Manufacturing: Page 13
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Coca-Cola chided by green group for lack of progress on reusable packaging
Oceana said the CPG giant is falling behind in meeting its 2030 goal of having at least 25% of its beverage sales coming from reusable containers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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The Better Meat Co. awarded $1.4M grant from US Defense Department
The California-based company plans to use the funding to produce large volumes of its Rhiza mycoprotein.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Harken Sweets brings more superfood candy bars to the public in big retail push
Katie Lefkowitz, a former Caulipower executive, started the better-for-you confection company after a medical diagnosis.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Campbell Soup sells Pop Secret for undisclosed amount
The divestiture to Popchips maker Our Home will allow the CPG giant to better focus its snacking portfolio and generate “accelerated growth.”
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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How a Swedish company plans to dominate better-for-you snacking
Nick's is expanding its U.S. presence for its ice cream and bars with a more aggressive marketing plan that includes a Kardashian partnership.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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From candy giant to snacking powerhouse: What’s behind Mars’ $36B Kellanova acquisition
The purchase of the Pringles maker provides more opportunities to respond to consumer preferences and compete against PepsiCo and Mondelēz.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz hires Hershey’s exec as chief sales officer
Marlene Creighton will oversee the U.S. sales force at the Oscar Mayer maker and will be responsible for driving customer and channel growth.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Nestlé names company veteran Laurent Freixe as CEO
He will replace Mark Schneider, who is resigning after eight years in the role. The change comes as the Lean Cuisine maker struggles with cash-strapped customers cutting back on spending.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Hemp protein
The ingredient is gaining popularity for use in plant-based meats, smoothies and baked goods.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Howtian debuts innovation in stevia sweetener market
SoPure Dorado is a zero calorie sweetener that maintains its golden hue throughout the production process.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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AB InBev to shutter Anheuser-Busch distribution facility
The brewer’s closure of the Massachusetts plant will impact 193 jobs. It comes amid a national decline in beer volumes.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Pilgrim’s Pride to pay $100M in largest protein antitrust settlement
The poultry processor, along with rivals including Tyson and Perdue Farms, was accused of conspiring to suppress the pay of chicken farmers.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Can canned food outlast competition from flexible plastic alternatives?
With consumers feeling squeezed by inflation, food companies like Bush’s Beans and suppliers such as Sonoco see cans as a reliable space to grow in while also meeting sustainability goals.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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How a former agriculture industry exec found himself CEO of cultivated meat company Meatable
Jeff “Trip” Tripician is looking to work with the meat industry rather than pitting the two against each other.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Elmhurst 1925 launches a plant-based chicken powder
This is the company’s first product innovation outside of the dairy alternative space.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Fonterra and Superbrewed Food join forces for biomass protein technology
Under the partnership, the companies seek to address growing consumer demand for protein.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Extreme heat is destroying corn crops around the world. US exporters could see a boost.
Unfavorable growing conditions in Europe and South America may be a bright spot for U.S. farmers as they struggle to offload record supply.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Citrus fibers
Ingredion is tapping into its commitment to elevate consumers’ eating experiences by launching a clean-label texturizer in its Fibertex CF product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Snacking supernova: Kellanova CEO says purchase by Mars will spark innovation
Steve Cahillane, who plans to exit the company after the deal goes through, said in an interview the nearly $36 billion acquisition will help the Pringles producer grow in new markets.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Sonoco
Packaging innovations: Twinings gets canned, Black Cow’s udderly different vodka packaging
In other news, Sensei Farms ditches its plastic clamshells.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kellanova
Snickers owner Mars to buy Kellanova for $35.9B
The deal for the Cheez-It and Pringles maker is the biggest in the food space since the Kraft Heinz merger in 2015. It gives the gum and candy giant a dominant presence in savory snacks where it currently has little exposure.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Deep DiveYou can’t ‘replicate a Celsius’: How the energy drink maker evolved from an unknown to category giant
Revenue has doubled each of the last two years as its beverage’s functional attributes, better-for-you halo and novel flavors resonate with mainstream consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Conagra Brands acquires premium meat stick brand Fatty
CEO Sean Connolly said the purchase, which complements its Slim Jim and Duke’s offerings, “is another step in reshaping our portfolio for faster growth.”
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Ingredion sees falling income, continues to focus on texture
The Illinois ingredients giant saw a 9% year-over-year decline in the second quarter.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Upcycled Foods Inc.
ColumnIngredients in Focus: Protein ingredients market forecast to reach $86B by 2028
As more consumers flock to foods with the macronutrient, CPG manufacturers are featuring it in many of the new products they bring to market.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 8, 2024
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