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Lillianna Byington is an reporter for Food Dive. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from George Washington University, where she served as editor-in-chief of the school’s independent newspaper. Before joining Industry Dive, she completed an investigative reporting fellowship with News21 and has written for different news outlets in D.C. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, ice skating and drinking coffee.

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Smithfield Foods posts Q2 loss after spending $350M on coronavirus
Aug. 12, 2020
4 poultry plant managers indicted after immigration raids
Aug. 10, 2020
Hostess opens innovation lab to tap into consumer preferences
Aug. 7, 2020
Michigan requires coronavirus testing for all food processing workers
Aug. 6, 2020
Plant-based ice cream Eclipse Foods launches into retail amid pandemic
Aug. 4, 2020
Tyson Foods names Dean Banks as next CEO
Aug. 3, 2020
E-commerce insights platform MikMak raises $10M to expand
Aug. 3, 2020
Coca-Cola to debut coffee-flavored cola in the US
July 31, 2020
Tyson Foods to start testing its workers for coronavirus weekly
July 31, 2020
Inside the virtual tour of MartinoRossi's flour mill in Italy
July 30, 2020
USDA faces lawsuit and legislation over increased line speeds at meat plants
July 29, 2020
Sustainability-marketed products saw sales boost amid pandemic, report says
July 24, 2020
USDA suggests changes to beef market as investigation continues
July 23, 2020
Pork producers face $5B in losses with surplus of hogs
July 22, 2020
Startup FoodID develops test for 95% of the most common antibiotics
July 21, 2020
Diageo and PepsiCo will debut paper bottles in 2021
July 14, 2020
Antitrust accusations escalate in the food industry as DOJ cracks down
July 13, 2020
Goya faces boycott backlash after CEO praises Trump
July 13, 2020
6 immunity boosting ingredients gaining popularity during the pandemic
July 9, 2020
FDA study finds some CBD products are mislabeled
July 9, 2020
Despite precautions, coronavirus continues to spread in meat plants
July 7, 2020
Lawsuit accuses DFA leadership of 'extortion' and 'cartel' tactics after Dean Foods sale
July 2, 2020
Sustainable packaging company launches wine bottle made from 94% recycled paper
July 2, 2020
Battling bankruptcy and a pandemic, Borden looks ahead
June 29, 2020
Borden CEO to step down as bankruptcy sale secures approval
June 26, 2020
Tyson Foods to shutter South Carolina plant, lay off 150 workers
June 25, 2020
Dairy industry faces a slow recovery from the pandemic
June 24, 2020
4 ingredients facing shortages amid the pandemic
June 18, 2020
KKR and former Dean Foods CEO win bankruptcy auction for Borden
June 16, 2020
How Califia Farms is growing its funding and portfolio in a pandemic
June 11, 2020
Tyson Foods exchanges cooperation for leniency in price-fixing probe
June 11, 2020
Ocean Spray's incubator launches CBD sparkling water
June 10, 2020
About 75% of crew tests positive for coronavirus on seafood processing ship
June 9, 2020
As meat giants face scrutiny, small and niche producers capitalize
June 8, 2020
Report: 4 major meatpackers subpoenaed in DOJ antitrust investigation
June 5, 2020
Pilgrim's Pride executives among those indicted on price-fixing charges
June 3, 2020
Calls to close Smithfield's Farmer John plant escalate amid outbreak
June 2, 2020
Coronavirus is boosting sales for center store products. Will the renewed interest last?
June 1, 2020
Why the founder of Uncle Matt's Organic bought the company back from Dean Foods
May 27, 2020
McCain Foods halts US expansion plans as coronavirus cuts foodservice demand
May 27, 2020
Dole enters partnership to protect bananas from black Sigatoka disease
May 26, 2020
Task force creates official definition for 'upcycled food'
May 21, 2020
DFA hit with antitrust lawsuit tied to Dean Foods acquisition
May 20, 2020
DOJ clears pork industry's plan to collaborate on euthanizing hogs
May 19, 2020
Pandemic will hinder meat production for months, JBS US head warns
May 18, 2020
Bunge Loders Croklaan launches fat system to reduce sugar by 50%
May 14, 2020
Tyson Foods to cut some beef prices by as much as 30% this week
May 14, 2020
Kellogg supersizes its cereals
May 13, 2020
US meat exports to China rise as supply falls, analysis shows
May 12, 2020
As coronavirus spreads in meat plants, nearly 200 USDA inspectors test positive
May 11, 2020
How SoRSE Technology is formulating CBD products in a pandemic
May 7, 2020
Plant closures could result in empty meat cases this summer, report says
May 6, 2020
USDA to purchase $470M in surplus meat, dairy and produce
May 5, 2020
Why Trump's executive order to keep meat plants open is seen as 'risky'
May 4, 2020
Constellation boosts stake in Canopy Growth to 39%
May 4, 2020
Justice Department approves DFA purchase of Dean Foods' assets
May 4, 2020
Kellogg delays Incogmeato product launch due to the pandemic
May 1, 2020
Trump orders meat plants to remain open despite outbreaks
April 28, 2020
Meatpacking workers wonder whether job is a 'death sentence' amid outbreaks
April 28, 2020
Bankrupt Borden Dairy and Dean Foods bondholders propose merger
April 27, 2020
Motif FoodWorks transforms home kitchen into lab during pandemic
April 23, 2020
Cattle associations urge DOJ probe as coronavirus pandemic price concerns continue
April 23, 2020
US pork farmers met with 'financial crisis' as pandemic rages on
April 22, 2020
Virginia governor signs bill to regulate CBD in food
April 21, 2020
Organic sales are up during the pandemic, but long-term challenges loom
April 20, 2020
Antitrust concerns cloud DFA's purchase of Dean Foods' assets
April 16, 2020
Molson Coors expands partnership with Hexo to launch CBD beverages in Colorado
April 15, 2020
Farm Rich launches plant-based Garden Inspirations line
April 15, 2020
Smithfield Foods warns of shortage as it closes major pork plant indefinitely
April 13, 2020
Coronavirus guts demand for seafood as sales plummet
April 9, 2020
As coronavirus helps CPG sales spike, companies reinvest revenue in relief efforts
April 8, 2020
As coronavirus spread through Asia, Atlantic Natural Foods prepared for US impact
April 7, 2020
Bumble Bee CEO joins board of plant-based Good Catch's maker
April 7, 2020
Coronavirus-related supply chain concerns push more Olam customers to source domestically
April 2, 2020
Alcohol sales spike as consumers stockpile amid COVID-19 pandemic
April 2, 2020
CPG sales could rise as much as 30% from March to May, report finds
April 1, 2020
Dairy Farmers of America wins bid to buy Dean Foods' assets for $433M
March 31, 2020
Coronavirus forces manufacturers to shift more production to retail
March 26, 2020
How identifying root causes could help prevent foodborne illness outbreaks
March 25, 2020
Bankrupt Dean Foods drops Dairy Farmers of America as lead bidder
March 20, 2020
Coronavirus canceled Expo West. Organizers now look to an enhanced Expo East.
March 20, 2020
Why sea buckthorn is traveling from the Himalayas to the US
March 19, 2020
'It's a huge blow': How businesses are moving forward after coronavirus canceled Expo West
March 19, 2020
Coronavirus is the latest challenge to face dairy industry
March 18, 2020
Expo West officially canceled as New Hope focuses on Expo East
March 16, 2020
Leinenkugel's launches Spritzen, a 'beer with a splash of seltzer'
March 12, 2020
Spindrift secures $29.8M as the sparkling water category grows
March 10, 2020
Coronavirus will lift near-term sales of shelf-stable and frozen foods, analysts say
March 9, 2020
Givaudan launches line of natural red colors for plant-based meat
March 5, 2020
Canopy Growth to cut 500 jobs and close 2 greenhouses
March 5, 2020
How two years of changes in dairy led to two major bankruptcies
March 4, 2020
Expo West postponed amid coronavirus fears
March 3, 2020
Women leaders are 'invisible,' but a new initiative looks to change that
Feb. 27, 2020
Socati launches CBD-infused sweetener for hot beverages
Feb. 26, 2020
Hormel to acquire Sadler's Smokehouse for $270M
Feb. 21, 2020
Has LaCroix found 'vindication' from the withdrawal of a consumer lawsuit over its 'natural' claim?
Feb. 20, 2020
How PopCorners' growth made it an acquisition target
Feb. 19, 2020
Dean Foods to sell assets to Dairy Farmers of America for $425M
Feb. 18, 2020
Why McCormick is setting 'audacious' sustainability goals
Feb. 13, 2020
5 ingredients that will impact the industry in 2020
Feb. 13, 2020
Kellogg's Incogmeato unveils plant-based burger, bratwurst and Italian sausage
Feb. 13, 2020
Plant-based food maker Alpha Foods raises $28M to expand
Feb. 11, 2020
Berry producers commit to 100% recycle-ready packaging by 2025
Feb. 6, 2020
Study: Consumers try plant-based meat because they're curious
Feb. 4, 2020
How Grillo's Pickles went from a cart to more than 10K stores
Feb. 3, 2020
Keurig Dr Pepper acquires sparkling water brand Limitless
Jan. 29, 2020
Conagra to close Tennessee Pride plant, cutting 345 jobs
Jan. 28, 2020
Coca-Cola says it won't ban plastic bottles because consumers like them
Jan. 27, 2020
Canopy Growth delays its Canadian cannabis beverage line
Jan. 24, 2020
Nestlé to invest up to $2B in sustainable packaging
Jan. 17, 2020
Califia Farms raises $225M to expand globally
Jan. 16, 2020
Hershey, Cheerios and M&M's are among the most trusted brands
Jan. 14, 2020
Kind Snacks lowers calorie count after USDA research
Jan. 14, 2020
Could collagen dominate food and beverage in 2020?
Jan. 9, 2020
Canadian beer consumption drops 3% in 1st year of marijuana legalization
Jan. 9, 2020
6 trends that will shape the food and beverage industry in 2020
Jan. 8, 2020
Tofurky launches new burger in crowded plant-based space
Jan. 8, 2020
Coca-Cola acquires full ownership of dairy brand Fairlife
Jan. 7, 2020
Can Coca-Cola escape the shadow of deceptive marketing campaigns in its past?
Dec. 19, 2019
Coca-Cola's Insiders Club provides a taste of new flavors — before they hit shelves
Dec. 17, 2019
FDA sends warning letter after listeria found in a Friendly's ice cream factory
Dec. 12, 2019
Motif FoodWorks partners with college to improve plant-based meat texture
Dec. 10, 2019
Canopy Growth taps Constellation Brands' David Klein as CEO
Dec. 9, 2019
Startup of the Year: Ceria Brewing Co.
Dec. 9, 2019
Deal of the Year: Ferrero buys Kellogg's cookie brands
Dec. 9, 2019
Why Koios says nootropics are the 'next frontier' of functional beverages
Dec. 5, 2019
White Claw, Impossible Foods and Kind Snacks are among 2019's fastest growing brands
Dec. 5, 2019
Former Bumble Bee CEO sentenced to 40 months in prison
Dec. 4, 2019
Cannabis is hot, so why are investors wary?
Nov. 25, 2019
How Dean Foods' bankruptcy is a 'warning sign' to the milk industry
Nov. 21, 2019
Nextleaf Solutions secures US patents for CBD extraction and purification
Nov. 14, 2019
After the summer's hard seltzer spike, will the segment lose its fizz?
Nov. 14, 2019
Dean Foods files for bankruptcy and is in 'advanced discussions' for sale
Nov. 12, 2019
Nestlé recalls cookie dough products for possible rubber contamination
Nov. 1, 2019
TraceTrust wants to bring credibility to food and beverages with CBD
Oct. 24, 2019
Why employees are leaving Big Food to work for Motif FoodWorks
Oct. 17, 2019
Givaudan to cut at least 85 jobs as it closes two plants
Oct. 17, 2019
Tracking the plant-based protein movement
Oct. 16, 2019
Will Canopy Growth continue to drag down Constellation's earnings?
Oct. 9, 2019
What's next for the fast-growing chickpea brand Hippeas?
Oct. 8, 2019
How should FDA modernize food standards of identity?
Sept. 30, 2019
McCafé packaged coffee to be distributed by Keurig Dr Pepper
Sept. 26, 2019
How big name investors can change a brand's future
Sept. 24, 2019
Industry should advocate for Trump's trade and immigration reforms, says USDA head
Sept. 19, 2019
3 hot trends on the Expo East show floor
Sept. 16, 2019
Socati CEO wants to fill the 'void in the market' for CBD ingredients
Sept. 12, 2019
Dean Foods decides against a sale after strategic review
Sept. 9, 2019
Kellogg goes Incogmeato with MorningStar Farms plant-based meat launch
Sept. 5, 2019
Pernod Ricard to acquire Castle Brands for $223M
Aug. 29, 2019
How CPG companies use price increases to bolster their bottom lines and reputations
Aug. 19, 2019
Food and beverage veterans make an exodus to cannabis
Aug. 12, 2019
Kellogg to lay off 108 employees in Atlanta plant shutdown
Aug. 6, 2019
Dean Foods replaces CEO with Eric Beringause amid continued struggles
July 29, 2019
TreeHouse Foods sells its snacks division to Atlas Holdings for $90M
July 9, 2019
Canopy Growth co-CEO Bruce Linton fired from cannabis company
July 3, 2019
As DOJ investigates price-fixing against chicken industry, do criminal charges loom?
June 27, 2019
How the food industry has weathered an unpredictable 2 years of Trump's trade tactics
June 26, 2019
DouxMatok raises $22M to commercialize its sugar reduction technology
June 20, 2019
How one father and son duo is tackling the organic industry
June 14, 2019
Perdue gets into plant-based food with blended Chicken Plus line
June 12, 2019
Monster may energize its portfolio with alcohol and cannabis
June 10, 2019
Specialty food sales growth outpaces all food in US retail 3 to 1
June 4, 2019
Manufacturers push for legal clarity at FDA's first public hearing on CBD
June 3, 2019
Report: Goya Foods considering $3B sale
May 30, 2019
How can the organic sector grow while maintaining its integrity?
May 23, 2019
Food industry applauds US for lifting steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico
May 20, 2019
Big Food turns to regenerative agriculture to meet sustainability goals
May 20, 2019
Stacy's Rise Project to award $200K to female food and beverage founders
May 15, 2019
Food recalls dropped because of government shutdown, report says
May 8, 2019
After exiting Beyond Meat, how will Tyson do with its own plant-based products?
May 7, 2019
Lawsuit claims Tyson, Cargill and JBS fixed beef prices
April 25, 2019
California soda tax bill stalled until next year
April 24, 2019
Doctors group sues USDA, claiming chicken contaminated with fecal matter
April 18, 2019
Edible insects, CBD and cell-cultured meat: Regulating the future of food
April 16, 2019
How Olam is adapting to big trends in the ingredients industry
April 11, 2019
Kind exposes sugar content in its competitors' products
April 10, 2019
'Keep it real, eat the peel': Rind Snacks appeals to consumers with sustainability and nutrition
April 3, 2019
How a US-Mexico border shutdown could hurt the food industry
April 3, 2019
Another drink company finds stevia too bitter
March 28, 2019
Chocolate or peanut butter? New Reese's cups let consumers choose their favorite
March 26, 2019
How companies respond when consumers blame ingredients for making them ill
March 21, 2019
How a2 Milk plans to revitalize the slumping dairy category
March 21, 2019
Jelly Belly creator launches CBD-infused jelly beans
March 20, 2019
Industry leaders push for more stringent safety measures to protect US produce
March 18, 2019
Safety, cuts in sugar and salt use among top food priorities in 2019
March 15, 2019
Kind asks FDA to restrict nutrient claims to food with health-promoting ingredients
March 14, 2019
Why Kellogg's MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based
March 13, 2019
From CBD to plant based: 4 trends that dominated Expo West in 2019
March 11, 2019
Mondelez's SnackFutures innovation hub invests in prebiotic Uplift Food
March 8, 2019
How Conagra uses M&A to stay ahead in the snacking sector
March 7, 2019
General Mills to implement regenerative agriculture on 1M acres
March 6, 2019
Cereal sweetens the deal, adding indulgent varieties to attract consumers
March 5, 2019
Report: USDA to release new food safety guidelines for meat companies
March 5, 2019
Barry Callebaut petitions FDA for health claim on chocolate
Feb. 28, 2019
Dean Foods explores 'strategic alternatives,' including sale
Feb. 27, 2019
Hormel to sell its CytoSport business to Pepsi
Feb. 20, 2019
Flowers Foods CEO to retire after 40 years with the company
Feb. 19, 2019
Nestlé considers selling its cold cuts business as sales surge
Feb. 14, 2019
Tastewise uses artificial intelligence to digest information on the latest food trends
Feb. 13, 2019
Conagra cuts 100 jobs shuttering Pinnacle's Boulder office
Feb. 7, 2019
Unilever expands healthy snacks with Graze acquisition
Feb. 6, 2019
Federal court blocks San Francisco's health warnings on soda advertisements
Feb. 1, 2019
Diageo sales jump 5.8% and share buyback skyrockets stock
Jan. 31, 2019
How grant and award winners predict the future of the food industry
Jan. 30, 2019
Coca-Cola emails disclose more about controversial talks with health officials
Jan. 30, 2019
Häagen-Dazs will be delivered in reusable containers in a pilot project with Loop
Jan. 25, 2019
TreeHouse Foods to close St. Louis office, lay off 170 employees
Jan. 24, 2019
Survey: Technology is important to the food business, but not many invest
Jan. 23, 2019
Food companies use Women Owned label to showcase female leadership
Jan. 22, 2019
Quinoa may soon find new market in whiskey
Jan. 17, 2019
Kraft opens pop-up to give free food to government workers during shutdown
Jan. 16, 2019
How Kerry helps companies transition their food and beverage products to clean label
Jan. 14, 2019
Clean label movement faces consumer confusion and regulatory hurdles
Jan. 14, 2019
Americans would rather exercise than eat healthy
Jan. 11, 2019
Constellation Brands slashes its outlook, sending stocks tumbling
Jan. 9, 2019
6 trends to impact the food industry in 2019
Jan. 7, 2019
Sanderson Farms sales drop 13.2% as it finishes a 'challenging year'
Dec. 20, 2018
General Mills net earnings drop 20%
Dec. 19, 2018
Fish fraud 'rampant' in New York, AG report finds
Dec. 18, 2018
Absolut pressure: Activist fund Elliott takes stake in Pernod Ricard
Dec. 13, 2018
5 lawsuits that could change the food industry
Dec. 11, 2018
Constellation pours $100M into female-led alcohol brands
Dec. 7, 2018
Report: Major changes needed to feed world population in 2050
Dec. 5, 2018
Turnaround of the Year: Danone
Dec. 3, 2018
Smucker's earnings miss expectations despite pet food sales boost
Nov. 28, 2018
Hormel beats income expectations boosted by increases in refrigerated foods
Nov. 20, 2018
Report: TreeHouse looks to sell its trail mix business
Nov. 19, 2018
Post Holdings sees Q4 growth, plans IPO for nutrition segment
Nov. 16, 2018
Food companies not doing enough to help consumers eat healthy, study finds
Nov. 15, 2018
Tyson's Q4 earnings miss expectations, hurt by lower prices
Nov. 13, 2018
Diageo sells 19 lower-end brands for $550M
Nov. 12, 2018
How food and beverage companies score celebrity investments
Nov. 12, 2018
Coca-Cola in fight with Monster over new energy drinks
Nov. 9, 2018
Hain Celestial's net sales drop 5%, led by decreases in the US
Nov. 8, 2018
Election results: What ballot measures affecting food and grocery passed?
Nov. 7, 2018
3 measures on the ballot that could impact food and grocery
Nov. 6, 2018
TreeHouse Foods' net sales plummet 10% in Q3
Nov. 1, 2018
B&G misses Q3 expectations, but gets a boost from Green Giant
Oct. 31, 2018
Mondelez looks at raising prices and snack innovation as sales continue to slow
Oct. 30, 2018
Boston Beer Q3 revenue up 24% with growth in its non-beer portfolio
Oct. 26, 2018
Big M&A deals dominate in 'otherwise underwhelming quarter,' report says
Oct. 25, 2018
Why mochi ice cream continues to dominate the novelty market
Oct. 24, 2018
Constellation looks to sell US wine brands
Oct. 22, 2018
Nestlé's sales perk up 2.9% with growth in coffee and the North American sector
Oct. 18, 2018
New website helps consumers eat food that lines up with their sustainability and social values
Oct. 18, 2018
All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply
Oct. 17, 2018
How sustainable is the food packaging industry?
Oct. 15, 2018
US beef exports hit record high, while pork faces challenges
Oct. 15, 2018
Glanbia buys SlimFast for $350M
Oct. 12, 2018
Dairy executives say they're 'not ready to celebrate' USMCA
Oct. 4, 2018
Hershey targeting M&A in bid to boost presence in the burgeoning snack space
Oct. 1, 2018
An inside look at Hershey's new 53-foot mobile research center
Sept. 28, 2018
What does the future of food look like?
Sept. 24, 2018
Hershey launches new mobile insights center for retailers
Sept. 20, 2018
Makers of healthier chocolate look to challenge the industry
Sept. 17, 2018
Green Zebra Grocery plans West Coast expansion
Sept. 10, 2018
As consumers go digital, Hershey makes e-commerce a priority
Sept. 7, 2018
Discarded Smucker baking brands reorganized into new company
Sept. 6, 2018
Danone leads $10.6M investment in water startup Mitte
Sept. 5, 2018
Walmart's online shoppers find more products 'out of stock'
Sept. 4, 2018
Coca-Cola buys Costa Coffee for $5.1B
Aug. 31, 2018
Is Hippeas trying to see which Big Food player will give peas a chance?
Aug. 31, 2018
Whole Foods' Yelp reviews take a negative turn after Amazon acquisition
Aug. 30, 2018
Wegmans launches app to assist visually impaired customers
Aug. 29, 2018
How will $4.7B in federal funds and a trade deal with Mexico help the food industry?
Aug. 28, 2018
Cannabis stocks get high as Diageo pursues deal
Aug. 27, 2018
Campbell Soup launches new V8 plant-based drink
Aug. 27, 2018
Can square containers and Mickey Mouse conjure up magic for a tiny ice cream maker?
Aug. 24, 2018

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