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Consumers are confused by plant-based meat, beef association says
In the war over the term “meat,” the plant-based sector has recently had a streak of wins — but this study could slow the sector’s success.Meat industry defenders have long said that plant-based products cause…
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Cell-based meat products are years away, so why are states making so many laws about them?
Arizona State Rep. David Cook, a Republican representing a mostly rural district southeast of Phoenix, wants to make sure consumers are not deceived when they go grocery shopping.Cook, who is a cattle rancher, said this…
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Freeze-dried strawberry powder helps stabilize ice cream, USDA says
This finding could be useful to ice cream or frozen dessert makers who would prefer using cleaner-label stabilizers. It also might appeal to consumers who don’t want to see chemical-sounding names on the products they…
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With winter wheat plantings down, is a shortage looming?
The wet spring weather last year made fields muddy and difficult to sow, but that isn’t the only problem wheat farmers are facing. As the warmer, wetter weather continues, soggy conditions tend to enhance fungus growth…
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5 ingredients that will impact the industry in 2020
In 2020, both new and familiar ingredients are expected to make waves.Each week in January, Food Dive: Ingredients took a look at an on-trend ingredient that is poised to make a difference in product launches,…
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Why McCormick is setting 'audacious' sustainability goals
Going green can come with a major price tag for companies, but McCormick’s sustainability leader said the spice maker can deliver top tier financial performance while meeting its sustainability goals by 2025. “We believe that our…
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Leftovers: Declare love with a bouquet of Tyson chicken nuggets; Ocean Spray juices up with coffee
As loved ones exchange cards, candy, roses and jewelry this Valentine’s Day, at least one company has an idea guaranteed to impress. Tyson Foods wants to help celebrate love — chicken nugget love, that is — by holding the…
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Valentine's Day reminder: Together we can end child labor in cocoa
What gives chocolate its unique taste is its main ingredient: cocoa. Indulging our sweet tooth on Valentine’s Day and year-round relies on the work of millions of farmers, mostly in West Africa, who harvest cocoa…
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Silk puts plant-based first in RTD coffee launch
This is the first move into the RTD coffee space for Silk, which is known for its plant-based beverages, creamers and yogurt alternatives made from soy, almond, oat, cashew and coconut.It’s not uncommon to see…
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Farm to pint: How Anheuser-Busch cultivates its ingredients amid a changing climate and consumer
When it comes to making beer, few things matter more than ingredients. At Anheuser-Busch, the U.S. division of the world’s largest brewer AB InBev, changes in what consumers look for in their beverages and a…