Manufacturing: Page 27

  • Farther Farms' shelf-stable french fries are about to be fried.
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    Major french fry producer hit with potato surplus as restaurant demand falters

    Lamb Weston reported a $71 million charge to write off the excess supply, with the processor noting inflation-wary consumers are dining out less.

    By • Jan. 15, 2024
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    Retrieved from Ovāvo on January 10, 2024
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    New Zealand food tech startup innovates with freeze dried avocado powder

    Using its vacuum technology, Ovāvo is able to maintain the nutritional properties of an avocado while turning it into a shelf stable product.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024
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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
  • Hain Celestial's latest innovation under its Garden Veggies brand.
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    Hain Celestial launches better-for-you offering in $9B tortilla chip category

    The product fills a void in the category dominated by PepsiCo’s Doritos and Tostitos and smaller diet-focused snacking brands geared toward adults.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    Nissin Foods USA appoints CPG veteran as CEO

    The company tapped Brian Huff, a former Kellogg executive, to help it capitalize on “unprecedented” demand for its ramen noodles in the U.S. 

    By • Jan. 8, 2024
  • Kits that allow consumers to make Taco Bell items in their own home kitchen.
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    Kraft Heinz partners with Taco Bell on meal kits that bring fast food favorites to the home

    The items — the first of several Taco Bell at Home innovations planned for this year by the long-time collaborators — will be sold at Walmart.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Cal-Maine to acquire Tyson plant for egg production

    The company said it will convert the Missouri facility, which was shuttered by Tyson last year, to grade eggs.

    By • Jan. 3, 2024
  • Snacking brands made by PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division on a grocery store shelf in Washington, D.C.
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    PepsiCo’s small snacking brands fill a big void for CPG giant

    With brands such as SunChips and PopCorners, the food maker can attract and retain consumers while growing its business faster.

    By • Dec. 21, 2023
  • Sommarøy Spirits
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    Why Sommarøy sees promise in lower-alcohol spirits

    The Chicago-based startup told Food Dive it sees great potential for its gin and vodka products to fill the gap between nonalcoholic and full-proof spirits.

    By • Dec. 20, 2023
  • A selection of Ben's Original rice and Seeds of Change products made by Mars Food & Nutrition.
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    Snickers maker Mars’ overlooked growth driver: Lunch and dinner

    With brands such as Ben’s Original and Tasty Bite, the 100-year-old company is betting consumer demand for convenience, better-for-you and global cuisine will boost its food business.

    By • Dec. 19, 2023
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    WK Kellogg Co to keep Michigan plant, avoiding layoffs

    After previously planning to move its Battle Creek plant’s operations to Canada, the company chose to stay in “Cereal City” after it was given a $5 million grant from the state.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
  • Ben & Jerry's Chubby Hubby ice cream
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    Ben & Jerry’s workers at flagship Vermont plant vote to unionize

    The move at the Waterbury facility comes after employees at its flagship store in Burlington voted to join the union last spring, making it the first of the brand’s locations to do so.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Bird flu hits Cal-Maine, Post Holdings

    The rapid spread of avian influenza is creating production complications for some of the nation's biggest food companies.

    By Nathan Owens • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Behind Lactalis’ goal to challenge Reddi-wip with Président Whipped Crème

    The gourmet cheese maker said its premium dessert offering capitalizes on increasing demand for baking at home and the growing desire for luxury products.

    By • Dec. 12, 2023
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    Atomo Coffee plots sustainable success with beanless brew

    The startup, which pitches its Arabica-free espresso as a more sustainable alternative, said it will use an investment from Suntory Holdings to fuel new product innovation and expand its reach.

    By • Dec. 12, 2023
  • A bank employee counts U.S. dollars banknotes at the headquarters of the Korea Exchange Bank.
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    Tracker

    How much do food and beverage CEOs really make?

    An SEC rule requires companies to publish changes in stock awards given to executives. In many cases, it means millions more in previously undisclosed compensation. 

    By • Dec. 11, 2023
  • General Mills' Wellston, Ohio, pizza plant.
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    General Mills leadership changes further push into pets, international segments

    The food giant promoted Jon Nudi, who previously helmed its North American food segment, to lead the two segments driving the most growth for the company.

    By • Dec. 8, 2023
  • Campbell Soup's brings its nearly $1 billion Goldfish brand into crisps.
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    Campbell Soup’s Goldfish launches potato chip-inspired crisps

    The innovation marks the first time the food manufacturer incorporated spuds into the nearly $1 billion snacking brand, which is popular among teens and adults.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Consumers on weight-loss drugs buying less in certain grocery aisles, study finds

    Buy rates are down as much as 20% in some categories, with bakery and snacks among the hardest hit, Numerator found.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
  • Bowls of cereal made by Post Holdings.
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    Post Holdings to close cereal manufacturing plant in Ohio

    The Lancaster facility has about 200 employees and is expected to close by the end of September 2024. Production will be transferred to other locations.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Biden steel tariffs could drive up canned goods prices, trade group says

    The Consumer Brands Association also said the tax could result in the loss of tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the CPG food sector.

    By • Dec. 1, 2023
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    Q&A

    Kraft Heinz’s incoming North American president dishes on innovation, M&A

    Pedro Navio, who takes over from soon-to-be CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera, also discussed with Food Dive the biggest challenges and opportunities facing his business.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023
  • Kraft Heinz's plant-based macaroni and cheese.
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    Kraft Heinz launches plant-based mac & cheese

    The product, which starts hitting shelves this week, is the third innovation launched by the CPG giant and food tech company NotCo in just over a year.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane

    The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.

    By • Nov. 28, 2023
  • A group of people on bikes and skateboards ride a road near a mountain range.
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    Anheuser-Busch spends $13M to upgrade Georgia brewery

    The investment in its Cartersville location will increase the production of its craft offerings and beyond beer portfolio, which includes hard seltzers and canned cocktails.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
  • People in food safety protective gear handle yellow plastic tubs on a metal table in the middle of a room with metal walls, tubing and fans.
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    Cultivated meat labeling puzzle could bring legal headaches

    Though regulators came to a consensus on what to call the namesake product in 2022, continuing debates over package labeling rules could still create headwinds for players in the space.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 27, 2023