Manufacturing
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Sponsored by MarsFrom factory floor to shelf: How Mars meets category demand
Mars Site Director Gavin Kueber reveals how consumer trends are fueling manufacturing growth and innovation at the Yorkville, IL facility.
By Mars Wrigley • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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How Tyson is tackling tight beef, pork supplies
The meat and poultry processor has leaned on value-added products and operational efficiencies to offset supply challenges.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions
The deal with Varaha will focus on implementing climate-friendly practices on smallholder corn farms in India, which is emerging as a major hub for carbon removals.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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AriZona buys California plant shuttered by troubled beverage company
A subsidiary of the canned tea maker purchased Manna Beverages’ packing facility and production equipment after the company abruptly ended operations.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Q&AHow Oreo maker Mondelēz is rethinking snack marketing with AI
The technology, called AIDA, has cost the snacking giant more than $40 million so far, but the opportunity to produce ads faster and personalize them for consumers could pay off big later on.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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Sponsored by BAADERThe BAADER 1810 TrueGrader redefines accuracy and efficiency
The BAADER 1810 TrueGrader sets a new standard in weighing speed, accuracy and target batching within a compact footprint.
Dec. 1, 2025 -
Tyson to shutter major beef plant in Nebraska amid US cattle shortage
The meatpacker is set to lay off more than 4,000 workers across two facilities as it positions the business for “long term success.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Heineken to power brewery with renewable energy
The beer maker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.
By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Danone’s Too Good & Co enters coffee creamers
The expansion into a new category, the first for the 5-year-old yogurt brand, taps into consumer demand for low sugar and natural ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper eyes $200M in supply chain savings from spinoff
The beverage giant is carving out its coffee business, which will focus on sourcing resiliency, manufacturing consolidation and logistics optimization.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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EXCLUSIVEChobani posts red-hot growth as food rivals languish
Retail sales have soared nearly 30% during the last year as the Greek yogurt, coffee and creamer manufacturer benefits from demand for clean-label and protein-packed snacks.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers
The closures mark the latest response by the food and beverage giant to a slowdown in snack consumption and a shift toward healthier offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 7, 2025 -
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Utz Brands eyes ‘big opportunity’ in California with acquisition
The Zapp’s potato chips maker is buying distribution assets to expand its presence in the Golden State, the country's largest salty snack market.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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Hormel parts ways with CFO, warns of persistent inflation impacts
Controller Paul Kuehneman will take the interim chair as the branded food company warns against ongoing headwinds including food recalls and commodity inflation.
By Grace Noto • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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Danone can’t make enough high-protein yogurt to meet US demand
The Oikos and Activia maker said supply constraints have forced the company to make “trade-offs” within its innovation strategy.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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Deep DiveOut of the box: How food and beverage giants are making their packaging shine
Conagra Brands and B&G Foods are among the companies spending more time on packaging, which attracts consumer attention and influences purchasing decisions.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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McCormick ups tariff impact to $140M despite mitigation efforts
The spice giant is trying to offset tariff costs through productivity savings, alternative sourcing and higher prices.
By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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Chomps bites into surging meat stick demand with new Nebraska plant
The facility, set to open in 2027, will increase annual production capacity by 15% and comes as the company has struggled to keep up with demand.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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How rising chocolate prices are changing Halloween candy options
Tariffs and inflation have prompted manufacturers to lean more into miniature sizes and fruitier candies.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf
Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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Sponsored by C.H. RobinsonNavigating holiday supply chain volatility: Insights for the food industry
Food supply chains face new risks—see how smart sourcing and analytics build resilience.
By Noah Hoffman, Vice President - NAST • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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ColumnDole breeds pineapple that tastes like piña colada | Mission launches GLP-1 friendly tortillas
The produce giant says its Colada Royale pineapple is a “game-changing” innovation that took 15 years to develop, while Coca-Cola taps into nostalgia with the revival of Diet Coke Lime.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs
New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.
By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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Chobani raises $650M to support growth, innovation
The additional capital will support projects including a $1.2 billion plant in New York, the Greek yogurt giant's largest-ever facility investment.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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JM Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over ‘copycat’ Uncrustables sandwiches
As private label continues to steal market share from traditional food giants, more companies are pushing back through litigation to protect their brands.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 17, 2025
