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OpinionTo win back consumers, food giants need to make better products
As traditional CPGs lose market share to smaller brands, they should worry more about quality and less about cutting costs, writes Tessa Weigand at Curion.
By Tessa Weigand • April 22, 2025 -
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Sponsored by SignifyWhy AI agents are the future of food and beverage compliance
AI agents are reshaping compliance, freeing teams from routine tasks and improving decision speed.
By Martín Ramírez • April 21, 2025 -
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TrendlineTop 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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Sponsored by METTLER TOLEDONavigating the complexities of food formulation: Where art meets science
Discover how precision and science shape the art of innovative food formulation!
By Aurelie Demont • April 21, 2025 -
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How food giants are embracing AI to forecast recipes, regulatory hurdles
Executives from Kellanova, Ingredion and consumer insights platform Tastewise say innovative tech can help companies stay ahead of the latest trends and potential supply chain headwinds.
By Chris Casey • April 17, 2025 -
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Food manufacturers rethink innovation to keep up with rapidly-changing consumer demands
Conagra and others are using artificial intelligence to sift through behavioral data to find emerging consumer trends, experts said during a recent virtual event.
By Sara Samora • April 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by FormicRumiano automates to remain West Coast leader in community, culture and organic cheese
From aiding the Apollo crew in the first lunar landing to pioneering large-scale organic cheese production on the West Coast, Rumiano continues to push the boundaries of innovation.
By Brooklyn Kiosow • April 14, 2025 -
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MycoTechnology’s honey truffle sweetener receives GRAS approval
The mushroom-based ingredients maker said its latest product can amplify caramel and citrus flavors while masking undesirable ones.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2025 -
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The Campbell’s Company drafts Coca-Cola vet to lead digital transformation
The 155-year-old soup and snack giant appointed Aaron Gwinner as SVP, chief digital and technology officer Thursday.
By Matt Ashare • April 7, 2025 -
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Sponsored by IFT FIRST Annual Event & ExpoThe essential food innovation event: IFT FIRST returns to Chicago this July
16,000+ food leaders. 1,000+ exhibitors. Endless innovation. IFT FIRST: July 13-16 in Chicago.
By Sara VanWinkle • April 7, 2025 -
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How Kellanova’s clean room is improving targeting and lifting sales
The CPG marketer reworked creative and media plans to help turn around Special K in the U.K. and is using the same approach for brands like Pringles.
By Chris Kelly • April 4, 2025 -
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Walmart adds AI partner for produce crop monitoring
The retailer is working with Cropin to improve yield forecasting, monitor crop health and better predict seasonal transitions for fresh foods.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 3, 2025 -
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How tech advancements allowed Oobli to create a healthier alternative to sugar
A growing interest in the "food as medicine" movement has accelerated development of ingredients that can allow consumers to indulge without guilt.
By Jesse Klein • April 3, 2025 -
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TraceGains uses AI to target food quality and safety
The tech platform said producers can better detect contamination and allergens with its program in order to achieve compliance.
By Chris Casey • March 27, 2025 -
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Bill Gates-backed startup commercially launches butter made from carbon
Savor says its dairy-and-plant-free alternative can replace animal fats and palm oil. It plans to work with CPG companies to advance ingredient innovation.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 20, 2025 -
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AI, automation enrich Kraft Heinz’s supply chain
The food product maker aims to enhance procurement processes and boost productivity as part of a larger transformation journey.
By Philip Neuffer • March 20, 2025 -
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Q&AWhat Coca-Cola has learned on its generative AI journey so far
Pratik Thakar, head of generative AI for The Coca-Cola Company, explains how the beverage giant is applying the tech throughout its organization.
By Chris Kelly • March 11, 2025 -
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Sponsored by FormicSweetening the deal: How Taffy Town stretched innovation further with automation
Making candy is hard. That's why Taffy Town is taking the human guesswork out of its operations with automation. Now, employees use their heads instead of their muscles.
By Brooklyn Kiosow • March 10, 2025 -
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Sponsored by California Walnut BoardUsing complex flavor profiles to appeal to experiential eaters
For food brands looking to develop the next generation of crave-worthy products, complexity is key. Walnuts provide it.
March 10, 2025 -
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General Mills shuts down innovation unit, pauses venture investments
The Cheerios maker said the changes are part of a broader shift in how the Minnesota company pursues new growth.
By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2025 -
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ADM partners on postbiotics targeting sleep, stress
The commodities producer will distribute a Japanese company’s functional ingredient that boosts gut health.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Beyond Meat cutting 6% of workforce to reduce expenses
The layoffs come as the plant-based meat sector sees a slowdown in demand, forcing brands to shrink staff and strengthen finances.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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General Mills says AI has generated millions of dollars in savings
The food industry giant doubled its digital, data and technology investments since 2019 as it pursues enhanced capabilities and supply chain optimization.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 21, 2025 -
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Oobli teams with Ingredion to jumpstart market for protein-based sugar alternatives
The sweet protein startup raised an additional $18 million from investors as it sees more interest with consumers prioritizing their health.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 20, 2025 -
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Unilever’s ice cream supply chain looks to solve last mile hurdles
Technology is helping with forecasting and visibility, but the last mile remains complicated, an executive said at Manifest 2025.
By Max Garland • Feb. 20, 2025 -
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How Mondelēz laid the groundwork for a major digital overhaul
The snack maker spent 18 months gearing up for transformation, which will include generative AI exploration.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 10, 2025
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