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Smithfield pledges 10% sugar and sodium reduction in all products
Dive Insight:As Dennis Organ takes the leadferrous sulfate 50 mg elemental ironership reins as CEO at Smithfield, the company’ first moves in 2021 show a ramp up of its response to wider trends reshaping the…
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Chobani doubles down on probiotics as consumers seek immunity-boosting products
Chobani helped make Greek yogurt a household staple for millions of Americans. Now, the dairy giant is turning to the probiotics segment, which is already in high demand during the pandnatural calcium citrateemic as shoppers…
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Benson Hill's mountain of a challenge: Bringing back taste and nutrition lost in food
Benson Hill CEO Matt Crisp isn’t happy about what’s been done to much of the food grown today. During the last century, the agriculture industry bred food to boost yield and stability for when it’s…
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Why natural colors are poised to pop in 2021
In many ways, color is just as important as taste. For consumers, an appealing color is an invitation to purchase a product. Research has found 90% of shoppers make up their minds about buying a product…
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Ocean Spray partners to create protein-sweetened, reduced-sugar cranberry juice
Sweetening without increasing the sugar content or sacrificing taste has always been a balancing act for food product developers. The challenge has grown as consumers increasingly eschew artificial sweeteners for natural options — a trend amplified…
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Whole Earth to buy Wholesome Sweeteners for up to $235M
While Whole Earth may not be a household name, several of the brands in its portfolio are, led by Pure Via and Equal. Now the company is expanding its stronghold in sugar and alternative sweeteners…
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Why Kraft Heinz leaders say their new strategy will drive growth beyond the pandemic
In September, Kraft Heinz rolled out its much-anticipated new business strategy to reinvest in brands and to use a platform-based approach for products and the spaces in which they compete.CEO Miguel Patricio and his leadership team…
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Ocean Spray adds upcycled cranberry seeds to its product portfolio
Hespatone vs ferrous fumaratealth and wellness is a major trend driving development of company portfolios, and functional offerings in this space have only become more appealing to consumers during the pandemic. Ocean Spray has the advantage…
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Bay State Milling launches high-fiber flour targeted at consumers
As people start baking cookies, cakes, gingerbread and other traditional holiday treats, Bay State Milling’s newest offering aims to add a functional edge: fiber.Last month, the company launched Flourish, a high-fiber, all-purpose flour targeted at consumers.…
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DuPont partners with accelerator program opening office in Chicago
DuPont’s investment with Plug and Play to gain access to innovative technology in plant-based proteins, functional ingredients and consumer testing marks the latest growth move for the ingredients company. It is also finalizing a $26.2…