Manufacturing: Page 32
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Courtesy of Hershey, Unilever
Reese’s enters the frozen aisle through Hershey and Unilever partnership
The collaboration between the longtime business allies allows the peanut butter and chocolate candy to expand its presence in stores, and brings a distinctive offering in ice cream treats.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 6, 2023 -
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Exclusive: PepsiCo to bring iconic chip brands into new snacking categories in 2023
Cheetos-flavored pretzels, Doritos co-branded jerky and a cracker with one of its major chip brands will allow the CPG giant to change how shoppers view its snacks and increase occasions when they are consumed.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 4, 2023 -
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Oatly sells some manufacturing capacity to co-packer Ya YA Foods for $98.1M
After a year plagued with production problems, the publicly traded company will focus on its proprietary oat base, while the Canadian co-manufacturer will take over its Utah and Texas plants.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 4, 2023 -
Courtesy of Clif Bar
2022’s top M&A deals in the food and beverage industry
Last year saw companies turn to dealmaking as a way to quickly gain presence in fast-growing categories or strengthen their position in existing ones.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 3, 2023 -
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How ADM helps other fermentation companies grow and innovate
Through investments, expertise and agreements, the global commodities giant has worked with many startups, helping them transform their technology into food.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 22, 2022 -
Courtesy of Benson Hill
Bunge to spend $550M on protein concentrate plant
The Indiana facility, which will create about 70 full-time jobs, will make key ingredients used in the production of plant-based foods, processed meat and other products.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 22, 2022 -
Courtesy of MyForest Foods
Inside MyForest Foods’ strategy to make mycelium bacon sizzle
Research, ingenuity and inspiration to “do something useful” are leading the up-and-coming startup to eventually grow 3 million pounds of mushroom roots a year at its Swersey Silos facility.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 20, 2022 -
Courtesy of Ben & Jerry's
Unilever says Ben & Jerry’s Israel business lawsuit is settled
The independent board affiliated with the ice cream brand filed the initial lawsuit during the summer, arguing the CPG company overstepped its authority by selling its arm in the Middle Eastern country.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 16, 2022 -
Courtesy of Mars
Mars enters performance nutrition with Snickers Hi Protein Bars
The product has the same chocolate, caramel and peanut ingredients as the iconic treat, but 20 grams of protein and only four grams of sugar.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Investors pressure food companies to set concrete deforestation plans
Groups representing trillions of dollars in assets say CPGs must do more to prevent further losses of biodiversity in their supply chains by 2030.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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Flowers Foods buys Papa Pita Bakery for undisclosed amount
With the purchase of the Utah company, the baking giant adds several regional brands to its portfolio, as well as a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and distribution network.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Courtesy of Orbillion Bio
Orbillion Bio partners with Solar Biotech to make 4M pounds of cultivated meat a year
The startup making Wagyu beef, elk and lamb from cells is the latest in the food space to work with the biomanufacturing company.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Courtesy of Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard to spend $250M building carbon-neutral distillery in Kentucky
The spirits maker said the investment “doubles down” on the future sustainability of American whiskey and the “strong growth — and growth potential” in the company’s portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Believer Meats
Believer Meats breaks ground on world’s largest cultivated meat plant
The company, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, will be able to make at least 11,000 tons of cultivated meat in custom bioreactors once the North Carolina facility opens.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Wells Enterprises
Ferrero to buy ice cream maker Wells Enterprises
The price and terms of the deal, which will give the Italy-based confectioner a large foothold in the frozen treats business, were not disclosed.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Motif FoodWorks continues to challenge Impossible Foods’ patents
After the European Patent Office revoked one of the plant-based meat maker’s patents, the food tech company objected to four others filed in the U.S.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of Cibus Fund
Precision pollination startup BeeHero nets $42M with backing from General Mills
The startup said its technology allows beekeepers to better monitor their hives, which could help improve crop yields and reduce food insecurity.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of The GNT Group
Gen Z embracing ‘healthy hedonism’ and bold food colors, research finds
GNT said manufacturers can communicate their commitment to wellness and sustainability important to younger consumers through the use of soft-play pastel shades and psychedelic color schemes.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Kwik Lok5 tips for navigating a challenging distribution environment
Learn how companies are navigating the supply chain difficulties they face, from sourcing ingredients and raw materials from suppliers through distribution to retail and foodservice outlets.
Dec. 5, 2022 -
Courtesy of The Hershey Company
ColumnLeftovers: Hershey bursts into Hot Chocolate Bombs; Premier Protein flips for pancakes
The confection and snacking giant is bringing its own spin to the wintertime drink, and Kraft Heinz hopes its Lunchables Holiday Packs will give parents the gift of more time to prepare presents.
By Food Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2022 -
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A taste of Food Dive’s best stories
From the struggles of plant-based meat to Kellogg’s proposed split, Food Dive writes about the news that moves the CPG industry.
By Food Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Courtesy of Perfect Day
Perfect Day expands its reach with gelatin company purchase
With the acquisition of India’s Sterling Biotech Limited, the animal-free dairy company doubles its manufacturing capacity and has a path to widen its precision fermentation portfolio.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 30, 2022 -
Permission granted by Dippin' Dots
Dippin’ Dots could come to retail, new owner says
The ice cream, which J&J Snack Foods recently purchased for $222 million, has a large presence in outlets including movie theaters, stadiums and amusement parks, but not grocery stores.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2022 -
Permission granted by Unique Snacks
Once a ‘sleepy category,’ the pretzel grabs its fill of the $106B snacking space
Long mocked as an unloved staple of bars and airplanes, brands such as Hershey’s Dot’s have turned to bold flavors to attract snack-obsessed consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Tyson Foods
Meat companies conspired to set wages low, lawsuit claims
The proposed class action case says red meat firms had secret meetings to keep employee pay and benefits the same, while pork processors used a service to get compensation information.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 23, 2022
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