Knorr’s New Quick Meals Are Free Of Artificial Flavors, Preservatives May 11, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Unilever brand Knorr unveiled quick stovetop meals made without artificial flavors, artificial preservatives or gluten. Ingredients are grown on Knorr Landmark Farms and include “responsibly sourced” rice from Arkansas, dairy from the Midwest, and garlic from California. Knorr said its farmers are encouraged to adopt sustainable practices on their farms, such as improving soil quality, reducing water usage, and increasing biodiversity. New Knorr Selects meals include Four Cheese Risotto, White Cheddar Broccoli, Roasted Garlic Alfredo, Rustic Mexican Rice & Beans, Spinach & Artichoke and Asiago Cheese & Cracked Black Pepper. [Image Credit: © Unilever U.S. ] "New Knorr Selects Bring Quality, Flavor and Convenience to the Table", News release, Unilever, May 11, 2017, © Unilever

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New Lean Cuisine Meals Are Free Of Artificial Colors, Flavors, Preservatives May 3, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Nestlé USA says it is expanding its lineup of Lean Cuisine frozen dinners for women with new dishes and “reinvented classics” boasting ingredients that can be found in the everyday kitchen, but without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The new meals, targeted unabashedly at women, include Garlic Sesame Noodles with Beef, Mango Chicken with Coconut Rice, Roasted Garlic White Bean Alfredo, and Spicy Penne Arrabbiata. Nestlé says the recipes are “developed with women in mind.” They contain only ingredients that provide nutrients or flavor, and they provide women “a great-tasting dish they can feel good about.” [Image Credit: © Nestlé USA  ] "Lean Cuisine keeps It Fresh in the Freezer with New Chef-Inspired, Modern Flavors", News release, Nestlé USA, May 03, 2017, © Nestlé USA

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Subway U.K.’s New Low-Sugar Drink Options Lower Calorie Intake By 3.7 Billion May 3, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Subway in the U.K. has forged a new beverage contract with Britvic and PepsiCo that means a wider selection of drinks for consumers and a lower overall calorie and sugar intake – as much as 3.7 billion calories by July 2017. Redesigned drinks fountains and refrigerators emphasize the low/no sugar beverage arrays. The changes have already led to significant changes in consumer purchases. Options include no-sugar Pepsi Max or Diet Pepsi, 7Up Free, and Britvic’s lower sugar Orange Tango. Subway says the changes have led to a 30 percent reduction in calorie consumption, or early two million calories per store a year. [Image Credit: © Subway.co.UK ] "Subway to Cut Almost Four Billion Calories from UK Diets", Food Ingredients 1st, May 03, 2017, © CNS Media BV

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General Mills Hopes To Patent Promising Protein-Rich Oat Variety May 2, 2017: 12:00 AM EST General Mills has applied for U.S. patent for oat variety it has developed with the same high protein levels as a wild variety (Avena magna) but cultivable using standard farming practices. Avena magna plants are not suitable for mechanical harvesting because processing clogs threshing and de-hulling machines. Company’s high-protein variety has stable fatty acid profile, rendering it less vulnerable to oxidation. Could be used in “high protein granola bars, hot cereals, cold cereals, snack bars, cookies, gluten-free products, snacks, muffins, pancake mix and the like,” company said in application. [Image Credit: © USDA ] Elaine Watson, "General Mills Seeks to Patent High-Protein Oat Variety", FOODnavigator-USA.com, May 02, 2017, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Snack Company Intensifies Focus On Allergy-Free Products May 3, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Skeeter Snacks (Chicago, Ill.) has renamed itself the Safe + Fair Food Company to serve the 17 million Americans with food allergies. The company, which makes nut-free snacks sold in schools and on JetBlue flights, said its goal will be to develop food brands that are “safe, accessible, fairly priced and delicious.” The company recently acquired Mama Jess Organics, a maker of organic pasta and enchilada sauces, and is itself developing snacks and meals that further its mission of making it “easy and fun to be safe” from allergic food reactions. [Image Credit: © Skeeter Snacks ] "Passionate Entrepreneurs and Industry Veterans Launch the Safe + Fair Food Company", News release, Skeeter Snacks, May 03, 2017, © Skeeter Snacks

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Americans Want Humane Animal Treatment, Clarity When It Comes To Food May 2, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A recent survey of American consumers determined that a large majority want their beef, chicken, eggs, and dairy products free of growth hormones and GMO. But they are also concerned that animals that produce milk and eggs be raised humanely. The concern did not extend to animals raised for slaughter. The University of Illinois study also found that consumers were concerned that animals had not been given routine antibiotics; had been raised in a free-range environment; and had been grass-fed or raised on a vegetarian diet. They also said they wanted animal products certified as organic. The big takeaway from the study is that American consumers want clarity: They want to know what they’re eating. [Image Credit: © USDA ] Tracey Watson, "Consumers Now Demanding Their Meat Be Raised “Humanely,” Without Growth Hormones or GMOs, According to New Study", Natural News, May 02, 2017, © Natural News Network

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Oscar Mayer Wieners Now Free Of Dubious Ingredients May 1, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Food giant Kraft Heinz announced that after listening to customers and “going to great lengths,” its Oscar Mayer Hot Dog brand is now free of processed meat by-products, added nitrates and nitrites, and artificial preservatives. The company also announced a summer ad campaign – a “massive summer mission” – touting a cleaner product with the same taste and the same price. Besides TV, print, digital, social and PR support, the ad campaign will feature six Wienermobiles, including one water-borne in New York Harbor, spreading the news across the country, visiting remote towns, including in Alaska. [Image Credit: © Oscar Mayer Co. ] "The Oscar Mayer Brand’s Most Iconic Product Undergoes Major Quality Improvements for the Love of Hot Dogs", News release, Kraft Heinz, May 01, 2017, © Kraft Heinz

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Consumers’ Taste For Quick, Fresh Foods Plagues Packaged Food Giants April 30, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Struggling packaged-food companies are finding it harder these days to secure retail shelf space as evolving consumer food preferences exert pressure on grocery stores. Fresh food, prepared hot meals, and foods from health trend-conscious start-ups are muscling out products from Kraft Heinz, Kellogg, and Mondelez. Store managers who need to maximize the return on shelf space say shoppers make the choices obvious: they are drawn, for example, to “steamy pasta” at the store’s deli counters rather than “a box of dried macaroni with powdered cheese.” Retail grocery chains all over the U.S. are building stores that emphasize in-store restaurants and fresh meals shoppers can take home over the traditional packaged foods that clog the center aisles. Annie Gasparro, "Big-Name Food Brands Lose Battle of the Grocery Aisle", The Wall Street Journal, April 30, 2017, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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Chinese Dairy Market Is Fluid As Consumers Move Away From Milk April 28, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Competition among Chinese dairies is fierce in the $55.2 billion market as consumers expand their choices from milk – where the market is flatlining – to yogurt, cheese and plant-based milk. The head of R&D for China’s Want Want processed foods company expects the market for plant-based – i.e., soy, milk, etc. – to double to $8 billion this year as families choose healthier foods. Not surprisingly, the company will be introducing its own line of plant-based milks this year.  Meanwhile, domestic and foreign companies are buying into Chinese dairy farms and developing new dairy products to drive consumer interest. "China's Dairies Rush to Plant-Based Milk as Latest Health Trend", Bloomberg Markets, April 28, 2017, © BLOOMBERG L.P.

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Looking For A Diet More Primitive Than Paleo? This One Promises The Moon April 28, 2017: 12:00 AM EST The latest fad in the dietary category of “primitive eating” is even more primeval than the popular Paleo diet, with its emphasis on meats, fruits, vegetables, and good fats. Moon eating has its origins in Hawaiian observance of lunar cycles in various aspects of life, including farming, fishing and eating. Not to be confused with the ”whack-a-doodle” Lunar (or Werewolf) diet, the moon diet preaches consumption of organic, unprocessed foods locally grown or foraged, including ancient grains. That part is in tune with global food trends. The new wrinkle: timing the eating according to the phases of the moon that theoretically govern the human body and behavior according to monthly loops (think menstrual cycle). Brandon Presser, "Tired of the Paleo Diet? Maybe it’s Time to Try 'Moon Eating'", Bloomberg Pursuits, April 28, 2017, © BLOOMBERG L.P.

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PepsiCo Adapts To Changes In Consumer Beverage Preferences April 26, 2017: 12:00 AM EST In a “challenging” food and beverage industry sales environment, PepsiCo has resorted to raising beverage prices to buoy volumes as it adapts to evolving consumer preferences. Despite the price hikes, beverage sales were level in the first fiscal quarter. The company’s strategy now is to emphasize products it calls “guilt-free,” including diet sodas and snacks with less sodium and saturated fat. It is also banking heavily on LIFEWTR, its entry into the booming premium bottled-water category. The brand competes with Coca-Cola Co.’s smartwater. Hopes are also high for a new line of unsweetened teas. A PepsiCo spokesman said the company plans “to have great products … where the consumer wants to go.” [Image Credit: © PepsiCo ] Joshua Jamerson, "Pepsi Says Pricing Lifts Results", The Wall Street Journal, April 26, 2017, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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Europe’s Baby Food Makers Are Tuned Into The Market’s Evolving Preferences April 26, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Because European parents of young children – babies and toddlers – are eager to feed their kids without fuss, the baby food they choose, and try themselves, has to taste good. Two-thirds of parents in Italy, Spain and Poland regularly taste baby food before feeding it to their kids, according to Mintel. A growing number of parents also make sure the products they buy are free of additives, preservatives, and excessive sugar. Manufacturers of baby foods marketed in Europe are in tune with their customers: more than half of new products (excluding milk and formula) launched in Europe last year claimed no additives or preservatives; 45 percent claimed no, low, or reduced sugar. That’s up from about 32 percent a year before. [Image Credit: © Plum Organics ] Caroline Roux, "Baby Food Needs To Be Palatable For Parents Too", News release, Mintel, April 26, 2017, © Mintel Group Ltd.

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Two Smaller Breakfasts Fit Today’s On-The-Go Lifestyle April 25, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Food makers and restaurants have discovered an interesting consumer eating trend: one breakfast isn’t satisfying enough. It seems that people grab a bite to eat as they leave home in the morning, then gobble down a second small meal at their desks or in the car. These meals are generally small, e.g., a bagel, a carton of yogurt, a yogurt drink, a portion of fruit, or a hardboiled egg. But not all the time. Food companies have caught on to the trend, concocting small meals that can be microwaved and eaten while driving or typing. The Jimmy Dean brand (Tyson Foods), for example, offers a line of microwavable hash browns stuffed with sausage, cheese, bacon or veggies especially for the “midmorning meal occasion,” something more than an enhanced coffee break. Ellen Byron, "How Many Times Did You Eat Breakfast Today?", The Wall Street Journal, April 25, 2017, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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Superfood Ingredients Provide Market Opportunity For FMCG Companies April 24, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Superfoods rich in nutrients (i.e., antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, etc.) include kale, quinoa, strawberries, blueberries and chia seeds. They are growing in popularity in the U.S., thanks to the growth in information about them, according to Nielsen. Moreover, access to superfoods is on the rise, both in farmers’ markets and on retail grocery shelves. Superfoods can be found in the fresh produce section of stores, but they are also increasingly found as ingredients in food products in other store departments. Chia seeds, for example, can be found in 23 percent of grocery store product categories. Nielsen says this provides a marketing opportunity for food and beverage makers, and other FMCG manufacturers (e.g., soap and diet aids). [Image Credit: © Whole Foods Market ] "Spring Superpower, Brought to You by Superfoods across the Store", News release, Nielsen, April 24, 2017, © The Nielsen Company (US), LLC

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Company Recognized As Paragon Of Herbal Product Purity, Transparency April 21, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Gaia Herbs of North Carolina has been a stickler for ingredient purity and transparency from the beginning, and so has avoided controversies that have plagued the rest of the herbal supplement industry. Founder Ric Scalzo was more of an herbalist than a capitalist when he launched the company in 1987, before talk of regulation and enforcement. For Scalzo, efficacy of herbal supplements could only be based on purity. The company already uses DNA testing to make sure the raw ingredients it sources are the real thing. That stringency has won the company copious praise from customers and industry organizations, as well as an award from the Nutrition Business Journal (New Hope Network) for supply chain transparency. [Image Credit: © Gaia Herbs] Rick Polito, "Gaia Herbs Makes Transparency a Part of the Corporate Identity", New Hope Network, April 21, 2017, © Penton

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Virginia-Based Company Set To Launch Products Derived From Chick Peas April 21, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A company that just received an $8 million shot in the arm in a venture capital funding round says its chickpea protein concentrates, and a high-protein chickpea flour, will be on the market by the end of 2017. Nutriati, Inc., says its products boast unique functional properties that permit development of applications in gluten-free baked goods to meat and dairy alternatives, ice cream and pasta. The Richmond, Va.-based company says it is test-marketing a beverage in the natural food channel, and several manufacturers are working with the flour and the protein concentrate. [Image Credit: © Nutriati ] Elaine Watson, "Chickpea Protein in the Spotlight as High-Profile Investors Pump $8M into Nutriati", FOODnavigator-USA.com, April 21, 2017, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Whole Grains Once Again Shown Important To A Healthy Diet April 20, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Thanks to research, dietary fat is almost back in style. But grains – even whole grains – continue to fight an uphill battle. That might change soon, though, as scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of whole grains continues to accumulate. A recent study by Tufts University scientists found that diet rich in whole grains led to a favorable energy balance compared to one heavy on refined grains. In other words, people eating whole grains burned more calories while absorbing fewer. They also showed better glucose tolerance. The conclusions jibe with U.S. dietary guidelines recommending that carbohydrates – including six ounces of whole grains – should comprise 45 to 65 percent of a healthy diet. Amby Burfoot, "Despite the Anti-Carb Diet Fads, Whole Grains are Still Good for You", The Washington Post, April 20, 2017, © The Washington Post

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Organic Condiments Maker Acquired By Unilever April 20, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Unilever has reached an agreement to acquire natural and organic condiments maker Sir Kensington’s for an undisclosed sum. Seven-year-old Sir Kensington’s (New York, N.Y.) has experienced strong growth over the past four years, producing mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise and a vegan mayo (Fabanaise) made from aquafaba, the liquid left over from cooking legumes like chickpeas. A Unilever spokesman said the acquisition “aligns perfectly with our global sustainable nutrition strategy.” The deal is expected to close within the next few weeks. [Image Credit: © Sir Kensington's ] "Unilever to Acquire Sir Kensington’s", News release, Unilever, April 20, 2017, © Unilever

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Like The Aroma Of Weed? You’ll Love These Non-Psychoactive Doughnuts April 20, 2017: 12:00 AM EST It sounds a little like alcohol-free beer. A bakery chain in San Jose, California, made doughnuts especially for the stoner holiday 420 that smell and even taste like marijuana edibles. Except they will not get you high. Instead of THC, the psycho-active ingredient in marijuana, the novel doughnuts contain cannabis-derived terpenes, the compound that gives marijuana that distinct aroma and flavor. Prepared by Guild Extracts, the terpenes are derived from the plant, processed into a liquid, and then infused into the frosting of the doughnuts. But because California has yet to figure out the rules for recreational marijuana use, only medicinal users were able to try the doughnuts on April 20.  [Image Credit: © The Guild ] Brian Koerber, "These Doughnuts are Infused to Taste like Weed, but Won't Get You High", Mashable, April 20, 2017, © Mashable, Inc.

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Mondelez Expands Promise Of Cage-Free Eggs Globally, With Exceptions April 19, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Snack maker Mondelez International said it is expanding its commitment to use only cage-free eggs beyond the U.S., Canada, and Europe to the rest of the world, with three major exceptions. The company promised cage-free eggs would be used in the U.S. and Canada by 2020, and in Europe and the rest of the world by 2025 The commitment, however, does not include Russia, Ukraine, or China, though it will establish timelines for those countries by next year. [Image Credit: © Humane Society ] "Mondelez Extends Global Commitment to Cage-Free Eggs", Biz Community, April 19, 2017, © Bizcommunity.com

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Berkeley’s Excise Tax On Sugary Drinks Boosts Water Purchases April 18, 2017: 12:00 AM EST To discourage consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), which have been linked to weight gain, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and tooth decay, Berkeley, Calif., in 2014 joined 20 countries in imposing an excise tax on sugary drinks. Researchers who studied the impact of the tax on SSB consumption found that prices increased, sales dropped by as much as 10 percent in some (but not all) places, and sales of untaxed drinks, especially water, increased by as much as 16 percent. The researchers found no evidence of higher grocery bills for consumers, loss of gross revenue per transaction for stores, or decreases in overall beverage sales for stores. Lynn D. Silver et al., "Changes in Prices, Sales, Consumer Spending, and Beverage Consumption One Year After a Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Berkeley, California, US: A Before-And-After Study", PLOS Medicine, April 18, 2017, © Silver et al.

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Fast-Food Companies Are Slow To Promise Antibiotics-Free Beef, Pork April 18, 2017: 12:00 AM EST McDonald’s and other fast-food chains have been reasonably quick in acceding to the growing consumer demand for antibiotics-free chicken. Not so much when it comes to beef and pork products, however, because eliminating antibiotics from cattle and pig husbandry is much more complex and expensive. Now the Benedictine Sisters of Boerne, Texas, have promised to attend the McDonald’s annual meeting to propose that the company set goals and timelines to phase out routine use of antibiotics in pork and beef. The nuns have reportedly been petitioning McDonald’s for years on the issue. The company says it is sympathetic to the concerns and "continues to work with farmers, producers and other purchasers of food animals to influence meaningful change.” Samantha Bomkamp, "McDonald's, Fast-Food Chains Find Antibiotic-Free Beef, Pork Hard to Deliver", Chicago Tribune, April 18, 2017, © Chicago Tribune

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Hard To Swallow? Jiminy Cricket As A Dinner Entrée April 17, 2017: 12:00 AM EST It could be a sign of the long-overdue acceptance of insect-based foods – and entomophagy (bug eating) generally – by the Western world. Or not. It is a sign, however, that food experts are warming to the idea that crickets are a healthful, sustainable food ingredient. A group of Penn State University food science graduate students convinced judges in the Ag Springboard business pitch contest that the flavor and texture of pasta made with high-protein cricket flour closely resembled that of wheat pasta. The group won the $7,500 grand prize after also convincing judges that the flour was commercially viable. The product will compete with early entrants in the nascent market, including Bugsolutely Cricket Pasta and Chirps Chips (Six Foods), pitched successfully on the TV show Shark Tank. [Image Credit: © Bugsolutely ] Jeff Muhollem, "Cricket-Fortified Pasta Pitch Wins $7,500 Ag Springboard Top Prize", News release, Penn State University, April 17, 2017, © The Pennsylvania State University

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Heirloom Wheat Is Key Ingredient Of New Artisan Snack Crisps April 13, 2017: 12:00 AM EST California artisan bake shop La Brea Bakery announced it is incorporating an heirloom wheat variety into a new snack. Flatbread Crisps are made with Fortuna Wheat grown on one farm in Montana. The snack follows the introduction of the company’s Bakery Reserve bread, also made from single origin Fortuna Wheat. The new snack is flavored with fresh herbs and spices, and twice-baked to give it the appropriate crunch. The new crisps, soon available in grocery stores nationwide, are offered in three varieties: rosemary, sea salt and smoked paprika. La Brea Bakery of Los Angeles is owned by ARYZTA, a manufacturer and distributor of bread, buns, cookies, pizza and other baked goods. [Image Credit: © La Brea Bakery ] "La Brea Bakery Introduces Artisan Flatbread Crisps Made with Single Origin Fortuna Wheat", News release, La Brea Bakery, April 13, 2017, © La Brea Bakery

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Starbucks Tests Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein Lunch Menu In The Windy City April 11, 2017: 12:00 AM EST One hundred Starbucks stores in Chicago are testing the new Mercato lunch menu targeted at diners looking for a vegetarian, protein-based lunch. The new menu items include salads, sandwiches, yogurt and fruit. Salad options, available at $8 or $9, include za'atar (Mediterranean spice blend) chicken and lemon tahini, green goddess avocado, seared steak and mango, and turkey and fire-roasted corn. Sandwiches ($5 to $8) include a Cuban, a burrata and basil pesto, and an almond butter with strawberries and jam. If the new lunch items are successful, the menu will roll out nationally. [Image Credit: © Starbucks ] Samantha Bomkamp, "Starbucks Debuts New Lunch Menu at 100 Chicago Stores", Chicago Tribune, April 11, 2017, © Chicago Tribune

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Yum Brands Caves To Pressure: KFC Will Transition To Antibiotics-Free Chicken April 7, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Years of pressure from food safety and consumer advocates have finally nudged Yum Brands, owner of KFC, into the clean-label chicken camp. The company announced it plans to stop sourcing chicken from farms that use antibiotics over the next two years. McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell have all pledged to transition to antibiotics-free chicken because the widespread use of human antibiotics in animal husbandry seems to be contributing to the rise of drug resistant pathogens. With the shift by KFC, more than half of the nation's poultry supply chain will be antibiotic-free soon, according to advocates. [ Image credit: © KFC  ] Geoffrey Mohan, "KFC Goes Antibiotic-Free", Los Angeles Times, April 07, 2017, © Los Angeles Times

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KFC Takes Big Steps Toward Clean Menu April 7, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Kentucky Fried Chicken announced that by the end of 2018 it will only purchase chicken raised without antibiotics that are  “important to human medicine” for its U.S. restaurants. KFC noted that its commitment extends beyond boneless chicken menu items to chicken-on-the-bone items. The company said the change involves complex planning, including collaboration with more than 2,000 family-owned farms in a dozen states. Recently, KFC committed to eliminating artificial colors and flavors from core products by the end of 2018. The menu will be free of all “food dyes” by the end of 2017 (excluding beverages and third-party products). [Image Credit: © KFC Australia ] "KFC Announces Commitment to Eliminate Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine from its Chicken by End of 2018", PR Newswire, April 07, 2017, © PR Newswire Association LLC

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Panera’s Secret: Consumers Tend To Bypass Competitors To Get There April 6, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Panera Bread Co., whose acquisition by Krispy Kreme owner JAB Holdings for $7 billion was recently announced, is a paradigm of success in today’s restaurant chain world. Its menu is upscale and distinctive, the service is fast. But it really began to surpass rivals when three years ago it adopted its ”2.0 plan,” which featured advanced technology for customer ordering and payment, a commitment to clean food (i.e., no preservatives, no artificial or other dubious ingredients), and a sophisticated delivery system. The philosophy is summarized by CEO Ron Shaich: competitive advantage means “being a place where people want to walk past your competitors to come in."  Zlati Meyer et al., "How Panera Won the Restaurant Game", USA Today, April 06, 2017, © USA Today

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Frutarom, On Buying Binge, Acquires Vietnamese Flavors Company April 6, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Israeli flavors and fragrances firm Frutarom has completed another Asian acquisition with the purchase of 60 percent of the Vietnam's Western Flavors Fragrances Production (WFF) for $1.3 million. Fourteen-year-old WFF’s sales volume in the 12 months prior to February 2017 totaled about $1.5 million. WFF has 44 employees and focuses on marketing sweet flavors in the dairy, beverages, confectionery and baked goods markets. Frutarom’s strategy is to expand in Asia through acquisitions. The company recently bought Indian flavors company Sonarome and the Chinese taste solutions company Inventive. Last year, it opened a modern flavors plant, including an advanced R&D laboratory, in Shanghai, China. Frutarom sells more than 60,000 products to more than 27,000 customers in 150 countries. "Third Acquisition for Frutarom in 2017: Continues Expanding Its Global Reach and Deepening Its Presence in Growing Emerging Markets", News release, Frutarom, April 06, 2017, © Frutarom

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Study Shows Multivitamins Do Not Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease, Mortality April 5, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A large, long-term clinical trial has found that taking a daily multivitamin supplement does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease any more than a sugar pill does. There was also no conclusive evidence that people whose diet is poor are less likely to experience heart disease (CVD) or early death when they take a daily multivitamin. Lastly, the trial, conducted among 14,000 physicians over age 50 for eleven years, found that taking multivitamins along with eating fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, dairy products, red meats, processed meats, or key nutrients such as vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, “had no measurable influence on the effectiveness of a multivitamin on CVD risk in middle-aged and older men.” S. Rautiainen et al., "Baseline Nutritional Status and Long-term Multivitamin Use on Cardiovascular Disease Risk in the Physicians' Health Study II - A Randomized Clinical Trial", JAMA Cardiology, April 05, 2017, © American Medical Association

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Compound That Checks Cell Aging May Help Prevent A Variety Of Diseases April 5, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A naturally-occurring compound – it was discovered in the soil of Easter Island – known as rapamycin may help prevent neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s, by preventing cell aging. The compound has been widely studied because it mimics the effects of dietary restriction, including longer lifespan, at least in mouse studies. Mice taking rapamycin have also shown more fitness, improved cognition, better cardiovascular health, and less cancer. The new U.S. study finds that rapamycin is linked to cellular senescence, when aging cells stop proliferating and secrete toxins that cause inflammation that, in turn, sets the stage for a wide variety of degenerative diseases, including dementia. Rapamycin appears to help stop that process.  Rong Wang et al., "Rapamycin inhibits the secretory phenotype of senescent cells by a Nrf2-independent mechanism", Aging Cell, April 05, 2017, © John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Pizza Chain Experiments With All-Natural Toppings, Gluten-Free Crusts April 4, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Papa John's announced it is test-marketing in Lexington, Ky., pizza with all-natural ingredients. The company is also offering customers the option of ordering gluten-free pizza crust. The company is partnering with an organic grocery delivery service, Green Bean Delivery, to home deliver pies topped with freshly-sliced roma tomatoes, green peppers and mushrooms, supplied by farms in Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Oregon, California and Indiana. Gluten-free pizzas will only be available in the company's Los Angeles, Phoenix, St. Louis and Nashville markets for the immediate future. [ Image credit: © Papa John's  ] Lindsay Rittenhouse, "Did Papa John's Just Start Testing the Perfect Pizza?", The Street, April 04, 2017, © TheStreet, Inc.

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IRI Lists Most Successful 2016 CPG Product Debuts April 3, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A new report from market researcher IRI lists the consumer packaged goods launches in 2016 that proved to be the big winners out of thousands. The analysis found that eight of ten of the top-ranking products came from small and medium-size manufacturers. They accounted for 64 percent of IRI’s Pacesetter dollar sales. The 200 bestsellers accounted for $5.8 billion. Brand leaders tended to stick to three key principles of innovation – namely, prevention, personalization and “pizzazz.” Quick summary: top ten food and beverage brands: DairyPure, Dunkin' Donuts K-Cups, Not Your Father's Root Beer; non-food brands Flonase, Gillette Fusion ProShield, Garnier SkinActive; and C-store brands: DairyPure, Red Bull Summer Edition, and Quest Bar. [ Dairy Pure products, image credit: © Dean Foods  ] "New Products Pacesetters: Building Bridges to a Growth–Filled Tomorrow", Report, IRI, April 03, 2017, © IRI

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Hope For Food Companies Steering Through EU Health Claims Review Process March 31, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A study by British, Slovene, and Danish researchers has found that the process of navigating complex EU food regulations written to protect consumers from false or misleading health claims isn’t easy but it’s also not impossible. The researchers said food manufacturers with long-term strategies that focus on health in foor innovation “have an advantage” when arguing their claims applications. They also found that generally good communication at the national level has provided a body of useful information on the health claim review process, including what counts as proper evidence and how claims should be worded. [ Image credit: © Food Standards Agency  ] David Ferguson, "Researchers Show How to Navigate Complex EU Health Claim Regulations for Food and Drinks", News release,University of Surrey, March 31, 2017, © University of Surrey

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Panera Offers Greater Transparency Regarding Added Sugars, Calories March 31, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Panera Bread Co., recently acquired by the owner of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, is the first restaurant chain to label its self-serve sodas and other foundation beverages with added sugars and calories. The federal government does not require such labeling by restaurants, thought it does for other food companies. The company also announced it is introducing six low- and no-sugar teas and lemonades. Panera is committed to phasing out artificial sweeteners and flavors, and is reviewing its entire menu based on the new sugar labeling guidance. The new drinks are being offered in New York, Washington, Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C. and will be available nationally later in 2017. Chris Prentice, "Panera Rolls Out 'Added Sugars' Labeling on Fountain Drinks", Reuters, March 31, 2017, © Reuters

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Americans Prefer Natural Therapies For Coughs, Colds – Survey March 30, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A survey of American consumers sponsored by a respiratory system dietary supplement brand finds that more than two-thirds of respondents prefer natural supplements to “synthetic, over-the-counter” products to ease coughing. Natural supplements were preferred because they tended not to induce drowsiness, according to Pohl-Boskamp, the makers of Myrtol 300. Sixty-nine percent of Americans said they have gone to work or school without taking cold meds to avoid drowsiness and stay clear-headed. Millennials up to age 35 said they were more likely to try a natural supplement to treat a cough or cold. Myrtol 300 is a blend of essential oils created in Germany and sold in Europe and elsewhere for four decades. [ Image credit: © Myrtol300.com  ] Pohl-Boskamp, "Majority of Americans Prefer to Take Natural Supplements Instead of Over-the-Counter Medicines, Survey Shows", News release, Pohl-Boskamp, March 30, 2017, © Pohl-Boskamp

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McDonald’s Big Logistical Leap: Quarter Pounders With Fresh Beef March 30, 2017: 12:00 AM EST After successfully testing the use of fresh beef Quarter Pounder burgers cooked to order in more than 400 of its restaurants in Texas and Oklahoma, McDonald’s announced it will roll out nationally over the next year. To accomplish this massive change, the company has secured the cooperation of Lopez Foods and other beef suppliers who will deliver fresh, rather than frozen, ground beef patties. The company said it “received overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers and employees” during the Oklahoma and Texas market tests and the decision to go national represents “a watershed moment.” The Quarter Pounder line includes the classic Quarter Pounder, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe and Signature Crafted Recipe burgers. "McDonald's USA Unveils Next Big Change: Fresh Beef Quarter Pounders", News release, McDonald's, March 30, 2017, © McDonald's

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Dairy-Free Frozen Dessert Company Expands Product Line March 30, 2017: 12:00 AM EST The company that pioneered dairy-free frozen desserts with a soy milk-based product 30 years ago has added two new flavors to its line of cashew milk frozen treats: Dipped Salted Caramel and Double Chocolate Delight frozen dessert bars. So Delicious also produces coconut milk, almond milk and cashew milk frozen desserts. The products are Non-GMO Project Verified, certified vegan, and contain no artificial flavors, sweeteners, colors, or cholesterol. The chocolate flavored products use UTZ Certified cocoa. [ Image credit: © So Delicious  ] "Dairy Free Frozen Dessert Options Continue to Grow! So Delicious Dairy Free Launches New Cashewmilk Bars", News release, So Delicious, March 30, 2017, © So Delicious

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Packaged Bread Continues To Slide, As Healthful, “Decadent,” Foods Surge March 28, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Two seemingly contradictory trends – convenient, healthful nutrition and “decadent” indulgence – are driving the bakery and snacks markets, according to various research companies. Subcategories like gluten-free and ethnic breads are also thriving. Last year, bakery products market value in the U.S. was $32.3 billion, while the snacks market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.4 percent to 2026.The loser in the surge of consumer preferences for more natural ingredients over processed ones, even in extravagant snacking, remains packaged leavened bread, which has suffered in volume (down 2.7 billion tons) and value ($11. 3 billion) since 2011. Gill Hyslop, "Future of US Bakery and Snacks Driven by Healthy Indulgence, Say Analysts", BakeryAndSnacks.com, March 28, 2017, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Chipotle Continues To Rid Its Food Of Artificial Ingredients March 28, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it has eliminated all added colors, flavors and preservatives from the ingredients it uses to prepare its food, but not beverages. Chipotle says it’s the only national food chain to accomplish this. The company’s plan to eliminate artificial ingredients began two years ago with the decision to get rid of unnecessary additives in tortillas it uses to make burritos, tacos, and chips. The new flour tortillas are made using only flour, water, canola oil, salt and yeast. Corn tortillas used for the chips are made only with corn masa flour and water. The ingredients changes will be applied in all Chipotle restaurants in the United States. "Chipotle Becomes Only National Restaurant Brand to Use No Added Colors, Flavors or Preservatives in Its Food", News release, Chipotle Mexican Grill, March 28, 2017, © Chipotle Mexican Grill

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Researchers Find Strong Link Between Healthy Bones And Green Tea March 28, 2017: 12:00 AM EST A Chinese analysis of data from 15 studies found that green tea (Camellia sinensis) and a key compound known as EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) tend to increase bone mineral density. However, the analysis of data from nearly 139,000 people stopped short of saying drinking green tea was linked to a reduced risk of fractures. The researchers suggest that the benefit of green tea regarding osteoporosis derives from its polyphenol content: as much as 40 percent of water-extractable polyphenols. Other teas contain much less. The researchers also suggest that green tea may act by boosting the creation of cells responsible for bone formation (osteoblasts) or suppressing cells that weaken bones (osteoclasts). [ Osteoblast, image credit: © Wikipedia  ] M. Guo et al., "Tea consumption may decrease the risk of osteoporosis: an updated meta-analysis of observational studies", Nutrition Research, March 28, 2017, © Elsevier Limited

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Chipotle Works To Put Its Food-Poisoning Nightmare In The Rearview Mirror March 28, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Chipotle Mexican Grill continues to distance itself from the food-poisoning disasters it endured a couple of years ago by revamping the ingredients it uses in its menu items. In the latest move, the company announced its restaurants are now selling flour tortillas made without preservatives. In all, the chain uses only 51 ingredients – none are GMO – including some organic produce and meat raised without hormones. CEO Steve Ells said the strategy is to focus on “improving the basic, wholesome ingredients” rather than on limited-time offers, extra value meals or “menu proliferation.” The efforts to revive its tarnished reputation and boost sales have yet to kick in, however: same-store sales fell 4.8 percent in the most recent quarter. Leslie Patton, "Chipotle's Menu Is Now Preservative-Free", Bloomberg Markets, March 28, 2017, © BLOOMBERG L.P.

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Coconut Is Hot Now, But Some Predict It Will Go The Way Of Other Food Fads March 27, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Coconut has undergone a complete makeover in recent years in the eyes of consumers. They no longer worry about the fat content and, in fact, now believe it to be a healthful ingredient in many foods and beverages, including water, milk, flour, yogurt, oil and snacks. Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index than ordinary sugar, so blood sugar spikes less when it is consumed. Coconut-containing product launches increased an average of 21 percent a year since 2012. But some industry observers say coconut will suffer the same fate as other food fads – remember kale and broccoli rabe? “It’s going to wane,” says one food consultant. “I don’t think everything coconut is tasty.” [ Image credit: © Wikimedia Commons  ] Anne Marie Chaker, "There Is Coconut Everywhere", The Wall Street Journal, March 27, 2017, © Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

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Flaws In France’s Food Waste Law Are Glaring March 24, 2017: 12:00 AM EST France’s year-old food waste law, which targeted supermarkets with fines for throwing out food that was edible or useable as animal feed, has been ineffective so far, according to consumer group QueChoisir. One key problem is a lack of government support across the supply chain. Supermarkets who have contracts with charities need better redistribution services, i.e., transportation services for collection and delivery of discarded food at the right times. They also need cooling facilities for the food, but these are expensive. The result? In the province of Isère, more than 75 percent of surplus foods never reach partner charities. The law also failed to set a minimum amount of surplus for donation. A supermarket that gives even one percent of its surplus food is in compliance. [ Image credit: © Wikipedia  ] Louis Gore-Langton, "France's Food Waste Ban: One Year On", FOODnavigator.com, March 24, 2017, © William Reed Business Media SAS

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Starbucks Unveils Gluten-Free Menu Items March 21, 2017: 12:00 AM EST One of the more fascinating phenomena in the food industry in recent years has been the transformation of gluten into a dirty word. A tiny fraction of Americans with celiac disease, a severe intestinal allergic reaction to gluten, needs to avoid the wheat protein. But a whole anti-gluten movement – and a multibillion-dollar industry – has arisen to accommodate people convinced that gluten is generally unhealthful. Researcher Technavio says the gluten-free food market is expected to grow at an annual rate of roughly 12 percent through 2021, Tecnomics advises food companies to go along: "if you're not speaking their language, you risk losing [them]." The latest company to “speak their language” is Starbucks, which is launching gluten-free food options – like the gluten-free smoked Canadian bacon and egg sandwich – in U.S. stores.   [ Image credit: © Starbucks  ] Lauren Thomas, "Starbucks Rolls Out Gluten-Free, Vegan Food Options", CNBC, March 21, 2017, © CNBC LLC

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Organic Food Ingredients Supplier Expands Into Sports Products March 21, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Organic and GMO-free food ingredients maker Garden of Life is expanding into sports nutrition with a line of pre- and post-workout protein powders and bars. The Sport line consists of five plant-based clean products that are USDA organic, Non-GMO Project Verified. Among the products are a pre-workout energy-boosting drink derived from organic coffeeberry, kale, spinach, beets, and whole-food vitamin B-12. The post-workout product is designed to reduce muscle soreness and support recovery after exercise. It consists of antioxidant-rich organic tart cherries, turmeric, goji berries, blueberries, organic apples and rooibos.  [ Image credit: © Garden of Life  ] "Garden of Life Enters Sports Nutrition Arena with Launch of Garden of Life SPORT, the Cleanest Performance Line Ever", News release, Garden of Life, March 21, 2017, © Garden of Life

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Natural and Organic Personal Care Products More Popular Among Parents And Younger People March 20, 2017: 12:00 AM EST More parents are buying personal care products that are natural and organic because they believe these are safer, healthier and better for the environment, according to a 2016 study by Mintel. Over one third of US consumers say they have bought more natural and organic personal care (NOPC) products in 2016 more than they did in the years prior and parents with children under18 lead this group. Additionally, more NOPC consumers (67%) than non-NOPC consumers (54%) believe they are trying to live a healthier lifestyle, showing that health and wellness is no longer just limited to diet and exercise.  Jana Vyleta, Health and Personal Care Analyst at Mintel said parents are more aware of ingredients they need to avoid because they are information seekers when it comes to raising their kids. Consumers know if a personal care product is natural or organic by looking at the types of ingredients and what certain ingredients are excluded, as well as product claims such as 'made with natural ingredients', 'no artificial ingredients', and 'contains organic ingredients'. Still, a large chunk of the consumer market needs to be convinced of NOPC products' health benefits as many consumers believe it is more costly and could be a marketing scheme. "Parents Driving the US Natural and Organic Personal Care Market", Mintel, March 20, 2017, © Mintel Group Ltd.

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Nestle Expands Its Line of Ready-To-Drink Teas March 18, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Nestlé Waters North America is delivering on its consumer research-based strategy to reformulate and revamp its Nestea bottled products, packaging, and marketing strategy. The company says the repositioning – adding, for example, fruit-flavored and “real-brewed” bottled versions to its powdered instant teas – will improve its profile in the 4.5 billion ready-to-drink tea category. The new bottled teas are also clean-label: no high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors or flavors, or GMO ingredients. They are sweetened with sugar and stevia extract, and contain only water, tea, rooibos plant and citric acid. They teas are packaged in transparent bottles with wider mouths and easier “grippability.” [ Image credit: © Nestlé Waters NA ] "The New Nestea Hits Retail Shelves in the US", News release, Nestlé Waters NA, March 18, 2017, © Nestlé Waters NA

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Handbook On Brain Health Encourages Older Adults To Focus On Healthy Eating March 17, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Healthy eating is associated with retention of cognitive function among older people. But there is a lot of misinformation out there about what constitutes healthy eating, so scientists at a Canadian center for brain health put together a handbook for people over 50. The book encourages older adults to eat berries or cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, rather than a specific type of berry, vegetable or other “superfood.” It’s the overall pattern of healthy eating that improves brain health, such as fish, beans, olive oil, nuts, and stir-fried foods. Beans or legumes should be added to soups and stews.[ Image credit: © Harvard University ] "Canadian Scientists Create Food Guide for Brain Health in Older Adults", Nutrition Insight, March 17, 2017, © CNS Media BV

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Organic Bread Brand Provides Detailed Ingredient Source Info To Consumers March 16, 2017: 12:00 AM EST Thirty-five-year-old Rudi's Organic Bakery, owned by Hain Celestial, has launched two breads that provide consumers detailed information about the source of the grain in each loaf. The traceability information comes thanks to a partnership with Community Grains, which gathers information from the local farmer suppliers. Community Grains monitors each step of flour production, from sourcing seed, growth through harvest, and preservation of nutrients and flavor with whole milling. The two new Rudi’s breads are certified USDA organic and use only organic cracked wheat, organic rolled oats and organic sunflower oil, all without genetically modified organisms (GMOs). [ Image credit: © Rudi's Organic Bakery ] "Rudi's Organic Bakery® Launches New Traceable Organic Bread Line with Community Grains", News release, Hain Celestial, March 16, 2017, © Hain Celestial

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