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Research and development are fundamental to any food and beverage processor's business. Our R&D content offers best practices and innovations in the form of articles, news, case studies, and more.

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Snack Foods

PepsiCo Sets New Sodium Reduction Targets for Convenient Foods Portfolio

Andy Hanacek

Nov. 15, 2023

New nutrition initiatives will also focus on adding diverse ingredients to the portfolio, all in the name of improving consumer health.

Alternative Protein

Meati Foods Receives Patent on MushroomRoot Formulation; Digs in to Health Benefits

Andy Hanacek

Oct. 4, 2023

Alternative protein processor uses artificial intelligence tools to study the health benefits of its now-patented Neurospora crassa (MushroomRoot) product.

Animal Proteins

Stampede Meat Expands Butcher Certification Program to New Mexico Plant

Andy Hanacek

Aug. 30, 2023

Company believes new partnership with New Mexico State University will allow more than 500 employees to earn certification in the next three years.

Product Development

2023 R&D Teams of the Year: J. M. Smucker

Ed Avis

July 14, 2023

Different product development teams work independently on human food, coffee and pet food, yet find ways to collaborate.

GOOD Meat demonstration facility, Alameda, Calif.

Animal Proteins

Cultured Meat Obtains Approval for Sale to U.S. Consumers

Andy Hanacek

June 21, 2023

Upside Foods and Eat Just gain USDA Grant of Inspection for their respective cultivated chicken products, opening the door for the products to be sold in the U.S.

Product Development

52nd Annual R&D Survey: Ingredient Prices Up but Supply Chain Kinks Worked Out

Dave Fusaro

June 16, 2023

Our annual survey finds product development professionals dealing with cost and supply issues, returning to their offices but still being encouraged to swing for the fences.