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The Giant Company to test technology to boost brands in the alcohol aisle
The grocer's SocialShelf platform will help customers navigate the category in-store, particularly for "upscale wine and high-end craft beer," a company spokesperson said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 24, 2021 -
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Mondelēz to spend $123M on Virginia location expansion
The investment will fund construction of a new sales fulfillment center and the installation of a high-speed Oreo production line.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2021 -
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What's behind the slowdown in plant-based meat sales?
With major companies posting lower-than-expected revenues, the once-hot sector is looking less appealing to investors. Three analysts give their take on what happened and the segment's future.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 22, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Comarch, Inc.Why automated sales reporting leads to better decision-making
Eliminate manual, unharmonized reporting, and develop advanced short and long-term strategies and make much better business decisions.
Nov. 22, 2021 -
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J.M. Smucker to build $1.1B plant for Uncrustables, creating up to 750 jobs
The Alabama facility will contribute to the company's goal of growing the brand over the next five years to about $1 billion in annual net sales.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 19, 2021 -
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JBS enters cell-based meat with BioTech Foods acquisition and $100M investment
The world's largest meat company is the first to make an acquisition in the growing space, and plans to build a production facility in Spain and a cultivated meat R&D center in its home country of Brazil.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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Chobani reveals surging sales as it moves closer to IPO
The Greek yogurt maker, which plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol "CHO," posted revenue of $1.4 billion in 2020 with losses of $58.7 million, according to an SEC filing.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 17, 2021 -
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Sanderson and Wayne Farms merger 'an opportunity that doesn't come along very often,' CEO says
Clint Rivers said the new company — which would be the third-largest U.S. poultry processor after the deal closes — will benefit from expansion into new categories and growing demand for chicken.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 17, 2021 -
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Del Monte Foods leans into upcycled food movement with canned vegetable certification
The company redirected about 600,000 pounds of green beans that would have been composted or fed to animals into two existing lines.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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General Mills considering sale of Progresso, Hamburger Helper for $3B, Bloomberg reports
The CPG giant is working with Goldman Sachs on a potential sale, which also could include some smaller brands in its portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Beyond Meat shares tumble after company reports lower-than-expected revenues
Several factors contributed to the plant-based meat leader missing its targets, CEO Ethan Brown said, but he is optimistic about the company's future.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Hershey buys Dot's Homestyle Pretzels and its co-manufacturer for $1.2B
CEO Michele Buck calls the company's second-largest deal a "growth play" as the CPG giant expands its portfolio beyond confections into salty snacks popular with consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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How the 'Keurig for cocktails' is tapping into rising home demand
Drinkworks, which makes beverages like White Russians and mojitos from pods, used COVID-19 to expedite its nationwide rollout, grow drink offerings and quicken the development of its new machine.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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OpinionHow the rise in grocery e-commerce is reshaping food marketing
From creative sampling to building digital shelves, CPGs need innovative solutions to capture consumers who are scrolling instead of strolling, writes Schwan's Roberto Rios.
By Roberto Rios • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Kroger unveils collaborative cloud platform as CPGs race to meet retail's new mandates
The offering, utilized by food companies such as Conagra Brands, aims to use consumer data to help them make marketing decisions and keep pace with supply chain disruptions.
By Peter Adams • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Labor crisis roils the food industryAs strike enters its sixth week, Kellogg wrestles with cereal supply
CEO Steve Cahillane told Bloomberg the company has begun importing product from overseas to keep supply flowing after the workers' union rejected its latest offer.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Real Good Food exec says IPO will accelerate its possibilities
With the Nasdaq debut of the better-for-you frozen comfort food company, Executive Chairman Bryan Freeman is bullish on its next-generation approach to brand equity and growth potential.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 8, 2021 -
TreeHouse Foods exploring options that could include sale
The private label food maker, which has been under pressure by activist Jana Partners, also said it may divest part of its business to focus on snacks and beverages.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2021 -
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Court stays employer vaccine mandate
The 5th Circuit ordered the stay due to "grave statutory and constitutional issues with the Mandate."
By Kathryn Moody • Nov. 6, 2021 -
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Maple Leaf plans review of plant-based division after sales declines
The Canadian meat giant will be looking at why consumers are less interested in purchasing its Lightlife, Field Roast and Chao brands, but did not say if it would consider selling them off.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 5, 2021 -
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OSHA: Employers have 60 days to mandate COVID-19 vaccines
It is a monumental — if expected — development for workplaces throughout the U.S. But expect the news on the emergency temporary standard to move fast.
By Ryan Golden • Updated Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Upside Foods opens plant capable of making 50K pounds of cultivated meat a year
The largest facility of its kind in North America, located near San Francisco, brings cell-based meat closer to reality.
By Megan Poinski • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Once-hot food and beverage IPOs lose their sizzle as investor enthusiasm fades
A review of 13 companies that have gone public since July 2020 through traditional IPOs or mergers with SPACs show all but one of the listings are trading below where they first came to market.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Food industry is unprepared for future freshwater shortages, report finds
An analysis by sustainability nonprofit Ceres found that Coca-Cola scored highest out of 38 food and beverage companies for addressing water risks.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Coca-Cola buys rest of BodyArmor for $5.6B in company's largest-ever purchase
The beverage giant first acquired a 15% stake in 2018. The brand has since grown to become the second-best selling sports drink with $1.4B in sales, behind PepsiCo's Gatorade.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 1, 2021
