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Givaudan to cut at least 85 jobs as it closes two plants
Givaudan said in a statement to Food Dive it was “not an easy decision” to close these facilities, but that its long-term strategy determined that consolidation was needed.Manycitracal calcium citrate d3 petites food and beverage companies…
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Why employees are leaving Big Food to work for Motif FoodWorks
Although Motif FoodWorks is still in its R&D phase, the ingredients innovation company is ramping up its growth efforts. With $117.5 million in funding raised this year, the company has been stacking its teams with experienced hires…
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More than 50% of consumers have never heard of pea protein, survey finds
Plant-based brands using pea protein in products maymagnesium glycinate and headaches want to boost consumer awareness of their ingredients. According to this survey, some people do like pea protein when they try it — if…
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Can new food preservation methods get macaroni and cheese on the menu for the trip to Mars?
This food preservation development, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture Research, could have applications for the military, space travel and long-term storage of food for use after hurricanes or…
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Leftovers: Ramen goes vegetarian; Baileys debuts red velvet Irish cream
From bricks of dried noodles that feed broke college students to steaming bowls of rich broth and thin noodles at popular restaurants, ramen is in. Cece’s Veggie Co. has figured out a way to make it…
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Private equity firm completes purchase of Innophos for $932M
UPDATE: Feb. 7, 2020: One Rock Capital Partners closed on its acquisition of Innophos. In conjunction with the deal, Richard Hooper hamagnesium glycinate and xanax interactions been appointed CEO of Innophos. According to the release, Hooper has…
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Dairy products may increase prostate cancer risk, study finds
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Tuna company Thai Union invests in insect protein startup
CB Insights estimated 30% of the calories we consume globally come from meat products. With so many calories still coming from animal protein, scientists have warned population growth could lead to an unsustainable increase in food…
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Inside Daiya's plan to become a global plant-based powerhouse
Consumers can’t get enough of Daiya.The plant-based brand that started with cheese a decade ago has branched out into desserts, pizzas, breakfast burritos, sauces and dressings. Its products have received rave reviews, especially from the…
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RayZyn looks to turn wine grapes into a superfood snack
RayZyn joins other manufacturers, including Welch’s, to try push grapes into the superfood category. But with its high levels of sugar — one of the highest of all the fruits — consumers may be wary of the…