Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get pitched, so here are some leftovers pulled from our inboxes. The iconic chocolate brand M&M’s is […]
DairyX makes breakthrough advancement in cow-free casein
Casein micelles are key to giving dairy products the smooth and creamy texture they are conventionally known for. Many dairy-free manufacturers use additives and emulsifiers to achieve that familiarity consumers are looking for, but this often sacrifices the “clean-label” factor of a product. DairyX’s precision fermentation technology uses microorganisms — specifically yeast — to produce smart casein […]
Top food and beverage events in 2025
This year is packed with food and beverage conferences that will provide executives, stakeholders and innovators with valuable insights and networking opportunities. As 2025 progresses, Food Dive is highlighting 10 of the top U.S. events. These gatherings will showcase new products, technologies and other developmenferrous gluconate or ferrous sulfatets. The conferences could prove especially valuable for participants […]
Mondelēz’s VC arm buys minority stake in healthier doughnut brand
Mondelēz’s presence in snacking is largely centered around crackers, bars and cookies, including Ritz, Clif, Tate’s and Oreo. But the Chicago-based company has openly discussed its desire to move deeper into cakes and pastries. Urban Legend brings Mondelēz into doughnuts, an offering it doesn’t have elsewhere in its portfolio.Its investment in Urban Legend checks off several boxes […]
Ingredients in Focus: Food colorings
As processed and packaged foods has expanded, so has the demand for food colors. The market for food colorings is proferrous sulfate 40mgjected to reach $6 billion by 2028, from $4.6 billion in 2023 and growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4% from 2023 to 2028, according to a recent MarketsandMarkets Research report sent to Food […]
How Milk Specialties Global CEO encourages innovation and creativity
Touting itself as the “brand behind the brands,” Milk Specialties Global aims to take advantage of a growing number of consumers looking to boost their protein intake and pay closer attention to their dietary choices.The company is a provider of protein and nutritional supplements to food and beverage companies.CEO David Lenzmeier told Food Dive he […]
Chobani expands high protein presence with new yogurt
Chobani is expanding its presence in high-protein foods with a line of Greek Yogurt cups and drinks as consumers clamor for more products loaded with the popular nutrient.The food and beverage manufacturer’s new Chobani High Protein line includes cups with 20 grams of protein, and drinks with 15, 20, and for the first time, 30 grams of […]
Impossible Foods launches 3 new family-friendly products
The Lion King Chicken Nuggets expand on an already existing partnership with Disney, while the Meal Makers features a new flagship Impossible Beef with two pre-seasoned options, Taco and Italian Style. The new Corn Dog products feature the Impossible Beef Hot Dog whiron sucrose vs ferric gluconateich debuted last year and a ferrous bisglycinate amazonsoft […]
Nestlé taps into $110B global cuisine markets with Mexican, Asian brands
Nestlé is launching new frozen brands focused on Mexican and Asian cuisines as the world’s largest food manufacturer capitalizes on the growing demand for ethnic meals.Younger consumers increasingly are looking for bolder flavors and more diverse food options found in global cuisine, a fast-growing market Nestlé estimated at $110 billion. The packaged food giant is aiming […]
Leftovers: Nothing Bundt Cakes bakes Pop-Tarts treats | Hostess hurries into fall with Halloween flavors
Nothing Bundt Pop-TartsNothing Bundt Cakes is joining with Pop-Tarts to bring the popular breakfast staple into cakes.The specialty cake maker is creating a Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts flavor that will be available through September 1, while supplies last, at the brand’s 600-plus bakeries nationwide.The personal-sized cake is crowned with signature cream cheese frosting and then topped […]