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How FDA stopped the momentum for CBD in food and drink
Cannabis products were poised as the next big thing.The segment attracted interest from a variety of CPGs such as Constellation Brands — which bet $4 billion on the growth potential of cannabis — and Molson Coors,…
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International flavors and unconventional mashups top Kerry’s taste trends
Kerry’s difference between folic acid and ferrous fumarateTaste and Nutrition Charts, which the company’s Global Insights and Consumer Research Director Soumya Nair said in an online conference sketch out the trajectory of different flavors in…
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Egg prices to remain high for as long as bird flu continues, experts say
More than any other grocery store food item, egg prices are skyrocketing as producers struggle to meet supply.Experts do not expect prices to return to where they were before last year’s highly pathogenic avian influenza…
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How New School Foods uses new ideas to make raw plant-based salmon
Chris Bryson noticed a pattern with plant-based meat startups: All of the products are made the same way.Startups looking for funding often rush to create prototypes so that they can give something tangible to potential…
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Halo Top enters baking mix category
The new launch brings Halo Top, a leader in the better-for-you ice cream space, into a wider category of desserts targeted toward consumers looking for a healthier alternative to leading brands.“Halo Top was founded on…
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Michroma raises $6.4M to speed commercialization of natural red food color
Michroma uses a combination of biotechnology and precision fermentation to make a natural red color that it says can perform well in a variety of food and cosmetic items. The company uses CRISPR gene editing…
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Kellogg sees positive results from sustainable rice farming pilot
Rice farming produces 1.5% of the Earth’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Wildlife Fund, but Kellogg sees a path toward diminishing the crop’s negative impact by working directly with farmers.The cereal giant said…
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Leftovers: Sour Patch Kids paints Valentine’s Day black; Häagen-Dazs crafts butter cookie cones
For those who are sour on Valentine’s Day, a favorite Mondelēz candy is launching something to sweeten those lonely hearts.This February, Sour Patch Kids is selling Sour Hearts, a black raspberry flavored version of the…
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McCormick cutting jobs as part of $75M in cost savings in 2023
McCormick has been one of the largest beneficiaries of the growing demand for different flavor options and healthier foods by consumers, many of whom started doing more cooking at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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As CPG needs shift, Ingredion accelerates change within
As the COVID-19 pandemic intensified in 2020, food scientists and the culinary team at Ingredion were presented with a challenge: innovating the beloved french fry.Restaurants had largely shuttered their doors, and they were depending on…