Category: Industry NEWS

Consumers have long sought to reduce their sugar intake. However, as more natural alternatives emerge on store shelves, Daya Fields noted that many are hesitant to use them in baking. While these natural substitutes are…

With an increasing number of consumers embracing baking during the COVID-19 pandemic, General Mills is introducing six new products under its Pillsbury brand, designed to offer convenient home-baked alternatives for popular items. The new lineup…

Agribusiness behemoth Cargill has teamed up with AeroFarms, an indoor vertical farming innovator, aiming to enhance cocoa bean yields and cultivate more climate-resilient agricultural methods. This multiyear collaboration will enable both companies to leverage their…

Sweet, creamy, and subtly flavored caramel is arguably one of the least divisive tastes in food and beverages. According to research from Mintel in 2021, referenced by Barry Callebaut in its Indulgence Playbook, caramel is…

Insects are emerging as a promising solution to address future protein production challenges, particularly due to the limitations of plant-based proteins in replicating the nutritional profiles of animal-derived proteins. However, considerable research remains to be…

Quorn is aiming to enhance its foothold in the U.S. market by focusing on chicken products. As one of the early pioneers in the meat alternative industry, Quorn has often found itself overshadowed by newer…

The Renegade Creamery website—registered to General Mills in February and launched in March, according to domain records and the Internet Archive—might signal the dawn of a new era for animal-free dairy products. While Perfect Day…

Fat plays a crucial role in the flavor, juiciness, and mouthfeel of meat, yet it is often overlooked by cell-based meat companies today. While many of these companies are likely engaged in culturing fat cells…

Goodfish was founded by Justin Guilbert and Douglas Riboud, the co-founders of Harmless Harvest coconut water, along with Errol Scheizer, the former vice president of grocery at Whole Foods Market. This small brand is supported…

According to research from the International Food Information Council, nearly two-thirds of consumers are actively seeking foods made from clean ingredients. As the demand for “clean” foods continues to rise, brands are shifting away from…