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Impossible Foods launches frozen meals
Impossible Foods brought forward a new breed of meat substitutes with its Impossible Burgers, Sausage, Pork and Chicken. But now it’s taking its branded offerings a step past just the meat, and creating entire frozen…
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Nestlé launches vegan KitKat in 15 European countries
As consumers keep a closer watch on what they eat, a shift that has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, food companies have taken notice — and chocolate is no exception. “We are seeing a strong…
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Wheat and dairy punctuate 12.2% spike in food prices in the last year
As inflation continues to surge and fears of a recession on the horizon, consumers will continue to pay close attention to which food categories stretch them thin.Flour prices increased by 5.3% in June, the report said.…
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Why Brevel says its microalgae will become the most popular alternative protein ingredient
Brevel founder Yonatan Golan says that in time, the microalgae his company makes will be the alternative protein ingredient of choice.And he’s not just talking about this protein dominating the nascent microalgae ingredient space. Golan…
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Phytolon raises $14.5M, led by Royal DSM's venture arm
Natural colors are an important component of the food space. While wider adoption by CPGs has taken longer than many anticipated, consumer demand for clean label items is still widely felt. Nearly two-thirds of adults said…
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Leftovers: Ace Hardware scoops paint-inspired ice cream; Fyxx Health bites into cookies
For National Ice Cream Day, brands have rolled out flavors ranging from Kraft Macaroni and Cheese to pizza-inspired scoops. But unlikely ice cream purveyor Ace Hardware has a new twist on the frozen treat during…
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Supply issues top CPG company leaders' concerns, study finds
No studies are needed to show that many CPG leaders are worried about supply chain issues, but this new report from TraceGains shows just how deep these issues are cutting into corporate operations.According to the…
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Lawsuit claims artificial coloring in Skittles makes them 'unfit for human consumption'
Seven years ago, removing artificial colors from food — including titanium dioxide — was a stated priority for three CPG companies known for the bright hues of their products.But in the years since, the changes…
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Why a medical group wants plant-based diets discussed at the White House
Despite a comprehensive scientific report that pointed to recommendations for people to eat more fruits and vegetables and cut down on red meat, the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans did not specifically…
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How 5 food and beverage companies are preparing for a recession
Economists have recently warned a recession could be on the horizon.Bloomberg Economics predicts there is a 38% risk of one occurring during the next year. Some have even argued the U.S. economy is already in a recession.Recessions…