Manufacturing: Page 12
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Hydration beverage maker Electrolit invests $400M in first US plant
The company, with nearly half a billion in annual sales nationwide, is doubling down on its recent success and the popularity of electrolyte-infused drinks.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Nestlé invests $150M to expand South Carolina frozen food plant
The Hot Pockets and Lean Cuisine manufacturer said it will add a production line as well as enhance automation and digital technology.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 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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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Specialty ingredients
The category has been a buzz word in recent years. But what are they? Why are they rising in demand? Above Foods CEO gives Food Dive his perspective.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat brings Sun Sausage to Whole Foods
The company’s latest release into the mega grocery store features fruits, vegetables, and legumes—and isn’t meant to be an imitation meat product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Dippin’ Dots to enter grocery stores for the first time
Mostly sold in amusement parks and sporting venues, the expansion brings the ice cream to thousands of new distribution points and more opportunities to reach consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school lunch program
The packaged food giant said demand for the two offerings, which launched in 2023, fell short of its projections.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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WK Kellogg Co bets big on factory revamp to boost performance
The cereal company’s plans to replace aging technology is taking shape, with $96 million spent on infrastructure so far this year.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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USDA cuts soybean production outlook. Will it help prices?
The department is no longer expecting harvest to break new records, but surpluses will still pressure farm profits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Molson Coors to shutter Leinenkugel’s brewery in Wisconsin
The brewer said it is moving manufacturing to its larger Milwaukee facility to cut costs.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Molson Coors buys majority stake in Zoa energy drinks
The beverage giant will now control marketing and retail operations for the better-for-you brand, which was co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Kerry Group acquires lactose testing technology
The taste and nutrition giant said the LactoSens platform is used by food and beverage companies to check for the sugar naturally found in dairy products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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How General Mills found business value in generative AI
The company drew on its experience developing machine learning solutions to manage the deployment of its MillsChat tool, according to Jaime Montemayor, chief digital and technology officer at General Mills.
By Matt Ashare • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Food and beverage M&A activity appears to be picking up: CoBank
Consumer interest in better-for-you snacking and struggles in plant-based meat alternatives could make these sectors attractive for dealmaking, the bank cooperative noted.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Celsius Holdings boosts innovation, production capacity with $75M co-packer purchase
The beverage company said the acquisition provides it with the flexibility to grow in a competitive energy drink market forecast to reach $30 billion in five years.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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PepsiCo to shutter 3 more bottling plants, lay off hundreds
The closing of locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Georgia comes just days after the beverage giant abruptly shut down a Chicago facility.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Lactalis USA spending $55M to expand feta cheese production
The 38,000-square-foot manufacturing line, which will be operational in 2027, comes as the cheese variety grows in popularity with American consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Thinking outside the can: Del Monte Foods puts Gen Z, millennials in its innovation ‘crosshairs’
The company, known for its signature canned vegetables and fruit cups, is turning to bold flavors and novel products to stay relevant with younger consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Diageo doubles nonalcoholic Guinness production
The Irish brewer said increased investment will help grow the reach of Guinness 0.0 as consumers increasingly opt to moderate their drinking.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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PepsiCo to shutter Chicago bottling plant, laying off more than 100 workers
The union representing the employees sharply criticized the closure, noting that the beverage giant failed to provide the required 60-day notice.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Voyage Foods to open Ohio cocoa-free manufacturing facility
The food manufacturer is expanding capacity as the industry faces global cocoa shortages that have sent prices skyrocketing.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Hormel sells its heath foods business for undisclosed amount
The Spam manufacturer said the unit, which makes offerings for consumers facing conditions such as diabetes and cancer, is “very solid and can grow with the right partner.”
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Milton’s strain on citrus
Experts say orange producers in Florida are concerned about the storm’s impact on their supply chain costs.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: V8 Energy warms up for winter | NYC startup aims to be the ‘light beer of hard seltzer’
In other beverage news, Best Day Brewing says its total investments in 2024 have risen to $22.5 million as consumer interest in non-alcoholic beers continues to grow.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Burcon launches egg replacement amid ongoing bird flu outbreak
The plant-based ingredient can replace as much as 100% of powdered and shelled eggs, while providing and provide manufacturers with cost savings of up to 30%.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Campbell Soup
Campbell Soup’s Goldfish cracker temporarily changes name to highlight its adult appeal
The cracker will be sold online for a limited time under the name Chilean Sea Bass as the packaged food giant broadens interest in the $1 billion snacking brand often tied to kids.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 23, 2024
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