Manufacturing: Page 14


  • Packages of Quaker rice cakes.
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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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    Sponsored by Mars

    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
  • Trendline

    How 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.

    By Food Dive staff
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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
  • Cans of soup made by the Campbell Soup company at a grocery store.
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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 Dec. 2, 2024
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    Sponsored by Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

    Unlock unlimited business growth at IFT FIRST in Chicago

    Transform months of sales cycles into days at food science's premier event—IFT FIRST 2025 in Chicago.

    By Sara VanWinkle • Dec. 2, 2024
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    Opinion

    California’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
  • A box of Kraft Heinz's Everything Bagel Flavored Mac & Cheese.
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    Column

    Leftovers: 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 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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    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 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 Nov. 18, 2024
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    Column

    Ingredients 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
  • Boxes of Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream Sundaes.
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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 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 Nov. 12, 2024
  • Boxes of cereal are displayed on a store shelf. One box reads "Apple Jacks" and another reads "Frosted Flakes."
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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 Nov. 11, 2024
  • A farmer stands next to a truck unloading a pile of soybeans
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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 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 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 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