Ingredients
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The next big 4 ingredient trends from IFT
Manufacturers, suppliers and technology companies alike set the tone for how the space will continue to evolve at one of the food industry's largest events of the year.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 26, 2024 -
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Leftovers: IHOP syrup pours into stores | Kraft Heinz spices up mayonnaise with pickle flavor
The pancake restaurant is bringing its signature sweet sauce to grocery shelves, and Unilever’s Knorr taps into the growth in Asian-inspired flavors with a spicy liquid seasoning.
By Food Dive staff • July 26, 2024 -
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Christopher Doering/Food DiveTrendlineBig bites: The evolution and future of snacking
Once a nation defined by three daily meals, more consumers have abandoned the tradition in favor of snacking.
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Ingredients in Focus: Chaga mushrooms set to sprout in growth
The medicinal fungi is growing in both market share and popularity as more consumers focus on healthy lifestyles.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
Health, taste and texture: What Ingredion’s new chief innovation officer is prioritizing
Mike Leonard stressed the importance of working with experts before debuting new health focused products.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
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The Weekly Sip: C4 energy drink freezes up with Popsicle flavors | Tito’s goes for gold with cocktails
The beverage maker launched three new flavors in collaboration with Unilever’s Popsicle brand, and Oo-Lah hopes to bring the beach experience to RTD cocktails.
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Meati Foods new CCO, CEO look to avoid plant-based pitfalls
The mycelium-based meat maker is looking to go back to its roots and nail down its messaging in a burgeoning category.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
Juicy Marbles launches plant-based ribs with edible bones
The company says its Baby Ribs have a "clean label" and are made with 100% soy protein.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 24, 2024 -
Nestlé develops technology to reduce fat in dairy ingredients
The food and beverage giant said the process cuts fat in milk powder by up to 60% without compromising on quality, taste and texture.
By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2024 -
Beyond Meat launches ‘first of its kind’ protein to appeal to health-conscious consumers
The company’s latest product is not intended to replicate beef, pork or chicken. It comes amid a sharp downturn in plant-based meat consumption.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 23, 2024 -
Sponsored by Faravelli
PhytoCann BP®: Elevate your beverage solutions with innovative black pepper extract
Discover PhytoCann BP®, a cutting-edge natural solution in the beverage industry.
July 22, 2024 -
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Leftovers: McCormick & Co.’s Old Bay spices up bagel chips | Once Upon A Farm bites into snack bar category
The spice blend is the star of the first snack product from CaliBagels, and sesame sauce maker Seed + Mill takes the ingredient into dessert with a chocolate variety.
By Food Dive staff • July 19, 2024 -
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Ingredients in focus: AAK’s use of shea in place of cocoa butter
The ingredients company is tackling cocoa’s supply chain woes by turning to a unique West African crop.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 18, 2024 -
Roquette, Bonumose partner to boost tagatose production
The ingredients businesses are joining forces to scale the natural sweetener, giving food and beverage formulators a better-for-you alternative to sugar.
By Chris Casey • July 18, 2024 -
The forces shaping Gen Z’s snack and beverage consumption
Gen Z has a sweet tooth and loves childhood flavors, but they increasingly demand healthy ingredients, major restaurants and suppliers say.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 17, 2024 -
Kellanova brings waffle flavor to a mug with Eggo Coffee
The food giant is taking its breakfast brand into the lucrative morning beverage category where it will compete with offerings from companies such as Nestlé and J.M. Smucker.
By Chris Casey • July 17, 2024 -
Ferrero’s Famous Amos returns to its original recipe after brand overhaul fails to resonate
The snack maker is altering the nearly 50-year-old cookie’s ingredients list again, redesigning the packaging and lowering the price.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2024 -
From meatballs to deli dominance: How a former Mondelēz exec is building a $1B food company
CEO Adam Michaels has cut millions in spending from Mama’s Creations and added dozens of new foods like olives and pasta salad through acquisitions.
By Christopher Doering • July 16, 2024 -
Badger Bevs brings NYC bar finesse to cocktail mixers
The recently launched company, which collaborated with top mixologists, aims to improve the quality of at-home cocktails.
By Chris Casey • July 15, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Sour Patch Kids, Snapple join forces | Kind bites into ‘palette-provoking’ bars
The gummy and beverage brands unveil a collaborative candy, and Welch’s Fruit Snacks is rolling out its latest innovation in the fruit snack category.
By Chris Casey • July 12, 2024 -
Gen Z heat seekers leading hot sauce boom
A majority of younger consumers count themselves as fans of the spicy condiments, according to a new survey, as food and beverage products embrace the heat.
By Chris Casey • July 11, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Specialty food ingredient market primed to surge
With more consumers seeking healthier food options, niche products are having their moment.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 10, 2024 -
Tate & Lyle debuts new stevia composition
The global ingredients company is looking to deliver a taste profile closer to sugar and at a cheaper price than other alternative sweeteners.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 10, 2024 -
FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages
The decision comes after a series of studies with the NIH found the ingredient to have adverse health effects.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 8, 2024 -
Sponsored by Blue Diamond Global Ingredients
Almond ingredients for plant-based yogurt success
Give plant-based yogurts the sensory qualities consumers love with almond ingredients.
July 8, 2024 -
Sponsored by Edlong
Boosting your boost: Satisfying consumer demand for functional snacks
With consumers laser-focused on their personal health needs and busy lifestyles turning snack breaks into mealtimes, people need their foods and beverages to do more than ever.
July 8, 2024