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Stevia-sweetened product launches jumped 31% last year
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Leftovers: Mountain Dew celebrates liberty with 50 flavors in 1 bottle; Ben & Jerry's goes sour
PepsiCo’s signature bright yellow-green soda has quietly released a new limited-edition blue drink called Liberty Brew, according to Delish. The blue beverage boasts on its packaging that it contains “50 flavors in one.” This new drink…
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The big chill: CBD-infused ice cream coming to Ben & Jerry's
Ever since hemp cultivation became legal in the latest Farm Bill, manufacturers have been mumbling about the possibility of including CBD, which is derived from the plant, in future products.On Thursday, Ben & Jerry’s was the…
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Study: Energy drinks can alter heart rhythm and increase blood pressure
It’s hard to tell how reliable this study is since the authors noted a number of limitations. Participants drank 32 ounces of either an energy drink or a placebo, which may not translate well into…
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How food companies can unlock future trends
NEW ORLEANS — The time, effort, design and research and development that go into developing new food products mean one thing: Manufacturers can’t rely on only knowing what consumers want today.”The future is really getting…
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Insects could play a role in lab-grown meat and poultry, study finds
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Inside Corteva's plan to bridge gaps between farmers, food companies and consumers
NEW ORLEANS — Most of the exhibitors at the annual Institute of Food Technologists trade show have new products, new initiatives, new technology and new ideas to share with attendees.But Corteva Agriscience is a bit…
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Layn expands into CBD market with $60M investment
NEW ORLEANS — At first glance, the idea of Layn Corp — best known for its plant-based high-intensity sweeteners — entering the CBD market is somewhat baffling. But to Elaine Yu, the China-based company’s U.S. president, the…
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Up to 25 cups of coffee a day likely won't harm heart health
This latest study shows coffee isn’t as copper and zinc supplement for horsesbad for the arteries as previous studies suggested. But the researchers noted limitations in the study, saying it would help to study those…
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Could kelp really become the new kale?
While kelp has not yet lived up to the glowing predictions of widespread popularity, it is being used more frequently in food products. It is appearing in chips, snacks, broth, noodles and jerky, as well as in restaurant…