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ProfilePepsiCo struggles to advance its plastic sustainability goals
The food and beverage company’s ESG report attributed its increased use of virgin plastic from nonrenewable sources, in part, to “limited availability and high cost of recycled content.”
By Katie Pyzyk • July 6, 2023 -
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Tyson drops ‘no antibiotics ever’ label on chicken products
The poultry giant said it is reinstating the use of some antibiotics, but not ones that are “important to human medicine.”
By Chris Casey • July 5, 2023 -
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Tattooed Chef to file for bankruptcy, plans to sell assets
The company, which entered the public markets in 2020, has been struggling with declining revenue, inflationary pressures, a shrinking cash stockpile and a slowdown in the plant-based sector.
By Christopher Doering • July 5, 2023 -
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Kellogg’s snacking business can rival competitors after split, CEO says
Steve Cahillane expressed optimism about the future of the CPG giant, pointing to strength in its iconic brands such as Cheez-It and Pringles.
By Chris Casey • June 30, 2023 -
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Egg production recovers as bird flu subsides
May production levels totaled a record 9.37 billion eggs, with cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza dwindling.
By Nathan Owens • June 28, 2023 -
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Food waste solutions must not shy away from processing, IFT says
The group said technology needs to play a larger role if efforts to reduce the 1 billion tons of food lost each year are going to be successful.
By Chris Casey • June 28, 2023 -
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Danone digs in at discount channels as consumer tastes change
The retail channel is one of the fastest-growing segments of the dairy and plant-based giant’s business in the U.S., with sales forecast to top $100 million in 2023.
By Christopher Doering • June 28, 2023 -
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PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk bulking up beyond the gym
Once associated with health clubs and hardcore athletes, the protein powder and shake offering is finding broader appeal among consumers as an ingredient in coffee, ice cream and baked goods.
By Christopher Doering • June 27, 2023 -
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‘A new TreeHouse:’ Private label giant builds for success by thinking small, CEO says
Steve Oakland said the snacks and beverages manufacturer has evolved into a more focused company that can better innovate and respond to the needs of retailers such as Walmart and Amazon.
By Christopher Doering • June 26, 2023 -
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Cultivated meat from cows: How Omeat uses plasma to grow beef
The company, which has already raised $40 million from key investors, says it can make products at the same cost as traditional meat.
By Megan Poinski • June 22, 2023 -
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Depleted cattle herds push beef prices to near record levels
Prices could rise even further heading into grilling season as meatpackers grapple with higher costs and compete for a dwindling supply of cattle.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 20, 2023 -
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Eating your way to sleep? CPGs are keeping a close eye on sleep-inducing food products
Late-night meals are a way to boost sales by creating a fourth meal that follows dinner and appeals to a tired nation.
By Alexandra Frost • June 20, 2023 -
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USDA aims to boost accuracy of antibiotic-free, ‘humane’ meat labeling
The initiative — which follows stakeholder petitions for more oversight — is an effort to strengthen standards to validate claims such as “grass-fed" and “free-range,” among others.
By Chris Casey • June 14, 2023 -
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Chobani brings its Zero Sugar offering into drinkable yogurt
Since the dairy product line was launched in 2021, it has amassed 2.1% of the yogurt category, according to Nielsen, as consumers watch what they eat and reduce their intake of the sweetener.
By Christopher Doering • June 13, 2023 -
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Pork prices weaken on excess supply, fueling concerns amid Prop 12 uncertainty
Meatpackers like Hormel and Tyson have reported sales declines, citing inflation and soft demand.
By Nathan Owens • June 13, 2023 -
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Why Oreo and Doritos could signify a bright future for Zevia, a soda with no sugar or calories
Once associated with people eating salads, kale chips and other healthy offerings, the beverage is finding acceptance with consumers improving parts of their diets while continuing to indulge in other areas.
By Christopher Doering • June 13, 2023 -
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Q&AFrom private label to branded offerings: How Flagstone is branching out with Emerald nuts acquisition
In this Q&A, CEO Harry Overly talks about the company’s first foray out of store-brand offerings, its plans for the snacking line and the outlook for future deals.
By Christopher Doering • June 12, 2023 -
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Beverages maintain stronghold on top new products for 2022, Circana says
Alani Nu, Dr Pepper Zero Sugar, Red Bull Green Edition and Topo Chico Hard Seltzer joined four other drinks to represent eight of the 10 most successful launches.
By Christopher Doering • June 8, 2023 -
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TreeHouse Foods buys coffee operations from Farmer Brothers for $100M
The private label company will own a plant with processing capabilities that complement its existing single-serve pod and ready-to-drink coffee businesses.
By Christopher Doering • June 7, 2023 -
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General Mills is bringing Häagen-Dazs to the yogurt aisle
The product, available in six flavors, is made with fresh milk and cream as well as real fruit and ingredients, such as bourbon vanilla beans sourced from Madagascar and handpicked strawberries.
By Christopher Doering • June 6, 2023 -
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PepsiCo to close Indiana distribution center later this year
The beverage and snacking giant said the facility currently employs about 100 people. Work there is being transferred to other locations.
By Christopher Doering • June 5, 2023 -
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How Givaudan aims to get ahead of future food trends with AI platform
With its new “futurescaping” technology for food and beverage applications, the ingredient company aims to blend artificial and human intelligence to predict upcoming shifts in consumer desire.
By Chris Casey • June 1, 2023 -
Courtesy of Yo Egg
No yolk: Yo Egg sets its sights on a chicken-less egg industry
The company making plant-based poached eggs is working to replicate the function, taste and nutrition of the breakfast staple at a lower cost to both consumers and the environment.
By Megan Poinski • June 1, 2023 -
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Kellogg’s CIO lays out IT roadmap for company split
The food manufacturing giant will become two separate companies by the end of 2023. That shift brings along technical challenges — and some potential upsides.
By Roberto Torres • June 1, 2023 -
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Campbell Soup sells Emerald nuts business to Flagstone Foods for undisclosed amount
The nut-focused brand was an outlier in the CPG giant’s broader snacking business, which includes chips, popcorn, cookies, pretzels and crackers.
By Christopher Doering • May 30, 2023
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