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Tyson and JBS close plants as coronavirus hits meat manufacturing
A county health department in Colorado is also investigating employee complaints that a JBS plant is not taking adequate steps to disinfect equipment and promote social distancing.
By Jessi Devenyns • Updated April 14, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Coronavirus casts a spotlight on risks facing food workers, employers
While many CPG manufacturers have increased pay and improved safety within their facilities, some unions and employees have asked whether it is enough.
By Christopher Doering • April 6, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz breaks output records during coronavirus pandemic
The mega-manufacturer is working around the clock at its 39 factories across the U.S. — and will keep going as long as there is demand, said Mitch Arends, senior vice president of operations and manufacturing.
By Megan Poinski • April 3, 2020 -
Dairy farmers forced to dump milk because of coronavirus-related closures
Seven of Wisconsin’s largest farm groups are asking USDA to step in and purchase products that would have gone to the foodservice industry under normal circumstances.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 3, 2020 -
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SweeGen opens regional innovation centers for stevia research
The company will open facilities in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America to increase collaboration with customers in different parts of the world.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 2, 2020 -
Coronavirus-related supply chain concerns push more Olam customers to source domestically
The CEO of Spices told Food Dive that orders in March for onion, garlic and chilies grown in the U.S. were up 20% from the previous year.
By Lillianna Byington • April 2, 2020 -
Dairy Farmers of America wins bid to buy Dean Foods' assets for $433M
Even after losing its place as the stalking horse bidder, the dairy co-op will acquire 44 of the milk processor's fluid and frozen facilities.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated April 23, 2020 -
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Coronavirus prompts Peeps maker Just Born to shutter its plants
While the closure doesn't affect the supply of its signature Easter treats, all lines will be quiet until at least April 7.
By Megan Poinski • Updated April 14, 2020 -
American Heart Association
Sponsored by American Heart AssociationApp enhancements increase appeal, access of healthy foods
Working with WICShopper app developer, Kellogg helped boost use of food benefits and interest in healthy foods for underserved families.
March 30, 2020 -
Beth Rosengard. Retrieved from Pixabay.
Meat prices rise while cattle prices drop as supermarkets race to stock shelves
As consumers buy more animal protein during the pandemic, ranchers are getting lower prices for livestock. Processors, however, are making record profits.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 27, 2020 -
The meat industry is unsustainable, report finds
If production continues at its current rate, it will not be enough to feed the world's future population, nor will the environment be able to bear the stress, research from IDTechEX said.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2020 -
Coronavirus forces manufacturers to shift more production to retail
As grocery demands surge, companies like Tyson Foods, Sanderson Farms and Cargill are changing their operations, from longer hours to adjusting output away from foodservice.
By Lillianna Byington • March 26, 2020 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on April 23, 2019
How CPG companies reward employees working during the coronavirus pandemic
PepsiCo, Mondelez and Hormel Foods are among the businesses rewarding their workers with bonuses, additional leave time and raises.
By Christopher Doering • March 24, 2020 -
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Food manufacturing will stay healthy during coronavirus, trade groups say
Leaders of the Consumer Brands Association and the American Bakers Association told Food Dive their members are rising to the challenge and see no shortages of the basics.
By Megan Poinski • March 24, 2020 -
Courtesy of Nature's Fynd
Nature's Fynd raises $80M for alternative protein
Formerly known as Sustainable Bioproducts, the company makes food using a protein found living in harsh conditions in Yellowstone National Park.
By Megan Poinski • March 24, 2020 -
Kerry Group invests $125M in Georgia plant expansion
The project is expected to significantly improve the Ireland-based company's capacity to meet increasing demand for poultry, seafood and alternative proteins solutions.
By Cathy Siegner • March 19, 2020 -
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Just gains new partners to bring Just Egg to Asia, Latin America and Europe
The California company inked manufacturing and distribution deals with food industry leaders in South Korea, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia and Germany.
By Megan Poinski • March 18, 2020 -
Impossible Foods raises $500M to invest in the future and expand
The latest financial haul, which included investments from celebrities such as Jay-Z and Katy Perry, brings the total amount of money the plant-based firm has collected to $1.3 billion.
By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2020 -
U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2011). [photograph]. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov/5707774275.
Coronavirus strains beef and pork industries
A tightening labor market as schools close and workers need to care for their children, along with falling consumer demand, are problems confronting the meat sector.
By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2020 -
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JBS enters crowded plant-based segment with Ozo brand
The Brazilian meat giant's new product line, made from a blend of pea and rice protein fermented by shiitake mushrooms, hits shelves next month.
By Megan Poinski • March 4, 2020 -
Opinion
Will the United States lead the future of meat?
If we do not remain open to new ideas — especially in terms of food production — we risk losing valuable ground, writes the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation.
By Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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BlueNalu nets $20M to produce cell-based fish for a test market in 2021
The San Diego-based company received money both from investors and strategic partners, and is getting prepared for eventual large-scale production.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 27, 2020 -
Sponsored by Tetra Pak
Unpacking food technology: How smart manufacturing makes our food supply safer, fresher and more sustainable
Three technologies that can help manufacturing companies take their capabilities to the next level.
Feb. 26, 2020 -
Why Smucker is discontinuing Jif Power Ups
CEO Mark Smucker said pulling the peanut butter-based snack bar was a "difficult decision," and plans more innovation for that space in the coming months.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 21, 2020 -
With winter wheat plantings down, is a shortage looming?
A drop in supply could lead to higher prices in the type of flour used for snacks such as crackers, biscuits, Oreos and Cheez-Its, Bloomberg reported.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 13, 2020
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