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Upward Farms plans world's largest indoor vertical farm
The 250,000-square-foot facility in Pennsylvania will supply microgreens and fish to consumers in the Northeast using the company's aquaponic technology.
By Samantha Oller • Jan. 19, 2022 -
Constellation: Brown glass shortage lowering imported beer inventory levels
Supply chain and transport challenges are also contributing to higher cost of product sold, according to the maker of Pacifico and Modelo Negra.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Jan. 15, 2022 -
Deep Dive
Why fermented meat analogs will steal the spotlight in 2022
As interest in plant-based food has surged, several companies using an age-old method to grow high-quality proteins are bringing a meat-like texture and sustainability story to plates across the U.S.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 18, 2022 -
Gopuff launches its first private label line
The delivery company, which plans to initially launch offerings such as bottled water and snacks, may expand into perishable goods like meats in the future.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 18, 2022 -
Stonyfield co-founder enlists consumers, retailers to help Northeast organic dairy farms
The yogurt maker aims to boost dozens of small farmers in the region after Danone's Horizon and Maple Hill Creamery chose not to renew their supply contracts.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 12, 2022 -
Deep Dive
CPGs grapple with a murky 2022 outlook as inflation, supply chain weigh on operations
Uncertainty over the severity and permanence of these and other challenges is making it hard for CEOs to determine whether they should make moves such as price increases.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 11, 2022 -
Butter prices skyrocket 40% on labor, supply woes: USDA
Decreased cow herds, a driver and worker shortage, and higher packaging costs have led to a huge price hike for the dairy product.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 10, 2022 -
Sweegen to bring brazzein to market through synthetic biology
The sweetener maker partnered with biotech company Conagen to create the rare sweet protein from an African fruit through enzymes and fermentation.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 6, 2022 -
Future Meat Technologies raises $347M and makes a $1.70 cell-based chicken breast
The Israeli cultivated meat company also has plans to break ground on a U.S. facility in 2022, with operations beginning in 2024.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 20, 2021 -
Bonumose is set for 2022 tagatose launch
The sweetener maker has received approval for its enzyme-based method of producing the rare sugar, and has a distribution partnership in place with ASR Group.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 16, 2021 -
JM Smucker sells juice and grains businesses, and will shut down plant
Nexus Capital Management will buy R.W. Knudsen juices and TruRoots easy-to-cook ancient grains for $110 million, and a Wisconsin facility that makes jams, jellies and ice cream toppings will close its doors in 2022.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 16, 2021 -
Labor crisis roils the food industry
Biden denounces Kellogg's plan to replace striking workers
In a statement, the president offered support for legislation that would prevent permanent replacement hiring, while also urging the company and workers’ union to settle their differences.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 13, 2021 -
Column
Leftovers: Mondelēz fills out Oreo Thins; 'A Christmas Story' inspired ice cream says 'Oh fudge!'
The "adult-friendly" cookie offers the same snap with more filling, and a meal service startup bets that time-pressed consumers will bite into its portion-controlled food squares.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 10, 2021 -
Post Holdings to spend $86M on new Ohio facility, creating 200 jobs
The plant is expected to manufacture products for Post's majority-owned BellRing Brands, which makes Premier Protein shakes and powders.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2021 -
Upside Foods develops animal-free growth medium for cell-based meat
Without relying on pricey substances from animals, the California-based cultured meat company says it can create chicken that is at parity with some upscale traditional options.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 9, 2021 -
Tindle's new take on plant-based chicken gets ready for its US debut
In just a year and a half, Singapore-based Next Gen Foods has raised $30 million for its clean-label and culinary-friendly poultry analog, and plans for this country to eventually be its largest market.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 8, 2021 -
Oatly plans 3 new facilities by 2023 to combat supply shortages
The oat milk producer looks to self-manufacture as much as 60% of its total volume as it works to build inventory and control costs.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 7, 2021 -
Kellogg strike continues as workers vote 'overwhelmingly' to reject latest contract offer
With the walkout set to expand beyond nine weeks, the cereal maker said it has no choice but to hire permanent replacements for employees on the picket line.
By Chris Casey • Updated Dec. 7, 2021 -
Weak efforts will slow meat industry's effort to reduce environmental footprint, report says
Despite making pledges last month at COP26 to cut methane emissions, FAIRR said only 18% of meat and dairy companies actually track the gas.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 1, 2021 -
Sponsored by ofi
We need to take action on human rights in hazelnut supply chains. Collaboration will be key.
The first time I visited a hazelnut farm, I was struck by the scale of the operation. Over the summer months, thousands of seasonal workers from the poorest parts of the country arrive in Turkey's hazelnut growing regions to gather the crop. That scale is essential to supply hazelnuts to cust...
By Ashok Krishen, CEO of ofi’s nuts platform • Dec. 1, 2021 -
Fresh fruit and vegetable supply threatened by rising disruptions
Producers are confronting higher costs, fertilizer shortages and inconsistent deliveries. In some cases, it's leading to food spoilage.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 23, 2021 -
Mondelēz to spend $123M on Virginia location expansion
The investment will fund construction of a new sales fulfillment center and the installation of a high-speed Oreo production line.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2021 -
J.M. Smucker to build $1.1B plant for Uncrustables, creating up to 750 jobs
The Alabama facility will contribute to the company's goal of growing the brand over the next five years to about $1 billion in annual net sales.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 19, 2021 -
Kemin breaks ground on clean-label proteins plant
Less than a year after acquiring Proteus Industries, the company is ramping up production of its ingredients line for meat and poultry applications and has named a leadership team.
By Samantha Oller • Nov. 18, 2021 -
Retrieved from Dot's Homestyle Pretzels.
Hershey buys Dot's Homestyle Pretzels and its co-manufacturer for $1.2B
CEO Michele Buck calls the company's second-largest deal a "growth play" as the CPG giant expands its portfolio beyond confections into salty snacks popular with consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 10, 2021