Manufacturing: Page 17


  • Coca-Cola's newest product launch, Coca-Cola Spiced.
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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 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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    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 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 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
  • Hershey's chocolate bars are shown on July 16, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.
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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 Sept. 20, 2024
  • Straw bales in a field after the wheat harvest in Indiana.
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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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    The 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 Sept. 19, 2024
  • A line of Via Carota sparkling cocktails in various colors
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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
  • A container of Philadelphia's first-ever refrigerated cream cheese frosting in the U.S.
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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 Sept. 17, 2024
  • A box of Stouffer’s Supreme Shells & Cheese
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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 Sept. 16, 2024
  • A package of Black Label Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bacon.
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    Leftovers: 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
  • T. Hasegawa USA and Abelei Flavors offerings
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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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    Ingredients 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
  • Containers of Yoplait yogurt.
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    General Mills to sell North American yogurt business for $2.1B

    The divestiture, which includes brands such as Yoplait and Go-Gurt, will allow the food giant to focus on faster-growing areas including snacks and pet food.

    By Sept. 12, 2024
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    Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season

    After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.

    By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Dairy-free frozen dessert Klimon expands reach

    The plant-based ice cream, which claims to have the same texture and creaminess as its traditional counterpart, has garnered widespread consumer support since its launch two years ago.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 10, 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 CEO confident about cereal spinoff

    Gary Pilnick said the newly focused company will benefit by being able to innovate quickly and present new concepts after the Kellanova split.

    By Sept. 10, 2024
  • Planted fermented currywurst dish
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    Food tech company Planted to launch ‘first of its kind’ fermented whole cut steak

    The plant-based meat is made with soy, rapeseed oil, beans, rice and a proprietary blend of microbial cultures. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Chomps to open Missouri snack facility

    The facility will expand the meat snack maker’s partnership with contract manufacturer Western Smokehouse Partners.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 9, 2024
  • Hershey's new Shaq-A-Licious gummies.
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    Hershey launches Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies

    Rolled out in partnership with basketball star Shaquille O’Neal, the new snack taps into the growing popularity of the soft candy, particularly among younger consumers.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
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    Are strawberries tasting worse? Tech platform says it can help fruit maintain quality

    New labels track the humidity and temperature of berries and can help producers maintain a fresher, sweeter fruit. 

    By Sept. 9, 2024
  • A package of Black Rifle Coffee.
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    Keurig Dr Pepper inks sales and distribution deal for Black Rifle Energy Drinks

    The new beverage line is expected to launch in the fourth quarter and be available nationwide in early 2025. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

    By Sept. 6, 2024
  • Cargill lecithin emulsifier used in a cupcake
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    Ingredients in Focus: Emulsifiers

    Suppliers and manufacturers aim to provide food and beverage companies with clean-label versions of the in-demand ingredient.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 5, 2024
  • Nura's new stevia extrand blend product
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    Nura expands ingredients business with 3 new products

    The company is focusing on consumer trends in healthy and sustainable eating to assist other firms interested in reformulating their products.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 5, 2024