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Nestlé entering animal-free dairy with milk-like products
The food and beverage giant is debuting chocolate and plain offerings made with protein from Perfect Day in the U.S. later this year as part of a test-and-learn.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Keurig’s new brewer aims to replicate coffeehouse experience at home
The K-Café Smart machine is Keurig Dr Pepper’s biggest step yet to stoke future demand for the popular coffee platform responsible for more than a third of the company’s annual sales.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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TrendlineHow 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.
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Riviana invests $80.6M to expand ready-to-serve rice facility
The Memphis plant will gain 65,000 square feet and production capacity for Minute microwaveable cups, as well as new lines for pouches of its Tilda, Carolina and Mahatma brands.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Seth Goldman’s Eat the Change announces flavors for new tea brand
Varieties of Just Ice Tea, which are expected to hit shelves later this year, include a few of the most popular extensions under the Honest tea line being discontinued by Coca-Cola.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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How Mondelēz boosts impulse buys
With consumers shopping differently after the pandemic, the snacking giant has retooled its efforts to trigger last-minute purchases on e-commerce and in stores.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Simulate launches Strips and Cutlets with an eye on foodservice
The new plant-based chicken products are produced using high moisture extrusion, which can create a fibrous texture more similar to actual meat.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 2, 2022 -
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Nestlé launches vegan KitKat in 15 European countries
The bar, which uses a rice-based substitute in place of dairy, is getting an expanded rollout as products from Hershey and Mondelēz remain in testing or debut in a limited release.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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General Mills invests $100M to expand Totino’s pizza plant
The project will add 30 new jobs to the Southeast Ohio facility, which is one of the CPG’s largest in the United States.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 1, 2022 -
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Kraft Heinz opens new California distribution center
The facility will focus on operational speed and help reduce the CPG’s carbon footprint.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow CPGs are using M&A to boost manufacturing amid supply disruptions
While dealmaking often focuses on food or beverage brands, more companies are buying plants to ramp up production, widen an offering’s reach and lessen dependence on outside manufacturers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 31, 2022 -
Beer industry’s efforts to embrace regenerative agriculture face ‘significant hurdles’
While most agree action needs to be taken to curb emissions, Rabobank said progress is being slowed by a lack of consensus, limited financial incentives and difficulty measuring progress.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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Carbon dioxide shortage threatens beer and food manufacturing
High demand for beverages and contamination at a natural source have tightened supplies of the gas, which may continue in coming months.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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4 ways retailers are boosting their private brands
As out-of-stocks and inflation have pushed shoppers toward store offerings, sources say grocers are focusing on a few key areas to keep the sales momentum going.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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Sponsored by FonterraOrganic is more important to consumers than ever before
How Fonterra’s Anchor Dairy is perfectly positioned to meet the growing demand for organics.
Aug. 29, 2022 -
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Vital Farms debuts ‘restorative’ eggs
The sustainable foods company is pursuing third-party regenerative certification for the eggs, which are raised using practices like cover crops.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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Cargill to spend more than $50 million on sustainable corn syrup plant
The company said the facility, which will help it meet increasing demand for the ingredient, will reduce CO2 emissions by close to 50% compared to typical production methods.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2022 -
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Frankford Candy finds its sweet spot in a category dominated by large CPGs
After focusing on seasonal offerings for decades, the company risked going out of business unless it changed its strategy as candy giants like Hershey muscled into its space.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2022 -
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Future Meat Technologies announces cultivated lamb, while Steakholder Foods gets into pork
The new meat types from well-developed and funded companies in the cell-based space show that there could be an array of animal-free options available in the near term.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 25, 2022 -
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Frozen pizza gets a new competitor as Rao’s debuts premium offering
The Sovos Brands line, made with fresh basil and San Marzano tomatoes, enters the crowded, $6.4 billion category at a time when consumers are watching their spending.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 24, 2022 -
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USDA invests up to $300M to expand organic certification
The funds will be used to help farms make the transition, including through technical assistance and mentorship.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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How SunOpta achieved record sales and growth amid inflation
There are two keys to the success of the plant-based beverage and organic fruit company, CEO Joe Ennen said: execution and a carefully curated portfolio.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Lee IndustriesIdentifying production bottlenecks in food manufacturing operations
Learn how to find and fix the most common bottlenecks, so you can expand production without expanding your plant.
Aug. 22, 2022 -
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Tyson invests $200M in Texas beef plant expansion
The company aims to “modernize” the Amarillo facility by increasing the size of its operations floor and employee areas, and adding automation.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 19, 2022 -
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Oatly prioritizes US production as Europe’s interest in plant-based milk plateaus
The plant-based dairy producer is expanding its New Jersey facility to meet growth targets.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 19, 2022 -
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Kalsec partners with Infinome on precision fermentation products
The companies said they will target ingredients that serve nutritional, functional, taste or preservation functions, with the first potentially reaching the market as early as 2024.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 18, 2022
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