Manufacturing: Page 40

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    Retrieved from Pilgrim's Pride on August 01, 2022
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    Pilgrim’s Pride plans fully cooked chicken plant in Southeast

    The news comes after the company saw a 96% jump in revenues for its prepared offerings in the last quarter.

    By • Aug. 1, 2022
  • Plant-based meat at a Target in Washington, D.C.
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    Investing in plant-based proteins is the most cost-effective way to cut emissions, report says

    The study from Blue Horizon and Boston Consulting Group found that not only is food more impactful than several other industrial technologies, it's also the easiest to execute.

    By • Aug. 1, 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
  • Nestlé, Nescafé, ice cream, coffee
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    Leftovers: Nescafé debuts in ice cream; Cinnamon Toast Crunch turns up the heat

    The instant coffee brand flavors a new line of bars, and California Olive Ranch spreads out into pasta sauces.

    By Samantha Oller • July 29, 2022
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    ADM’s profit jumps 74% on higher grain prices and demand

    CEO Juan Luciano said he is optimistic that Russia’s agreement to end its blockade on Ukrainian ports could open up supplies, but warned of the impact to global food markets if it does not follow through.

    By • July 28, 2022
  • Laird Superfood, bar
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    Laird Superfood enters snacking category with new bar

    While its functional foods with clean ingredients are on trend, the upstart has struggled since going public in 2020, with its shares down 91%.

    By • July 26, 2022
  • Nestle, plant, Mexico, Nescafe
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    Nestlé opens $340M Nescafé coffee factory in Mexico

    The plant, which creates 1,200 new jobs in the region, makes the U.S. neighbor the food and beverage giant’s main coffee producer.

    By • July 26, 2022
  • Kellogg factory Battle Creek Michigan
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    Kellogg workers push for union at MorningStar Farms plant

    Employees at an Ohio factory producing plant-based foods seek to organize ahead of the CPG’s split into three companies.

    By • July 25, 2022
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    Private label demand surging as inflation rages: report

    Store brand categories showing the biggest gains so far this year are baking mixes, up 40%, and soup, climbing 17%, according to shopper intelligence firm Catalina.

    By • July 25, 2022
  • A person slices a Meati Crispy Cutlet on a white cutting board that sits on a coral-colored counter.
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    Meati nets $150M investment for expansion as products hit store shelves

    The funding will help the mycelium-based meat analog company complete its “Mega Ranch” facility, which will supply all Sprouts Farmers Market stores later this year. Chipotle’s venture fund was among the investors.

    By • July 21, 2022
  • A roasted vegetable pizza sits on a wooden board
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    Courtesy of Amy's Kitchen
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    Amy's Kitchen closes California factory, eliminating 331 jobs

    The organic foods company, which has been in the news for reports of employee mistreatment, said the San Jose frozen pizza facility had monthly operating losses of $1 million.

    By • July 21, 2022
  • Country Crock, plant-based, cream, dairy
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    Country Crock launches plant-based whipping cream

    This is the popular spread brand’s second product in the dairy-alternative space. 

    By • July 20, 2022
  • Several herbs, seasonings and spices in bowls and piles, grouped together on an old wooden table.
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    Supply issues top CPG company leaders' concerns, study finds

    The survey of more than 300 leaders at large U.S. companies found 62% of manufacturers have reformulated at least six products in the last two years, and nearly seven in 10 are looking for additional ingredient suppliers.

    By • July 18, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Small candy makers forced to rethink their business strategies

    Sweets manufacturers, many of them family owned, are doing away with long-time traditions in order to survive amid labor shortages, high costs and unreliable deliveries of some ingredients.

    By • July 18, 2022
  • PepsiCo, plant, Colorado
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    PepsiCo to build its largest US beverage plant in Colorado

    The facility, which will create 250 jobs, is expected to open next summer and make drinks including Gatorade, bubly, Rockstar and its namesake soda.

    By • July 15, 2022
  • Several packages of Hershey chocolate products, including York, Kit Kat, Reese's and Hershey brand candies.
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    Chocolate sales slipping as prices increase to fight inflation

    Hershey and snacking competitor Mondelēz International are reducing the weight of some products to offset rising costs, according to Reuters.

    By • July 14, 2022
  • Hands hold a hybrid plant-based and cultivated meat burger cut in half.
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    SCiFi Foods reduces the cost of cell-based beef 1,000-fold

    The company, which plans to make hybrid plant-based and cultivated meat burgers, used bioengineering technology to make cells that can grow in higher densities.

    By • July 13, 2022
  • Tyson Foods
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    Tyson invests $90M to expand Mississippi plant

    The project, which will add more than 320 jobs, boosts chicken output for the processing giant amid heightened consumer demand for the protein.

    By • July 13, 2022
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    Tyson uses automation and employee programs to meet chicken demand

    The poultry giant is working to improve efficiency as supply issues continue to mount.

    By • July 12, 2022
  • A collection of different snacking "berries" made by Foodberry.
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    Foodberry brings its tech to a sweet spot: fresh and packaging-free snacking

    After 10 years, two rebrands and a short-lived consumer line, the company is ready to bring its reverse-engineered fruit skins to new applications.

    By • July 11, 2022
  • A person holds a pint of Eclipse Cookie Butter ice cream
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    Eclipse Foods scoops up more than $40M to invest in plant-based dairy

    The ice cream maker’s signature ingredient blend can enable an entire non-milk platform, and additional products will launch next year.

    By • June 28, 2022
  • Land O'Lakes Butter Balls in a frying pan of green beans
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    Leftovers: Land O'Lakes cuts corners on butter; Saputo spreads into plant-based cheese

    The dairy brand is reshaping its signature product to help at-home bakers, and Hamdi Ulukaya’s Unstuck initiative launches co-branded products with ingredients sourced by refugees.

    By Food Dive staff • June 24, 2022
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    Sapporo USA to acquire Stone Brewing in deal valued at $165M

    By acquiring the ninth largest craft brewer in the U.S., the Japanese beer giant is gaining production capacity and a launching ground for its own brand.

    By Samantha Oller • June 24, 2022
  • Geoff Freeman, CBA
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    Consumer Brands Association CEO leaving to lead travel group

    Since Geoff Freeman took the helm nearly four years ago, the once-struggling organization has changed its priorities and welcomed several members.

    By • June 23, 2022
  • B&G Foods
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    Retrieved from B&G Foods on June 22, 2022
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    B&G Foods creates 4 business units to oversee sprawling portfolio

    The maker of Green Giant, Ortega and Cream of Wheat said the new structure will help eliminate unnecessary costs and spur growth.

    By • June 22, 2022
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    Splitting Kellogg is the best way to drive growth, CEO says

    In an interview, Steve Cahillane said dividing the 116-year-old CPG will unlock value and create three "healthy, strong companies” in plant-based food, cereal and snacks.

    By • June 22, 2022