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

Addressing convenience, value, sustainability and of course, flavor, Explorer’s line of cold brew concentrate coffee and chai offers consumers a variety of caffeine levels to personalize their coffee experience. Explorer’s founder, Cason Crane, sat down with FoodNavigator-USA to talk about how he partnered with global coffee connoisseurs to develop concentrates from bean to bottle.

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

Food ingredient company Vivici has partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks to develop a range of new alternative dairy proteins created through precision fermentation, as biotechnology can help create a more sustainable dairy market, Dena Strehlow, senior director...

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How the application of fermentation nutrients is supporting sustainable bio-agriculture

As the global population expands, feeding the world is an ongoing challenge. How do fermentation nutrients support bio-agriculture?

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

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Seeding The Future Foundation announced seed grant winners and the finalists for the growth grants and grand prizes for the third annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge.

When comparing the nutritional value of meat substitutes with their conventional counterparts, plant-based options often come out on top. GettyImages/etorres69

Stacking plant-based meat up against the real thing: ‘Often it has a slightly better nutritional composition’

A report finds that plant-based burgers, meatballs and bacon alternatives are healthier than their meaty counterparts, but animal meat scores better for chicken chunks, chicken fillet, and schnitzel.

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WATCH: Colors and flavors 2024: Uncompromising and bold

ADM’s sensorial experts predict four trends for food and beverages driven by consumer chatter and choices.

Mars, Inc. is developing new ingredients with lower greenhouse gas (GHG)-footprints for snacks and human food dishes, as well as alternative proteins for pet food. GettyImages/Ekaterina79

How Mars is rethinking reformulation on its path to net zero

As part of Mars Inc.’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the confectionery major is optimising product recipes to include more environmentally friendly ingredients.

Freshh research out of the University of Chicago suggests a nutrient found in beef, lamb, and dairy products can improve cancer defence. GettyImages/LauriPatterson

Scientists find nutrient in meat and dairy that helps fight cancer

Fresh research reveals a fatty acid in meat and dairy products improves the ability of immune cells to fight tumours.

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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?

NPD Trend Tracker: From wholegrain spelt to Christmas dinner pie

In this week’s NPD Trend Tracker, we have a range of festive products, including a festive wrap, festive ice-cream flavours and a pie containing an entire Christmas dinner. We also have a new flavour from Tate & Lyle, a wholegrain spelt from Merchant...

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Trendspotting in 2023: Belly benefitting snacks, Bircher muesli, BBQ chicken breast & bone broth chips, Oktoberfest beer and superfood baking kits

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

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

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Mintel top trends to watch for in 2024: Processed foods, climate change, healthy aging

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Are clean-label trends getting in the way of meaningful sodium reduction?

Fetch gamifies shopping experience with app, bites into chocolate sales

Why the capital crunch might be a 'new norm' in 2024 for food, beverage companies

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Winners of Real California Milk Excelerator Open Innovation competition shines light on dairy’s growth potential

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