Manufacturing: Page 2

  • Boxes of Kraft Heinz's PowerMac mac and cheese.
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    Kraft Heinz leans into fiber, protein craze with new mac and cheese

    PowerMac, which took nearly a year to develop, is the latest innovation from a major food company looking to turn around sales with trendy ingredients.

    By • March 17, 2026
  • A JBS Processing Plant stands
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    JBS workers go on strike at one of largest beef plants in the US

    The work stoppage at the meatpacker's facility in Greeley, Colorado, comes as consumer beef prices soar to record highs.

    By • March 16, 2026
  • The letters AI on a digital block Explore the Trendline➔
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    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
  • Cans in Celsius Holdings' portfolio.
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    An ‘everyday choice’: Celsius surges as energy drinks become ‘mainstream’

    CEO John Fieldly said more consumers are turning to the beverages as a companion to meals, an alcohol alternative and even when taking GLP-1s.

    By • March 16, 2026
  • Before and after photos of a grain mill that suffered a disaster.
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    Permission granted by USCSB (Untied States Chemical Safety Board)
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    Sponsored by SonicAire

    Preventing the next grain dust disaster: Lessons from Didion Milling

    How modern dust control technology could have prevented one of industry's worst disasters.

    March 16, 2026
  • Babybel cheese in red wrapping
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    Babybel parent spending $200M to expand cheese production amid protein boom

    Bel Group’s North American CEO said that without the expansion, it could struggle to meet demand as soon as 2027.

    By • March 11, 2026
  • Minor's Kitchen sauce from Nestle
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    Nestlé USA enters at-home condiments space with new sauce brand

    Minor’s Kitchen is the food giant’s first brand to launch in America in two years and builds on growing demand for home cooking.

    By • March 9, 2026
  • Beyond Meat burger patties in a Chicago grocery store on Feb. 29, 2024
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    Beyond drops ‘Meat’ from name as it broadens ambitions for plant-based proteins

    The change comes as the company enters the beverage space and looks to fulfill “a range of consumer protein needs over time,” according to a spokesperson.

    By • March 6, 2026
  • Scientists work at one of Motif FoodWorks' labs.
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    Why precision fermentation is set to power the future of food innovation

    Florian Schattenmann, Cargill’s chief technology officer, explains how a technology that's been around for decades could help meet fast-growing demand for protein and other specialty ingredients. 

    By • March 5, 2026
  • General Mills logo at its headquarters.
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    General Mills inks heat and power agreement expected to save $30M

    The deal with Unison Energy is expected to also reduce emissions roughly 28% per year at one of the food giant’s largest manufacturing sites.

    By Joe Burns • March 4, 2026
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    Shoppers’ relationship with frozen foods is getting warmer

    The sharp growth in sales in part reflects the difficult economic circumstances facing consumers, according to a report.

    By Sam Silverstein • March 3, 2026
  • Johnsonville's Dr Pepper sausages
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    Courtesy of Johnsonville and Dr Pepper
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    Leftovers: Johnsonville cracks open Dr Pepper sausage | Founders taps TikTok for first RTD cocktail

    The meat producer is linking with the soda giant for an unusual collaboration, while Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen enters the snack aisle.

    By Food Dive staff • Feb. 27, 2026
  • Products made by McCormick & Co.
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    How McCormick is keeping up with food giants’ race to reformulate

    More companies are looking to quickly add new flavors and boost nutritional content. The flavoring firm’s CEO said the recent “acceleration” is unlikely to abate anytime soon.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
  • Jars of Smucker's jams are displayed
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    JM Smucker adds 2 board members in deal with activist investor

    Elliott Investment Management said the agreement comes after “constructive engagement” with the Uncrustables maker, which has faced higher coffee prices and challenges with its Hostess acquisition.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
  • Products launched by Nestle under its Vital Pursuit brand that targets consumers taking GLP-1 medications and other individuals focusing on weight management.
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    Food makers warn GLP-1s will have ‘lasting influence’ on sector

    Weight loss medications, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, are already impacting sales and prompting companies to roll out smaller portions and more offerings with protein and fiber.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
  • PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, environment, sustainability
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    PepsiCo to shutter California Frito-Lay warehouse

    The Rancho Cucamonga facility is the latest closure by the Cheetos maker and will result in 248 layoffs.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
  • Brands owned by J&J Snack Foods, including Icee and SuperPretzel.
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    Dippin’ Dots parent says MAHA, GLP-1 trends aren’t melting demand for indulgent treats

    J&J Snack Foods’ CEO said the Icee owner is benefiting from a close association with experiences such as movies, theme parks and sporting events.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
  • A person grabs a frozen Jennie-O turkey
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    Hormel to sell off Thanksgiving turkey assets

    The Jennie-O owner is divesting its whole bird business to Life-Science Innovations as it focuses more on deli meat and value-added products.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
  • Smithfield Foods Preliminary Sioux Falls Facility Design Concept
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    Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant

    The facility, which will also produce packaged meats, will replace a more than 100-year-old plant in South Dakota and provide “significant efficiency gains.”

    By • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Kraft Heinz pauses split as new CEO says problems are ‘fixable’

    The ketchup maker plans to invest $600 million in its products as it focuses on “returning the business to profitable growth.”

    By • Feb. 11, 2026
  • A building with the Smithfield logo is seen
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    Smithfield to close Massachusetts dry sausage plant

    The pork giant will lay off 190 workers and transfer production of charcuterie-style meats to other facilities.

    By • Feb. 10, 2026
  • Orange juice in bottles on a production line.
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    Retrieved from Refresco on February 09, 2026
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    Plant-based food maker SunOpta sold for $1.1B

    Dutch beverage giant Refresco is buying the producer as it expands into the better-for-you category.

    By • Feb. 9, 2026
  • Boxes of Kellogg's Special K cereal are displayed on shelves
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    Ferrero names insider to head WK Kellogg after $3.1B purchase

    Jean-Baptiste Santoul vowed to accelerate growth, calling it “a pivotal time” for the Froot Loops maker and the future of cereal in North America.

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
  • A Cape Cod chips plant in Massachusetts
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    Courtesy of The Campbell's Company
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    Campbell’s to shutter Cape Cod potato chip plant

    The Massachusetts facility, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, “no longer makes economic sense” for the snack and soup maker.

    By • Jan. 30, 2026
  • spindrift sparkling waters
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    Food and beverage brands adopt new non-ultraprocessed label

    Spindrift and Amy's Kitchen are among the first to be verified under the Non-GMO Project's certification program.

    By • Jan. 27, 2026
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    FDA moves toward tougher gluten labeling rules

    The agency issued a request for more information that will shape new regulation on ingredient transparency.

    By • Jan. 22, 2026