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Crowded cultivated meat industry primed for ‘shakeout’
A new financial advisory report predicts a challenging environment for big players in the space leading to consolidation.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2023 -
Ingredion unveils gelling starch for dairy and alternatives
The new ingredient allows formulators of yogurt and plant-based cheese to improve the texture and mouthfeel of their products.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 2, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of InstacartTrendlineTop 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.
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PepsiCo’s Doritos brand creates technology to ‘silence’ its crunch
The software, aimed at gamers annoyed by the sound from other players, used artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze more than 5,000 crunches.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 2, 2023 -
‘Startup nation’ at war: How Israel’s food tech sector is handling upheaval
The country has been a hotbed for the tech sector, especially for food, but the Israel-Hamas war has put employee engagement and product development initiatives on hold.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Nestlé on October 30, 2023
Nestlé launches 3 new plant-based fish items as category grows
The European launch of the vegan filets, fingers and nuggets is part of an effort by the company to increase sales of healthier foods.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2023 -
More than half of consumers consider sustainability in food purchases - TetraPak
Although many respondents said they are struggling financially, only 17% indicated a desire to give up purchasing higher-priced food and beverages that are environmentally friendly, organic or healthy.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Dippin’ Dots owner sees bright outlook for the ‘ice cream of the future’
Despite its strong presence in amusement and entertainment venues, the 35-year-old brand has plenty of room to grow by expanding in places such as c-stores and movie theaters.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2023 -
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The power of automation in the modern food industry
Today, manufacturers must navigate complex and ever-evolving compliance requirements while still maintaining efficient and cost-effective production lines.
By Alex Pool, President of Masked Owl Technologies • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Bold colors, bespoke flavors drive ADM’s 2024 ingredient trends
With consumers prioritizing affordability, taste and wellness, formulators have the opportunity to use eye-catching aesthetics and unique tastes to capture attention, the report found.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 26, 2023 -
Opinion
How to safely harness generative AI for productivity gains in food and beverage businesses
There’s a lot of promise for the technology, but it could cause more harm than good if it’s not implemented properly.
By Thor Olof Philogène • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Q&A
Robotics can help food and beverage companies reach full potential, former Bai COO says
Barak Bar-Cohen, who launched a CPG manufacturing company this year specializing in “variety packs” for snacks and drinks, said his experience at the better-for-you beverage brand fueled his desire to revamp supply chains.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 24, 2023 -
Meati makes its move into growing plant-based snack category
The launch of jerky products comes after Beyond Meat unveiled shelf-stable products, heating up competition in the plant-based market.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 19, 2023 -
Israeli startup debuts line of whole-cell cultivated berries
Novella co-founder said the company is taking the same concept of lab-grown meat, and applying it to whole plant cells.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 19, 2023 -
Retrieved from Protix on October 18, 2023
Tyson Foods partners with insect protein startup to develop ingredient facility
The meat giant will work with Protix to construct a facility dedicated to insect protein items in the U.S., for use in pet food, aquaculture and livestock production.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 18, 2023 -
The slow road to retail: How consumers are dictating cultivated meat’s strategy
Consumer acceptance is a major challenge facing the space, and a big reason why Upside Foods and Eat Just are only available at exclusive restaurants.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 16, 2023 -
Ocean Spray targets hiring in tech transformation push
The project seeks to enable IT across the business, according to the beverage maker’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 13, 2023 -
Alternative protein poised to solve seafood supply and demand imbalance
Although plant-based seafood has a competitive edge over beef in terms of price, consumer acceptance is still a steep hurdle.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 9, 2023 -
Retrieved from Kraft Heinz and Milk Bar on October 05, 2023Column
Leftovers: Kraft Heinz, Milk Bar burst into bagel bombs | Skittles get miniature with Littles
The Philadelphia cream cheese brand and the bakery are debuting a red velvet treat, while Whipnotic swirls up two unique whipped cream flavors.
By Food Detective staff • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Top food and beverage industry events in 2024
The new year will bring a busy conference and convention season. Food Detective is highlighting 11 to watch.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 6, 2023 -
Q&A
Cargill’s alt-protein chief answers Food Detective’s 8 questions
Elizabeth Gutschenritter discusses the challenges that come along with a new and growing category and which fast-food spot would be part of her last meal.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Heinz jumps on Taylor Swift’s ‘seemingly ranch’ moment with new condiment
To capitalize on a viral moment around the singer’s visit to an NFL game, the brand and agency Rethink came up with a new sauce in less than 24 hours.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 2, 2023 -
JBS begins work on lab-grown meat center in Brazil
The Biotech Innovation Center, slated for completion next year, builds on the meatpacker’s effort to expand its portfolio and become a force in the growing cultivated protein sector.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Slumping demand forces 2 California plant-based startups to close
Hooray Foods and Nowadays join a growing list of companies in the category that have gone out of business or scaled back their growth plans.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 21, 2023 -
DSM-Firmenich unveils pH-preserving yogurt cultures
The ingredients giant said its new line will help producers create mild, creamy varieties of the dairy product that stay fresh longer.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Food tech venture capital deal sizes decline for the first time in seven years
Despite the drop, the number of investments increased to 268 in the second quarter as activity rebounded following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March, according to a PitchBook report.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 19, 2023