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Leftovers: Blue Moon takes ice cream out to the ball game | Dave’s Killer Bread packs protein into bars
Molson Coors is debuting an orange and vanilla-flavored treat inspired by the famous brew, and Blue Diamond turns to ranch flavor for its latest almonds.
By Food Dive staff • May 17, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Supplier uses tomatoes to boost flavor and simplify ingredients list
Lycored is harvesting the juicy red fruit to improve the eating experience for consumers in savory and sweet ways.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 16, 2024 -
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Big 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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Improved nutrition continues to drive preference in purchasing behaviors: Ingredion
As consumers continue to seek healthier options, more than half of the current R&D effort is devoted to reformulating existing products.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 16, 2024 -
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The Weekly Sip: NFL’s Patrick Mahomes enters RTD iced coffee | Diageo steeps itself in Smirnoff tea
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback aims to score with a better-for-you beverage offering, and canned hard tea brand Loverboy seeks to make a splash with its Walmart launch.
By Chris Casey • May 16, 2024 -
Kellanova packs protein into waffles with Eggo Fully Loaded
The new offering from the snacking company comes as better-for-you breakfast items gain steam.
By Chris Casey • May 15, 2024 -
United Sodas of America’s fight to invigorate an unloved category
The fast-growing beverage brand has distinguished itself from other sodas with a clean label, proprietary sweetener blend and minimalist packaging.
By Christopher Doering • May 15, 2024 -
Spicing up cocktails: Q Mixers CEO talks innovation
Bob Arnold said consumers are prioritizing unique flavors like sweet heat and global food influences as they increasingly make drinks at home.
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Ferrero moves beyond mints and chocolate with Tic Tac Chewy
The fruit candy, with a crunchy exterior and softer inside, is the first product from the European sweets giant made exclusively for the U.S. It will appear on stores shelves in September.
By Christopher Doering • May 13, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Graza olive oil cracks a cold one | Kraft Heinz grills up Stuffed Dogs
Oscar Meyer launched a cheesy stuffed hot-dog in time for the summer sun and a Milwaukee-based pizza company is trading in its crust for bowls.
By Food Dive staff • May 10, 2024 -
Beyond Meat CEO sees 2024 as a ‘pivotal year’ despite grim Q1 results
The plant-based pioneer had its eighth straight quarter of revenue declines, but Ethan Brown is confident sales will pick up in the second half of the year.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 10, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Sweegen launches flavor tool to compete with sugar
As sweet protein products rise in popularity, more flavor innovators are looking to develop products to create better-for-you food products.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 9, 2024 -
4 startups taking the cocoa out of chocolate
With cocoa prices rising and sourcing scarce, companies are looking to alternatives and raising more than $110 million in equity funding, according to a recent report.
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The Ozempic effect is real: Study zeroes in on GLP-1 users’ food needs
Food startups have an opportunity to jump on the snacking needs of this new demographic with products focused on protein, portion size and hydration.
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Nestlé deepens cold coffee presence with Nescafé concentrate
The liquid allows the CPG giant to further tap into the cold segment, which was responsible for a third of all cups consumed in 2023 and is especially popular among younger individuals.
By Christopher Doering • May 7, 2024 -
Mondelēz brings $1B Chips Ahoy! brand into gluten-free category
The snacking giant also sells Oreos that avoid the wheat protein as the company appeals to the 25% of Americans who adhere to the diet.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2024 -
Just Ice parent shifting scarce resources to fast-growing tea, pulling back on snacks
Eat the Change started selling environmentally friendly, nutrient-dense treats before moving into beverages in 2022 after Coca-Cola discontinued its organic Honest tea brand.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2024 -
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How brands can leverage ingredient innovator partnerships to meet evolving consumer demands
Collaborating with innovative suppliers allows brands to tap into new ideas and develop products that resonate with today's savvy consumers.
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Leftovers: Fresh Del Monte pineapples turn red | Little Bites get a little less sweet
The unique fruit resulted from crossbreeding different varieties in Costa Rica, and General Mills purchases regeneratively grown almonds for its latest snack bar.
By Food Dive staff • May 3, 2024 -
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‘We’re basically flying blind’: An epidemiologist’s take on the US response to bird flu
Katelyn Jetelina, a public health expert and CDC advisor, explains why an outbreak in dairy cows is likely bigger than previously thought and what farm workers should be doing to protect themselves.
By Nathan Owens • May 3, 2024 -
Consumers seeking better-for-you options to drive the food ingredients market: report
More food companies are investing in developing innovative solutions through technology to manufacture “next-generation alternative proteins” and other ingredients.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Ingredion’s PureCircle launches a ‘first of its kind’ drop-in stevia sweetener
The solution is considered a natural origin sweetener that mimics sugar without additives and can be used in beverages, syrups and sauces, according to the company.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 2024 -
Healthy soda brand Poppi denies being M&A target of large beverage companies
The drink, introduced in March 2020, is posting triple-digit growth as it benefits from surging consumer interest in better-for-you offerings.
By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2024 -
How Unreal Snacks plans to be a relevant better-for-you brand for the long haul
Kevin McCarthy became CEO in 2016 and since then has had a laser focus on growing the brand in a sustainable way.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 30, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Oreo goes sour | Campbell Soup’s Late July chip dips back into salsa
Mondelēz International leverages its Sour Patch Kids brand to create an unusual flavor combination and General Mills launches a “guilt-free” donut.
By Food Dive Staff • April 26, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Honey truffle sweetener
The rare tuber variety from Hungary could be a “game-changing alternative to sugar” due to its unique taste and intense sweetness, according to MycoTechnology.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 25, 2024