Manufacturing: Page 17

  • A view from a silver catwalk of Upside Foods' bioreactors in its EPIC facility and the stairs and walkway for people to access the tops of the machines.
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    Cultivated meat becomes part of the culture wars in the US

    Two separate bills signed in Alabama and Florida this month make it unlawful to manufacture, sell and distribute products made from animal cells.

    By Elizabeth Flood • May 15, 2024
  • Kraft Heinz's Jell-O brand introduces a new Girl Scout-cookie inspired pudding.
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    Kraft Heinz’s Jell-O partners with Girl Scouts on pudding cups

    The offerings, available in Thin Mints and Coconut Caramel cookie flavors, continue a broader push by the packaged food giant to innovate and expand its reach.

    By • May 14, 2024
  • A bunch of Ferrero Rocher chocolate hazelnut candies in a display.
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    Ferrero unwraps first chocolate factory in North America

    The Bloomington, Illinois, expansion will make major brands like Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger and Crunch.

    By Joelle Anselmo • May 13, 2024
  • A worker stands in the distance as plant-based patties come down the line at a Beyond Meat factory
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    Beyond Meat CEO sees 2024 as a ‘pivotal year’ despite grim Q1 results

    The plant-based pioneer had its eighth straight quarter of revenue declines, but Ethan Brown is confident sales will pick up in the second half of the year.

    By Elizabeth Flood • May 10, 2024
  • Protein bars made with Sweegen's brazzein sweetener.
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    Ingredients in Focus: Sweegen launches flavor tool to compete with sugar

    As sweet protein products rise in popularity, more flavor innovators are looking to develop products to create better-for-you food products.

    By Elizabeth Flood • May 9, 2024
  • Packages of Green Giant frozen peas and corn are displayed at a supermarket.
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    B&G Foods exploring sale of Green Giant frozen, canned vegetable businesses

    The Crisco and Ortega owner is considering divestitures representing 10% to 15% of its consolidated net sales to focus its operations and lower its debt.

    By • May 9, 2024
  • A wooden spoon of cocoa powder lies on a grey surface in front of a brown bowl containing the powder. Cocoa powder and chocolate chunks are scattered on the grey surface.
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    4 startups taking the cocoa out of chocolate

    With cocoa prices rising and sourcing scarce, companies are looking to alternatives and raising more than $110 million in equity funding, according to a recent report.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 8, 2024
  • Bagged snack foods in a grocery store aisle.
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    The Ozempic effect is real: Study zeroes in on GLP-1 users’ food needs

    Food startups have an opportunity to jump on the snacking needs of this new demographic with products focused on protein, portion size and hydration.

    By Jennifer Lawinski • May 8, 2024
  • Del Monte Foods is expanding production and distribution of its Joyba bubble tea to meet growing demand.
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    Del Monte Foods boosts production, distribution of fast-growing bubble tea brand

    Joyba's success comes amid broader momentum in the global bubble tea market, with sales projected to nearly triple to $6.2 billion by 2032. 

    By • May 8, 2024
  • Nestle's Nescafe's premium espresso coffee concentrate.
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    Nestlé deepens cold coffee presence with Nescafé concentrate

    The liquid allows the CPG giant to further tap into the cold segment, which was responsible for a third of all cups consumed in 2023 and is especially popular among younger individuals.

    By • May 7, 2024
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    Surging air fryer popularity leads Nestlé, other CPG giants to rethink food

    Once a novelty, the gadget’s presence in nearly two-thirds of U.S. homes has forced manufacturers to play catch-up and flood the market with compatible products.

    By • May 7, 2024
  • Mondelez International's new gluten-free cookies
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    Mondelēz brings $1B Chips Ahoy! brand into gluten-free category

    The snacking giant also sells Oreos that avoid the wheat protein as the company appeals to the 25% of Americans who adhere to the diet.

    By • May 6, 2024
  • TGi Fridays frozen foods in a grocery store
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    Kraft Heinz sells TGI Fridays frozen appetizers for perpetuity under revised deal

    The restaurant brand is “an important part” of the packaged food company’s portfolio and “a growth driver” for its North American business, a top executive said.

    By • May 6, 2024
  • Just Ice tea manufactured by Eat the Change.
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    Just Ice parent shifting scarce resources to fast-growing tea, pulling back on snacks

    Eat the Change started selling environmentally friendly, nutrient-dense treats before moving into beverages in 2022 after Coca-Cola discontinued its organic Honest tea brand.

    By • May 6, 2024
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    Leftovers: Fresh Del Monte pineapples turn red | Little Bites get a little less sweet

    The unique fruit resulted from crossbreeding different varieties in Costa Rica, and General Mills purchases regeneratively grown almonds for its latest snack bar.

    By Food Dive staff • May 3, 2024
  • A selection of no- and low- calorie sweeteners.
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    Consumers seeking better-for-you options to drive the food ingredients market: report

    More food companies are investing in developing innovative solutions through technology to manufacture “next-generation alternative proteins” and other ingredients.

    By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 2024
  • Ingredion stevia sweetener
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    Ingredients in Focus: Ingredion’s PureCircle launches a ‘first of its kind’ drop-in stevia sweetener

    The solution is considered a natural origin sweetener that mimics sugar without additives and can be used in beverages, syrups and sauces, according to the company.

    By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 2024
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    How reclassifying marijuana could benefit beverages

    The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is set to reclassify the drug as Schedule III, which experts say could help companies in the space increase their cash flow and innovation because of looser taxation.

    By • May 2, 2024
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    Healthy soda brand Poppi denies being M&A target of large beverage companies

    The drink, introduced in March 2020, is posting triple-digit growth as it benefits from surging consumer interest in better-for-you offerings.

    By • May 2, 2024
  • Several grocery items such as chocolate almond milk and pistachio nut butter against an orange backdrop
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    Walmart adds new grocery line to private brands portfolio

    The retailer said its new bettergoods line includes 300 items and marks its largest private brand food launch in 20 years.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2024
  • Kraft Heinz's recently launched Velveeta Queso in a jar.
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    Velveeta launches queso in a jar, new Shells & Cheese varieties

    The food giant has introduced innovations for several of its biggest brands during the last year as it looks to generate $2 billion in incremental net sales by 2027.

    By • April 30, 2024
  • A herd of cows roam on a lush, green dairy farm.
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    Traces of bird flu detected in 1 in 5 grocery store milk samples: FDA study

    The findings come as avian influenza continues to spread in U.S. dairy herds, with a ninth state reporting a positive case.

    By Nathan Owens • April 29, 2024
  • Campbell Soup's brings its nearly $1 billion Goldfish brand into crisps.
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    An inside look at the innovation of Campbell Soup’s $1B Goldfish crackers brand

    The company is using different textures, sizes and limited-time offerings to maintain the 62-year-old brand’s relevance amid an abundance of snack options.

    By • April 29, 2024
  • Oreo and Sour Patch Kids collab
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    Leftovers: Oreo goes sour | Campbell Soup’s Late July chip dips back into salsa

    Mondelēz International leverages its Sour Patch Kids brand to create an unusual flavor combination and General Mills launches a “guilt-free” donut.

    By Food Dive Staff • April 26, 2024
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    Ingredients in Focus: Honey truffle sweetener

    The rare tuber variety from Hungary could be a “game-changing alternative to sugar” due to its unique taste and intense sweetness, according to MycoTechnology.

    By Elizabeth Flood • April 25, 2024