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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 Megan Poinski • Oct. 26, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
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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Better-for-you
The better-for-you trend has made its way into nearly ever facet of the food and beverage space, with the coronavirus pandemic prompting consumers to pay even more attention to what they put in their bodies.
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Guinness debuts a nonalcoholic version of its stout
The Diageo brand joins others, including Budweiser and Sam Adams, in introducing new alcohol-free brews.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 23, 2020 -
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 Megan Poinski • Oct. 22, 2020 -
Whole Foods forecasts upcycled foods, alcoholic kombucha among 10 trends for 2021
Elevating breakfast and expanding coffee-flavored products are also trends that will boom next year, according to predictions by the grocer's buyers and culinary experts.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 22, 2020 -
Alcohol needs to carry a cancer warning, public health groups urge government
This is not the first time advocates have requested regulators reevaluate the warning label, but the current push provides fresh evidence that it may be gaining momentum.
By Jessi Devenyns • 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 Megan Poinski • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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BrightFarms raises $100M to fund greenhouse expansion
The grower joins Revol Greens, AppHarvest and Plenty Unlimited in recent investments, as companies take advantage of consumer interest in local, sustainably grown food.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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From privately held to publicly traded, should small companies take the plunge?
Going public provides greater exposure and more access to capital, but it comes with drawbacks such as regulatory requirements and short-term growth targets shunned by many CEOs.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2020 -
Smithfield names insider as new CEO
Chief Operating Officer Dennis Organ will replace Kenneth Sullivan, who plans to retire in early 2021, inheriting a company trying to recover from the pandemic.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 20, 2020 -
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Deep DiveYuengling survived Prohibition and both World Wars. But can it beat the pandemic?
Despite recent challenges, the sixth-generation leaders of America's oldest brewery are leaning into its reputation as a "traditional" beer company, while pushing ahead on new initiatives including a partnership with Molson Coors.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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Heineken partners with Arizona Beverages on new hard seltzer
Arizona Sunrise Hard Seltzer, which is expected to hit shelves in the first quarter of 2021, joins a crowded category where almost every major beer company has a product.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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Coca-Cola to end production of Tab soda
The iconic beverage introduced in 1963 was the company's first diet cola, but it faded in popularity after the launch of Diet Coke nearly two decades later.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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LiveKindly raises an additional $135M to expand to the US
The plant-based collective will use the funds to help bring its brands stateside in 2021, as well as develop new products, with a particular focus on alternative chicken and eggs.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 15, 2020 -
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How Ferrero uses data to streamline its supply chain and reduce food waste
The confectionery giant is working with software company Alloy to improve the efficiency of its operations by cutting down on overstock and out-of-stock items.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Pilgrim's Pride agrees to $110.5M fine in chicken price-fixing plea deal
The company will be the first to plead guilty in court to allegations of conspiring to inflate broiler chicken prices, which have engrossed the poultry industry in recent years.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 14, 2020 -
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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Deep DiveIs coronavirus accelerating the growth of plant-based meat?
Sales for the category have exploded as the pandemic disrupts business as usual. Is this because people are turning away from animal-based eating, or is it keeping with the segment's trends?
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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Driscoll's partners with Plenty to grow strawberries indoors
The affiliation with the vertical farming company will allow the berry producer to grow a more reliable crop and expand into regions that have historically been difficult to serve.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Nestlé joins US dairy industry's goal to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2050
The world's largest food company said it would commit up to $10 million through its multi-year partnership to help scale farm access to sustainable resources and technology.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 12, 2020 -
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Deep DivePandemic forces Halloween candy makers to get creative to protect $5B in sales
Mars Wrigley, Hershey and Ferrero, which prepare years in advance for the holiday, have quickly altered their strategies on packaging, selling and marketing their sweets.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 12, 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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 09, 2020 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Snyder's Pretzel Keg brings Oktoberfest home; Hard Rock riffs on hard seltzer
The snack brand and Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. created a combo to keep Germany's fall festivities alive, and Sun-Maid hopes its raisins will attract trick-or-treaters.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 09, 2020 -
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Firmenich uses AI to create flavor mimicking grilled beef
The Swiss company partnered with Microsoft to analyze its flavors database and devise a new meat taste for plant-based alternatives.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 08, 2020 -
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PepsiCo's SodaStream brings flavored Bubly drops to its sparkling water platform
The beverage and snack giant is using the matchup between its two brands to push further into the carbonated water segment, which is outpacing the growth of still water.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 08, 2020
