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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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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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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 -
Courtesy of Post Holdings
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 -
Courtesy of Danone
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 -
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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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How PepsiCo, Kellanova adapt their snacks to local tastes around the world
CPG companies have turned to different shapes, textures and flavors, such as Cucumber Lays in China and Tangy Tomato Pringles in India, to appeal to regional preferences.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Molson Coors continues making beer at striking plant
The beverage giant’s CEO told attendees at a conference Wednesday the company’s contingency plan is allowing it to continue production with the help of salaried employees.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Food giants see opportunity to profit from consumers using weight loss drugs
Despite worries that the medications could dampen sales, Conagra, WK Kellogg and General Mills are among companies optimistic that sales for popcorn, frozen meals and even cereal could benefit.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of Post Holdings
Post’s Bob Evans expands deeper into vegetables
The new refrigerated sides include carrots, green beans and corn and complement classics like macaroni and cheese and mashed cauliflower.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Molson Coors brewery workers strike in Texas
The local Teamsters chapter in Fort Worth is demanding pay raises to account for inflation, as another potential picket line looms over AB InBev.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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US closer to identifying bird flu vaccine, Vilsack says
A campaign to inoculate poultry flocks, however, is likely to lead to thorny trade issues, according to the Secretary of Agriculture.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kellanova
Kellanova unveils 5 tech strategies to drive growth
The snacking giant plans to utilize AI and enhance its data analytics to boost its biggest brands such as Cheez-It and Pringles.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Retrieved from Danone.
How Dannon has managed to last, and thrive, in a crowded yogurt category
The Danone brand has succeeded by offering a lower price point, a smaller product mix and versatility — filling a valuable niche in the company’s portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 20, 2024
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