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Deep DiveCanopy Growth's beverage head is 'bullish' on the future of the cannabis category
After a delayed launch and an ongoing turnaround effort for its earnings, the Constellation-backed company is No. 1 in dollar share in drinks in Canada and plans to launch into the U.S. in the near future.
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Lavva launches new plant-based milk made with pili nuts
While the nutrient-rich offering is loaded with antioxidants, amino acids and Omega 3's, its higher price tag could scare off some consumers.
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Kraft Heinz to unite supply chain in 'Ops Center' to save $2B in 5 years
CEO Miguel Patricio's strategy will break down siloes between procurement, production, distribution, marketing and R&D teams as the food manufacturer works to further reduce SKU counts.
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Lawsuit claims Oklahoma's plant-based labeling law violates First Amendment rights
Upton's Naturals and the Plant Based Foods Association have teamed up again to battle legislation, this time arguing against a requirement for a disclaimer on labels that is the same size as the brand's name.
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General Mills launches its first keto-friendly line
The products, under the brand Ratio, include cultured yogurt dairy snacks and crunchy bars that contain 2 grams of net carbs and 1 gram of sugar per serving.
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How Kraft Heinz says its new strategy will grow its business
The long-awaited revamp, detailed at a virtual investor day, changes the way the company looks at its brands, shifts its innovation focus and reinvests in its iconic products.
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Molson Coors forms joint venture with Yuengling to brew and sell its beers
The partnership will bring offerings from America’s oldest brewery to millions more drinkers in 25 states, mostly outside of the East Coast where it's currently distributed.
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Kraft Heinz sells natural cheese business to Lactalis for $3.2B
The transaction, which includes Breakstone’s, Knudsen, Polly-O, Athenos, Hoffman’s and Cracker Barrel in the U.S. only, is expected to close in the first half of 2021.
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Meat-Tech 3D expands cultured meat with printed tissue and acquisition
The publicly traded company based in Israel has its eyes on bringing technology to make 3D-printed cell-based meat available to the world as quickly as possible.
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PepsiCo launches sleep-aid drink Driftwell
The enhanced water, which will be sold first online starting in December, is designed to help stressed consumers relax and unwind before bed.
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Consumers are eating at home more, but some are getting tired of it
To maintain interest, Acosta said manufacturers should create more products that save people time or address a specific need while bringing foodservice and chef-inspired ideas into stores.
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Deep DiveInnovation takes on a different meaning as pandemic forces CPGs to get creative
Conagra and Campbell Soup are among companies that have tried new development strategies during the coronavirus — from mailing products for at-home testing to a greater social media presence — or risk losing ground.
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JBS gets $15,615 OSHA fine for fatal coronavirus outbreak
While the meat processor is saying the citation is without merit, critics are calling it "measly" and offensive to the six workers who died.
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Report: Big Food uses the pandemic to push unhealthy items
The NCD Alliance and Spectrum Consortium say these companies put consumers at greater risk for COVID-19 by marketing items that could lead to obesity and other health concerns.
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ColumnLeftovers: Coolhaus gets Ritz-y; Jelly Belly sweetens its offerings with premium chocolate
The premium ice cream brand puts its spin on tradition with Crackers & Cream, and iconic Hostess Snacks come to protein powder.
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OSHA fines Smithfield for 'failing to protect employees' from coronavirus
The Labor Department is ordering the meat company's Sioux Falls plant to pay $13,494, the maximum amount allowed by law, which it plans to contest.
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Sam Adams joins crowded nonalcoholic beer space with planned 2021 launch
Boston Beer spent two years researching and brewing to create Just the Haze IPA, which the brewer says will taste like the real thing.
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Nestlé CFO shares plans for 'sizable acquisitions' in the future
At a virtual Barclays conference, Francois-Xavier Roger said the world's largest food manufacturer "has been very disciplined" while completing large acquisitions and expects more to come.
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Plant-based NotCo gets $85M for US expansion
The Chile-based company uses technology to mimic dairy, meat and eggs, and hopes to extend its success in Latin America with products available by early 2021.
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A pitless cherry? Pairwise uses CRISPR to change produce DNA
The two-year-old food startup is using the gene-editing technology to remove the bitterness from a nutrient-dense green and seeds from the outside of a blackberry.
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New USDA rules modernize egg product inspection
The regulations, which will be published in the Federal Register this week, remove full-time government inspectors from these factories.
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Children are sweet on classic candy flavors, Comax finds
Despite the number of innovative taste varieties available on the market, kids prefer milk chocolate and berry, the company found.
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Molson Coors launches nonalcoholic drinks in bid to expand beyond beer
The new products, which include a seltzer with added probiotics, is part of the company's goal to reach more consumers seeking better-for-you beverages.
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Chr. Hansen launches natural blue and yellow colors for candy
Both shades are known to be difficult to create naturally, and the company says these new ingredients will retain their hue when heated.
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Partake Brewing taps $4M in funding to expand fast-growing nonalcoholic beer
The company, whose brews are sold in Total Wine & More and some Whole Foods outlets, is open to an investment or acquisition from a big beer company to expand its reach.
