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ColumnLeftovers: Kellanova scoops up Eggo, Rice Krispies Treats desserts | Cincinatti companies bring chili flavor to ice cream
The snacking giant secured licensing deals in the frozen aisle for two staple brands, and Graeter’s Ice Cream partnered with Skyline Chili on the sweet and savory treat.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Meat giant JBS breaks into the egg business
A merger with South American producer Mantiqueira Brasil comes amid soaring U.S. egg prices.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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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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US detects rare bird flu strain H5N9 in poultry for first time
The finding at a California duck farm is raising alarms among public health experts that bird flu could further mutate into “unpredictable new viruses.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Egg prices could break more records in 2025
The USDA expects consumer costs to rise another 20% this year as bird flu devastates commercial flocks.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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Packaging materials didn’t cause Walmart broth recall, says TreeHouse Foods
Tetra Pak, which makes the cartons for the recalled broth, said it is not aware of procedural issues on its end.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Jan. 29, 2025 -
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Molson Coors refuses bid by Leinenkugel’s family to buy back plant
The Coors Light producer said it plans to use the Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, facility as a pilot brewery.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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What CPGs should know about FDA’s proposed nutrition info box
Sources predict required front-of-pack labeling could mean giving up key real estate in costly redesigns — or, more optimistically, an opportunity for some brands to modernize packaging and rethink consumer messaging.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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Jack Daniel’s owner to close barrel-making plant, cut more than 600 jobs
The restructuring by Brown-Forman, which is expected to generate up to $80 million in annual savings, comes as inflation and changing consumer tastes cut into spirits sales.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 16, 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 Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Deep Dive6 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 Chris Casey • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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OpinionNew 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 Christopher Doering • 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 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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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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