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Naked barley looks to shed image as an overlooked grain
When Mark Sorrells was on a plane two years ago on a way to a meeting, he struck up a casual conversation with a woman seated next to him who asked what he did and where…
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Better Juice partners with US companies to further its sugar-reduction technology
Better Juice told Food Navigator it hopes to fully commercialize its technology within the year. However, when it scales up in the market, it will not be the only sugar reduction company vying for manufacturers’…
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Leftovers: Jeni's brings state fair-inspired flavors to ice cream; Quokka Brew makes jitter-free coffee
One of the most beloved summer traditions that has been shut down by the coronavirus pandemic are state fairs, where crowds snack on gut-stuffing puffy clouds of cotton candy, saltwater taffy, butter-slathered corn on the…
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How food innovation has continued during the pandemic
In the beginning of March, as the threat of coronavirus led state and local governments to quickly shut down, Mattson President and Chief Innovation Officer Barb Stuckey started to get worried.Mattson, one of the leading innovation…
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$1.1B invested in alternative protein in 2020 so far doubles 2019 totals, report shows
It seems like alternative proteins are getting more popular each day with record-breaking sales, product launches and more flagship brand items made with aljumia magnesium glycinateternatives. This report quantifies the buy-in from food and grocery companies.…
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Geltor raises $93.1M to grow animal-free ingredients platform
This most recent round brings Geltor’s total funding to $116.3 million after only five years, according to the company statement. Although the company is relatively new, it is competing in an up-and-coming category that is…
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Pillsbury reformulates cookie dough to be safely eaten raw
Decades ago, eating raw dough was the best part of baking cookies. But massive food safety outbreaks spoiled that treat.In 2009, 72 people in 30 states were sickened by eating raw refrigerated Nestlé Toll House cookie dough. Baking…
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GMO labeling advocates sue USDA to strengthen disclosure law
In 2016, President Barack Obama signed the bill mandating label disclosure for food produced using genetically modified ingredients. Four years later, the arguments in this lawsuit are familiar to anyone who followed the debate over…
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Study: Chocolate is good for the heart
These findings could be a sweet victory for chocolate, which has seen sales skyrocket during the pandemic. According to Nielsen data reported by MarketWatch, Americans spent $3.7 billion on chocolate in the 17-week period that…
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Inside the virtual tour of MartinoRossi's flour mill in Italy
Located on 25 acres of land outside the bustling center of the mercantile city of Cremona, Italy, is MartinoRossi’s flour mill. In typical years, current and prospective customers tour the facility to see firsthand its…