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Tracking coronavirus closures at food and beverage factories
Sauer Brands, makers of Duke’s Mayonnaise, temporarily closed a plant in Mauldin, South Carolina, for deep cleaning after some employees tested positive.
UPDATED: July 10, 2020 at 5 p.m. -
Courtesy of Good Catch
Good Catch launches frozen plant-based seafood
New England Style Plant-Based Crab Cakes, Thai Style Plant-Based Fish Cakes and Classic Plant-Based Fish Burgers get the company's alternative fish products to the center of the plate, CEO and co-founder Chris Kerr said.
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Courtesy of DuPont
DuPont launches plant-based Danisco Planit portfolio to widen product options
The new line features proteins, hydrocolloids, cultures, probiotics, fibers, food protection, antioxidants, natural extracts, emulsifiers and enzymes, as well as tailor-made systems.
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Tracking the plant-based protein movement
Good Catch launched frozen plant-based seafood, and the alternative chicken startup Nuggs got a $4.1 million investment and created a parent corporation.
UPDATED: July 10, 2020 at 11:19 a.m. -
Courtesy of Sonoma Brands
Krave owner boosts stake in premium jerky with Chef's Cut acquisition
Jon Sebastiani, founder of Sonoma Brands, said the purchase helps it establish a dominant position in the premium meat snack space and gives it scale to compete against legacy offerings.
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Chr. Hansen may sell its natural colors business
Sales in the unit have not kept pace with the Danish company's other microbial and fermentation technology platforms.
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FDA study finds some CBD products are mislabeled
Of the 20 edible and beverage products tested that had an amount of CBD marketed on their labels, five had less than 80% of the amount indicated and six had more than 120%.
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A passing grade? Inside Anheuser-Busch's test panels that rate its beers
From Bud Light to Straw-Ber-Rita, tasters with the alcohol giant meet regularly to check the flavor, texture, smell and appearance of its signature brews and trendy products.
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Courtesy of Perfect Day
Perfect Day announces $160M in funding
The investment, led by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Fund, brings the animal-free dairy company's Series C cash raise to $300 million and bolsters its sustainability claims.
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Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods CFO: Converting 'hypergrowth' into long-term sustainability
Grocery demand for fresh or frozen plant-based meats surged 300% in March, while store sales of Impossible Burger have more than doubled every month since April, according to David Lee.
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How SnackFutures pivoted its strategy to deal with coronavirus
At the beginning of the year, the four brands in Mondelez's innovation and venture arm were heading to stores for consumer tests. Now, sales and feedback are coming in, but in a much different way than planned.
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Analyst: Monster likely to launch hard seltzer brand
Stifel's Mark Astrachan wrote that if it were as successful as Reign, the energy drink giant's alcoholic beverage could generate $76 million in annual sales.
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Despite precautions, coronavirus continues to spread in meat plants
New cases reignite worker fear as facilities remain open, reports say. More than 120 groups are pushing Tyson to address issues this week.
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Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani rolls out PB&J yogurt to help feed those hurt by coronavirus
The product, which hits shelves this week, was developed in less than two-and-a-half months. All profits will be donated to Feeding America.
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Christopher Doering
Consumers stocked up on snacks during pandemic, NPD study says
The research firm said consumption increased 8% in April, with savory and sweet options among the biggest beneficiaries.
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Opinion
Getting strategic over the future of chicken during COVID
With the food supply facing challenges, a trio of authors at Kearney said retailers need to focus on improving surety of supply and right-sizing their cost structure for poultry products.
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Lawsuit accuses DFA leadership of 'extortion' and 'cartel' tactics after Dean Foods sale
The complaint argues the U.S. dairy industry was facing a collapse before the pandemic because of the co-op and is now unfairly expanding its reach. DFA called the suit "ridiculous and without merit."
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Coca-Cola is discontinuing Odwalla juice
The company is also divesting the refrigerated trucking network that it uses to deliver the beverage and cutting 300 jobs.
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Sustainable packaging company launches wine bottle made from 94% recycled paper
The Frugal Bottle has a carbon footprint up to 84% lower than a glass bottle and a third less than a recycled plastic one.
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quaker oats
PepsiCo partners to sequence the oat genome for the 1st time
The data, which the manufacturer of Quaker Oats is making available free for public use, could improve sustainability, taste and nutrition of the cereal grain.
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Courtesy of Kerry
Kerry introduces flavors targeting no- and low-alcohol beverages
The options, which include juniper, rosebud, elderflower, turmeric and cinnamon, are primarily aimed at spirits makers.
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Ingredion acquires controlling stake in PureCircle
The ingredients giant now owns 75% of the business and former shareholders of the stevia pioneer own the remaining 25%. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.
UPDATED: July 1, 2020 at 2:57 p.m. -
Consumers want more labeling requirements for sweeteners, research shows
The Sugar Association asked the FDA to update packaging to highlight alternative sweeteners used in food and beverages.
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Permission granted by Unilever
Healthy food on the menu as coronavirus improves eating habits
The pandemic has accelerated demand for plant-based meat and immunity-boosting products from companies such as Impossible Foods and Unilever.
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Constellation Brands buys DTC company Empathy Wines
The upstart founded in 2019 produces high quality, sustainably made bottles sold through its e-commerce platform. The purchase price was not disclosed.
