Manufacturing: Page 47


  • 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
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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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    How 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.

    By Food Dive staff
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
  • Upside Foods' cell-based chicken on a salad
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    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 May 12, 2021
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    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 May 11, 2021
  • Chobani announced it had Fair Trade Certified yogurt in May 2021.
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 May 4, 2021
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    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
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    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 May 3, 2021
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    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 April 29, 2021