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[Video] Strawberry (vertical) fields forever: Plenty expands from leafy greens with Driscoll’s partnership

While Plenty will continue growing leafy greens in its 100,000 square foot Compton, Calif., facility to retailers like Walmart, the indoor vertical farm heads for the East coast to Richmond, Va., where it will use Driscoll’s genetic know-how to grow flavorful strawberries in an indoor facility currently under construction and expected to open in 2024.

Will margins be the price of regenerative ag? GoodSAM CEO shares insights ahead of COP28 session

Food and beverage companies are embracing regenerative agriculture in the face of the global warming crisis, but the entire ecosystem might have to change some long-held beliefs in order to make an impact, Heather K. Terry, CEO and founder of chocolate,...

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Embracing the Red-3 ban: How to maximize product appeal with plant-based reds

The new red-3 ban is an opportunity for brands to pivot away from artificial colors. How can manufacturers leverage the benefits of plant-based, clean-label alternatives?

Future Ocean Foods “tells a new story for alternative seafood”

The recently launched association Future Ocean Foods is changing the narrative for alternative seafood through industry and consumer education and partnerships, including with traditional seafood, to reflect the category’s nutritious, sustainable, equitable...

Meat and dairy alternatives have attracted most of the labelling attention to date, whereas seafood alternatives – which take a smaller share of both plant-based and seafood markets – have largely been off the hook. But in Brussels last week, the labelling of vegetarian and vegan imitations of fish products was absolutely on the menu. Image source: Nestlé

‘It’s time to legislate’: EU seafood sector crabby about plant-based ‘fishy’ labelling

Is the labelling of Nestlé’s plant-based ‘Vuna’ product too similar to conventional tuna? This was up for debate recently in Brussels, where stakeholders met to discuss ‘fishy’ labelling for plant-based alternatives.

Rainforest Alliance's cocoa certification programme is part its strategy to drive sustainability at scale. Pic Rainforest Alliance

Rainforest Alliance urges COP28 to increase investment in nature-based solutions

To mark the opening of COP28, the UN Climate Conference (30 November to Tues 12 December 2023), held this year in Dubai, the Rainforest Alliance, calls for substantial funding increase from governments, financial institutions, and private sector in support...

Flavour house banks on neuroscience to unlock the consumers’ relationship with food

Givaudan has partnered with neuroscience company Thimus to gain an indepth understanding of the motivations, culture and emotions that underlie the consumers’ experience.

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Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Plastic-free and recyclable aren’t always the most sustainable choices for food packaging

Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee prioritizes nutrient intake for young Americans, caregivers through health equity lens

Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee prioritizes eating patterns, nutrient intake for young Americans and caregivers through a health equity lens

Kraft Heinz outlines 4-prong approach to ‘gradually’ regain lost market share in US

Plant-based CPG brands “return to fundamentals” amid new market dynamics

Supreme Court upholds California Prop 12’s ban on ‘unethical’ pork, triggers far-reaching consequences

HomeBake 425/:30 is Kraft Heinz’s latest foray into frozen entrees, side and veggie meal solutions

Upcycling food ‘is really one of the biggest opportunities facing the food industry’

Hershey expands US confection lead with ‘occasion-based’ innovation, personalized marketing

FDA draft guidance for “healthy” ingredients on food labels triggers concerns over limitations on innovation, consumer autonomy

General Mills boosts marketing, innovation to engage consumers in tough economy

Bipartisan house bills reintroduced to regulate CBD in food, dietary supplements

‘It has the potential to improve sustainability across the supply chain’: UK mulls regulatory changes to allow insects to eat your food waste

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[Video] Strawberry (vertical) fields forever: Plenty expands from leafy greens with Driscoll’s partnership

Will margins be the price of regenerative ag? GoodSAM CEO shares insights ahead of COP28 session

Embracing the Red-3 ban: How to maximize product appeal with plant-based reds

Future Ocean Foods “tells a new story for alternative seafood”

‘It’s time to legislate’: EU seafood sector crabby about plant-based ‘fishy’ labelling

Rainforest Alliance urges COP28 to increase investment in nature-based solutions

Flavour house banks on neuroscience to unlock the consumers’ relationship with food

Industry responds to revised standards for follow-up formula

‘Innovation expertise’: Nestle launches its first growing up formula containing HMOs in China

NPD Trend Tracker: From seaweed muesli to the ‘world’s rarest’ jar of honey

Mac and cheese goes dairy-free with Kraft NotMac&Cheese launch

COP28 Emirates Declaration: Food is finally at the top table but measurable targets are missing

Improve consumer acceptance by mapping out the time-based in-mouth experience

[Video] Explorer concentrates on creating a sustainable and flavorful cold brew

[Video] USDA working to modernize WIC access for over six million eligible families

Price points, pack sizes are key to winning over consumers in 2024, Circana data finds

Danone’s Global Methane Hub partnership ‘welcome’ but more firms must act – Changing Markets Foundation

Vivici partners with Ginkgo Bioworks to create new range of animal-free dairy proteins with precision fermentation

IFT announces Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge seed grant winners, growth grant and grand prize finalists

How newstalgia blends comfort and novelty in the snack category

"The Ozempic era is here to stay,” Supergut positions gut-health brand as GLP-1 compliment

[Video] Calbee demonstrates its ‘one-stop shop’ snack manufacturing capabilities at PLMA 2023

[Video] IFT prepares food, beverage professionals for the future of AI with educational courses

Changing menus, focus on sustainable production: COP28 focuses more on food

KIND embraces ‘AND’ philosophy for snacking innovation to balance health, taste, convenience & sustainability

How the cookie doesn’t crumble: Biobake promises to improve shelf-life and reduce food waste in bakery snacks

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Snacking increases but innovation needed for long-term growth

RCT supports Sabinsa’s Ashwagandha for stress management in healthy adults

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