Manufacturing
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Courtesy of Geltor
Geltor debuts vegan collagen for food and beverages
Made through the company's proprietary fermentation process, PrimaColl is said to match the functional properties of the animal-based equivalent.
By Samantha Oller • June 10, 2021 -
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General Mills plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs worldwide, Star Tribune reports
The layoffs — which could include up to 800 jobs in the U.S. and Canada and up to 20% of positions at its corporate headquarters — were announced to employees last week in emails and virtual meetings, the paper reported.
By Megan Poinski • June 08, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Food Dive Outlook on 2021
The impact of the pandemic continues to ripple throughout the industry, influencing the trends on the horizon in food and beverage, from the surge of breakfast items to greater tech adoption.
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The Better Meat Co. unveils mycoprotein fermentation line
During the past three years, the company has been secretly developing a 13,000-square-foot plant where it can produce thousands of pounds each month of the protein, which can serve as a beef, chicken or seafood substitute.
By Megan Poinski • June 08, 2021 -
Permission granted by Rittal
Sponsored by RittalHybrid technology enables food production facilities to leverage energy-efficient automation
With sustainability top of mind, production facilities are proactively looking for ways to decrease the carbon footprint of their operations.
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Courtesy of Opopop
Microwave popcorn startup Opopop raises $5M ahead of product launch
The company, which has developed technology that wraps each kernel in flavoring, has financial backing and leadership from executives with CPG snack experience.
By Lauren Manning • June 03, 2021 -
Courtesy of Quorn
Quorn will expand chicken alternative products in US
Following parent company Monde Nissin's $1 billion IPO in the Philippines, company execs told Bloomberg and Reuters they plan to spend $335 million to grow the fermented protein brand, especially at fast food restaurants.
By Megan Poinski • June 02, 2021 -
Courtesy of Sonoma Brands
Krave revisits its better-for-you origins in brand refresh
One year after being reacquired by its founder, the jerky brand revamps its packaging, shifts to 100% grass-fed beef and launches a zero-sugar line.
By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • May 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of General Mills
General Mills shuffles execs as part of restructuring
At least five high-profile moves have happened as part of the company's Accelerate strategy for growth, with two new executive positions created and at least two eliminated.
By Megan Poinski • May 25, 2021 -
Courtesy of Oatly
Oatly CEO sees a long runway for growth on its Wall Street debut
As the Sweden-based company with a valuation of $10 billion enters the markets, Toni Petersson plans to add more manufacturing capacity to meet the global demand for oat milk.
By Megan Poinski • May 20, 2021 -
Courtesy of Eat Just
Eat Just gets $170M investment for cultured meat
The funds for the company's Good Meat division, now officially a subsidiary, will help accelerate R&D and build capacity in Singapore and the U.S. in preparation for a domestic launch.
By Megan Poinski • May 18, 2021 -
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Operations meets marketing: Kraft Heinz's Ops Center breaks silos to tackle supply chain challenges
Collaboration between marketing and supply chain helped the manufacturer cut its SKU portfolio further and faster.
By Jen A. Miller • May 14, 2021 -
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Synergy Flavors acquires Innova Flavors
With the purchase from Griffith Foods Worldwide, the ingredients company gains savory capabilities to serve the growing plant-based alternatives market.
By Lauren Manning • May 13, 2021 -
Courtesy of Upside Foods
Memphis Meats becomes Upside Foods as it pivots to a consumer focus
The world's first company dedicated to cell-based meat hopes to have chicken products approved and available by the end of this year.
By Megan Poinski • May 12, 2021 -
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Utz to buy chip supplier for $41M in move to cut costs and grow its brands
The acquisition of Festida Foods will improve production of the recently acquired On The Border brand while helping the company's expansion efforts in the Midwest.
By Christopher Doering • May 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Chobani
Chobani launches first-ever Fair Trade Certified yogurts
The CPG company and Fair Trade USA collaborated to build a platform for other dairy providers to work toward getting the seal on their own products.
By Lauren Manning • May 07, 2021 -
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Nearly half of food and beverage execs feel unprepared for a future pandemic, report finds
Three in 10 professionals expect another global health event within the next four years, according to a survey by AIB International.
By Lauren Manning • May 05, 2021 -
Courtesy of Tattooed Chef
Tattooed Chef to acquire Mexican food maker for $35M
The plant-based company is expanding into Hispanic and Southwest offerings with the purchase of New Mexico Food Distributors and Karsten Tortilla Factory.
By Lauren Manning • May 05, 2021 -
Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods' GMO plant-based heme received proper approval, court rules
The knock down of the Center for Food Safety's challenge of the ingredient may be a sign of how questions about bioengineered food will be handled in the future.
By Megan Poinski • May 04, 2021 -
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Lavazza to build out Pennsylvania plant in bid for US expansion
The Italian coffee giant's first roasting and packing plant in the states is set to open in October and will extend the capabilities of its 18,000-square-meter facility in West Chester.
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Courtesy of Tyson Foods
Pork line speed limits will return, court orders
After finding employee safety had not been considered before the 2019 rule took effect, a judge gave the USDA 90 days to rework it.
By Megan Poinski • May 03, 2021 -
Adeline Kon/Food Dive
Deep DiveAfter the pandemic, how is the food business likely to fare?
With recent growth rates likely to slow down, future success may depend on companies' plans to improve operations, innovate and prevent price increases.
By Megan Poinski • April 29, 2021 -
Courtesy of Cargill
Cargill invests $350M for new canola processing facility
It marks the company's latest move to expand processing capacity for oilseeds, which are seeing surging demand around the world for food and fuel applications.
By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • April 28, 2021 -
Courtesy of General Mills
General Mills debuts yogurt with 25 grams of protein
Containing 3 grams of sugar per single-serve cup, the company's keto-friendly Ratio Protein aims to cut through the category's noise with a targeted offer.
By Lauren Manning • April 27, 2021 -
Adeline Kon/Food Dive
Deep DiveHow COVID-19 impacted the food business
In a four-part series, Food Dive examines how CPG sales and demand were influenced by the pandemic and what business could look like going forward.
By Megan Poinski • April 22, 2021 -
Courtesy of McCormick
Plant-based foods and mindful eating among McCormick's newest flavor trends
Ocean-sourced and global tastes will also shape consumers' food choices as the pandemic's influence continues, according to the ingredient company's 21st Flavor Forecast report.
By Lauren Manning • April 21, 2021
