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Q&AHow Air Protein is making the journey from concept to product
The startup that makes carbon dioxide into a meat analog has been turning science and the need for more sustainability into something co-founder and CEO Lisa Dyson says can feed the world.
By Megan Poinski • March 2, 2022 -
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Diageo launches regenerative agriculture pilot for Guinness production
The company will implement carbon sequestration practices on its barley farms in Ireland as part of a three-year program.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 28, 2022 -
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As plant-based meat growth stalls, what does it mean for the category?
Earnings reports last week for Beyond Meat and Maple Leaf Foods showed flat or negative growth — and no clear way to jumpstart sales.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 28, 2022 -
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Sponsored by HSIAccidents happen. Are your safety data sheets ready?
Forward-thinking food manufacturing companies are implementing digital safety management systems (SMS), including digital safety data sheets.
Feb. 28, 2022 -
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Geltor celebrates commercial-scale manufacture of animal-free collagen
The large-scale run of PrimaColl through a partnership with Arxada shows that the biodesigned ingredient can have potential.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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Wildtype receives $100M investment
The cell-based seafood company plans to use the funding to expand production of sushi-grade salmon as it prepares for a U.S. launch.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2022 -
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Kind CEO pushing bar giant beyond its signature product
Russell Stokes, who took the helm last October, is looking to add new ingredients to the company's bars and further increase its offerings in both breakfast and frozen foods.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 23, 2022 -
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Deep DiveOnce an afterthought, brand licensing reaps billions for CPGs hungry for growth
Hershey, Conagra and Post are a few companies using the strategy to expand their business, build equity and keep products relevant.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 22, 2022 -
Lee Industries
Sponsored by Lee IndustriesPreventive maintenance for food processing vessels: Key elements for a successful program
Learn the elements of well-designed, smart preventive maintenance for mission-critical food processing vessels.
Feb. 22, 2022 -
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How Gardein and Planterra developed plant-based whole cuts
The Conagra brand and JBS USA division have chicken analogs on the market that can be eaten as a sandwich or with a knife and fork — and the technology will soon be applied to other products, they say.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2022 -
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Nestlé's Outshine expands from frozen fruit bars to shelf-stable smoothie pouches
The third-highest-selling frozen novelty, with an estimated $480 million in annual sales, has thrived with consumers because of its single-serve delivery and better-for-you mantra.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Wheat's inflationary yearFood prices rise in January, led by flour and baked goods
Five of the six major food groups saw increases in January, with meat, poultry and eggs seeing the greatest 12-month increase, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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After divestiture by Nestlé, sales heating up at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
The company, which posted its fastest growth rate in years in 2021, is investing half a billion dollars to boost manufacturing, marketing and innovation for brands like Häagen-Dazs and Drumstick.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Hormel Foods' snack brands thrive behind 'transformative' $3.35B Planters buy
The acquisition, the largest in the company's 131-year history, immediately became its biggest brand and opened up shelf space for other offerings in its portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 7, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Sun Valley RiceSun Valley Rice dishes out variety and exceptionally high standards
Rice quality, flavor, and production processes matter when most Americans consume 4-6 servings of rice per week.
Feb. 7, 2022 -
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Vegetable oil prices hit all-time high over supply concerns: FAO
Tighter supplies of palm, soybean, rapeseed and sunflower seed oils pushed the global index upward in January, with conditions not expected to ease anytime soon.
By Samantha Oller • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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Tyson breaks ground on $355M bacon plant in Kentucky that will create 450 jobs
The meat and poultry processor will use the facility to make the pork product for its Wright and Jimmy Dean brands as demand for the protein increases.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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Mondelēz reactivates 'COVID playbook' to address low inventory
Due to high demand and continued labor constraints, the snack food giant is reviving some aspects of its early pandemic strategy of simplifying its business operations as well as its product portfolio.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 31, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Elohi Strategic AdvisorsLessons from plant-based product introductions in foodservice
Three lessons suppliers can take away from the burgeoning plant-based category in foodservice.
Jan. 31, 2022 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Hormel pumps up Super Bowl fans with its chili cheese keg; Post packages Pebbles cereal for on-the-go
The meat and snack giant offers up 15 gallons of hot dip in its latest sweepstakes, and Hometown Food gives home bakers a Funfetti way to make doughnuts.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 28, 2022 -
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Plant-based ingredients need $27B in infrastructure investments to meet 2030 demand, report says
The Good Food Institute found that if the segment keeps growing at current rates, these alternatives will represent 6% of meat consumption in eight years.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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New private label products outpace brand name offerings during pandemic, study finds
Shopper intelligence firm Catalina also said inflation is causing store brands to highlight quality and value while the price differential with some national products shrinks.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Mars Wrigley closing Chicago factory, eliminating 280 jobs
The facility, which has made candy since 1928, will cease operations in the next two years. Employees will be encouraged to apply for other roles at the company.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 26, 2022 -
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Tyson to lay off 200 workers at Kentucky poultry plant as product mix shifts
The meat giant said the job cuts are in response to growing consumer demand for convenience and its value-added, fully cooked chicken offering.
By Samantha Oller • Jan. 24, 2022 -
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Opinion4 ways CPG companies can improve performance in 2022
From wargaming inflation scenarios to embracing data analytics, here's where to focus in the challenging months ahead, writes PwC’s Hans Van Delden.
By Hans Van Delden • Jan. 20, 2022
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