Dairy-based ingredients

WATCH: FoodBytes! Chicago winner Capro-X tackles acid whey

14-Oct-2019 By Elaine Watson

Capro-X - a spin-off from Cornell University - uses microbes to convert the organic compounds in acid whey into high-value flavor and fragrance ingredients such as caproic acid and caprylic acid, which are currently sourced from palm oil.

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Mercato introduces free, unlimited, same-day grocery delivery from independent and specialty grocery stores

10-Oct-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Mercato is carving out a niche spot in the e-commerce grocery market by offering same-day, unlimited, and free delivery from local grocers for its members.

Got (collagen-laced) milk? California dairy startup competition promotes novel applications for dairy

10-Oct-2019 By Elaine Watson

Nine dairy startups promoting everything from whey protein-packed probiotic drinks to indulgent dessert-inspired dairy beverages will square up in San Francisco on November 7 in a competition designed to identify novel applications for fluid milk with...

VMG Partners acquires popchips to anchor new branded snacking platform

09-Oct-2019 By Elaine Watson

Private equity firm VMG Partners is betting big on the snacks category with the formation of a new division – Velocity Snacks Brands (VSB) – set up to buy, incubate and grow snack brands, beginning with the acquisition of the popchips* brand from majority...

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Nestlé gears up for 2020 launch of the ‘PB triple play,’ a 'no-compromise plant-based bacon cheeseburger'

09-Oct-2019 By Elaine Watson

In 2020, diners ordering Nestlé's plant-based Awesome Burger (in the US) or Incredible Burger (in Europe) will be able to pair it with plant-based cheese and bacon via the 'PB triple play’: a "no-compromise plant-based bacon cheeseburger."

Peet's launches an elevated version of the RTD 'Frappuccino': 'We've been eyeing this segment for a while'

08-Oct-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

As a specialty, responsibly-sourced national coffee brand, Peet's is launching four blended, shelf-stable RTD coffee products intended for unabashed indulgence, said Peet's senior director of marketing & innovation, Gretchen Koch.

Imperfect Produce becomes Imperfect Foods as it expands offerings across categories & distribution

07-Oct-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

After almost five years of rescuing so-called ‘ugly’ produce from being wasted and instead selling it at a steep discount to consumers in a conveniently delivered subscription box, Imperfect Produce is ready to level up and sell a wider variety of food...

Breastfeeding is better for infants, but is it also better for the environment? Yes, researchers argue

03-Oct-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

Exclusively breastfeeding children for the first six months of their lives has long been recognized as a gold standard for improving infant health, but new research suggests it also could dramatically benefit the health of the planet as well – reinforcing...

Low FODMAP food for kids? Study demonstrates diet's effectiveness

01-Oct-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Low FODMAP, a diet low in carbohydrates that trigger digestive discomfort and stomach pain, could be a useful treatment for children and adolescents with gastrointestinal issues, say researchers from the University of Otago in Australia.

Soup-to-Nuts Podcast: 6 trends spotted at Expo East from cauliflower & hemp to ‘going digital’

27-Sep-2019 By Elizabeth Crawford

Hemp and CBD continued to reign as one of the top food and beverage trends at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore last week, just as they did at the event’s counterpart Expo West last March – but also just like at West they were far from the only...

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Bulletproof names new CEO furthering its mission of becoming a household name

27-Sep-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Bulletproof 360 Inc., maker of Bulletproof Coffee, has appointed Larry Bodner as its new CEO, who will be focused on running the day-to-day business and growing the company's omnichannel retail presence.

Are all Non GMO claims the same? Judge allows lawsuit vs Nestlé USA to proceed

27-Sep-2019 By Elaine Watson

A lawsuit alleging that Nestlé USA is misleading shoppers with its ‘No GMO Ingredients’ seal has been allowed to proceed, although legal experts stress that this doesn’t mean that the plaintiffs will ultimately prevail.

Herbalife Nutrition: 'We’ve gotten to the point where we’ve demonized carbohydrates without adequate education'

26-Sep-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

You don’t need to be an elite athlete to benefit from the basic principles of sports nutrition, says Dr Dana Ryan, Herbalife Nutrition’s director of sports performance and education.

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Arla Food Ingredients offers premium boost for protein bar manufacturers

24-Sep-2019 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Standing out in the protein bar category is tough with many brands all vying for shelf space and consumer attention, which is why Arla Food Ingredients is offering a new premium protein solution using a blend of whey protein isolate and casein to help...

LocalCoho, Tia Lupita Foods, and Capro-X take top prizes at FoodBytes! Chicago 2019

20-Sep-2019 By Elaine Watson

LocalCoho, Tia Lupita Foods, and Capro-X scooped the top prizes at FoodBytes! Chicago, a live pitch competition and business mentorship platform for food and ag startups developed by Rabobank, the world’s largest food and agriculture bank.