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General Mills’ Old El Paso enters snack category with chips
The brand, best known for taco shells, tortillas and seasoning mixes, is debuting three sweet and savory Tex-Mex-inspired flavors at Walmart.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 21, 2022 -
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FDA leaders say the agency is ‘focused on food’
Commissioner Robert Califf and safety and nutrition head Susan Mayne told a conference this week how they plan to use policy to improve what people eat amid unhealthy diets and poor nutrition.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 13, 2022 -
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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.
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Arkansas plant-based meat labeling restrictions are unconstitutional, judge rules
The court said terms like “burger” and “hot dog” on Tofurky’s clearly labeled plant-based items aren’t deceptive and provide consumers with important information about the products.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Nestlé sees green in plant-based business despite category slowdown
While the segment got overheated during the pandemic, a top executive said it remains a “strong consumer trend” and one the global food giant will continue to invest in.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2022 -
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Pea protein maker Puris launches first consumer product in plant-based egg
The company said AcreMade, which has yellow field peas as its main protein source, will allow it to grab a portion of the lucrative vegan egg market.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 6, 2022 -
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Hostess Brands ‘betting big’ on smaller versions of classic treats to catch snacking competitors
Bouncers, tiny versions of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Donettes, are the latest entry into the snacking space that has seen cookies, crackers and candy launch convenient bite-size portions.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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Consumer groups sue for nutritional labeling on alcoholic beverages
The organizations want the Treasury Department to require product labels with alcohol content, ingredient lists and serving size information — changes they first petitioned for in 2003.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 5, 2022 -
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‘A win for public health’: Initial reactions to the ‘healthy’ definition
Executives, industry groups and an attorney share their first impressions of the FDA’s long-awaited labeling proposal, which is currently open for comments.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 4, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Reese’s stuffs with Puffs cereal; Jelly Belly quenches thirst with chocolate drink
The popular Hershey sweet introduces what “might be the most meta mashup ever,” and Nick’s Swedish Ice Cream turns Minecraft into a square meal.
By Food Dive Staff • Sept. 30, 2022 -
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Mars unveils plastic jars with 15% recycled plastics
The candy giant and packaging manufacturer Berry say the new containers for Starburst, Skittles and M&M’s will eliminate roughly 300 tons of virgin plastic annually.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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‘Healthy’ gets a new definition from FDA
The regulated definition looks at how well food items measure up to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, with limits on the amounts of sodium, added sugars and saturated fats they contain.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Sept. 28, 2022 -
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Biden administration releases strategy to end hunger and increase dietary and physical health by 2030
The policies outlined ahead of the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health in more than 50 years target improving access to healthy food, labeling changes and connecting healthcare with nutrition.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Pepsi pours a s’mores soda; Kellogg goes nutty with Little Debbie cereal
The beverage giant is tapping the campfire staple for the latest variety of its flagship cola, and Old Bay gets sweet with a new caramel-flavored seasoning.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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Hydroponic crops qualify for organic certification, appellate court rules
The ruling affirmed the USDA’s decision that the plants grown without soil are eligible for the designation, potentially ending a protracted legal battle.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Sept. 23, 2022 -
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As Honest tea production ends, co-founder fills void with new beverage in fewer than 4 months
Seth Goldman is bullish there’s demand for beverages like his new Just Ice Tea, saying Coca-Cola didn’t manage his previous product well.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: White Castle slides into burger snacks; Eat the Change chews let adults choose veggies
The burger chain rolls deeper into the freezer aisle with bites based on its Sliders, and Southern chicken restaurant Zaxby’s puts its popular sauces into freezer pops.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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GMO ingredient disclosure online is not enough, court rules
The judge found technical problems when using a QR code or text message could prevent consumers from getting the information they seek, but denied several other challenges to the federal labeling law.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Inside Mars Wrigley’s ‘bold ambition’ to create a $1.1B ice cream business
More than three decades after buying Dove Bar, the candy giant behind Snickers and M&M’s is harnessing innovation and e-commerce to drive its expansion in frozen treats.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Consumers ignore dates on shelf-stable foods as they try to save money, study finds
Shoppers are looking to get the most value out of what they spend on groceries, looking for discounts and trying not to let anything go to waste, according to Attest.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Candy industry met 5-year calorie reduction and labeling goals
Half of offerings from large brands including Mars Wrigley have 200 calories or less, and almost 95% have front-of-pack calorie information, meeting a target set by the National Confectioners Association and Partnership for a Healthier America.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 9, 2022 -
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Seth Goldman’s Eat the Change announces flavors for new tea brand
Varieties of Just Ice Tea, which are expected to hit shelves later this year, include a few of the most popular extensions under the Honest tea line being discontinued by Coca-Cola.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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Non-GMO Project Verified products saw steep sales growth, study finds
The certification group and SPINS found that products with the butterfly seal posted bigger increases from 2019 to 2021 than items that billed themselves as non-GMO or had no indication whether they contained bioengineered ingredients.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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How Mondelēz boosts impulse buys
With consumers shopping differently after the pandemic, the snacking giant has retooled its efforts to trigger last-minute purchases on e-commerce and in stores.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Nestlé launches vegan KitKat in 15 European countries
The bar, which uses a rice-based substitute in place of dairy, is getting an expanded rollout as products from Hershey and Mondelēz remain in testing or debut in a limited release.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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Impossible Foods reformulates to have less fat than beef
The new recipe also gives the plant-based analog as much protein per serving as meat.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 30, 2022
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