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Snickers maker Mars to buy UK chocolatier for $665M
The purchase of Hotel Chocolat expands the confectionery giant’s presence in the region and increases its exposure to premium offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023 -
‘Startup nation’ at war: How Israel’s food tech sector is handling upheaval
The country has been a hotbed for the tech sector, especially for food, but the Israel-Hamas war has put employee engagement and product development initiatives on hold.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 1, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Food Dive
The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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California poultry processors face preliminary injunction for violating child labor laws
Children were working long hours on production lines at Exclusive Poultry and two other companies.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 31, 2023 -
Sanderson Farms cleared in blockbuster price-fixing case
A unanimous jury decision exonerated the chicken company in one of the largest antitrust cases involving the poultry industry.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2023 -
Opinion
How to safely harness generative AI for productivity gains in food and beverage businesses
There’s a lot of promise for the technology, but it could cause more harm than good if it’s not implemented properly.
By Thor Olof Philogène • Oct. 25, 2023 -
Meat snack maker fined $140K, faced shipping restrictions for child labor violations
The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up enforcement activity and putting employers "on notice" as it reports a significant rise in the number of children illegally working at facilities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 13, 2023 -
California makes history as first state to ban food additives linked to disease
The state’s Food Safety Act takes effect in 2027 and will prohibit the sale of common ingredients in products like candy and soda.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 12, 2023 -
Opinion
Guardians of the franchise: Safeguarding success in the competitive landscape
Since launching a new product offers only one chance at success, optimizing it to its fullest potential becomes crucial.
By Katie Fellows • Oct. 11, 2023 -
US pea protein producers undercut by cheap Chinese imports
Products made with the ingredient are growing in popularity, but domestic manufacturers are in “grave peril,” producer Puris claims.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 5, 2023 -
Nestlé vows to increase sales of healthier foods by 2030
The world’s largest food company said it wants to boost sales of better-for-you products by as much as $27.3 billion by the end of this decade, a 50% increase from 2022.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 29, 2023 -
How a government shutdown will impact food safety, nutrition
Unless Congress reaches a deal on spending before Sunday, programs and services overseen by the FDA and the USDA could end or be curtailed in the coming days and weeks.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Consumers back diet colas from Coke, PepsiCo despite aspartame’s possible ties to cancer
Since May, consumption intent for top brands in the category grew by 2%, outpacing regular sodas, according to a HundredX survey.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Dairy industry teams with cybersecurity group to beef up defenses
As cyber crimes become more prevalent, the International Dairy Foods Association joins other food companies in efforts to share information and bolster protections.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 2023 -
What Biden’s cannabis rescheduling review could mean for food and beverage
Analysts said the administration’s recommended update will not spur greater availability of items, even as demand for the products continues to grow.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Danone joins corporate alliance to turn food waste into renewable energy
The dairy giant and other industry leaders are partnering with Vanguard Renewables to mitigate climate impacts by using anaerobic digesters on dairy farms.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 11, 2023 -
Cargill exec named IFT board president
Sean Leighton will assume the position as the organization deals with safety issues around items such as cultivated meat and alternative proteins.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 6, 2023 -
FDA names former environmental official as top food regulator
James Jones, the agency’s first deputy commissioner for human foods, will set and advance priorities related to safety and innovation.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2023 -
Miyoko’s Creamery’s new CEO is going ‘back to the basics’
Having served in the position for just two weeks, Stuart Kronauge is looking to simplify the brand’s message to reach a broader consumer base.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 22, 2023 -
Gen Z’s complicated relationship with food comes down to taste, affordability
Ketchum research found while sustainability, animal welfare and LGBTQ rights are important factors for these consumers, they are not significant purchase drivers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 16, 2023 -
Beverage makers respond to EPA’s draft plastic pollution prevention strategy
PepsiCo, American Beverage, the Consumer Brands Association and others weighed in on defining key terms like “single-use,” EPR policies, recycled content research and more.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 14, 2023 -
From prediction to production: A timeline of cultivated meat
After roughly two decades of research and development, there are dozens of companies transforming the product from science fiction to reality.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 31, 2023 -
Yough aims to disrupt frozen pizza space with the help of Greek yogurt
The brand said its higher protein dough helps it stand out against crusts made with chickpeas and cauliflower — as it plots a future expansion into other baked goods.
By Chris Casey • July 21, 2023 -
USDA teams with states to crack down on anti-competitiveness in food
The department will work with more than 30 attorneys general to address practices viewed as unfriendly to consumers, even as economists remain mixed on consolidation’s effect on inflation.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 19, 2023 -
DOJ fails to block US Sugar’s $315M purchase of Imperial Sugar
An appeals court in Philadelphia said the government failed to prove the purchase, first announced in 2021, would raise prices for U.S. consumers and businesses.
By Chris Casey • July 17, 2023 -
Aspartame may cause cancer, but is safe within specific limits - WHO says
Conflicting information from two groups at the health organization is likely to sow further confusion over whether it’s safe to consume the sugar alternative used in about 6,000 products globally.
By Christopher Doering • July 14, 2023