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PepsiCo to boost wearable technology use after Frito-Lay workers see injury reductions
As the beverage and snack giant tries to keep workers safe amid a labor shortage, Kinetic's Reflex devices have helped it reduce employee strains, sprains and lost work time.
By Max Garland • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Factors that determine the best processing vessel design for your operation
Consider these seven factors about your product, processes, business objectives and physical facility to determine the best vessel solution.
By Timothy "TJ" Knob, Jr. • Oct. 18, 2021 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Olam partners with Agri-Neo to develop organically pasteurized dried onions
The food safety tech company uses a naturally derived solution to eliminate pathogens on the ingredient while maintaining its taste, color and aroma.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 14, 2021 -
Lamb Weston grapples with higher freight, labor and commodity costs
Hiking prices can help "recover the cost of product delivery," said CFO Bernadette Madarieta, after noting inflation ate away at profits in Q1.
By Max Garland • Oct. 14, 2021 -
Mondelēz launching vegan Cadbury bar
The snacking giant plans to roll out the offering in the U.K. and Ireland, but a company spokesperson didn't rule out eventually introducing the product to the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2021 -
Consumers favor frozen foods as shelf life, price concerns grow, survey finds
More than 8 in 10 consumers in a recent Deloitte survey said the prices of fresh food have grown more than is justified.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 1, 2021 -
Private label losing ground to name brands, IRI says
Supply chain challenges and consumers flush with cash have benefited national offerings, but inflation and the end of government aid programs could soon help store brands.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 30, 2021 -
Kind veterans launch plant-based Mexican brand Somos
Daniel Lubetzky worked with former colleagues from the popular bar maker to create a line of entrees, sides and chips all produced in Mexico.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 28, 2021 -
Ball Corporation investing $290M in new aluminum can plant in Nevada
The facility is scheduled to begin production in late 2022, which would help the packaging giant keep up with demand after facing shortages of the material last year.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Tetra Pak launches accelerator program to speed product development
The packaging and processing company will offer its expertise in formulation, processing and marketing to food and beverage brands.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 24, 2021 -
Nestlé investing $1.29B to support regenerative agriculture
The Swiss CPG giant will work with its network of 500,000 farmers and 150,000 suppliers to introduce practices that support sustainable food production.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 16, 2021 -
Opinion
Ready for the 'Great Reset'? How digital transformation can future-proof food manufacturing
Modern technology can remake the sector into a resilient and responsive business, even through the turmoil of the pandemic, writes Keith Chambers of Aveva.
By Keith Chambers • Sept. 16, 2021 -
Brand loyalty is eroding under supply chain and price pressures, survey finds
Research from Inmar shows that nearly seven in 10 consumers would switch from their favorite brand to a lower-priced equivalent.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 14, 2021 -
Mondelēz tests new snack bar made using mechanical pressure and ultrasound energy
The CPG giant's Dirt Kitchen brand is using technology developed by Israel-based Torr FoodTech to create a product that has a unique multi-texture and maintains the nutritional value of the ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2021 -
Meatable and DSM partner to lower cell-based meat costs
The cultured meat maker will work with the ingredients and biotech company to develop a less expensive growth medium for cultivated pork and beef, and improve their taste and texture.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 14, 2021 -
Poor harvest and price spike for durum wheat threaten pasta supply
A 90% price increase for the critical ingredient presents manufacturers with few attractive options as demand for foods to prepare at home continues to grow.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 13, 2021 -
Consumer Brands Association asks Biden for vaccine regulation clarity
To keep manufacturing lines staffed by employees inoculated against COVID-19, the trade group says it needs to know details about vaccine documentation, testing requirements and how to continue operations.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 13, 2021 -
Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine
The requirements will impact some 80 million workers in private sector businesses, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Sept. 10, 2021 -
USDA to provide $700M in grants to meatpackers, farm workers impacted by COVID-19
Secretary Tom Vilsack said while the pandemic placed frontline employees at a physical risk, the virus' impact on their finances shouldn't be ignored.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2021 -
Campbell Soup eyes at-home eating as key to soup growth
The company is expanding its product portfolio to tap into better-for-you trends and new meal occasions as the lingering pandemic keeps consumers at home.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Salt substitutes an inexpensive way to lower stroke risk, study finds
According to new research, consuming salt alternatives that contain at least one-quarter potassium can lower the risk of stroke by 14%.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Cacao-free chocolate? Voyage Foods aims to make it a reality
The food tech company is emerging from stealth to bring its reverse-engineered candy, coffee and peanut butter to consumers looking for more sustainable and accessible options.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 2, 2021 -
Nestlé opens its largest R+D Accelerator, dedicated to cross-category innovation
This is the latest in a series of R&D facilities that the world's largest food company has opened to help startups, students and its own employees bring products to market quickly.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Boston Beer subsidiary to launch cannabis beverages in Canada through partnerships
The beer company's BBCCC will work with manufacturer Peak Processing Solutions and grower Entourage Health for drinks slated to go into production at the end of the year, while eyeing a potential future U.S. launch.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 1, 2021 -
Labor crisis roils the food industry
CPG manufacturers face 'labor crisis' amid supply chain pressures, report says
The Consumer Brands Association noted that only 12,000 jobs were added in the second quarter despite higher wages, while demand and manufacturing costs continued to rise.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 31, 2021