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How Believer Meats is building the future for cultivated chicken
The company, formerly known as Future Meat Technologies, hopes to have its North Carolina commercial-scale facility operational — and approval to put its meat on U.S. consumers’ plates — by Q1 2024.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Courtesy of Aleph Farms
Cultivated beef can be kosher, Israel’s top rabbi says
Aleph Farms is the first cell-based meat company to get an opinion on how its products fit in with religious dietary restrictions. It is working on similar reviews with Muslim and Hindu leaders.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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Campbell Soup to add 330 jobs, spend $50M at HQ to consolidate snacking operations
The Goldfish and Pop Secret maker also plans to close its operations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Norwalk, Connecticut, and bring those jobs to its campus in Camden, New Jersey.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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Inflation has less of an impact on snacking than meals, Mondelēz finds
The Oreo maker also found a delay in receiving snacks due to supply chain disruptions has forced many consumers, especially Gen Zers and millennials, to be more open to trying new items.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2023 -
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Danone plans to reduce methane 30% by 2030
Through its new partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund, the dairy giant aims to implement regenerative agriculture practices and influence governments to adopt more climate-friendly policies.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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Nestlé invests $43M in Wisconsin factory expansion
The CPG giant will increase capacity for its Boost and Carnation Breakfast Essentials drinks, and the zero waste-to-landfill facility will have several energy, water and waste saving features.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 18, 2023 -
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Deep DiveHere’s how CPGs are bracing for more volatility in 2023
After a year of inflation, war and supply chain disruptions, companies are taking steps to prepare their operations to weather a period of prolonged uncertainty.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 17, 2023 -
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No Meat Factory raises $42M to expand plant-based protein manufacturing
The Canada-based company makes branded alternative protein items for other companies, and seeks to offer its services globally.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 2023 -
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Tyson adds 150 more jobs to Illinois plant expansion
The company broke ground on the $180 million addition to its plant — which will now add 400 new positions — in August.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 11, 2023 -
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Deep DiveMondelēz launches new strategies to refresh iconic Toblerone and Milka brands
The snacking giant made changes to the packaging of both century-old chocolate offerings, and in the case of Milka, altered its shape and flavor, to keep the products relevant.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 11, 2023 -
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Sponsored by Almond Board of CaliforniaThe future of social media-minded manufacturing
How will cultural context and social media trends shape new consumer demands?
Jan. 9, 2023 -
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Small meatpackers get $9.6M from the Biden administration
The administration will provide funds toward 25 projects across 15 states, which USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said will be targeted at areas that need them most.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 6, 2023 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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