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08/21/2018

Coca-Cola’s investment in BodyArmor — which will make it the brand’s second-largest shareholder — comes as its Powerade drink steadily cedes market share to more popular Gatorade, and as the beverage giant faces falling demand for its fizzy colas.

Coca-Cola is buying a minority stake in a sports drink brand backed by basketball star Kobe Bryant, it said Tuesday, seeking to mount a stronger challenge to PepsiCo’s Gatorade. Coca-Cola’s investm…

08/17/2018

The new almond drink is made with almond milk, almond butter and 12 grams of plant-based protein and contains 270 calories, 12 grams of fat and 22 grams of sugar, according to Starbucks.

Protein Blended Cold Brew is on sale through the fall. The almond- and cacao-flavored drinks are made from pea and brown-rice protein.

07/26/2018

The biggest flavor trends of 2018 were on parade in the food and drink samples exhibitors distributed at the Institute of Food Technologists’ Annual Meeting and Food Expo in Chicago in July. Ingredient firms talked to Nutritional Outlook about trending flavors, including the rise of florals plus the marriage of sweet and spicy, and much more.

At IFT 2018, flavor firms talk about the rise of floral flavors, plus the marriage of sweet and spicy, and more.

07/16/2018

Recently, some professional athletes have begun to snub commercial sports drinks, favoring more nutritious vehicles for the hydration and replenishment of electrolytes — minerals such as potassium, magnesium and sodium that help water flow into cells — that they require.

These five recipes provide hydration, electrolytes, antioxidants and natural sugars.

07/05/2018

Getting bit by a Lone Star Tick this summer could cause you to develop an to and products.

A mysterious and rare condition transmitted by ticks may be on the rise. A bite from the aggressive lone star tick can cause people to develop a red meat all...

07/03/2018

23 Food Shows and Movies Hitting Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu in July! The middle of summer is a great time to lock yourself inside with the AC on full blast along with a list of things to watch.

A bunch of cooking shows, travel programs, and culinary documentaries are getting added to the major streaming platforms

06/25/2018

If you're interested in eating plant-based more often — but are looking for food options beyond the obvious lentils, beans, chickpeas, and tofu — check out these 10 that have more protein than you'd think. http://bit.ly/2K87YqS

These vegan foods have a lot of protein—more than you'd think. It's a misconception that things that are vegan can't be full of protein. These protein-rich vegan foods are important choices for any healthy vegan diet.

05/31/2018

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04/18/2018

Think of plantains as banana's starchier sister except that they can't be eaten raw and it's not a fruit. This vegetable is a huge staple of the cuisine in Central America and the Caribbean.

It's safe to say that in this past year, veggies have been gaining the spotlight they truly deserve. People are taking cauliflower and broccoli and turning it

04/17/2018

Thinking of ditching the office and starting your own brand? Six questions that you should surely ask yourself first.

Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. If you think you’re ready for the challenge, start by asking yourself the following six questions. If you find yourself answering “no,” you may not be ready.

04/16/2018

If this is the year of mainstream veganism, as every trend forecaster and market analyst seems to agree, then there is not one single cause, but a perfect plant-based storm of factors.

Health, climate change, animal welfare... what’s driving more people and brands to embrace a plant-based lifestyle? We investigate, and, below, four vegans explain their choice