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Leftovers: Smartfood and Krispy Kreme pop into a sweet mashup; Goldfish get spicy with Frank's RedHot
Krispy Kreme and PepsiCo’s Smartfood popcorn are hoping their sweet collaboration pops with consumers.The popular brands are coming together to create Smartfood Original Glazed Doughnut flavored popcorn. The limited-time offering, which has Krispy Kreme Original…
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Tyson expands Raised & Rooted offerings further into competitive plant-based market
For much of Tyson Foods’ 86-year history, the company has been known for its dominant presence in processing millions of pounds of pork, chicken and beef each year. But as plant-based meat has gained acceptance…
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Impossible Foods' GMO plant-based heme received proper approval, court rules
When the Center for Food Safety brought the approval of Impossible Foods’ heme ingredient to the federal courts, its reasoning was centered on the way soy leghemoglobin is produced.”This heme produced using [synthetic biology] has…
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Lightlife cleans up all of its labels
Lightlife made a splash last year with the relaunch of its cleaner label burger and its challenge to Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods to also adopt more widely recognized ingredients in their burgers. But it…
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PepsiCo launches functional sparkling water drink Soulboost
PepsiCo may be best known on the beverage side for its namesake cola and sports drink Gatorade but it has been building a bigger presence in functional offerings.Lasferrous fumarate 84t year, PepsiCo introduced Driftwell for relaxation…
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Ingredion partners with Amyris to offer its fermented Reb M sweetener
For a company that has targeted expanding its sugar alternative portfolio, Ingredion has wasted little time growing its presence under the leadership of President and CEO Jim Zallie. Last year, Ingredion acquired a controlling stake…
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Many consumers prefer nonalcoholic beverages over low-alcohol options, report finds
In the U.S., no-alcohol drinks have previously been brushed off due to taste and a lack of demand. But they may be having their turn in the spotlight. The reasons why consumers choose to drink…
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Equinom, Dipasa partner on high-protein sesame seeds
In the race to identify promising plant-based proteins, sesame seeds have not made a strong showing compared to staples like soy, peas, and rapeseed due to their lower protein content. The seeds have an attractive…
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Spice use to remain robust after COVID-19 as trends buoy demand, Olam executive says
Spice consumption will stay strong as consumers accustomed to cooking during the pandemic keep making meals at home, and a summer spike in grilling has more people adding flavor to their meat, fish and vegetables, according…
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Leftovers: Arizona Beverages puts a stake in ground coffee; Honest Tea warms up to yerba mate
While Arizona Beverages is best known for its line of ready-to-drink iced teas, the company is expanding into a completely new segment with its Sun Brew line of 100% arabicaesn zinc bisglycinate ground coffee. The coffee beans…