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JBS USA to build $135M sausage plant in Iowa
The project comes as the meat giant, which has drawn criticism from environmentalists and Democratic lawmakers, moves closer to listing its shares in the U.S.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 2, 2025 -
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Nestlé, Mondelēz leave the US Plastics Pact
Several CPG companies appear to have recently exited the group, which is gearing up to pursue refreshed 2030 targets.
By Maria Rachal • June 2, 2025 -
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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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ColumnDolly Parton launches frozen meals | Thomas’ packs protein into bagels
The country music icon is expanding her partnership with Conagra, while the breakfast staple giant looks to capitalize on the latest nutrition craze.
By Food Dive staff • May 30, 2025 -
Trump tariffs back in effect after appeals court pauses ruling
A lower court had struck down the majority of the president’s sweeping tariffs, saying the administration overstepped its authority.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 30, 2025 -
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General Mills to cut jobs as part of multi-year restructuring plan
The Cheerios maker’s transformation initiative is expected to cost the cereal giant $130 million, with more than half of the total tied to severance expenses.
By Christopher Doering • May 29, 2025 -
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JM Smucker to close Hostess plant in Indianapolis
The food manufacturer will shutter the facility by early 2026 as it looks to consolidate its production footprint.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2025 -
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Darling forms $1.5B collagen ingredients venture amid health and wellness boom
The company is positioning collagen as the next big functional ingredient in food, similar to protein or probiotics.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 22, 2025 -
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Popping breath mints, chocolate with protein: 5 products showcase the future of snacking
Treats with health and nutritional benefits were front and center at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where more than 1,000 exhibitors displayed innovations.
By Christopher Doering • May 20, 2025 -
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FDA to revisit approval of food chemicals that ‘concern consumers most’
The agency is planning a new review process that could result in ingredient bans or additional labeling requirements, according to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 19, 2025 -
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Tariffs are slowing ‘what was an active M&A pipeline’ for Post Holdings
The Bob Evans and Fruity Pebbles owner is instead focused on smaller deals that increase capacity and potentially open the door to enter private label.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 14, 2025 -
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Utz holds financial guidance amid tariffs
The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.
By Kate Magill • May 13, 2025 -
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Anheuser-Busch invests $300M in US manufacturing amid beer optimism
The company is funding technology and workforce development at its plants as it sees some recovery in alcohol consumption among older Gen Zers and younger millennials.
By Chris Casey • May 12, 2025 -
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Hershey seeks tariff exemption for cocoa from White House
The Kisses maker said duties on the commodity, which cannot be grown in the U.S., is expected to result in millions of dollars in extra costs.
By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2025 -
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Why HowGood thinks food industry climate goals will withstand Trump rollback
The emissions tracking platform said companies are still looking for new ESG tools, even as regulatory pressures shift.
By Chris Casey • May 1, 2025 -
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Kind Snacks to test paper wrappers
The packaging will be available on its best-selling Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt single bars at select Whole Foods Market stores this summer.
By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2025 -
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Snacking takes a hit as consumer spending shifts to food staples
PepsiCo, Mondelēz and Campbell’s are among the companies noting a slowdown in chips, cookies and other treats as shoppers prioritize essentials such as meats and eggs.
By Christopher Doering • April 30, 2025 -
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USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella in raw poultry
The department is repealing the food safety measure in response to concerns from chicken and turkey producers that it would be too costly to implement.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 29, 2025 -
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A ‘new chapter’ for Chips Ahoy!: How Mondelēz is innovating the iconic cookie brand
The food giant is bringing the $1 billion-plus treat deeper into other snacking categories such as cakes and pastries.
By Christopher Doering • April 29, 2025 -
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PepsiCo CEO says snacks maker ‘accelerating’ transition to natural ingredients
The comment comes after HHS head Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wants food companies to voluntarily remove or replace artificial colors before 2027.
By Christopher Doering • April 24, 2025 -
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Nestlé and Ofi combat cocoa deforestation with regenerative agriculture program
The chocolate giant and ingredients processor plan to plant nearly 3 million trees in growing regions and track its carbon footprint using AI tools.
By Chris Casey • April 24, 2025 -
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Hershey opens new chocolate plant as part of $1B supply chain upgrade
The facility, which took nearly three years to complete, will process the ingredient for brands such as Reese’s and Kit Kat.
By Christopher Doering • April 23, 2025 -
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Chobani to spend $1.2B on New York dairy processing plant
The 1.4 million-square-foot factory, which will create more than 1,000 jobs, is the largest facility investment in the yogurt giant’s history.
By Christopher Doering • April 22, 2025 -
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4 candy trends to watch
While sales have declined thanks to price-sensitive shoppers, the confectionary category still has some bright spots, experts say.
By Christine Blank • April 22, 2025 -
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OpinionTo win back consumers, food giants need to make better products
As traditional CPGs lose market share to smaller brands, they should worry more about quality and less about cutting costs, writes Tessa Weigand at Curion.
By Tessa Weigand • April 22, 2025 -
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FDA budget cut proposal puts states in charge of routine food inspections
A draft spending document includes language eliminating FDA’s “direct role” in routine assessments of farms and food facilities, which is meant to prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness.
By Elise Reuter , Sarah Zimmerman • April 21, 2025
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