Utz Brands to lay off 175 workers as it closes Alabama manufacturing facility

The snack maker said the plant, which makes Golden Flake and other products, will shutter on or around July 3 as part of “the company’s dedication to network optimization and cost containment.”

By Christopher Doering • April 26, 2023

JBS ends contracts with company fined for employing child labor

The meat processing giant will transition its sanitation services in-house at some locations and to third-party providers at other plants.

By Chris Casey • April 26, 2023

Upside Foods announces cultivated ground chicken as its second product

As it prepares for full regulatory approval, the company announced a new form of its meat that can be made faster, in greater quantities and less expensively than whole cuts, said Chief Operating Officer Amy Chen.

By Megan Poinski • April 24, 2023

More than 40% of consumers factor in sustainability when purchasing food, survey finds

Kearney's annual Earth Day report indicates that even as shoppers deal with inflation, they are still likely to consider the environmental impact when purchasing items.

By Chris Casey • April 21, 2023

Sara Lee owner Grupo Bimbo lead investor in $4M funding round for Olyra

The company’s venture capital arm made a minority investment in the maker of organic and nutritional breakfast biscuits produced with stone-milled ancient Greek grains.

By Christopher Doering • April 19, 2023

Coca-Cola, Molson Coors enter hard iced tea with new launch

The beverage, under the Peace Tea line, is the third brand the CPG giants have brought into the alcohol space under a partnership, joining Topo Chico and Simply.

By Christopher Doering • April 18, 2023

Coca-Cola’s Topo Chico Sabores launch aims to broaden reach for mineral water brand

The new premium sparkling products made with fruit juice and herbal extracts accelerate efforts by the beverage giant to expand distribution and usage occasions for the fast-growing offering.

By Christopher Doering • April 18, 2023

How Juicy Marbles is raising the steaks in plant-based meat

The Slovenian company uses its technology — and irreverent sense of humor — to change the way people think of alternatives. 

By Megan Poinski • April 17, 2023

Hershey buys 2 popcorn plants to fuel growth of its SkinnyPop brand

The better-for-you snacking offering, which sold nearly $550 million last year, is a major part of the company’s goal to generate $3 billion in sales from salty snacks within a decade.

By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2023

Leftovers: Herr’s adds crunch to condiments; Hershey’s Kisses cozy up to chocolate milk

The Pennsylvania-based snack maker debuts Sandwi-chips, featuring flavors like ketchup and mustard, and Diageo’s Captain Morgan embraces Madagascar vanilla for the spiced rum.

By Food Dive Staff • April 14, 2023

How ADM and Brightseed are using AI to expand microbiome potential

The ingredients and commodity giant said the upstart’s technology will help it meet the growing demand for gut health products by identifying bioactive components in plants.

By Chris Casey • April 13, 2023

AB InBev’s Beck’s makes ‘futuristic’ beer using artificial intelligence

The brew, called Beck’s Autonomous, was selected by AI as its favorite among millions of different flavor combinations it generated.

By Christopher Doering • April 13, 2023

Alternative proteins sector is growing and needs government support, reports say

Three studies published by the Good Food Institute show significant progress and expansion in the plant-based, fermented and cell cultivated product segments.

By Megan Poinski • April 12, 2023

ADM partners with Believer Meats on cultivated products

The agreement brings the global food giant’s ingredients and nutritional expertise to enhance cultured meat items, and lays out a path to potentially produce them for commercialization.

By Megan Poinski • April 12, 2023

Tyson workers go on strike at Arkansas plant set to close in May

Employees are demanding fair working conditions, including a severance payment for production floor workers, full payment of unused vacation time and compensation for injury claims.

By Chris Casey • April 11, 2023

Baked goods brand Entenmann’s enters the ice cream aisle

The company's new ice cream sandwiches, which will be available at Walmart this month, are inspired by the baker's existing donuts, cakes, cookies and snacks.

By Christopher Doering • April 11, 2023

PepsiCo broadens reach of Doritos brand with jerky launch

The debut accelerates the company’s plan to bring its chips into other categories, including pretzels and crackers, as a way to expand its snacking dominance and the market recognition of its items.

By Christopher Doering • April 6, 2023

Sen. Sanders calls to ‘break up’ large egg producers as Cal-Maine profits surge 718%

The lawmaker once again brought up his rallying call to split “Big Ag” after the country's largest egg producer announced its latest quarterly profits.

By Chris Casey • Updated April 6, 2023

Bankrupt Bang likely for sale with Monster the most logical buyer, analyst says

A Stifel research note said Monster is Bang’s largest creditor in bankruptcy and is a co-rights holder to a 5% perpetual royalty/license for use of the trademark. 

By Christopher Doering • April 4, 2023

Diageo to close Maryland Guinness facility, cut about 100 jobs

The alcohol maker, which opened the location in 2018, said it made the decision to “ensure long term sustainable growth” of its business and to optimize its existing operations.

By Christopher Doering • April 4, 2023

Conagra commits to phasing out gestation crates amid pressure

The food giant aims to source all of its pork from farms that use open pen gestation systems by 2026, a win for The Humane Society which had been pushing for the change. 

By Chris Casey • April 4, 2023

Despite dire warnings in climate report, HowGood sees promise in food production

The sustainability platform’s chief innovation officer Ethan Soloviev said in an interview that carbon sequestration and deforestation provide solutions to food insecurity despite Big Food’s impact on emissions.

By Chris Casey • April 3, 2023

Barry Callebaut partners with Nestlé on agroforestry project

The chocolate producers believe they can lower the carbon emissions of their supply chains by planting new trees and implementing climate positive practices across 30,000 acres of land.

By Chris Casey • March 30, 2023

Tyson wins COVID lawsuit against meatpacking employees

The U.S. appeals court in New Orleans granted the meat giant's motion to dismiss the case, stating the workers did not provide evidence they contracted the virus as a result of the company's negligence.

By Chris Casey • March 29, 2023

How thinking small could pay off big for Ingredion

The ingredient supplier is spending more time partnering with upstart companies to run tests and troubleshoot — a move that lays a foundation for growth while expediting product development for young businesses.

By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2023