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Sugar shortage isn’t causing spike in Halloween candy prices: Wells Fargo analyst
Despite a constrained global supply of the crop, experts don't believe it will affect sweets makers in the U.S. ahead of the holidays.
ByChris Casey• Oct. 17, 2023 -
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Sponsoredby Custom FlavorsYour top questions about flavoring functional foods: Answered
Functional foods—packaged foods that contain nutritional value-added components, such as proteins, vitamins and botanical extracts—are a rapidly growing category.
Oct. 16, 2023 -
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TrendlinePlant-Based Dairy is Maturing, Booming and Full of Opportunities
As numerous plant-based dairy alternatives continue to enter the market and prices fluctuate, consumer interest is creating a dynamic shift in the consumption of dairy and alternatives.
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ColumnLeftovers: Madison Square Garden embraces Beyond Meat | Brewery brings Morton’s Salt into IPA
Concession stands at New York sports games will soon serve the plant-based company’s products, and PepsiCo brings the tastes of Chewy Granola bars into cereal with its new breakfast offering.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 13, 2023 -
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California makes history as first state to ban food additives linked to disease
The state’s Food Safety Act takes effect in 2027 and will prohibit the sale of common ingredients in products like candy and soda.
ByElizabeth Flood• Oct. 12, 2023 -
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Sponsoredby MycoTechnologyAdvancing nutrition, taste and texture in plant-based dairy alternatives
Dairy industry trade bodies and dairy companies are on the offensive. Their target: the nutritional profile of plant-based alternatives.
Oct. 11, 2023 -
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Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s relaunches plant-based line with oat recipe
Reformulated versions of classics such as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough will reach store shelves this fall, with remaining flavors switching to the new recipe by next spring.
ByChristopher Doering• Oct. 11, 2023 -
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Molson Coors works with Gen Z to craft fizz-free spiked refreshers
Furthering its portfolio innovation strategy, the beverage giant said it developed Happy Thursday, a non-carbonated offering, with insights from a panel of young consumers.
ByChris Casey• Oct. 9, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Heinz, Milk Bar burst into bagel bombs | Skittles get miniature with Littles
The Philadelphia cream cheese brand and the bakery are debuting a red velvet treat, while Whipnotic swirls up two unique whipped cream flavors.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 6, 2023 -
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Conagra Brands CEO sees early signs of improvement in consumer buying habits
而Slim Jim maker forecast a more upbeat second half in its fiscal year, Sean Connolly told Wall Street analysts that a deeper recovery will take time.
ByChristopher Doering• Oct. 6, 2023 -
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Nestlé nutritional insight could soon benefit its iconic food brands
一位高管负责监督其维生素、矿物质and supplements segment said there are opportunities to “complement” other parts of the CPG giant’s $103 billion global business.
ByChristopher Doering• Oct. 5, 2023 -
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US pea protein producers undercut by cheap Chinese imports
Products made with the ingredient are growing in popularity, but domestic manufacturers are in “grave peril,” producer Puris claims.
ByElizabeth Flood• Oct. 5, 2023 -
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WK Kellogg Co CEO says new company sees ‘future beyond cereal’
The newly spun off business, which includes Froot Loops and Rice Krispies, plans to expand into other categories, but will first focus on beefing up its cereal operations.
ByChris Casey• Oct. 4, 2023 -
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Dr Praeger tackles texture with crunchy veggie burger
The new crunchy cauliflower veggie burger and crunchy southwestern sweet potato burger will be in Whole Foods nationwide, as well as other grocers, this week.
ByElizabeth Flood• Oct. 3, 2023 -
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Inside Curaleaf’s mission to permeate beverage space with cannabis
With its Zero Proof Squeeze line of beverage enhancers, the cannabis maker told Food Dive it is looking to reach the growing number of young consumers who are less interested in traditional drinks.
ByChris Casey• Oct. 2, 2023 -
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Nestlé vows to increase sales of healthier foods by 2030
The world’s largest food company said it wants to boost sales of better-for-you products by as much as $27.3 billion by the end of this decade, a 50% increase from 2022.
ByChristopher Doering• Sept. 29, 2023 -
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GPC secures another speciality flour milling facility in an effort to expand plant-based reach
To cater to sustainability-conscious consumers, the company will initially use the facility as an extension to its soy and chickpea milling operations in Grinnell, Iowa.
ByElizabeth Flood• Sept. 28, 2023 -
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Bayer enters the strawberry market with UK acquisition
NIAB’s strawberry breeding program allows the biotech giant to develop a wide range of genetics and crop protection products.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 28, 2023 -
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Q&A热蜂蜜,规模和方式to create a buzz with Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey
The sweet-heat trend has been around for ages. But this unique product, at first paired with pizza, developed a brand new food category and helped create the swicy category.
By Judy McGuire • Sept. 27, 2023 -
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Coca-Cola’s BodyArmor launches hydration powders at retail
The product, which is aimed at rapid hydration, is part of the beverage giant’s efforts to make the $1 billion brand a bigger player in larger, faster-growing categories.
ByChristopher Doering• Sept. 26, 2023 -
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From a high school project to taking on Dippin’ Dots: How Mini Melts is heating up ice cream
Sales are growing 35% annually and within striking distance of $100 million in the next 18 months as the brand enters new stores and regions, its CEO said in an interview.
ByChristopher Doering• Sept. 25, 2023 -
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Sponsoredby FaravelliUnlocking the potential of Phytocann BP®: a next-generation black pepper extract
This extraordinary extract is redefining the horizons of natural health solutions, tailored to meet the discerning needs of industry professionals.
By Roxane Kra • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch spices up meals with crunch sauce | Hershey brings seltzer sensation to Ice Breakers
The dressing brand’s collaboration with This Little Goat lets consumers boost the flavor of their favorite foods, and Chex Mix aims to satisfy the late-night munchies with pizza and taco options.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 22, 2023 -
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DSM-Firmenich unveils pH-preserving yogurt cultures
The ingredients giant said its new line will help producers create mild, creamy varieties of the dairy product that stay fresh longer.
ByChris Casey• Sept. 20, 2023 -
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Why Bettering saw an opening for luxury edibles
The company, which recently launched in Illinois, says its gummies contain minimal ingredients such as brewed tea and real fruits that prioritize a more consistent infusion of THC into the products.
ByChris Casey• Sept. 20, 2023 -
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Dairy industry teams with cybersecurity group to beef up defenses
As cyber crimes become more prevalent, the International Dairy Foods Association joins other food companies in efforts to share information and bolster protections.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 2023
