Manufacturing: Page 7

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    Bolthouse Farms owner buys kombucha manufacturer Health-Ade for $500M

    Generous Brands is looking to create a powerhouse in the better-for-you beverage sector, which is dominated by brands such as Olipop and Poppi.

    By • July 29, 2025
  • A customer picks up a Snickers Bar in a supermarket August 18, 2005 in Sydney, Australia.
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    Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026

    The food maker plans to expand production capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Trendline

    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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    Pilgrim’s to build $400M chicken plant in Georgia

    The facility will expand production of brands including Just Bare as protein demand remains a significant driver of meat producer profits.

    By • July 28, 2025
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    How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping the food industry

    The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.

    By • July 24, 2025
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    Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg to remove artificial colors

    The cereal giant is the latest food company to end the use of synthetic dyes amid mounting pressure from the White House.

    By • July 21, 2025
  • Snacking brands made by PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division on a grocery store shelf in Washington, D.C.
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    PepsiCo to launch Cheetos and Doritos versions without artificial colors, flavors

    The snacking and beverage giant also plans to rebrand Lay’s and Tostitos to highlight a simple ingredient list and a lack of synthetic additives.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Trump admin to revoke dozens of food product standards

    The move targets regulations aimed at ensuring ingredients and production processes remain consistent with consumer expectations. 

    By • July 17, 2025
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    Texas investigating Skittles maker Mars for failing to remove artificial food dyes

    The attorney general’s office is looking into whether the candy maker violated consumers' rights by failing to live up to a 2016 pledge.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    Is the tide shifting for grocery private brands?

    While the frequency with which people buy store brands over name ones has softened recently, private labels remain a key driver for grocers, Dunnhumby found.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 17, 2025
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    US ice cream makers commit to artificial dye phase-out by 2028

    It’s the first time a segment of the food sector has come together to remove synthetic colors.

    By • July 15, 2025
  • Conagra Brands' Healthy Choice meals at a Maryland Wegmans.
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    Meat prices, tariffs to drive inflation, Conagra CFO says

    The food and snack maker’s CEO Sean Connolly said tariff-related costs could add more than $200 million annually to the company’s cost of goods sold. 

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 14, 2025
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    Q&A

    Inside the private equity firm giving new life to Chef Boyardee, Pillsbury

    Brynwood Partners purchases well-known brands that have fallen out of favor with large CPG manufacturers, then boosts marketing and innovation to rejuvenate sales, says CEO Henk Hartong.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    Food supply chain trends reshaping procurement in 2025

    Navigate food supply chain changes! Learn the top sourcing strategies for 2025.

    July 14, 2025
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    Leftovers: Cinnamon Toast Crunch fries up bacon cereal | Welch’s fruit snacks get juicy

    The popular cereal brand teamed with Hormel on a cinnamon and bacon flavored offering, while Powerade puckers up with an extra sour sports drink.

    By Food Dive staff • July 11, 2025
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    Mars unveils emissions reduction progress, launches $250M green investment fund

    The confectionery giant has reduced its emissions by over 16% from a 2015 baseline, while scaling growth by 69% in the same time frame.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 11, 2025
  • Spices such as cardamom and nutmeg are on display
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    Tariffs shake up global spice market

    The Trump administration's trade policy stands to raise prices for vanilla, cinnamon and dozens of other flavoring ingredients used in food manufacturing. 

    By • July 10, 2025
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    Lactalis USA to spend $75M to expand New York dairy plants

    The investment will increase production and efficiency at facilities that manufacture Galbani cheese and Breakstone’s sour cream.

    By • July 10, 2025
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    Hershey names Wendy’s chief as next CEO

    Kirk Tanner will replace Michele Buck, who announced her intention to retire earlier this year.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz recalls Oscar Mayer turkey bacon over listeria risk

    Major food companies have grappled with high-profile outbreaks in recent months.

    By • July 7, 2025
  • Exterior of Walmart's first owned-and-operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas.
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    Walmart opens first owned-and-operated beef facility

    It marks significant progress in the retailer’s goal to establish an Angus beef supply chain. 

    By Peyton Bigora • July 7, 2025
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    Hershey joins food makers in commitment to remove artificial dyes

    The Jolly Rancher and Twizzlers maker joins a fast-growing list of companies making similar pledges amid mounting pressure from states and the Trump administration.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    Spice giant McCormick warns tariffs could cost $90M a year

    As prices for ingredients such as black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla are expected to rise, the company is planning to offset the majority of higher costs through changes in sourcing.

    By • June 26, 2025
  • Conagra Brands' Healthy Choice meals at a Maryland Wegmans.
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    Conagra to remove artificial colors in frozen foods by the end of this year

    The Healthy Choice and Snack Pack maker said it aims to stop using synthetic dyes across its U.S. retail portfolio before 2028.

    By • June 25, 2025
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    Nestlé vows to eliminate use of synthetic colors in US by mid-2026

    The Hot Pockets maker joins General Mills and Kraft Heinz in pledging to remove artificial dyes from its portfolio amid pressure from the Trump administration.

    By • June 25, 2025
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    Hershey adding more ‘on trend’ ingredients to its sweets lineup

    The Reese's and Kit Kat manufacturer is incorporating things such as peanut butter and wafers into its offerings to meet consumer demand, even if that means reducing its dependence on chocolate.

    By • June 25, 2025