Manufacturing
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Barry Callebaut partners with Nestlé on agroforestry project
The chocolate producers believe they can lower the carbon emissions of their supply chains by planting new trees and implementing climate positive practices across 30,000 acres of land.
By Chris Casey • March 30, 2023 -
How thinking small could pay off big for Ingredion
The ingredient supplier is spending more time partnering with upstart companies to run tests and troubleshoot — a move that lays a foundation for growth while expediting product development for young businesses.
By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2023 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Drew Angerer via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe Food Dive Outlook on 2023
Continued volatility, a focus on sustainability and technology playing a bigger role in giving consumers what they want are playing a huge part in the trends we see for 2023.
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Tyson wins COVID lawsuit against meatpacking employees
The U.S. appeals court in New Orleans granted the meat giant's motion to dismiss the case, stating the workers did not provide evidence they contracted the virus as a result of the company's negligence.
By Chris Casey • March 29, 2023 -
WunderEgg cracks the plant-based hard boiled egg
The new offering from Crafty Counter has drawn incredulous responses on social media as it starts hitting store shelves.
By Megan Poinski • March 27, 2023 -
Sponsored by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition
Navigating today’s complexities: 4 challenges food developers face and how to address them.
Learn how Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition can help spark inspiration and innovation for food manufacturers.
March 27, 2023 -
New FDA policy would let manufacturers use salt substitutes
The proposed rule would make the standards of identity for 140 products more flexible, but would not require reformulation to reduce sodium content.
By Megan Poinski • March 24, 2023 -
Biotechnology should be used to improve nutrition, sustainability and resiliency of food, Biden report says
The new document sets out “bold goals” to improve areas that include human health and supply chain management. It follows a September executive order that made this kind of technology a national priority.
By Megan Poinski • March 23, 2023 -
PepsiCo pledges to invest $216M into regenerative agriculture
The soda and snacks giant is partnering with farm groups on new projects that aim to cut three million metric tons of emissions by 2030.
By Chris Casey • March 22, 2023 -
Retrieved from Hershey.
Best known for its iconic confections, Hershey hits its stride in salty snacks
Kristen Riggs, who oversees brands such as SkinnyPop popcorn and Dot’s pretzels, said the 129-year-old company is building scale and grabbing market share as it evolves into a major player in both sweet and salty foods.
By Christopher Doering • March 22, 2023 -
Race for regulation of cell-based meat
Eat Just gets FDA clearance for cultivated meat in US
Good Meat chicken, which has been approved for sale in Singapore since 2020, is the second cell-based meat item to get the first green light from the federal government.
By Megan Poinski • Updated March 22, 2023 -
Tyson invests $70M to build new Arkansas hatchery
The 131,000-square-foot facility will triple capacity and improve operational efficiency, the company said. The announcement comes less than a week after it said it would close two other plants.
By Chris Casey • March 21, 2023 -
McCormick’s plastic spice bottles changed to maintain freshness longer
The first redesign to the packaging in nearly 40 years is made partly with recycled content, leaving it with a smaller carbon footprint, the company said.
By Maria Rachal • March 20, 2023 -
Sponsored by Ajinomoto
Are you ready to shake the salt habit? 3 strategies food manufacturers can use to lower sodium content.
Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition team can help spark inspiration and innovation for food manufacturers aiming to make more flavorful, full-textured alternative protein products.
March 20, 2023 -
ADM expands regenerative reach with new consumer ingredient brand
Knwble Grwn, which features flax, hemp oil and seeds, focuses on sustainable practices and highlighting underrepresented farmers, the company's commercial manager told Food Dive.
By Chris Casey • March 16, 2023 -
Krispy Kreme exiting CPG snack business, cutting 102 jobs
The sweets maker said the segment underperformed on the market. Instead, the company is focusing on delivering fresh-baked doughnuts to stores.
By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2023 -
Kellogg’s new company names — Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co — signal ‘disruptive’ fresh start, CEO says
The monikers bring its recognizable brand into two distinct businesses for snacking and cereal, Steve Cahillane told Food Dive.
By Chris Casey • March 15, 2023 -
Bank collapses unlikely to affect large food companies, but smaller upstarts at risk, analyst says
A Mizuho research note said short-term disruption, tighter lending standards and a stronger emphasis on free cash/profitability could prevent some businesses from gaining financing or entering the industry.
By Christopher Doering • March 15, 2023 -
Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers
The company said closing two of its processing facilities will help it optimize its chicken supply chain. It offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.
By Chris Casey • Updated March 14, 2023 -
Nobell Foods poaches Impossible executive to head food science and product development
Sergey Solomatin spent more than a decade at the plant-based meat giant where he helped to develop, scale and commercialize its technology.
By Christopher Doering • March 14, 2023 -
Inside Nestlé‘s long road to improve the sustainability of its packaging footprint
From Nespresso pods made of paper to Stouffer’s trays made with 30% recycled plastic, the CPG giant is finding novel ways to improve some of the millions of pounds of packaging material it uses annually.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2023 -
How Bonumose’s new tagatose facility moves better-for-you sweeteners forward
The Virginia plant producing the rare sugar officially opened this month, making a supply of the healthier stand-in for sucrose available for manufacturers.
By Megan Poinski • March 9, 2023 -
As US mulls vaccinating poultry for bird flu, chicken industry could stand in the way
Broiler producers are concerned about trade implications, but fears that the virus will mutate or spread to humans may spur a new plan of action.
By Chris Casey • March 9, 2023 -
Former Blue Bell CEO to plead guilty to charges connected to 2015 listeria outbreak
All fraud charges against Paul Kruse will be dropped and he will be fined $100,000, according to the plea agreement.
By Megan Poinski • March 9, 2023 -
Tyson workers in Arkansas sue company over pandemic protections
The suit filed by 34 current and former employees of the company’s meatpacking facilities claim the poultry giant put profit over its workers’ well-being.
By Chris Casey • March 8, 2023 -
Hershey debuts plant-based Reese’s and chocolate bar
The confections, which will hit shelves in March and April, are made with oats. This will be the first time the company offers permanent products in the category.
By Christopher Doering • March 7, 2023