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Taking stock of the bone broth boom
Even though some see bone broth as the latest hipster-driven fad, there are good reasons why it may have staying power. Making it in the traditional way— by simmering bones with herbs and vegetables for several…
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Brazil's soybean surplus hits agribusiness
The speed with which grain prices impact food manufacturers and consumers is partly dependent on the type of grain and how it is used in the food supply. Increased wheat prices, for example, rapidly translate into…
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AB Mauri takes its yeast business beyond bakery
AB Mauri’s new business unit is a natural fit for a yeast and fermentation specialist. Other food ingredients firms that have a foot in both the food and biofuels sectors include industry giants like BASF,…
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Innophos hungers for acquisitions in move to diversify
Innophos has focused on high-margin specialty grade phosphates for processed meats, baked goods, dairy and beverages. However, it has largely steered clear of expansion into commoditized markets such as fertilizer and detergents. This has meant…
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No-flour power: Gluten-free ingredients boost nutrition, texture and taste
As the gluten-free foods market matures, manufacturers are getting better at adding ingredients that add to products’ nutritional benefits, texture and flavor profile. Reports show that nuts, pulses such as chickpeas,zinc bisglycinate warts and ancient…
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Unilever adds cake mix to Stork despite plans to sell the brand
The baking mix category is in steep decline in the United States, posting a 3.4% fall in sales in 2015. Mintel predicts it will continue to contract at this rate into 2020. As baking sales…
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H-E-B turns to vertical farming to freshen up its store-grown produce
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Q&A with Stericycle: How food manufacturers can prepare for recalls and minimize the impact
For food manufacturers, a product recall can be a major challenge — one that if not properly carried out can irreparably damage consumer trust and financially devastate the company’s bottom line. The monumental task is challenged…
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On the go is the way to go: Portable snacks gaining popularity
Now, more than ever, packaging matters. Snack packaging is becoming smaller and more sustainable. According to Euromonitor International, 1-to 3-oz packages of savory snacks tallied nearly 40% of total unit sales in the U.S. by package…
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Why unlabeled allergens pose the biggest recall risks
Food companies are required to highlight eight major allergens on product labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. These allergens cause about 90% of food-rechewable calcium citrate tabletslated allergic reactions in the…