Ocean Spray targets hiring in tech transformation push

The project seeks to enable IT across the business, according to the beverage maker’s Chief Digital and Technology Officer.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Oct. 13, 2023

Leftovers: Madison Square Garden embraces Beyond Meat | Brewery brings Morton’s Salt into IPA

Concession stands at New York sports games will soon serve the plant-based company’s products, and PepsiCo brings the tastes of Chewy Granola bars into cereal with its new breakfast offering.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 13, 2023

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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.

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Turkey prices could fall as Thanksgiving nears, but bird flu reemergence threatens flocks

Consumers will likely see lower prices for the holiday staple compared to last fall, according to a report, but the unpredictable avian flu remains a threat.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 11, 2023

PepsiCo monitoring impact of weight loss drugs, but says early impact on sales is ‘negligible’

CEO Ramon Laguarta told analysts there are “a lot of question marks” when it comes to the impact Ozempic and other similar medicines will have on his beverages and snacks business.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2023

Utz to close Pennsylvania factory

The closure is part of broader cost cutting moves across the snack maker’s network, which includes the sale of four sites.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 11, 2023

Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s relaunches plant-based line with oat recipe

Reformulated versions of classics such as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough will reach store shelves this fall, with remaining flavors switching to the new recipe by next spring.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2023

Alternative protein poised to solve seafood supply and demand imbalance

Although plant-based seafood has a competitive edge over beef in terms of price, consumer acceptance is still a steep hurdle.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 9, 2023

Coca-Cola to sharply cut distribution of Aha sparkling water as sales decline

The company told Food Dive it sees growth potential in the category with its premium brand Topo Chico.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 9, 2023

Missouri pressures Tyson to sell 2 poultry plants set for closure

The meatpacker received major backlash from local and federal officials, who said factory closures will have “devastating consequences.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 6, 2023

US pea protein producers undercut by cheap Chinese imports

Products made with the ingredient are growing in popularity, but domestic manufacturers are in “grave peril,” producer Puris claims.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 5, 2023

Molson Coors looks to premium alcohol in pursuit of aggressive sales growth

The beverage giant, which has expanded its portfolio to include whiskey and ready-to-drink tea, is aiming to get one third of its revenue from upscale offerings.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 4, 2023

GPC secures another speciality flour milling facility in an effort to expand plant-based reach

To cater to sustainability-conscious consumers, the company will initially use the facility as an extension to its soy and chickpea milling operations in Grinnell, Iowa.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 28, 2023

Tyson, Perdue under investigation following reports of child labor at slaughterhouses

The poultry companies face a federal probe after a New York Times Magazine article detailed a 14-year-old being maimed by equipment at a Virginia plant.

By Chris Casey • Sept. 26, 2023

JBS begins work on lab-grown meat center in Brazil

The Biotech Innovation Center, slated for completion next year, builds on the meatpacker’s effort to expand its portfolio and become a force in the growing cultivated protein sector.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 26, 2023

Coca-Cola’s Fairlife still sourcing milk from abusive farms, animal rights group claims

The beverage giant disputed the claim from Animal Recovery Mission, saying the two operations and its owner are not suppliers for the dairy product, which has more than $1 billion in annual sales.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 26, 2023

Big food’s regenerative agriculture pledges mostly just talk

Most businesses lack quantitative targets to reach their goals and only a few of them offer financial commitments to support farmers, according to a FAIRR investor network report.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 22, 2023

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

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 Chris Casey • Sept. 20, 2023

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 18, 2023

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

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

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

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 Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2023

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

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 Chris Casey • Sept. 12, 2023