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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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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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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 -
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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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Unwrapping Hershey’s $250M supply chain upgrade
The chocolate maker's Advancing Agility and Automation Initiative leans on digitization to boost visibility and optimize manufacturing and procurement.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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TreeHouse Foods expands recall due to ‘potential’ of listeria
The private-label company said the recall now includes frozen toaster waffles, Belgian waffles and pancake products produced at an Ontario plant.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Taking a bite out of 2024’s biggest snacking trends
Market research firm Circana identifies three of this year's major takeaways in a space that's experienced drastic changes in consumer preferences.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Whole Foods predicts the major food and beverage trends of 2025
The mega grocer expects to see more niche and ethnic snacks, high protein foods and unique textures in the new year.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Molson Coors completes 4-year upgrade of Colorado brewery
The Coors Banquet brewer said the modernization effort will result in less waste and help it save money.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThe stealthy snacking giant behind Dippin’ Dots, Icee and other treats
While J&J Snack Foods may not be a household name, the company has drawn praise for its “unique collection” of category-leading brands and nearly recession-proof business model.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Sponsored by EcolabHarnessing digital solutions to ensure food safety and tackle labor constraints
Labor constraints aren’t going anywhere. To stay competitive, F&B leaders will need advanced digital tools.
By Melissa Cisewski • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Sweet tooths spur better-for-you candy
New product formulations and technological advancements in food processing are leading to an increase in confectionery product consumption.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Hershey invests $500M to improve cocoa farming struggles
The confectionery giant is working with cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire to partner with growers as a way to standardize cocoa cultivation and lift profits.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Umiami Foods rebrands to Swap, launches in US market
The French food tech company aims to increase demand for its plant-based product, marketed as a one-for-one substitute for traditional chicken.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Chicken processor recalls nearly 12M pounds of meat over listeria concerns
BrucePac, a producer of precooked meat and poultry, has recalled hundreds of ready-to-eat food items available in grocery stores, schools and restaurants.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2024
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