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Meatpackers fail to secure protection with new OSHA COVID-19 safety rule
The segment was instead issued optional guidance that includes staggering breaks and spacing unvaccinated workers — recommendations that a union leader said are "unenforceable" and place employees at risk.
By Christopher Doering • June 11, 2021 -
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WholeFruit chocolate launches under Evocao label
Barry Callebaut's high-end sweet made only from cacao fruit is available to chocolatiers in limited quantities right now, but will be expanding next year.
By Megan Poinski • June 10, 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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JBS USA is spending $130M to boost beef capacity amid growing demand
The world's largest meat producer also said it is doling out more than $150 million in annualized pay increases to workers across its nine U.S. beef plants.
By Christopher Doering • June 10, 2021 -
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Tyson pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
The meat producer's initiatives include eliminating deforestation in its global supply chain and using 50% renewable energy in its U.S. operations by 2030.
By Lauren Manning • June 10, 2021 -
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PepsiCo to invest $200M in plant expansion as snack consumption surges
The investment in Frito-Lay's Rosenberg, Texas, facility will create 160 jobs and add two manufacturing lines for Funyuns and tortilla chips, as well as increase warehouse capacity.
By Christopher Doering • June 09, 2021 -
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Taste is tops in consumers' yogurt priorities, survey finds
Nearly half of shoppers consider flavor a reason for buying the snack, with health benefits and nutrition also key, according to research from the International Food Information Council.
By Lauren Manning • June 09, 2021 -
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Simulate raises $50M to expand its plant-based chicken
The latest funding round, which will help it compete in an increasingly popular space, values the maker of Gen Z-styled Nuggs and Discs at more $250 million, according to Bloomberg.
By Megan Poinski • June 09, 2021 -
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Deep DiveMeat processors wrestle with worker shortages as US economy reopens from COVID-19
With protein demand soaring, companies like Tyson Foods are offering employees better benefits and flexible hours as they consider wider use of automation throughout their businesses.
By Christopher Doering • June 09, 2021 -
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General Mills plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs worldwide, Star Tribune reports
The layoffs — which could include up to 800 jobs in the U.S. and Canada and up to 20% of positions at its corporate headquarters — were announced to employees last week in emails and virtual meetings, the paper reported.
By Megan Poinski • June 08, 2021 -
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The Better Meat Co. unveils mycoprotein fermentation line
During the past three years, the company has been secretly developing a 13,000-square-foot plant where it can produce thousands of pounds each month of the protein, which can serve as a beef, chicken or seafood substitute.
By Megan Poinski • June 08, 2021 -
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Bob Evans Farms debuts portable refrigerated egg products
The Post brand's microwaveable Egg Bites and Omelet Rolls are aimed at satisfying consumers' interest in healthy eating and convenience.
By Lauren Manning • June 07, 2021 -
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Molson Coors settles trademark case involving Vizzy hard seltzer
Terms were not disclosed, but Future Proof Brands, which sued the big brewer for trademark infringement, will no longer be producing its Brizzy drink.
By Megan Poinski • June 04, 2021 -
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Food allergy prevention startup Ready, Set, Food raises $3.5M
Healthcare system Edward-Elmhurst Heath joined the round, which included more funding from Danone Manifesto Ventures and CPG-focused AF Ventures.
By Lauren Manning • June 04, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: DiGiorno celebrates National Donut Day with a pizza twist; General Mills' cold cereals get hot
Nestlé's latest mashup adds mozzarella and tomato sauce to doughnuts, while a startup offers a sweet way to wake up or settle down with functional chocolate bars.
By Food Dive staff • June 04, 2021 -
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Mondelez begins 'strategic review' for Trident, other gum brands
The snack maker's CFO said the top priority for the company is to fix the segment before assessing "whether there are other avenues for us to create more value" for shareholders.
By Christopher Doering • June 04, 2021 -
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Tate & Lyle leaders outline potential company split
The British company best known for sweetener innovation seems likely to divest its division handling corn syrup, acids and non-human food to a majority investor, but no deal has yet been made.
By Megan Poinski • June 03, 2021 -
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Deep DiveBig Food hit pause on switching to natural colors. What will it take to make the shift?
Manufacturers point to a lack of consumer demand for swapping out artificial colors in brightly hued foods, but new research — and legislation — may force their hands.
By Megan Poinski • June 03, 2021 -
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Proteins in milk and mealworms have similar positive attributes, study finds
Researchers at Maastricht University found they perform the same when it comes to digestion, absorption and the ability to stimulate muscle growth.
By Lauren Manning • June 03, 2021 -
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Tyson Foods names COO King to top post as CEO steps down
Company veteran Donnie King will replace Dean Banks, who is leaving for personal reasons. Banks was in the role for eight months after becoming CEO last October.
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Quorn will expand chicken alternative products in US
Following parent company Monde Nissin's $1 billion IPO in the Philippines, company execs told Bloomberg and Reuters they plan to spend $335 million to grow the fermented protein brand, especially at fast food restaurants.
By Megan Poinski • June 02, 2021 -
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Post buys TreeHouse Foods' ready-to-eat cereal business for $85M
This is the second time the two companies have agreed to a deal. A previous pact was terminated in January 2020 after the FTC challenged it because of antitrust concerns.
By Christopher Doering • UPDATED: June 2, 2021 at 11:21 a.m. -
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OpinionReady to sell: How CPG brands can ensure a successful exit strategy
When it comes time to divest, founders should heed these four factors to create an attractive package, writes Josh Wand of ForceBrands and Pinata.
By Josh Wand • June 01, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Frank's RedHot heats up summer with cicada cookbook; Milk Bar ice cream hits freezer section
The McCormick-owned hot sauce maker creates digital recipes featuring the red-eyed insects, while Keebler and Girl Scouts partner to make Thin Mints-dipped cones.
By Food Dive staff • May 28, 2021 -
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Danone partners with upstart to create food derived from the pongamia tree
Terviva's deal with the French CPG giant could provide a major boost for ingredients extracted from the plant that it says is more sustainable than other oilseed crops, such as palm and soy.
By Christopher Doering • May 27, 2021 -
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Unilever partners with fermented protein provider to bulk up plant-based alternatives
The Europe-based company's agreement with Enough will add new mycoprotein ingredients as a way to further its goal of increasing sales of animal-free products.
By Megan Poinski • May 27, 2021
