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Consistently positive messaging around protein has made an impact on consumers. Though they may not grasp the how and why, they know that their body needs this nutrient. Coupled with rising preferences for plant-based eating, plant-based proteins have become the darlings of food and beverage product development. But consumer attitudes about plant-based products are extremely nuanced; they expect these products to have the same great taste and texture as their animal-based counterparts. Thanks to major advancements in ingredient technologies and formulation techniques, the plant-based marketplace has exploded with innovative, high-quality plant-based options to suit every need and taste. Download this product development guide to learn more! #paid https://ow.ly/AP0550SFsuV

Developing a more sustainable food system is becoming a top priority for many companies that are now investigating new and better approaches like regenerative agriculture. Cargill is helping farmers adopt these practices with a program called RegenConnect® that determines the measures that will work best for each farm and compensates farmers for their positive environmental impacts. In this Supply Chain Sustainability Story, learn how Cargill is promoting farmer resilience and extending those impacts to help brands meet their Scope 3 emissions. #SustainableFoods #RegenerativeAgriculture https://ow.ly/sxHj50SEEb8

What makes #coconutyogurt special? Its decadent flavor and texture are just the start. This #plantbased treat is uniquely poised to provide gut health benefits to consumers — perhaps even more so than traditional yogurt. “Coconut yogurt is now the king of plant-based by a wide margin,” Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS, said. “It’s growing at about 4% year over year. Next is almond, then soy — and both of those are declining year over year.” Nick Collias grabs a big scoop of this latest trend for Food & Beverage Insider.

Don’t look for Prime Roots, AQUA Cultured Foods or Fungitarian in the #plantbased section of the grocery store. They’re taking aim at animal products in traditional strongholds like the deli case, food service and even high-end dining. Read Nick Collias' latest story on Food & Beverage Insider.

In this week's #businessbites column: FDA and FTC send warnings about illegal delta-8 THC products; former PepsiCo CMO moves to Kraft Heinz North America; the Biden-Harris administration commits $110 million to meat processing; and more. Have a great day!

And to wrap up what's been a wild and crazy week: This new Food & Beverage Insider story by Cindy Hazen uncovers a recent scandal involving unsafe transportation practices among Chinese food tankers. The controversy has sparked concern in the U.S. about the integrity and safety of food imports, prompting calls for stringent testing and regulatory oversight.

One of my favorite trends in the #betterforyou #foodandbeverage category is collaborations between talented, high-profile chefs and ingredient producers/CPGs. I am especially excited about a new project between Cabra chef/partner Stephanie Izard and Nature's Fynd. During a special brunch at the award-winning Chicago restaurant, Izard and Nature’s Fynd CMO Karuna Rawal first demonstrated just how versatile the company’s hero ingredient, the proprietary fungi Fy, is. The non-animal protein is used to make dairy-free yogurt, cream and sour cream as well as meatless breakfast patties. Of course, Izard added her own culinary magic, including spicy Fy mayo, avocado Fy yogurt, whipped Fy cream cheese dip and hazelnut fun crunch Fy ice cream. It was all so good. Check out the video to get the backstory.

Only with continuous employee training, a strong safety culture and the use of effective sanitizers like #HOCL can #foodborne illnesses be reliably prevented. Industry experts Francine Shaw, founder, Savvy Food Safety, Inc., and Morten Larsen, CEO and founder, EcoloxTech, inc, discuss the importance of food safety and sanitation for food businesses in this Food & Beverage Insider Q&A.

Not all super fruits are created equal. Coffeeberry® offers application versatility and delivers polyphenols from rescued and repurposed coffee fruit. When formulators need a super fruit that truly delivers, Coffeeberry answers the call. Watch the video to learn more about how Coffeeberry can help set products apart. #paid https://ow.ly/k8CR50St2Ma

Happy Monday! Here’s the latest news on #BusinessBites: FDA has banned brominated vegetable oil in foods and beverages due to health risks; Italian authorities seized counterfeit olive oil worth nearly $1 million; the Chinese government is investigating unsafe oil transportation practices; and registration is now open for SupplySide Network’s annual SupplySide West show. https://lnkd.in/gAnWbgqS