Manufacturing: Page 44


  • Future Meat Technologies opened its pilot plant in Israel in June 2021.
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    Nestlé works with Future Meat Technologies to explore cell-based meat's potential

    The announcement stops short of disclosing any guarantees of product development between the two companies.

    By July 14, 2021
  • General Mills launched Yoplait Skittles in summer 2021.
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    Leftovers: Yoplait offers a taste of the Skittles rainbow; PB&J 'Candwiches' make their vending debut

    General Mills puts Mars' popular candy into its latest yogurt mashup, while NuttZo takes a stab at a better-for-you chocolate spread.  

    By Food Dive staff • July 9, 2021
  • Orbit Gum Mega Packs will launch in spring 2021.
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    Chewing gum sales see post-pandemic bump

    As mask-wearing mandates expired this spring, consumers in seek of fresher breath triggered a category revival after years of decline.

    By Samantha Oller • July 8, 2021
  • Aleph Farms unveiled the world's first slaughter-free steak in February 2021.
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    Aleph Farms closes $105M funding round to bring cell-based meat to market in 2022

    The Israeli company, which has partnerships to produce cultured meat in several countries, will use the funds to scale manufacturing, expand its international presence and develop products and technology.

    By July 7, 2021
  • A dish featuring a steak analog made by Meati
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    Meati raises $50M for whole-cut meat alternatives

    The Colorado company that uses mycelium to make analogs of steak, chicken and jerky will use the funds to complete its 80,000-square-foot plant as it eyes a 2022 launch for its products.

    By July 7, 2021
  • Nestle
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    Nestlé invests $100M to expand operations at frozen foods factory in SC

    The company will use the funds to increase production of popular brands like Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's as consumers continue to flock to frozen meals.

    By Lauren Manning • July 2, 2021
  • Soft Robotics' mGrip
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    Tyson invests in AI-enabled robotics firm to boost worker productivity

    The meat and poultry processor's venture capital arm took part in a $10 million funding round for Soft Robotics, a provider of technology for handling fragile and irregularly shaped items.

    By Samantha Oller • June 30, 2021
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    Plan, execute, settle: Trade promotion management

    Learn how you can run and manage your promotional campaigns without making unprofitable investments.

    By Grzegorz Mikuś • June 28, 2021
  • Gatsby chocolate
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    Halo Top co-founder launches chocolate bar with Epogee's fat replacement tech

    Gatsby Chocolate's candy, with less than half of the calories of regular chocolate bars and roughly one-quarter of the sugar content, is the latest product to feature the EPG ingredient. 

    By Lauren Manning • June 24, 2021
  • An employee works among bioreactors at Future Meat Technologies' pilot plant in Rehovot, Israel.
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    Cell-based meat plants come online for Future Meat Technologies and Wildtype

    The Israeli company plans to commercialize its products for the U.S. and other markets at its facility, while the high-end seafood startup has built an educational center and sushi tasting room at its San Francisco factory. 

    By June 24, 2021
  • Wife shot of produce area in Giant Food store
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    Heightened consumer interest in at-home eating set to continue, FMI report finds

    Nearly half of participants in the 2021 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends survey said they are placing more emphasis on buying nutritious foods because of the pandemic.

    By Sam Silverstein • June 23, 2021
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    Constellation Brands
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    Gallo is investing $423M to build a new production and distribution facility

    The California winemaker hopes to strengthen its position on the East Coast with the South Carolina factory as it continues to increase its portfolio through acquisitions.

    By Lauren Manning • June 17, 2021
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    More data can bolster food safety, says FDA leadership

    At a webinar, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response Frank Yiannas said upgrading digital information systems can do the most to protect consumers and strengthen the industry.

    By June 17, 2021
  • Geltor's PrimaColl vegan collagen
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    Geltor debuts vegan collagen for food and beverages

    Made through the company's proprietary fermentation process, PrimaColl is said to match the functional properties of the animal-based equivalent.

    By Samantha Oller • June 10, 2021
  • Different varieties of Cheerios on a grocery store shelf.
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    General Mills plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs worldwide, Star Tribune reports

    The layoffs — which could include up to 800 jobs in the U.S. and Canada and up to 20% of positions at its corporate headquarters — were announced to employees last week in emails and virtual meetings, the paper reported.

    By June 8, 2021
  • A steak made from Rhiza, Better Meat Co.'s fermented analog, sits on a cutting board with the company's logo.
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    The Better Meat Co. unveils mycoprotein fermentation line

    During the past three years, the company has been secretly developing a 13,000-square-foot plant where it can produce thousands of pounds each month of the protein, which can serve as a beef, chicken or seafood substitute.

    By June 8, 2021
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    Hybrid technology enables food production facilities to leverage energy-efficient automation

    With sustainability top of mind, production facilities are proactively looking for ways to decrease the carbon footprint of their operations.

    June 7, 2021
  • Opopop popcorn flavors
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    Microwave popcorn startup Opopop raises $5M ahead of product launch

    The company, which has developed technology that wraps each kernel in flavoring, has financial backing and leadership from executives with CPG snack experience.

    By Lauren Manning • June 3, 2021
  • Quorn fermented chicken nuggets
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    Quorn will expand chicken alternative products in US

    Following parent company Monde Nissin's $1 billion IPO in the Philippines, company execs told Bloomberg and Reuters they plan to spend $335 million to grow the fermented protein brand, especially at fast food restaurants.

    By June 2, 2021
  • Krave jerky
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    Krave revisits its better-for-you origins in brand refresh

    One year after being reacquired by its founder, the jerky brand revamps its packaging, shifts to 100% grass-fed beef and launches a zero-sugar line.

    By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • May 26, 2021
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    General Mills shuffles execs as part of restructuring

    At least five high-profile moves have happened as part of the company's Accelerate strategy for growth, with two new executive positions created and at least two eliminated.

    By May 25, 2021
  • A dog and a carton of Oatly
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    Oatly CEO sees a long runway for growth on its Wall Street debut

    As the Sweden-based company with a valuation of $10 billion enters the markets, Toni Petersson plans to add more manufacturing capacity to meet the global demand for oat milk.

    By May 20, 2021
  • Food in Singapore made with Eat Just's Good Meat cultured chicken.
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    Eat Just cultured chicken investment increases to $267M

    The additional $97 million gives the company's Good Meat arm the largest funding round to date in the cell-based meat space, as former USDA Secretary Dan Glickman joins the division's advisory board.

    By Updated Sept. 20, 2021
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    Operations meets marketing: Kraft Heinz's Ops Center breaks silos to tackle supply chain challenges

    Collaboration between marketing and supply chain helped the manufacturer cut its SKU portfolio further and faster.

    By Jen A. Miller • May 14, 2021
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    Synergy Flavors acquires Innova Flavors

    With the purchase from Griffith Foods Worldwide, the ingredients company gains savory capabilities to serve the growing plant-based alternatives market.

    By Lauren Manning • May 13, 2021