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InnovoPro partners on ice cream that harnesses the power of chickpeas
CEO Taly Nechushtan said new products like this frozen treat must overcome consumers’ negative experiences with the taste and texture of other plant-based offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Updated June 10, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Almond Board of CaliforniaA quick study in climate-smart agriculture
Learn how almond grower Christine Gemperle ensures a healthy crop while being climate smart.
June 6, 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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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announces plan to transform the food system
In a speech last week, the head of the USDA discussed the Biden administration's new efforts to increase competition, capacity and supply, which it ultimately expects to ease prices.
By Chris Casey • June 3, 2022 -
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Joywell Foods nets $25M from Kraft Heinz VC and others for sweet protein commercialization
The company, which uses fermentation to create substances found in super sweet African fruits, is working toward bringing a line of beverages to market.
By Megan Poinski • June 2, 2022 -
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Price dwarfs sustainability as a food purchase motivator: survey
As inflationary pressures grow, a survey by IFIC reveals the compromises consumers are willing to make over a product's environmental impact.
By Chris Casey • May 31, 2022 -
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OpinionWhy policy change and innovation are key to expanding access to healthy food
Humanity faces a huge challenge this World Hunger Day — requiring the tools and thinking of today to ensure a well-nourished society tomorrow, writes Pairwise CEO Tom Adams and registered dietitian Kristen F. Gradney.
By Tom Adams and Kristen F. Gradney • May 27, 2022 -
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How Bowery Farming is growing the indoor agriculture space
The vertical farming company opened its largest farm in Pennsylvania this week, with two more facilities, more technology and new crops on the way.
By Megan Poinski • May 26, 2022 -
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Deep DiveBig Food's sustainable packaging goals hit supply and demand reality
As CPGs set targets to cut virgin plastic use, chaotic forces like the pandemic, poor weather and war complicate the timeline.
By Samantha Oller • May 25, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWhat's standing in the way of a circular food packaging economy?
As CPGs test new bottle and wrapper prototypes and set goals to cut virgin plastic use, critics warn roadblocks could trip up their progress.
By Chris Casey • May 24, 2022 -
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Deep DiveTracking sustainable food and beverage packaging innovation
Kraft Heinz has removed the signature plastic ‘shaker’ bag from its Shake ‘N Bake products, which it says will save 900,000 pounds of plastic annually.
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More consumers look for clean eating as they battle stress, survey shows
The International Food Information Council's annual survey shows that more than half of Americans are now following a diet or eating pattern, while nearly three in four snack daily.
By Megan Poinski • May 23, 2022 -
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Do Good Foods launches 'carbon-reduced' chicken
The company uses upcycled feed to raise the animals, which it said avoids the generation of approximately three pounds of greenhouse gases per chicken.
By Chris Casey • May 17, 2022 -
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Meati launches its first alternative protein steak
CEO and co-founder Tyler Huggins said the product's secret is mycelium — mushroom roots that give it a structure and texture like animal meat.
By Megan Poinski • May 17, 2022 -
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Ben & Jerry’s launches pilot program to cut dairy farm emissions
The Unilever-owned ice cream brand will implement regenerative agriculture practices and new technology to reduce greenhouse gases from 15 farms in the U.S. and the Netherlands.
By Chris Casey • May 12, 2022 -
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WNWN announces world's first consumer sale of cacao-free chocolate
The British company, which uses fermentation to turn barley and carob into the beloved confection, hopes to use its U.K. launch to highlight the ethical problems with the traditional way the candy is made.
By Megan Poinski • May 11, 2022 -
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Kraft Heinz to test paper-based ketchup bottle with Pulpex partnership
The company said it will assess the performance of the prototype before trying the packaging with consumers and then eventually bringing it to market.
By Christopher Doering • May 11, 2022 -
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Fix these structural flaws to prevent the next global food price crisis, report advises
An overreliance on staple crops and commodity speculation are partly responsible for huge price spikes after the Ukraine invasion and earlier crises, according to IPES-Food.
By Samantha Oller • May 6, 2022 -
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Voyage Foods gets $36M investment to scale up
The California company that recreates chocolate, peanut butter and coffee on a molecular level is planning product launches later this year.
By Megan Poinski • May 5, 2022 -
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OpinionTurning threats into opportunities: Can food companies successfully attack in all directions?
Whether it's sustainability, supply chain issues, inflation or the obesity crisis, CPGs must be able to tackle multiple challenges at once, writes Sean McBride of DSM Strategic Communications.
By Sean McBride • May 4, 2022 -
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Big brands targeted for plastic reduction and refill commitments in 2022 proxy season
Plastics remain a potent issue for shareholder advocacy this year, with CPGs such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Tyson facing calls to slash their use of the material in packaging.
By Cole Rosengren • May 2, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Tropicana invites consumers to pour OJ on cereal; Cinnabon muscles in on protein drinks
The juice brand crafts a breakfast offering designed to be eaten with orange juice, and ReGrained's upcycled flour appears in a new line of baking mixes.
By Food Dive staff • April 29, 2022 -
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Indonesia to end palm oil export ban next week
The world's largest producer of the ingredient announced that exports can resume on May 23, a move set to ease edible oil price and supply pressures.
By Samantha Oller • Updated May 20, 2022 -
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Consumer awareness of food's environmental impact is slowly growing
A report from Kearney said four out of five people are at least somewhat aware of the sustainability of their eating choices, though cost and the stigma of a vegetarian diet are impediments to making changes.
By Megan Poinski • April 25, 2022 -
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8 carbon-neutral brands aiming to cut the food and beverage industry's emissions
As CPGs work to improve the sustainability of their supply chains, several have rolled out products that claim to compensate for the greenhouse gases they emit.
By Chris Casey • April 22, 2022 -
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Tobacco as food's future: BioBetter creates a cell growth medium from the plant
The Israeli startup has genetically modified the crop to produce inexpensive plant-based proteins that can grow cultivated meat.
By Megan Poinski • April 21, 2022
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