute while also improving the recipe and cutting the price of its liquid version.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 22, 2020

Tyson Foods starts coalition to tackle sustainable protein

The group, made up of leaders from the industry, academics, NGOs and financial institutions, will address issues such as food waste, conservation and hunger.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2020

FMI rebrands as The Food Industry Association

The new name reflects efforts by the group to broaden its membership and focus on a "more interconnected supply chain" as the line between brick and mortar and e-commerce blurs.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2020