Manufacturing: Page 14
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French fry maker Lamb Weston to close plant, cut about 428 jobs
The restructuring comes as the supplier of frozen potato products faces sluggish demand for its offerings at restaurants and retailers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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What to know about the FDA’s reorganization
The new structure includes the creation of a unified Human Foods Program, the adoption of a new model for the FDA's field operations and will mean more inspections for CPGs, according to experts.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 1, 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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PepsiCo to acquire tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2B
The acquisition expands on the New York company’s efforts to improve the healthiness of its snacking portfolio as consumers watch more closely what they eat.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Top food and beverage events still to come in 2025
The remainder of the year is filled with a variety of conferences showcasing the latest innovations in ingredients, manufacturing and more.
By Elizabeth Flood , Sarah Zimmerman • Updated June 30, 2025 -
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Anheuser-Busch invests $16M in facility to boost drinks ‘beyond beer’
The beer giant aims to expand production of its canned cocktail brands.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz brings procurement expertise to Rise Against Hunger
The manufacturer is leveraging its logistics partnerships to help the nonprofit bring food to communities in need across Europe.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Mondelēz expands generative AI marketing bets with new platform
Publicis Groupe and Accenture support the offering focused on faster, more efficient production of personalized text, images and video.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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DairyX makes breakthrough advancement in cow-free casein
The Israeli start up developed a technology to create self-assembled micelles, also known as the primary building blocks of dairy products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Coconut meat
Filled with manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and other essential minerals, the trendy ingredient is making its way to more products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Nestlé‘s Nespresso launches first ready-to-drink coffee in US
The limited-edition beverage allows the brand to tap into the growing popularity of RTD offerings and further extend its reach outside of the home and office.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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DSM Firmenich launches new ingredient in alignment with immunity goals
The company’s dry vitamin A is easily integrated into food products through flour fortification.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Coca-Cola to discontinue its Spiced flavor after 7 months
The beverage, intended as the first permanent offering for the brand in more than three years, is being phased out in favor of a new flavor set to be introduced in 2025.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Confusion persists with food traceability rule as compliance date nears
From reporting metrics to how the FDA investigation process works, several major questions loom for industries impacted by the rule, a new report found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Mondelēz buys majority stake in fast-growing Chinese cake and pastry maker
The snacking giant said the deal for Evirth “represents an important step” in expanding its presence in these categories, a core focus alongside chocolate and biscuits.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claims
The meat company’s sustainability commitments are deceiving consumers, according to the Environmental Working Group.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Hershey shuffles jobs to better align with growth
The Reese’s and Dot’s Pretzels manufacturer is laying off about 200 employees while adding dozens of new jobs in areas such as technology and data science.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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General Mills teams with grocery giant to expand regenerative agriculture
A collaboration between Ahold Delhaize USA and the consumer food company will support farmers as they transition to practices that cut greenhouse gas emissions.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Molson Coors revives light Miller High Life | Poppi, Post Malone partner on new flavor
In other beverage news, Bigelow Tea is constructing a new facility in Kentucky to meet the growing demand for its products.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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General Mills sees at-home consumption rebounding after price cuts
CEO Jeff Harmening told Wall Street analysts that the cereal maker is benefiting from consumers who are eating more at home to save money.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Ready-to-drink cocktail brands seek ‘bar cart worthy’ premium glass packaging
Some beverage makers are turning to unique bottles in order to differentiate their products in a crowded category.
By Hollie Stephens • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz brings refrigerated cream cheese frosting to Philadelphia brand
The offering, set to reach shelves in October, is aimed at busy consumers who want products without artificial ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Nestlé‘s Stouffer’s launches first shelf-stable offering with macaroni and cheese
The product will compete in a segment with almost $3 billion in sales and help the CPG giant take advantage of consumer interest in shelf-stable and frozen versions of the food.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Cinnamon Toast Crunch goes hog wild for bacon | Krispy Kreme bonds with Barbie
Hormel’s Black Label Bacon is partnering with the popular cereal to create the best of sweet and salty, while Mattel's iconic doll is moving into doughnuts.
By Food Dive Staff • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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T Hasegawa broadens flavor portfolio with Abelei acquisition
The purchase will add more citrus and fruit options to the company’s offerings serving the food, beverage and nutrition industries.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Sugarcane crops on fire
Raging wildfires in Brazil are sparking concerns over the global sugar supply, a shortage that would bring far-reaching repercussions.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2024
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