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How upcycled food companies tackle their biggest challenge
As more brands create products using ingredients that would have gone to waste, leaders in the industry say educating consumers is key to success.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 19, 2022 -
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Sponsored by The Hershey CompanyHershey goodness is brought to you by solar power and science-based targets
By setting aggressive goals, investing in innovative solutions and measuring impacts, Hershey aims to reduce environmental impact for the long-term sustainability.
Dec. 19, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
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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Investors pressure food companies to set concrete deforestation plans
Groups representing trillions of dollars in assets say CPGs must do more to prevent further losses of biodiversity in their supply chains by 2030.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Drought leads to 80% jump in vegetable prices
Prices from producers increased 38% in November, and could continue to be unstable if weather conditions don’t improve.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Ynsect plans US insect farm and partners with Ardent Mills
The facility will produce more than 55,000 tons of ingredients a year, which the milling company will explore for use in healthy and sustainable food.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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Fresh Del Monte to debut carbon-neutral pineapples
The company said it compensated for the emissions for the fruits, which were certified sustainably grown, through sequestration and sustainability projects.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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DSM debuts clean-label canola-based protein ingredients
The ingredients manufacturer said its new offerings have textural benefits that make them a more realistic meat alternative.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Pernod Ricard to spend $250M building carbon-neutral distillery in Kentucky
The spirits maker said the investment “doubles down” on the future sustainability of American whiskey and the “strong growth — and growth potential” in the company’s portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Chobani bolsters C-suite with hiring of chief communications and impact officer
The appointment of insider Nishant Roy, who will oversee communications, government relations, sustainability and other duties, is the latest executive hire for the yogurt giant in 2022.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Kahlúa touts full traceability of key coffee ingredient
The liqueur, which is owned by Pernod Ricard, said brands and retailers are facing mounting pressure from customers to provide greater transparency into their supply chains.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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Precision pollination startup BeeHero nets $42M with backing from General Mills
The startup said its technology allows beekeepers to better monitor their hives, which could help improve crop yields and reduce food insecurity.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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PepsiCo to double use of reusable packaging to 20% by 2030
To meet the target, the beverage giant plans to prioritize four areas, including growing the company’s SodaStream platform and expanding its refillable plastic and glass bottle offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Gen Z embracing ‘healthy hedonism’ and bold food colors, research finds
GNT said manufacturers can communicate their commitment to wellness and sustainability important to younger consumers through the use of soft-play pastel shades and psychedelic color schemes.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Consumers want specific health and wellness benefits in their products in 2023, study finds
Just being healthy or functional alone won’t be enough for food and beverage offerings next year, Tastewise says after analyzing billions of social media interactions, restaurant menus and recipes.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Post’s Michael Foods to offer verified carbon reduced eggs in 2023
The company is partnering with supplier Do Good Foods, and will quantify the impact each foodservice buyer’s purchase had on climate change.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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A taste of Food Dive’s best stories
From the struggles of plant-based meat to Kellogg’s proposed split, Food Dive writes about the news that moves the CPG industry.
By Food Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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Plant-based consumers spend less on meat and dairy, study finds
Using Kroger shopper data, insights firm 84.51° and the Plant Based Foods Institute found many people who bought alternative products in 2020 kept buying them in 2021.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Cove debuts biodegradable water bottles
The Los Angeles-based startup will launch the containers, which it says are the first of their kind, on Thursday in Southern California.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Most food companies have weak or no water management programs, report says
After reviewing 114 businesses, Morningstar urged stakeholders involved with these firms to push for a more comprehensive approach to water use amid ongoing shortages.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 23, 2022 -
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For food industry to reach climate goals, COP27 highlights areas of improvement
As companies work to improve sustainability goals, activist groups and world leaders call for more reductions in emissions and waste.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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Nestlé’s Nespresso to debut paper-based compostable capsules
The new pods will be piloted in France and Switzerland in spring 2023, and will complement the brand’s existing aluminum option.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2022 -
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Wilk makes yogurt using milk from cultivated cells
The Israeli company is the first to create a finished dairy product that has been produced by cells grown outside of an animal.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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HowGood launches platform for food companies to track scope 3 emissions
The tool records indirect greenhouse gas emissions — which make up roughly 87% of a manufacturer’s total carbon footprint — for over 33,000 ingredients.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 17, 2022 -
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Fermentation leaders form Fungi Protein Association
Companies including Quorn, MycoTechnology, Meati and The Better Meat Co. are coming together to advocate for alternatives that are not made from plants.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Flavor ProducersHow to create value
With sustained increase in the costing of utilities, purchasing habits by “trading down” in food and beverage options is not only real, it’s upon us.
By Simon O’Brien Senior Creative Manager at Flavor Producers • Nov. 7, 2022
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