Manufacturing
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Just Egg folds into vegan grab-and-go breakfast market
The San Francisco company is launching a frozen precooked version of its mung bean protein substitute while also improving the recipe and cutting the price of its liquid version.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 22, 2020 -
Beyond beverages: Harmless Harvest launches dairy-free coconut yogurt
The California company uses the same microfiltered organic Thai coconut it puts in its drink lines, and it includes no gums to thicken the texture.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Mondelez patents process to lower the amount of sugar in chocolate
Using soluble corn fiber could reduce the need for the sweetener in a product by up to 50%, while keeping the taste consumers expect.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Russell Stover announces 400 layoffs and 300 new jobs
Despite "strong" sales, the company said the job shifts are modifying the company's infrastructure to make sure it can meet future demand.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Krave embraces plant-based craze with new jerky product
The Hershey-owned snacks company said along with its product made from peas and fava beans, it's also introducing a pork rind item this month.
By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 15, 2020 -
Mosa Meat gets investments and support to bring cultured meat to Europe in 2022
The Dutch company that made the first lab-grown hamburger is receiving funds from Lowercarbon Capital and animal nutrition company Nutreco, which also will help create the nutrients to grow the cells.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Cell-based food maker New Age Meats raises $2.7M in funding
The California company, which has already developed a pork variety, will use the money to invest in manufacturing and develop new technology.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 13, 2020 -
Could collagen dominate food and beverage in 2020?
From popcorn and drinks to bars and snacks, this ingredient is popping up in more products as consumers increasingly reach for functional foods.
By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 09, 2020 -
Molson Coors to close brewery, cut 470 jobs
The Irwindale, California facility will cease operations by September, but the beer giant is offering Pabst the opportunity to buy it for $150 million.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Inside the quest to bring fonio out of Africa and onto shelves around the world
With new processing plants slated to begin operating soon, Terra Ingredients will be the first to export mass quantities of the healthy, tasty and relatively unknown grain.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 02, 2020 -
Opinion2020 will be the year sustainability goes from buzzword to necessity
Retailers are putting pressure on manufacturers to deliver goods that satisfy consumers' new preference for green and clean options, writes IFS' Colin Elkins.
By Colin Elkins • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Danone Waters accelerates push toward carbon neutrality
Four of the company's water brands, including Evian, have committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2019 -
Can Air Protein help feed and save the world at the same time?
The upstart is using NASA research from the 1960s to create protein to make meat substitutes — and potentially many other products — out of ordinary carbon dioxide.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 12, 2019 -
McCormick and Blue Pacific partner to launch better tasting powdered drinks
The FlavorCell technology offers non-GMO, natural flavors that can extend shelf life and be used in beverages, confectionery and bakery products.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 12, 2019 -
FDA sends warning letter after listeria found in a Friendly's ice cream factory
No illnesses or contaminated products have been reported, but inspectors found the same bacteria strain in the facility owned by Dean Foods in 2017.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 12, 2019 -
Perfect Day closes $140M funding round
Having raised more than $200 million total, the animal-free dairy protein startup plans to announce commercial partnerships for its products early in 2020.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Motif FoodWorks partners with college to improve plant-based meat texture
The company is working with the University of Queensland to understand the physics behind the products and how they are consumed in order to better replicate the real thing from an animal.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Will Kerry's acrylamide-reducing yeast get widespread use in the US?
Acryleast is outperforming tests, but with no blanket federal government mandate to reduce the naturally occurring carcinogen, adoption will likely depend on price.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 05, 2019 -
Potato shortage won't hurt french fry supply, says Idaho Potato Commission
Severe weather plagued this year's crop, but the industry is reassuring consumers fries are still on the menu.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 05, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow to have nearly 50 years of success in plant-based food: Follow Your Heart
With unflinching ethics and a commitment to sustainability, the company that practically started the animal-free segment grew from a vegetarian lunch counter to a grocery store CPG staple, selling Vegenaise, cheeses and yogurts.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 03, 2019 -
Snacking is rising to all occasions, report finds
Innova Market Insights found more people are replacing meals with salty snacks, with 23% consuming them at lunch, 17% at dinner and 8% at breakfast.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Halo Top plans Chicago plant closure and layoffs starting next month
The ice cream maker will permanently close the production facility and cut 28 workers between Dec. 28 and March 13, according to an Illinois WARN notice.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 27, 2019 -
84% of food and beverage industry leaders expect sales growth in 2020
Mazars' annual survey of executives also found companies are looking to grow internally — through better-for-you products, cleaner labels and improved operations.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Sugar rush: As supply runs low, USDA will guarantee a backup
Adverse weather conditions mean there is less of the sweetener available to manufacturers this year, potentially setting the stage for experiments with alternatives.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2019 -
General Mills meets 20% sodium reduction goal across its portfolio
The CPG company achieved the target it set 10 years ago and boosted the nutrient density of its products by increasing whole grains, fiber, vitamins and minerals.
By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 21, 2019
