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Unilever will get up to $20.9M from US government to lower carbon footprint at ice cream factories
The Department of Energy funding will help the Ben & Jerry’s manufacturer on a project designed to cut 14,000 metric tons of emissions annually.
By Chris Casey • March 26, 2024 -
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Nestlé launches pair of initiatives to decarbonize cocoa supply chain
The global food company said its new projects aim to reduce and remove more than 500,000 metric tons of carbon during a 20-year period.
By Zoya Mirza • March 25, 2024 -
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TrendlineThe Benefits of Functional Food Ingredients
Between consumers increasingly focusing on wellness, and comapnies looking to improve the taste and texture of plant-based alternatives featuring better-for-you ingredients, this market is having a major moment.
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OpinionA ban on FDA-approved food additives should come from experts
John Downs, the CEO of the National Confectioners Association, said more studies should be done before banning Red 3 dye and titanium dioxide.
By John Downs • March 25, 2024 -
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General Mills still dealing with elevated operating costs, CEO says
The Cheerios maker reported higher-than-normal inflation four years after the pandemic began. Input costs have increased by 32% during this time, the top executive said.
By Chris Casey • March 22, 2024 -
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PepsiCo creates Flamin’ Hot brand to highlight fast-growing chip flavor
The Doritos and Cheetos manufacturer said the platform, which generated more than $3 billion in retail sales, will initially include 25 unique products with seasoning.
By Christopher Doering • March 21, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: S&P rating could spell trouble for beverages | AB InBev crafts IPA using ‘spellers’ method
In this week’s beverage news, Diageo infuses blackberries into Crown Royal Whisky, and tech company Vertosa partners with a German ingredients producer to produce cannabis-infused drinks.
By Food Dive staff • March 21, 2024 -
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Mondelēz’s Chips Ahoy! debuts new recipe for the classic cookie
The modification, which includes chocolate chips with higher cacao and Madagascar vanilla extract content, is the biggest update for the $1 billion brand in nearly a decade.
By Christopher Doering • March 21, 2024 -
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Boston Beer brings Truly into tequila soda to help revive brand
The alcohol company is betting that the RTD cocktail wave will renew interest in the beverage as it struggles to rebound from a slump in hard seltzer demand.
By Chris Casey • March 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ben & Jerry's
Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and spin off ice cream business
The restructuring will leave the Ben & Jerry’s manufacturer with its fastest-growing business units while helping it reduce costs and boost profits.
By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Food companies tackling Scope 3 emissions despite weak SEC rule: expert
Businesses will continue working to lower their indirect emissions because of pressure from retailers and state governments, according to a sustainability tech executive.
By Chris Casey • March 18, 2024 -
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From Coke to Hershey, CPGs search for their sweet spot in pack size
Consumers are increasingly interested in smaller portion sizes, as well as value-priced multipacks, for their snacks and soda. These changing sizes can have implications from production to recycling.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 18, 2024 -
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Tyson to shutter Iowa pork plant, impacting more than 1,200 jobs
The facility will be the ninth to close since early 2023 as the Arkansas-based company deals with softening demand for meat and poultry.
By Chris Casey • March 12, 2024 -
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Egg and chocolate prices could upend Easter: Wells Fargo
The banking giant said prices of the commodities will remain elevated through the holiday as producers deal with another year of bird flu and a harsh climate in cocoa-growing regions.
By Chris Casey • March 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Yo Egg
Food tech startup Yo Egg accelerates venture from lab to retail shelf
Known for its plant-based poached and sunnyside up eggs, the company has partnered with Whitestone Natural Foods for its first retail partnership in hopes of bringing the product to the East Coast.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 8, 2024 -
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Post Holdings aims to bring Honey Bunches of Oats beyond the cereal aisle
The food manufacturer is working with a brand licensing firm to explore taking the breakfast staple into new categories such as snack bars, baked goods and ice cream.
By Christopher Doering • March 7, 2024 -
Courtesy of Campbell Soup
Campbell’s launches first limited-time soup flavor with grilled cheese and tomato
A spokesperson said the packaged food company tapped into an “ownable” flavor for its debut and expects to roll out additional temporary offerings in the future.
By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2024 -
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Innovation driving early recovery in food volumes, Conagra Brands CEO says
While shoppers continue to struggle with inflation, Sean Connolly said there are “some green shoots” and evidence that “more typical consumer behaviors” are starting to return.
By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2024 -
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FDA to allow yogurt makers to claim food lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
The agency, citing “limited evidence,” agreed that eating at least two cups of the dairy offering per week could lower the chance of developing a disease impacting about 36 million Americans.
By Christopher Doering • March 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Oishii
Vertical strawberry grower Oishii clinches $134M amid indoor farming woes
An intentional choice to grow artisanal fruit rather than leafy greens has allowed the firm to avoid the financial difficulties facing others in controlled-environment agriculture, according to the company’s CEO.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Anheuser-Busch avoids strike in deal with union
Though tentative, the agreement would include wage increases and improved benefits to the 5,000 manufacturing workers represented by the Teamsters.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Boston Beer names ex-Nike exec as new CEO
The leadership change comes after the company reported declining revenues and an $18 million loss in its most recent quarter, with slowing sales of Truly hard seltzer and beers like Samuel Adams.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Del Monte Foods to close 2 plants amid a ‘reset in consumer behavior’
The fruit, vegetable and broth manufacturer said it will start winding down operations at the Washington and Wisconsin facilities starting in April. More than 200 employees will be impacted.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat plans steep cost cuts as U.S. demand remains weak
While the company had lowered prices in the past to entice budget-conscious shoppers, an increase in prices on some of its product lines is planned to help restore margins.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Borealis Foods’ unique quest to tackle malnutrition starts with ramen
The food technology company sees itself as truly one-of-a-kind in its mission to mass produce healthy, affordable products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Retrieved from Food and Drug Administration on February 23, 2024
Deep DiveHow the FDA traced the WanaBana lead outbreak to a single food processor
The investigation into the applesauce pouch maker highlights efforts to tighten lead regulation in food production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 26, 2024
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