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Deep DiveCoca-Cola and PepsiCo proxy clash with activist investor over sugar hints at future skirmishes
The fight may be a prelude to more battles as shareholders seek greater influence in corporate America on issues such as politics, diversity, health and the environment.
By Christopher Doering • April 19, 2021 -
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Post Holdings leads $25M funding round for Hungry Planet
The investment, which will enable the startup to scale its plant-based meat in retail, foodservice and e-commerce, marks an expansion of its partnership with the food giant.
By Samantha Oller • April 19, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Food Dive Outlook on 2021
The impact of the pandemic continues to ripple throughout the industry, influencing the trends on the horizon in food and beverage, from the surge of breakfast items to greater tech adoption.
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Mars, PepsiCo and McCormick join effort to tackle supply chain emissions
As part of a new coalition formed with consultancy Guidehouse, the companies will provide their suppliers with tools and resources to create their own reduction plans.
By Lauren Manning • April 18, 2021 -
Courtesy of Tru Colors
Molson Coors invests in brewery founded by gang rivals
The partnership with Tru Colors is not only a strategic investment but the latest in a series of actions by the beer maker to foster a more inclusive and diverse culture.
By Christopher Doering • April 16, 2021 -
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Hain Celestial sells Dream and WestSoy to SunOpta for $33M
The nondairy beverages are the latest brands sold by the company as it streamlines its portfolio to concentrate on offerings with growth potential.
By Megan Poinski • April 16, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Special K takes a chocolatey twist; Yogurt bar maker Clio adds a parfait option
Kellogg dips into indulgence as it releases a cereal with cocoa-dusted multigrain flakes, while bar maker Quest makes bite-sized treats with less than one gram of sugar.
By Food Dive staff • April 16, 2021 -
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Fonterra's NZMP taps milk to help consumers manage stress, improve well-being
The New Zealand company is extracting lipids, proteins and other ingredients from the liquid to meet demand for these attributes, which have grown in popularity during the pandemic.
By Christopher Doering • April 15, 2021 -
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Conagra incurs $15M in supply chain costs to keep up with demand
The company bypassed the distribution network it normally relies on and instead shipped directly from the plant or a single distribution center to the customers.
By Matt Leonard • April 15, 2021 -
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Atlast Food gets $40M for its bacon alternative
The company uses mushroom mycelium to create whole cuts of meat, and has founders of Applegate, Stonyfield and Whole Foods among its investors.
By Megan Poinski • April 15, 2021 -
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Food is Gen Z's top spending priority, survey finds
Younger consumers are embracing healthier snacking and plant-based meat, a new Piper Sandler report shows, providing an opportunity for brands seeking to cater to this demographic.
By Lauren Manning • April 14, 2021 -
Hippeas
Hippeas picks former Annie's and PopCorners head as new CEO
The chickpea snack maker said CPG veteran Paul Nardone will focus on growing the brand's portfolio, expanding production and opening new channels of distribution.
By Christopher Doering • April 13, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow much of a boost did food companies get from COVID-19?
Publicly traded large CPGs had long been struggling with little or no sales growth because of shifting consumer preferences and challenger brands stealing market share. The pandemic changed all that.
By Megan Poinski • April 13, 2021 -
Deep DiveBy the numbers: How food sales during COVID-19 compare to the year prior
The pandemic's shutdown of food and drink away from home was a boon to some companies and a bane to others, according to data from earnings reports.
By Megan Poinski • April 13, 2021 -
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Nestlé adds Banza chickpea pasta to Life Cuisine offerings
The brand, which also is using cauliflower rice and spiralized zucchini, said 10 new varieties cater to popular trends such as high protein, meatless, gluten free and low carb.
By Christopher Doering • April 12, 2021 -
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Amazon unveils Aplenty, its newest private label food brand
The new line will soon include hundreds of sweet and salty snacks, frozen foods, baking mixes and standard pantry items in Amazon Fresh stores and online.
By Sam Silverstein • April 12, 2021 -
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Sponsored by SAPTyson Foods partners with SAP on global ERP vision
Hear from Tyson's VP of Business Integration on how the company consolidated different systems and assets from its recent acquisitions.
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Courtesy of SnackMagic
SnackMagic raises $15M as profitable startup taps into snacking surge
The company, which started in May, plans to use the funding to support its expansion into other categories such as meal kits, alcoholic beverages and desserts.
By Christopher Doering • April 09, 2021 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Impossible Foods preparing to go public with $10B valuation, Reuters reports
Speculation about when the plant-based meat company would hit the markets has been rampant for years, and the wire service says it is mulling either a traditional IPO or a SPAC deal.
By Megan Poinski • April 08, 2021 -
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New research finds a natural blue that could replace artificial colors
The discovery is the result of more than a decade of analysis funded by Mars and a multidisciplinary approach involving analytical chemistry, food science, biochemistry, synthetic biology, color science and computation.
By Megan Poinski • April 08, 2021 -
Food and environmental groups call on federal government to tackle food waste
With 40% of food produced in the U.S. lost or wasted, a proposed action plan would target $650 million annually to local organic waste recycling and reduction efforts.
By Maria Rachal • April 08, 2021 -
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Ingredion and Kemin make deals boosting presence in clean label offerings
The purchases of KaTech and Proteus mark the latest acquisitions in the ingredients space as companies aim to respond to changing consumer trends.
By Lauren Manning • April 07, 2021 -
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Gathered Foods nets $26.35M
Global agricultural commodities firm Louis Dreyfus Company is a new investor, with funds for plant-based seafood brand Good Catch to innovate, expand and move into more international markets.
By Megan Poinski • April 07, 2021 -
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Molson Coors debuts organic beer
To market its new low-calorie Coors Pure, the company held a race in Central Park where consumers could scan QR codes worn by pro runners to get a rebate for a 12-pack.
By Peter Adams • April 07, 2021 -
Courtesy of Endless West
Molecular spirit maker Endless West raises $21M
The company, which reverse engineers alcoholic beverages and replicates them from their molecules, will use the funds to increase R&D and distribution, as well as accelerate its B2B platform.
By Megan Poinski • April 07, 2021 -
Nestle
Many at-home trends adopted during COVID-19 to remain after pandemic, Nestlé says
A survey commissioned by the CPG giant found 48% of respondents are likely to have their first cup of coffee at home before work, and more than a third are likely to bring a frozen meal for lunch.
By Christopher Doering • April 06, 2021
