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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 Chris Casey • 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 Christopher Doering • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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TrendlineHow AI is transforming the food and beverage industry
Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.
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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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ColumnLeftovers: 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 Christopher Doering • 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&APepsiCo’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 Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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Sponsored by MarsNostalgia, 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Chris Casey • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 -
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How candy maker Smarties bet on a single product and won big
The 75-year-old company is posting record sales with its tiny circular tablets and attracting suitors interested in purchasing the family-owned business.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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By Sara VanWinkle • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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OpinionCalifornia’s food safety overhaul: From label to table
With looming compliance deadlines, companies must prepare now to make sure they’re following the state’s food ingredient and labeling laws.
By Sedina L. Banks and Sherry E. Jackman • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Mac & Cheese rolls out bagel flavor | Kit Kat’s new seasonal shape
The offering is the first limited-time product for the pasta and cheese dish, and Hershey launches the chocolate-wafer confection designed to look like Santa.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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How a cancer diagnosis helped create a ‘cookie dough mogul’
CEO Loren Castle talks strategy and lessons learned from creating better-for-you brand Sweet Loren’s.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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JM Smucker opens Uncrustables facility in Alabama
The food giant's $1.1 billion investment marks the third manufacturing location dedicated to the brand.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 19, 2024
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