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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 Megan Poinski • June 24, 2021 -
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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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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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 Megan Poinski • June 17, 2021 -
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 -
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 Megan Poinski • June 8, 2021 -
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 Megan Poinski • 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.
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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 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 Megan Poinski • June 2, 2021 -
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 -
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 Megan Poinski • May 25, 2021 -
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 Megan Poinski • May 20, 2021 -
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 Megan Poinski • Updated Sept. 20, 2021 -
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 -
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 -
Memphis Meats becomes Upside Foods as it pivots to a consumer focus
The world's first company dedicated to cell-based meat hopes to have chicken products approved and available by the end of this year.
By Megan Poinski • May 12, 2021 -
Utz to buy chip supplier for $41M in move to cut costs and grow its brands
The acquisition of Festida Foods will improve production of the recently acquired On The Border brand while helping the company's expansion efforts in the Midwest.
By Christopher Doering • May 11, 2021 -
Chobani launches first-ever Fair Trade Certified yogurts
The CPG company and Fair Trade USA collaborated to build a platform for other dairy providers to work toward getting the seal on their own products.
By Lauren Manning • May 7, 2021 -
Nearly half of food and beverage execs feel unprepared for a future pandemic, report finds
Three in 10 professionals expect another global health event within the next four years, according to a survey by AIB International.
By Lauren Manning • May 5, 2021 -
Tattooed Chef to acquire Mexican food maker for $35M
The plant-based company is expanding into Hispanic and Southwest offerings with the purchase of New Mexico Food Distributors and Karsten Tortilla Factory.
By Lauren Manning • May 5, 2021 -
Impossible Foods' GMO plant-based heme received proper approval, court rules
The knock down of the Center for Food Safety's challenge of the ingredient may be a sign of how questions about bioengineered food will be handled in the future.
By Megan Poinski • May 4, 2021 -
Lavazza to build out Pennsylvania plant in bid for US expansion
The Italian coffee giant's first roasting and packing plant in the states is set to open in October and will extend the capabilities of its 18,000-square-meter facility in West Chester.
By Barbara Smith , Thai Phi Le • Updated May 4, 2021 -
Pork line speed limits will return, court orders
After finding employee safety had not been considered before the 2019 rule took effect, a judge gave the USDA 90 days to rework it.
By Megan Poinski • May 3, 2021 -
Deep Dive
After the pandemic, how is the food business likely to fare?
With recent growth rates likely to slow down, future success may depend on companies' plans to improve operations, innovate and prevent price increases.
By Megan Poinski • April 29, 2021