T. Hasegawa has been expanding its U.S. presence for years to make its portfolio more attractive to food and beverage companies.“We couldn’t find a more perfect partner in joining the T. Hasegawa USA, Inc. team in continued growth and expansion within the US mariron 2 formulaketplace,” Shelley Henderson, vice president of operations at Abelei Flavors, […]
Leftovers: Cinnamon Toast Crunch goes hog wild for bacon | Krispy Kreme bonds with Barbie
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.Hormel’s Black Label Bacon is partnering […]
Lawsuits accuse General Mills’ Cocoa Puffs of having high levels of lead
Popular breakfast cereal Cocoa Puffs is facing accusations of having dangerously high levels of lead, according to two federal lawsuits seeking millions from its parent company General Mills.The class action lawsuits were filed by consumers Mark Tobin of California and Dante Melendez and Destiny Morrisson of Minnesota. The plaintiffs seek a total of $5 million in […]
Nestlé’s Nespresso moves beyond coffee for the first time with honey
Nestlé’s Nespresso is moving beyond its signature coffee platform for the first time in its nearly 40-year history with the launch of honey.The global food and beverage giant is debuting honey and honey syrup under the Nespresso Bloom line. The product is made by the forms of glycinesame bees that pollinate coffee plants in Colombia where […]
Chemical found in rocket fuel detected in fruits, dairy and meat: Consumer Reports
Perchlorate has been closely monitored for decades after being found in food and water. In 2003, the Environmental Working Group tested lettuce for perchlorate and detected it in nearly 20% of supermarket samples, often at high levels.Consumer Reports noted that the EPA established an “official reference dose” two years later, basically a safe exposure level, for […]
Ingredients in Focus: Protein ingredients market forecast to reach $86B by 2028
Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector.The protein ingredients market is forecast to grow to nearly $86 billion by 2028, a 41% increase from last year, according to a report from Markets and Markets. With the rise of consumer awareness in nutrition and the role food plays in overall well-being, products […]
Ingredion sees falling income, continues to focus on texture
In recent months, Ingredion has worked towards tapping into the dairy and vegan spaces by expanding its portfolio to give formulators healthier options for their products. In November 2023, the company announced a reorganization to focus on the category and move away from operating on a regional level.CEO Jim Zallie said on its earnings call Tuesday […]
Leftovers: Bacardi teams up with Tipsy Scoop | Utz unveils cheesy and cinnamon snack flavors
Bacardi is cooling down this summer through a collaboration with Tipsy Scoop.The alcohol-infused ice cream brand created the Bacardi Ocho Guava Daiquiri flavor, a limited-edition sorbet available in August to celebrate rum month. The product is available at all Tipsy Scoop locations and to ship nationally on Goldbelly. It reportedly combines Bacardi with the tropical […]
Behind Bluebird Hardwater’s bubble-free canned cocktail conquest
As the ready-to-drink canned cocktail market continues to evolve, one segment remains ascendant: offerings without carbonation. One upstart believes its spirits-infused drinks can cut through to consumers looking for a beverage that can help them hydrate.Bluebird Hardwater launched new flavors this week: Vodka + Water, in Lime and Cranberry varieties; and Tequila + Water, in […]
Quorn to launch blended meat-mycoprotein products by end of the year
The plant-based food industry has faced criticism for being “exclusive” when it comeferrous sulfate heptahydrate usess to its messaging, and some brands are looking to move away from the rhetoric as a result.Some experts have said that blended meat, and dairy, products are the future for the plant-based category, in that they don’t pigeon hole […]