The multifunctional milk #protein lactoferrin has been limited mostly to infant formula due to its restricted supply and high price -- but @TurtleTree_ is using precision fermentation to democratize it with the debute of LF+ at @foodtechinvest last month.

Manufacturers shrinking pack and portion sizes to save in the face of rising #inflation aren't fooling consumers who are increasingly weary of #shrinkflation and turning to private label for relief, reports @R_Daily101

#FDA proposes to allow #salt substitutes in foods with standards of identity that require it to provide more flexibility, encourage #sodiumreduction, reports @daz_z_

With @TurtleTree_ 's debut of LF+ at @foodtechinvest San Francisco, the co is democratizing one of the most highly-prized multifunctional #milk #proteins by using #precisionfermentation to create lactoferrin in larger supplies and at a lower price:

Ingredient co ADM and AI tech co Brightseed are bringing together the benefits of #probiotics and #prebiotics in the form of #synbiotic #food & #beverage ingredients, reports @R_Daily101

.@ConagraBrands continues to recover its margins by "prioritizing productivity and value over volume," CEO Sean Connelly said during the cos' Q3 earnings call yesterday. @daz_z_ has the numbers and what they mean:

#foodtech #startup Aqua Cultured Foods #plantbased whole-muscle #seafood made with biomass fermentation will launch in select restaurants this summer thanks in part to an infusion of $5.5m in seed funding led by @StrayDogCapital announced this morning:

#FDA's proposed limits for lead levels in #babyfood and products for kids under 2 years is a good first step, according to most industry stakeholders, but they add the agency still has a few details to work out:

#seafood sales are falling as prices are rising, reports @daz_z_, who looks at new research from @FMI_ORG that also reveals bright spots for the category:

#Ramen for #breakfast? Why not, says @NissanUSA, which combines the flavors of pancakes, maple syrup, sausage & egg in a limited time offering timed w rising consumer interest in budget-friendly shelf stable ramen and instant noodles, reports @R_Daily101

Stakeholders weigh in on #FDA's proposed guidance to reduce lead in #babyfood, asking for clarity around enforcement efforts, compliance guidance and more transparency around how the action levels were set:

#Easter is the second biggest holiday for #candy sales and with more celebrants gathering with family this year than last year the upcoming holiday weekend promises to be a big one. Find out how companies are rising to meet demand:

.@Hersheys plans to boost household penetration of @theskinnypop and @dotspretzels with new marketing and expanded distribution as part of a larger plan to scale its salty #snack business. Find out more:

Is the proliferation of #prebiotic #soda a threat to #kombucha? @R_Daily101 asks @DrinkHealthAde

.@Hersheys is driving sales and volume growth by investing in #zerosugar options and highlighting the #mentalwellness benefits of #chocolate. But this is only part of its master plan for growth. Find out more:

Seasonal #sweets, #snacks hitting stores ahead of #Easter offer new & classic flavors and bite-size formats for permissible indulgence, reports @R_Daily101

Relief may be on the horizon for rising food prices, predicits #USDA as GAO gives credit to government agencies that acted fast to ease inflation and other pressures on the industry, reports @daz_z_

.@Hersheys' $1.2b salty #snack business is "in a moment of scale," with the company eyeing double-digit sales growth in the next three years. Find out what the #chocolate and #candy giant has up its sleeve for #saltysnacks:

Research suggests #probiotics can do much more than support #digestion, creating new opportunities for #food & #beverage brands. But how can they best expand their offerings and earn consumer trust?

"We really wanted to develop metrics that allowed us to communicate what synthetic pesticides do and what #organic farming is," Tractor Beverage exec tells @R_Daily101 about its partnership with @HowGoodRatings