Manufacturing

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    Perdue Farms to lay off 300 workers at Indiana turkey plant

    Production for the Thanksgiving staple has fallen to a three-decade low as poultry companies grapple with bird flu and changing consumer habits.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    Campbell’s becomes latest food giant to remove synthetic colors

    Brands such as Lance crackers and V8 Splash will transition to colors derived from annatto, purple carrot juice concentrate and other natural sources.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    An opportunity to modernize infant formula for the first time in a generation

    I strongly believe we’re in a pivotal moment for the future of infant nutrition, and one that will redefine infant formula for generations to come.

    By Devon Kuehn, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer at ByHeart • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Sunrise Family Farms finds the sweet spot between legacy and growth

    “I will not retire until you get me a robot.” It was more than a joke. It was a sign that Sunrise was ready to invest in smarter, more scalable ways of working.

    By Brooklyn Kiosow • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Nestlé fires CEO citing romantic relationship with subordinate

    Laurent Freixe is being replaced after one year in the role by Philipp Navratil, the head of the company’s Nespresso brand.

    By • Sept. 1, 2025
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    General Mills invests $54M in innovation hub for next generation of products

    The spending comes as the Cheerios maker plans to launch new products across its biggest product categories, tapping into consumer trends like protein and spicy.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    4 food trends that could define the rest of 2025

    Companies are restructuring operations or rethinking M&A as they feel the heat from slowing sales and face pressure to transform their ingredient lists.

    By , • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Danone to spend millions on Ohio plant expansion amid ‘explosive growth’ in yogurt

    The Oikos maker is reaping the benefits of consumer interest in products rich in protein, probiotics and other nutrients.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Spindrift discontinues alcohol offering amid decline in hard seltzers

    The beverage maker will end production of its Spiked line after four years, noting it took “substantial resources and time.”

    By • Aug. 25, 2025
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    JBS invests $100M to build its largest US bacon and sausage plant

    The Brazil-based meat giant will buy and transform a Hy-Vee facility in Iowa as part of a plan to expand its prepared foods business.

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
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    Nestlé develops ‘groundbreaking’ process to boost cocoa production

    The discovery could increase the supply of the popular commodity, which has seen yields cut due to climate change.

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
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    Anheuser-Busch to invest $15M in flagship St Louis plant

    The spending, part of a $300 million commitment from the beer giant, comes as the Trump administration pushes companies to expand manufacturing in the U.S.

    By • Aug. 20, 2025
  • A customer shops for frozen food at a grocery store on December 12, 2023, in San Anselmo, California.
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    Conagra to invest in supply chain amid production revamp

    The food maker embarked on an overhaul of chicken production in fiscal year 2025 following the shutdown of a facility due to product quality issues.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2025
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    Tyson adjusts beef production in face of low supply, healthy demand

    The meat processor has cut costs from its operation and slowed processing speeds to get the most from record-low cattle availability.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 19, 2025
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    Campbell’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon crack open beer-infused flavored soups

    The products, which will be sold under the Chunky line, come as more consumers eat meals at home.

    By • Aug. 19, 2025
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    Stressed, bored and curious: How consumers are approaching food shopping right now.

    Shoppers don’t just want retailers to echo their economic anxieties — they seek help discovering new food and beverages, the Kearney Consumer Institute found.

    By Jeff Wells • Aug. 7, 2025
  • Beyond Meat's The Beyond Burgers in their packaging.
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    Beyond Meat to cut 6% of its workforce as plant-based demand languishes

    Revenue during its latest quarter plunged 20%, which the food maker blamed on a slowdown in U.S. retail and certain international foodservice markets.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Anheuser-Busch invests $9M in New York state brewery

    The money will go toward beer production while also expanding the brewery’s capacity to produce ready-to-drink brands such as Nutrl and Skimmers.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    Utz to shutter Michigan plant, lay off 75 workers

    The closure will help the chip and pretzel maker streamline operations and improve its supply chain.

    By • Aug. 1, 2025
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    Hershey’s Jolly Rancher ropes in success with move away from hard candy

    The 76-year-old brand, best known for its bold fruit flavors, is reporting explosive growth from innovations such as gummies and freeze-dried sweets.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    Mondelēz, Hershey team up on Reese’s Oreo cups and cookies

    The sweet treats come as food makers look for ways to boost sales amid a slowdown in consumer spending.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    Bolthouse Farms owner buys kombucha manufacturer Health-Ade for $500M

    Generous Brands is looking to create a powerhouse in the better-for-you beverage sector, which is dominated by brands such as Olipop and Poppi.

    By • July 29, 2025
  • A customer picks up a Snickers Bar in a supermarket August 18, 2005 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026

    The food maker plans to expand production capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Pilgrim’s to build $400M chicken plant in Georgia

    The facility will expand production of brands including Just Bare as protein demand remains a significant driver of meat producer profits.

    By • July 28, 2025
  • Boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter.
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    How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping the food industry

    The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.

    By • July 24, 2025