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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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 -
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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 -
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Deep DiveWhy 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep DiveCPGs 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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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