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FDA OKs 'potassium salt' for ingredient labels
In recent years, Fmagnesium glycinate best time to takeDA and USDA — both of which handle parts of food regulation — have been working to modernize to better serve today’s consumers. From the Nutrition Facts…
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How cost and trends are impacting Christmas dinner
The lead-up to Christmas may be the most crucial grocery shopping week for retailers. This year, months of supply chain disruptions and altered shopper habits have left both manufacturers and consumers viewing the holiday period…
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Eat Beyond aims to change the way people invest in protein alternatives
High-tech food companies that leverage science, different ingredients and novel ways of producing food in a more sustainable way are a hot ticket for investors.According to Finistere Ventures, $8.37 billion was invested in the food…
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Zevia closes $200M funding round with Canadian investment firm
Zevia has spent about a decade working to improve its portfolio to keep pace with consumers demanding better-for-you, natural beverages to replace sugary drinks. While carbonated soft drinks’ volumes have been shrinking over the past several…
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Dietary Guidelines published without changes to added sugars or alcohol recommendations
This year’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans was published with a pretty significant footnote. While the scientific report the guidelines were based on recommended significant decreases in the amount of added sugars and alcoholic beverages that…
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McCormick buys natural flavorings company FONA International for $710M
McCormick has been one of the hottest companies in the CPG space in recent years with its portfolio of on-trend products.The 132-year-old Maryland business has offerings tailored to the public’s desire to eat better without…
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5 trends fueling food and beverage innovation in 2021
After an unpredictable and turbulent 2020, many are hoping 2021 will bring more stability. But the pandemic is expected to still hold sway and influence some of the biggest food and beverage trends in the…
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Air Protein raises $32M to develop a meat alternative out of thin air
Big investors are putting their money toward a company making a meat substitute out of thin air.ADM Ventures, Barclays and GV (formerly Google Ventures) led a $32 million funding round for Air Protein, a startup…
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New Wave Foods nets $18M and plans foodservice launch in Q1
With an $18 million funding round and the approaching launch of New Wave Foods’ long-awaited plant-based seafood products in foodservice, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Michelle Wolf said 2021 is the year of the shrimp.New…
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Elderberry demand soars as consumers seek an immunity boost
As the coronavirus started to spread across the U.S. last year and consumers grew increasingly concerned about staying healthy, Uncle Matt’s Organic wanted to develop a new beverage that would support the immune system.CEO Matt McLean…