Manufacturing: Page 51

  • Several workers in protective gear work on a meat production line with plastic dividers between them.
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    Tyson fires 7 managers after accusation of betting on workers getting COVID-19

    After the issue was raised in a lawsuit filed by the family of a worker in Iowa who died of the coronavirus, the company conducted an independent investigation led by former Attorney General Eric Holder.

    By Lillianna Byington • Updated Dec. 16, 2020
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    By the numbers: Examining the cost of the pandemic on the meat industry

    Over the last eight months, some of the largest companies have spent millions to deal with the coronavirus and seen thousands of workers get infected, while meat supply and pricing fluctuate.

    By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 19, 2020
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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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    Food and beverage groups ask White House for priority on COVID-19 vaccines

    Fifteen trade associations sent President Donald Trump a letter asking for a federally regulated vaccine distribution program and prioritization for their members once it comes out. 

    By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 13, 2020
  • A worker stands in the distance as plant-based patties come down the line at a Beyond Meat factory
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    Beyond Meat acquires co-packer to tackle unit costs

    The $14.5 million deal will provide the company opportunities to test new processes and more quickly scale up products, CEO Ethan Brown said.

    By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2020
  • Agriculture SecretarySonny Perdue visits Triumph Foods pork processing facility April 28, 2017. The facility houses 2,800 employees in St. Joseph, Mo.
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    Stampede Meat sues New Mexico to fight plant closure order

    The state health department told it to shutter for two weeks after at least six workers tested positive for the coronavirus, but the company is arguing in court that it violates President Trump's executive order.

    By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 11, 2020
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    Behind PBR's cannabis seltzer launch is infusion company Vertosa

    The technology company infuses more than 100 hemp and cannabis products, including two of the top three ready-to-drink brands in California.

    By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 5, 2020
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    Meat processors expedite plans to implement robotics as pandemic increases pressure

    The future of meat manufacturing could include 3D scanners and automated cutting. Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill and JBS are all looking at ways to incorporate more automation.

    By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 2, 2020
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    Tyson to use own workers instead of some federal inspectors at beef plant

    The meat giant said it will have its employees replace more than 12 federal inspectors at its Kansas facility in January to oversee its "quality assurance and trimming tasks." The USDA approved this change.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Oct. 30, 2020
  • Agriculture SecretarySonny Perdue visits Triumph Foods pork processing facility April 28, 2017. The facility houses 2,800 employees in St. Joseph, Mo.
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    OSHA fines JBS, Conagra for violations during pandemic

    A Missouri Conagra facility was cited with a $2,121 proposed penalty for its record-keeping, while a JBS plant in Wisconsin was fined $13,494 for workplace issues, including employees working too close.

    By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 29, 2020
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    Using science to progress food's future: Q&A with the VP of the Mars Advanced Research Institute

    The industry has opportunities for innovation, food safety and increasing food security. Abi Stevenson talks about how her division is using research to try and improve all of those things — and more.

    By • Oct. 29, 2020
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    Cell-based Meat-Tech 3D makes US IPO

    The Israel-based company with the ticker symbol MITC has said the U.S. may be its primary market.

    By • Updated March 8, 2021
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    How Planterra is bringing JBS into the plant-based space

    The world's largest meat company entered the segment earlier this year, and the CEO of its new division says the category represents another option for consumers.

    By • Oct. 26, 2020
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    Nestlé moves to keep rights to sell California Pizza Kitchen's frozen line

    The restaurant chain wants to reject its trademark contract with the Switzerland food giant, which acquired the license in 2010 from Kraft, as part of its bankruptcy restructuring.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 26, 2020
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    Former Blue Bell CEO indicted on charges of covering up 2015 listeria outbreak

    While charges against Paul Kruse were initially dismissed, he is now being accused of wire fraud and conspiracy by a federal grand jury.

    By • Oct. 22, 2020
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    Impossible Foods recruits scientists to double R&D department in 12 months

    At a virtual press conference, the company announced plans to hire 100 more professionals from any research discipline and showed off a prototype of Impossible Milk.

    By • Oct. 21, 2020
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    Goya invests $80M to expand plant as demand for its products grows

    The family-owned maker of Hispanic foods has benefited from increased interest in ethnic offerings and a resurgence in home eating during the pandemic.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 14, 2020
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    Derek Jeter among investors in liquor startup that quickly ages spirits

    Bespoken Spirits says its technology could save the industry more than $20 billion a year, help the environment and allow businesses to better respond to changing consumer tastes.

    By • Oct. 9, 2020
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    Bang, Beyond and Snap'd: Nielsen names its 25 breakthrough innovations

    Seventeen of the brands that made the list came from the food and beverage space, including Beyond Burger, Monster Energy Mango Loco and Ripple Plant-Based Milk. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 2, 2020
  • Shiok Meats made cell-based shrimp for these dumplings.
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    Shiok Meats raises $12.6M for cell-based shrimp

    The Singapore-based company, which hopes to have frozen minced seafood on the market in 2022, will use the funds to build its pilot plant.

    By • Sept. 30, 2020
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    Nearly 200 companies pledge to halve food waste by 2030

    General Mills, Mondelez, PepsiCo and Nestlé are among manufacturers who have come together in the 10x20x30 initiative.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 28, 2020
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    The Kraft Heinz procurement overhaul is here

    Chief Procurement Officer Marcos Eloi outlined four areas he's working to transform: sourcing, manufacturing, centralization and product development. 

    By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 28, 2020
  • A meatball produced by cell-based meat company Mosa Meat.
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    Mosa Meat raises $55M for cell-based meat

    The Dutch company will use the funds to extend its pilot plant, develop an industrial production line, hire employees and work toward a launch.

    By • Sept. 25, 2020
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    Puris CEO talks expansion strategy and pea protein innovation

    After a $75 million investment from Cargill, the ingredients company plans to open its second factory next year and is growing its offerings with lupin flour and pea syrup.

    By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 24, 2020
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    Trade groups: Over 650K jobs tied to US beer industry will be lost due to COVID

    The report from four organizations with ties to alcohol predict the pandemic will hamper retail sales of beer more than $22 billion by the end of 2020.

    By • Sept. 23, 2020
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    Coronavirus accelerates importance of packaging for consumers

    A Shorr study found two-thirds of consumers who identified changes in their purchasing behaviors during the pandemic said they will pay more attention to food labels and packaging going forward.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 21, 2020