Manufacturing: Page 39

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    Deep Dive

    How 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 • Aug. 31, 2022
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    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 • Aug. 31, 2022
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    Trendline

    How 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.

    By Food Dive staff
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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 • 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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    Organic 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Aug. 23, 2022
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    Identifying 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 • 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 • Aug. 18, 2022
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    ADM partners with New Culture to manufacture and develop animal-free cheese

    The food industry giant participated in the California startup’s most recent funding round, and has a similar agreement with precision fermentation dairy ingredient maker Perfect Day.

    By • Aug. 18, 2022
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    Ball shutters beverage can plants as alcohol demand declines

    The facilities in Arizona and Minnesota, which have a combined net capacity of nearly 4 billion units, are both set to cease production by spring 2023.

    By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 17, 2022
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    As inflation rages, Sovos Brands thrives with a premium portfolio

    Despite the surge in demand for private label products, the company’s Michael Angelo’s frozen meals and Rao’s sauces are attracting consumers who want to indulge more at home, CEO Todd Lachman said.

    By • Aug. 16, 2022
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    From Twinkies to Nutter Butters, lack of ingredients hampers snack food production

    CPG giants are unable to produce popular items as supplier delays have left them waiting on key ingredients.

    By • Aug. 11, 2022
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    The secret behind Danone’s ‘very recession resilient’ portfolio

    North American CEO Shane Grant said the company will benefit as consumers prioritize essential foods like its creamers, yogurts and plant-based milks.

    By • Aug. 10, 2022
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    Maple Leaf cuts plant-based business 25% as demand fails to meet expectations

    The owner of Lightlife and Field Roast brands is “sizing the shoe to fit a new foot” as it aims to make its alternative meat unit profitable, according to its CEO.

    By Samantha Oller • Aug. 9, 2022
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    Food waste tech firm Afresh raises $115M

    The Series B funding round will scale the technology, which helps retailers avoid ordering excess food, to “thousands” more stores.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 8, 2022
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    MorningStar Farms sales drop 10% on supply disruption

    Kellogg said the brand’s “uncharacteristic” decline was mostly caused by issues at a co-manufacturer and the company is focused on restoring supply.

    By • Aug. 5, 2022
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    Tyson invests $180M to expand Illinois prepared foods plant

    As demand for snacking and breakfast offerings grows, the company is adding seven lines to ramp up production of its Jimmy Dean and Hillshire Farm brands.

    By Samantha Oller • Aug. 5, 2022