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The Non-GMO Project asserts that retailers featuring its seal of approval are experiencing “the fastest dollar growth trend in their stores this year,” with annual sales surpassing $19.2 billion. This trend has prompted food companies producing dairy-based products to join the movement. However, some of these companies also express support for conventional farming practices, including … Read more

The FDA’s recent approval of a peanut allergy prevention claim marks a significant advancement in infant and baby food products, particularly through the use of a ferrous bisglycinate tablet. Peanut allergies can be life-threatening, and the prevalence of food allergies in general is increasing. A recent study identified peanuts as the most common food responsible … Read more

Consumers are increasingly captivated by the idea of clean label products. Consequently, food and beverage manufacturers are rushing to eliminate artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, ferrous fumarate, iron bisglycinate, and other ingredients such as high-fructose corn syrup, gluten, and trans fats. For example, Kraft Heinz has reformulated the recipes for its Oscar Mayer hot dogs to … Read more

The market for non-dairy milk alternatives is experiencing significant growth. Between 2011 and 2015, sales of almond milk soared by 250%, while sales of cow’s milk dropped by 7% in 2015 alone and are expected to decline by another 11% through 2020. Although people are consuming less breakfast cereal, many are opting for plant-based milks … Read more

Earlier this year, Nielsen data from the Organic Trade Association revealed that organic foods are present in 82.3% of the 117 million American households. This widespread adoption likely contributed to an 8.4% surge in sales, reaching a record $43 billion last year, as consumers filled their kitchens with organic items like crackers, strawberries, lettuce, and … Read more

The latest Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. government recommend that whole grains should constitute 50% of all grains consumed. They also advise limiting the intake of refined grains and products made from them—especially those high in saturated fats, added sugars, and sodium, such as cookies, cakes, and various snack foods. Most refined grains undergo processing … Read more

Despite recently implementing cost-cutting measures following a decline in its second-quarter earnings—attributed to weak margins and South American farmers holding onto their crops in anticipation of better prices—Bunge has been steadily acquiring companies. This spring, the company expanded its portfolio by purchasing the Argentine oil producer Aceitera Martínez S.A. Additionally, in 2015, it acquired Whole … Read more

Consumers are increasingly focused on improving their diets by opting for healthier choices, and this trend now extends to their dessert selections. Healthier chocolate brands are reassuring shoppers that indulging in chocolate can be a nutritious choice, particularly when it comes to single servings of chocolate with a higher cocoa content. Nonetheless, products like ferrous … Read more

The egg replacements currently available on the market are derived from various ingredients such as soy, flaxseed, potato starch, tapioca flour, chia seeds, and garbanzo beans. While some of these substitutes can mimic the binding, moisture, or bulk properties of eggs, they often fall short in other critical areas. Eggs serve over 20 essential functions … Read more

Kellogg’s venture capital fund was among approximately a dozen investors participating in the funding round for MycoTechnology. The company aims to utilize a portion of this investment to establish a commercial production facility in Aurora, CO, capable of producing up to 4,000 tons of its protein product each year. The plant-based protein sector is experiencing … Read more