Manufacturing
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Courtesy of Hershey
ColumnLeftovers: Reese’s stuffs with Puffs cereal; Jelly Belly quenches thirst with chocolate drink
The popular Hershey sweet introduces what “might be the most meta mashup ever,” and Nick’s Swedish Ice Cream turns Minecraft into a square meal.
By Food Dive Staff • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Retrieved from Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip on May 25, 2022
Snacking boom pushes annual cookie sales to $8.6B, IRI says
Private label and several leading brands in the category saw double-digit percentage point growth year-over-year.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 30, 2022 -
Courtesy of Coca-Cola, Molson Coors
Coca-Cola, Molson Coors expand partnership with RTD cocktail launch
Topo Chico Spirited, the third drink to be introduced since the companies started working together in 2020, will debut in more than 20 markets across the U.S. in 2023.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 29, 2022 -
Courtesy of Kellogg
MorningStar Farms plant workers reject union deal
Employees at an Ohio factory producing plant-based products voted 141 to 82 against unionizing, allowing its owner Kellogg to avoid another labor crisis.
By Chris Casey • Updated Sept. 27, 2022 -
Courtesy of Kerry
Kerry launches emulsifier made from acacia
The company is touting Puremul, which would replace sunflower lecithin and mono- and diglycerides, as a more plentiful clean label alternative.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 22, 2022 -
Courtesy of Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
Behind 5 food and beverage sustainability programs receiving USDA funding
Tyson and Land O’Lakes’ sustainability arm Truterra were among the 70 projects that received grants to facilitate climate-smart agricultural practices.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 21, 2022 -
Courtesy of Onego Bio
Perfect Day launches biotech-as-a-service business
The precision fermentation leader’s new venture, nth Bio, will help companies with research and development, scale up and regulatory review. Its first partnership is with animal-free egg protein maker Onego Bio.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Why Nestlé is confident its portfolio overhaul has primed it for success
North America CEO Steve Presley said the CPG is in a stronger position despite an unpredictable environment after turning over 40% of its U.S. business to focus on faster-growing, trendier offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Beam Suntory to invest $400M in sustainable expansion of Jim Beam distillery
The project will increase the Kentucky facility’s capacity by 50% while cutting its greenhouse gas emissions in half.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Potential food crisis averted as rail strike deal is reached
The agriculture industry warned a shutdown would have overwhelmed grain storage facilities and delayed deliveries, dealing a blow to a food sector already reeling from inflation and supply chain challenges.
By Chris Casey , Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Safety issues incubate disaster in food and beverage supply chains
An Abbott formula recall and a Family Dollar rodent infestation underscore how systematic failures can compromise safety.
By Jen A. Miller • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Inside Mars Wrigley’s ‘bold ambition’ to create a $1.1B ice cream business
More than three decades after buying Dove Bar, the candy giant behind Snickers and M&M’s is harnessing innovation and e-commerce to drive its expansion in frozen treats.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Courtesy of Darigold
Darigold breaks ground on $600M butter and powdered milk plant
The facility in Washington, which should be operational by early 2024, is expected to employ about 200 and process 8 million pounds of milk per day.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 13, 2022 -
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How Biden’s biotech executive order helps the food industry
Bioengineering powers genetically modified items and the animal-free products made through precision fermentation.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 13, 2022 -
Courtesy of Nestle
Nestlé entering animal-free dairy with milk-like products
The food and beverage giant is debuting chocolate and plain offerings made with protein from Perfect Day in the U.S. later this year as part of a test-and-learn.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2022 -
Courtesy of Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig’s new brewer aims to replicate coffeehouse experience at home
The K-Café Smart machine is Keurig Dr Pepper’s biggest step yet to stoke future demand for the popular coffee platform responsible for more than a third of the company’s annual sales.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Riviana
Riviana invests $80.6M to expand ready-to-serve rice facility
The Memphis plant will gain 65,000 square feet and production capacity for Minute microwaveable cups, as well as new lines for pouches of its Tilda, Carolina and Mahatma brands.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 8, 2022 -
Retrieved from Eat the Change.
Seth Goldman’s Eat the Change announces flavors for new tea brand
Varieties of Just Ice Tea, which are expected to hit shelves later this year, include a few of the most popular extensions under the Honest tea line being discontinued by Coca-Cola.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of Mondelez International
How Mondelēz boosts impulse buys
With consumers shopping differently after the pandemic, the snacking giant has retooled its efforts to trigger last-minute purchases on e-commerce and in stores.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Simulate launches Strips and Cutlets with an eye on foodservice
The new plant-based chicken products are produced using high moisture extrusion, which can create a fibrous texture more similar to actual meat.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 2, 2022 -
Courtesy of Nestle
Nestlé launches vegan KitKat in 15 European countries
The bar, which uses a rice-based substitute in place of dairy, is getting an expanded rollout as products from Hershey and Mondelēz remain in testing or debut in a limited release.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2022 -
Retrieved from Ohio Southeast Economic Development on August 31, 2022
General Mills invests $100M to expand Totino’s pizza plant
The project will add 30 new jobs to the Southeast Ohio facility, which is one of the CPG’s largest in the United States.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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Kraft Heinz opens new California distribution center
The facility will focus on operational speed and help reduce the CPG’s carbon footprint.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 31, 2022 -
Retrieved from Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.
Deep DiveHow CPGs are using M&A to boost manufacturing amid supply disruptions
While dealmaking often focuses on food or beverage brands, more companies are buying plants to ramp up production, widen an offering’s reach and lessen dependence on outside manufacturers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 31, 2022 -
Anheuser-Busch
Beer industry’s efforts to embrace regenerative agriculture face ‘significant hurdles’
While most agree action needs to be taken to curb emissions, Rabobank said progress is being slowed by a lack of consensus, limited financial incentives and difficulty measuring progress.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 31, 2022
