Manufacturing: Page 25

  • Cans of spam are seen at a wholesale grocery store.
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    Potential Hormel strike looms after Minnesota workers reject contract offer

    Union members at the Spam maker’s largest facility say the company’s record profits are not being "shared fairly" with its employees.

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Why Bettering saw an opening for luxury edibles

    The company, which recently launched in Illinois, says its gummies contain minimal ingredients such as brewed tea and real fruits that prioritize a more consistent infusion of THC into the products.

    By • Sept. 20, 2023
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    Mondelēz quietly winds down brands it created in its SnackFutures VC arm

    The snacking giant said it no longer sells Dirt Kitchen and CaPao, with the venture capital division shifting its focus to investing in already established startups.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    The power of printed circulars: Fueling multichannel success in reaching today’s consumers

    Dive into the resurgence of print circulars and the secret to captivating today's consumers.  

    Sept. 18, 2023
  • Pureture plant-based casein
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    Alternative protein company creates first of its kind plant-based casein

    Pureture wants to become an industry leader in mimicking both the nutritional and functional value of animal-based dairy products, such as cheese and milk.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 14, 2023
  • 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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    Upside Foods announces first large-scale production plant: Rubicon

    The cultivated meat maker selected the Chicago metro area as home for its next phase of growth.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 14, 2023
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    Hain Celestial to restructure business to boost growth, generate millions in savings

    The changes mark the first major shakeup to the organic and natural products maker since CPG veteran Wendy Davidson took the helm as CEO in January.

    By • Sept. 14, 2023
  • BioBetter opens new facility
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    BioBetter opens molecular farming plant using tobacco to help grow cultivated meat

    The Israeli startup created a manufacturing platform for producing growth factors using tobacco plants as self-sustained, animal-free bioreactors.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Molson Coors boosts its investment in Zoa Energy

    The two companies partnered in 2021 following the launch of Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson’s co-founded energy drink brand.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Kraft Heinz debuts a pouch that makes a microwaved grilled cheese crispy

    The technology, part of a broader push at the CPG giant to boost innovation, will first appear in Lunchables before making its way to three other brands.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Coca-Cola launches beverage created with the help of artificial intelligence

    Coca-Cola Y3000 is the latest flavor to launch under the company’s Creations platform designed to highlight its signature soda while drawing in younger consumers.

    By • Sept. 12, 2023
  • Josh Tetrick speaks into a microphone standing in front of a wall-sized image featuring pieces of Good Meat chicken.
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    Eat Just’s Good Meat division fails to pay $30M worth of invoices

    While it’s unknown why the cultivated meat company did not make the payments as ABEC claims, a source said the two sides are working to reach a settlement. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Coca-Cola to sell BodyArmor outside the US for the first time

    The sports drink’s CEO said the launch of the beverage in Canada in 2024 is “just the start of our expansion to new countries and consumers.” 

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    PepsiCo brings hydration juggernaut Gatorade into water

    The electrolyte-infused beverage, which was developed by the CPG giant to help support all-day hydration, will start hitting shelves in 2024.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    From a regional soda to a national brand: How Sprecher is taking on Coca-Cola and PepsiCo

    The Wisconsin-based company has spent millions of dollars and taken on debt to add production, staff and warehouse capacity to bring its craft beverages into 49 states.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
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    Nestlé’s Nespresso thriving as innovation stokes demand

    Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen, the brand’s CEO in North America, discusses the benefits of its DTC model, the effects of inflation and how the platform is responding to young coffee drinkers.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
  • The cultivation room at Upside Foods' EPIC production facility.
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    The sticky regulatory landscape of cultivated meat and what to expect next

    Attorneys Brian Sylvester and Tommy Tobin outline where regulation is heading and what it means for the major players in the space.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 31, 2023
  • Unilever entered into an agreement with mycoprotein provider Enough in 2021.
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    Mycoprotein maker Enough raises over $40M to double production

    The Scottish company has ambitious goals of producing one million tons of its mycoprotein product “Abunda,” which is the equivalent of replacing five million cows or more than one billion chickens.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 30, 2023
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    Anheuser-Busch invests $22.5M in its Houston brewery

    The Bud Light manufacturer said the money will go toward enhancing workplace safety, upgrading the plant’s cooling system and reducing electricity consumption.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
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    Mondelēz leans on startups to help fuel ambitious growth plans

    The Oreo manufacturer said SnackFutures, its venture capital arm, plans to at least double the number of companies in its portfolio by 2030.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
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    It’s the moment for macadamia nuts

    Natural disaster threats and competition pose challenges for what’s known as “the king of all nuts,” but experts agree that the market’s potential is promising.

    By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 24, 2023
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    MOSH raises $3M for retail expansion

    Patrick Schwarzenegger — a former investor in trendy CPG products — and his mom, Maria Shriver, bring a unique profile to promote a protein bar focused on brain health.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 23, 2023
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    FDA names former environmental official as top food regulator

    James Jones, the agency’s first deputy commissioner for human foods, will set and advance priorities related to safety and innovation.

    By • Aug. 23, 2023
  • Juicy Marbles bone-in ribs
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    Juicy Marbles creates plant-based ribs with edible ‘bones’

    Made from soy-based protein, the bones can be transformed into a snack, or used in broths and soups.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Imperfect Foods aims for sustainability-minded drinkers with wine partnership

    In collaboration with beverage platform Drinks, the upcycled food and beverage retailer is selling wine that would have gone to waste or is produced with eco-friendly practices.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023