Food Tech: Page 4

  • A double-decker plant-based burger with lettuce and tomato, American cheese, pickles and other toppings sitting on a white wood-grain surface with white wood paneling in the background.
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    Beyond Meat CFO takes on chief accounting officer responsibilities

    Following Henry Dieu’s departure from the plant-based pioneer, Lubi Kutua is adding to his already full plate.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    6 food trends to watch in 2024

    Artificial intelligence will play a more prominent role in the new year as plant-based, traditional meat and breakfast cereal manufacturers face challenges in their sectors.

    By Food Detective Staff • Jan. 9, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Food Detective

    The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.

    By Food Detective staff
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    Nutritional quality and affordability drive ingredients trends for 2024: report

    T. Hasegawa has dubbed 2024 "the year of the return to comfort.”

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Food in space? Why University of Nebraska-Lincoln wants to grow corn on Mars

    Researchers are looking to the great beyond in their search to revolutionize agricultural science and develop more climate-resilient crops.

    By Lydia Noyes • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Steakholder Foods crafts 3-D printed eel

    The Israeli cultivated meat company touts this as the “world’s first” product of its kind that accurately replicates the “complex texture” of the fish.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Opinion

    Don’t fall for the meat industry’s COP out

    Meat and dairy industry representatives made a big show at COP28 claiming that they want to be a part of the solution to combat climate change, but Farm Sanctuary president Gene Baur sees it as mere greenwashing.

    By Gene Baur • Dec. 20, 2023
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    Tindle Foods makes executive moves after rebranding

    Timo Recker, who was previously the chief executive in 2020, is taking the helm over from his business partner.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Fresh approaches: Adapting to new e-invoicing standards in the food business

    E-invoicing is becoming a global standard. Even if companies aren’t required to adopt e-invoicing they can still benefit from implementing it, to streamline business processes now and to prepare for the future.

    Dec. 18, 2023
  • A hand holds a bundle of herbs above a fiery double-decker grill with Meati Steaks and Cutlets with grill marks on the bottom left, asparagus on the bottom right, and a frying pan of stir fry and corn
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    Meati Foods adds 2 sports moguls to investor list

    Gymnast Aly Raisman and NBA star Chris Paul join Derek Jeter and Rachel Ray in providing funding to the mushroom-root plant-based company, whose goal is to become the market leader by 2025.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
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    5 reasons CPG food and beverage brands are choosing Snapchat

    In a digital world with countless options, the food and beverage industry has been recently leaning heavily on Snapchat.

    Dec. 11, 2023
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    Column

    Leftovers: Perdue takes on takeout with air fryer-ready wings | Idahoan shreds potato category with bold flavors

    The poultry giant aims to combat soggy chicken wings with a home-cooked alternative, and vertical farm Oishii debuts a sweet tomato developed using AI.

    By Food Detective staff • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Pea fiber market poised for growth as dietary preferences shift

    Puris Protein, AM Nutrition and other leading plant-based suppliers could see high levels of business activity through 2034, according to a new report.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Daiya revamps dairy-free cheese products

    The company said the new oat cream blend, developed using fermentation technology, gives its offerings the same melt factor and taste as animal-based alternatives.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Impossible Foods broadens portfolio with plant-based franks

    The vegan hot dogs will be available in retailers and grocers in 2024 after debuting in a New York City pop-up this month.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    What Coca-Cola’s generative AI experiments mean for the brand’s future

    Selman Careaga, president of the global Coca‑Cola category, detailed how the brand balances artificial and human intelligence.

    By Chris Kelly • Dec. 5, 2023
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    2024 Outlook: Bold predictions for brands and retailers

    Get the inside scoop: Experts answer pressing questions and offer bold predictions.

    Dec. 4, 2023
  • A partially sliced Juicy Marbles Plant-Based Loin Roast sits on a wooden cutting board on a textured white surface, A knife and mustard seeds are on the board, and a plate, sauce and herbs are near.
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    Exposure doesn’t sway consumers to plant-based meat

    A new study from Appetite suggests companies must adopt creative strategies to broaden their consumer base.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Tyson debuts $300M highly automated chicken plant

    The Virginia facility is one of the food giant's most technologically advanced, and is expected to churn out 4 million pounds of protein a week.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2023
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    Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane

    The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Retrieved from Alyssa Whitcraft via Arizona State University on November 27, 2023
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    NASA is helping Hawai’i farmers grow more food with AI

    Through the use of machine learning and satellite technology, researchers are working with Maui farmers to address food security and rebuild local agriculture with a focus on local tradition.

    By Lauren Liebhaber • Nov. 28, 2023
  • People in food safety protective gear handle yellow plastic tubs on a metal table in the middle of a room with metal walls, tubing and fans.
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    Cultivated meat labeling puzzle could bring legal headaches

    Though regulators came to a consensus on what to call the namesake product in 2022, continuing debates over package labeling rules could still create headwinds for players in the space.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Sponsored by ProQuo AI

    How national brands can retain their edge in times of inflation

    As rising inflation is eating away at consumers’ wallets, how can national brands stay attractive?

    Nov. 27, 2023
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    Camel milk grows in popularity as functional ingredients surge in demand

    While plant-based options have taken over the dairy aisle in recent years, camel milk may be getting attention from more consumers.

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
  • A person cooks Beyond Sausages on an outdoor grill, with the package on the right side.
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    Beyond Meat in ‘survival mode’ with going-concern risk a possibility, analyst says

    A TD Cowen report pointed to several troubling signs for the plant-based pioneer, including loss of market share, struggles to attract and retain consumers, rising debt level and declining sales.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    How tech, venture capital can help food industry meet 2030 emissions goals

    Efforts like feed additives for cattle and implementing solar panels on farms can help producers decrease their carbon footprint, Ceres said in its latest report.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023