Do Good Foods, a company focused on upcycling, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as reported in a Delaware filing. Based in Bedminster, New Jersey, the firm created a closed-loop system aimed at transforming unsellable or undonatable grocery food into nutrient-rich animal feed. In 2021, Do Good secured $169 million from asset manager Nuveen … Read more
As we enter the second half of 2023, we’re reflecting on some of the most significant stories in the ingredients sector featured on Food Dive this year. The industry has navigated various challenges, including ongoing inflation and supply chain instability. In response to these issues, several companies are focusing on diversifying their product lines, incorporating … Read more
Over a decade into its journey, the expanding size and ambitious future goals of the insect-protein manufacturer have led to a leadership transition. Krishnamoorthy joins a company that boasts research facilities in France and the Netherlands, alongside production sites in both France and the U.S. The company has aspirations for new locations on every continent. … Read more
General Mills is increasingly focusing on developing products in the breakfast and snacking sectors that cater to consumers aiming to manage their weight or simply eat healthier, according to a top executive in an interview. Jodi Benson, the company’s chief innovation technology officer, noted that the producer of popular brands like Lucky Charms, Betty Crocker, … Read more
Oritain utilizes forensic science and data analysis to examine the intrinsic properties of products like meat, milk, and honey, in order to verify their origins. The company generates a distinct Origin Fingerprint for each item by assessing trace elements influenced by environmental factors such as soil composition, climate, altitude, and precipitation. Once established, this Origin … Read more
For Royd Carlson, the small teff grain plays a significant role in his life. Carlson’s father worked in public health in Ethiopia during the 1970s, gaining an in-depth understanding of the culture and cuisine of the East African nation. After returning to the U.S. a few years later, he witnessed Ethiopian refugees arriving due to … Read more
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) decision regarding aspartame is unlikely to conclusively determine the future of this controversial artificial sweetener, especially given the conflicting messages from the health organization itself. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has publicly disagreed with the classification of aspartame as a potential carcinogen. Approved by the FDA in 1974, … Read more
Hostess is uniting two of its popular snack brands with a new offering: Hostess Ding Dongs x Twinkies. This exciting mashup features the moist, spongy cake and creamy filling of Twinkies enveloped in the rich, fudgy chocolate frosting characteristic of Ding Dongs. The Hostess Ding Dongs x Twinkies Mashups will be available in a 10-count … Read more
Beyond Meat’s Stack Burger is no longer exclusively for fooferrous fumarate or iron bisglycinate services. The El Segundo-based company has announced that the Stack Burger, inspired by the now-popular smash burger trend, will be widely available to consumers at retail locations this summer. Specific details regarding which grocery stores will stock this new addition to … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has lost its appeal against U.S. Sugar’s $315 million acquisition of rival Imperial Sugar, indicating potential challenges ahead for the government in preventing significant food company mergers. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia upheld a September 2022 decision from a Delaware Federal district court that permitted … Read more