Manufacturing: Page 10


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    Proactive dust control: The future of combustible dust management

    Proactive solutions to combustible dust eliminate hazards & improve efficiency. SonicAire can help.

    Jan. 13, 2025
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    Higher egg prices boost Cal-Maine earnings

    Bird flu outbreaks have created supply shocks at the grocery store, with some retailers limiting consumer purchases.

    By Jan. 10, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    6 food and beverage trends to watch in 2025

    The evolution of AI, more limited-time product offerings and GLP-1 use for weight loss are among the issues expected to play a more prominent role this year.

    By Food Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2025
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    Pabst and Anheuser-Busch enter into brewing agreement

    The deal comes after Pabst’s production deal with Molson Coors ended last month after nearly 20 years.

    By Jan. 7, 2025
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    Opinion

    New Year, New Rules: What companies need to know about Prop 65

    California businesses manufacturing, distributing, or selling food products containing certain chemicals are required to attach a warning label — but the requirements are changing. 

    By Sedina L. Banks and Sherry E. Jackman • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Food and beverage M&A activity poised to ‘proliferate’ in 2025

    The lion’s share of dealmaking is expected to be smaller bolt-on transactions as companies increase their exposure in fast-growing, trendy areas such as premium, snacking and health and wellness. 

    By Jan. 7, 2025
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    Confection companies may pass higher cocoa costs on to consumers for Valentine’s Day

    The price increase comes after cocoa futures doubled in late 2024, putting pressure on food makers already paying more for the commodity.

    By Jan. 6, 2025
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    Post Holdings to buy potato company for undisclosed amount

    The purchase of Potato Products of Idaho complements the CPG company’s existing presence in spuds through foodservice and branded items such as Bob Evans sides and Simply Potatoes.

    By Dec. 18, 2024
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    Babybel cheese producer improves supply chain planning with AI

    Bel Group deployed Kinaxis Maestro software across its operations to improve disruption mitigation, shelf-life management and distribution optimization.

    By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 17, 2024
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    Sausage maker cited by OSHA three years in a row

    Dean Sausage Co.'s latest safety and hazard violations at its Alabama meat processing facility led to $103,000 in fines.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 17, 2024
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    3 strategies for effective supplier engagement in food and beverage

    Spend less time hunting down information and more time focused on enhancing efficiency, quality and competitiveness.

    Dec. 16, 2024
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    Column

    Leftovers: Snack Factory mixes popcorn and pretzels | Ritz Bits introduces first new flavor in a decade

    The Campbell’s Company brand wants to disrupt the $30 billion salty snacks category with Pop’ums, while Mondelēz International’s classic round cracker debuts a Spicy Queso flavor.

    By Dec. 13, 2024
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    Oobli earns FDA GRAS status for monellin

    The global sweet protein platform plans to expand its offerings, which have the potential to replace more than 70% of sugar in the majority of food and beverages.

    By Jesse Klein • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Unilever CFO sees 7.5% pay boost for new procurement, tech responsibilities

    Fernando Fernandez will receive a pay bump to take control of supply chain and tech as the CPG company navigates the separation of its $19.5 billion ice cream business.

    By Grace Noto • Dec. 12, 2024
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    Butterball to shutter Arkansas turkey plant, lay off 180 workers

    The closure adds to a wave of layoffs in the agriculture industry as weak sales continue to weigh on profits across the sector.

    By Nathan Owens • Dec. 10, 2024
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    US to test national milk supply amid bird flu concerns

    The federal order allows the USDA to test samples of unpasteurized milk from all farms, transporters and facilities as officials look to contain an expanding outbreak.

    By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Utz Brands opens Pennsylvania logistics hub

    The 650,000-square-foot facility is able to handle more than 1 billion pounds of product annually, the company estimates.

    By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Q&A

    PepsiCo’s ‘we can’t do it alone’ thinking prompts food giant to look for outside help

    The snack manufacturer's Culinary Advisory Board consists of chefs, culinary scientists and restaurateurs, to assist in creating new products and provide feedback on its offerings and strategy.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
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    Nostalgia, trending textures and stretched seasons: How Mars is shaping the confections category for 2025 and beyond

    Mars U.S. President of Sales shares 2025 trends and what drives the company’s innovation strategy.

    Dec. 9, 2024
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    Mondelēz VC arm invests in cocoa-tech company Celleste Bio

    The Cadbury and Toblerone maker was among the investors who participated in a $4.5 million financing round for the developer of cell-cultured cocoa.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Stoli vodka owners file for bankruptcy following cyberattack

    The company's CEO said that its IT systems have been affected since the ransomware attack earlier this year, which coincided with the seizure of distilleries producing the spirit in Russia.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Cargill cuts 5% of global workforce after profits decline

    The move, which will affect approximately 8,000 jobs, comes as the world's largest private company plans to streamline operations in the face of lower crop prices and challenges in beef.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Ferrero invests in hazelnut sourcing as it grows US production

    The company awarded a total of $350,000 to Oregon State University and Rutgers University to increase collaboration with local farmers, producers and distributors.

    By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2024
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    TreeHouse Foods buys private label tea business for $205M

    The purchase will strengthen its competitive position in the fast-growing beverage category while building its presence in higher-growth, higher-margin businesses.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    The Campbell’s Company names head of supply chain

    The CPG giant announced company veteran Cassandra Green as its SVP and head of supply chain amid a production overhaul.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 2, 2024