Corporate Operations: Page 149
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Dutch company debuts blue food coloring made from algae
GNT Group said the natural ingredient can be used in a variety of products, including beverages, white chocolate and icing.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
Retrieved from Chobani on July 11, 2019
Food brands embrace stand-up pouches to stand out on shelves
More companies also are implementing the flexible flip-top packaging because it's more durable, sustainable and cheaper to produce than glass bottles.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • July 11, 2019 -
Trendline
Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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Growers consider a minimum price for coffee farmers with prices at multi-year low
Those who grow coffee beans are hoping to replicate similar efforts by cocoa producers who were successful in getting higher payments for their crop.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
It's such a Perfect Day: Animal-free dairy ice cream available online
The company that uses fermentation to make milk without a cow is selling its first product and wants to revolutionize the food system, co-founder Ryan Pandya told Food Dive.
By Megan Poinski • July 11, 2019 -
Arla to test 3D imagery systems to improve cow welfare
The artificial intelligence technology is designed to identify changes in the physical well-being, mobility and weight of the animal before they are detected by the human eye.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 11, 2019 -
DSM, Avril partner on non-GMO canola protein
The new product, which may be commercially available by the end of 2021, could be used in meat and dairy alternatives as well as bars.
By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019 -
Not chickening out: McCain leads $7M investment and will manufacture plant-based Nuggs
The startup pledges to constantly update its product formulation based on consumer feedback.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 10, 2019 -
Opinion
3 tips for scaling your growing food business with a co-packer
This partnership can be an effective way to add production capacity, but doing it right can be tricky. Dori Brewer and Emily Klick of Perkins Coie offer tips for a mutually beneficial agreement.
By Dori Brewer and Emily Klick • July 10, 2019 -
Ghee startup 4th & Heart raises $7.6M to expand distribution
The brand is also using the money to launch a protein bar called Woke, which features grass-fed collagen ghee protein and whole eggs.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 9, 2019 -
TreeHouse Foods sells its snacks division to Atlas Holdings for $90M
The sale involves one of the largest manufacturers of private label healthy snacks, and the company plans to use proceeds to pay down debt.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated Aug. 1, 2019 -
Can Agile development help Campbell Soup improve sales?
The company used the popular programming methodology to quickly develop and market Epic Crunch Goldfish crackers — and wants to do the same with soup.
By Cathy Siegner • July 9, 2019 -
Retrieved from Nestle on July 08, 2019
Nestlé develops recyclable paper packaging for Yes snack bars
The Swiss company may eventually use it for Kit Kat bars and other products, according to Reuters, once they can get a sufficient amount of the specially coated material.
By Cathy Siegner • July 8, 2019 -
PepsiCo partners with Lavazza on ready-to-drink iced cappuccino
The product launch comes after Coca-Cola, which purchased Costa Coffee in January, launched its own RTD line under the newly acquired brand.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 8, 2019 -
Canopy Growth co-CEO Bruce Linton fired from cannabis company
The sudden departure, which follows disappointing quarterly results, comes eight months after Constellation Brands spent $4 billion to purchase a 38% stake in the business.
By Lillianna Byington • July 3, 2019 -
Mondelez' SnackFutures uses startup strategies to test new products
The company's innovation arm is using Kickstarter, Instagram ads and other launch tactics popular with smaller companies to promote Dirt Kitchen and CaPao snacks.
By Cathy Siegner • July 3, 2019 -
Dean Foods expands borrowing base to $265M
CEO Ralph Scozzafava said the move would enhance financial flexibility and liquidity for the Dallas-based milk and dairy products processor and distributor.
By Cathy Siegner • July 2, 2019 -
Oatly stops advertising 'no added sugars' after challenge from Campbell
The legacy company argued Oatly's claims were misleading because its production process breaks down oat starch into simple sugars.
By Cathy Siegner • July 2, 2019 -
Nestlé's Toll House quietly introduces edible cookie dough
Despite no formal announcement, the company acknowledged the product's debut by tweeting in response to reports on news sites and Instagram.
By Cathy Siegner • July 2, 2019 -
Opinion
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods: First mover advantage in a rapidly growing market
Since its IPO in May, the price for shares in the company known for its plant-based burgers have taken off. Jeff Robards of Alantra looks at the two giants in the space and their potential future performance.
By Jeff Robards • July 1, 2019 -
Mars to buy majority stake in functional food business Foodspring
The maker of M&Ms, Snickers and Twix has been quietly boosting its profile in targeted nutrition through its Mars Edge division that it started in 2017.
By Cathy Siegner • July 1, 2019 -
Coca-Cola wins energy drink arbitration case against Monster
After eight months of legal battles, courts are permitting the soda giant to sell its new name-brand beverages in global markets.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 1, 2019 -
AB InBev purchases The Fat Jewish's Babe Wine
The beer maker's ZX Ventures arm is acquiring the remaining stake in the canned wine maker for an undisclosed sum as it looks for new avenues of growth beyond its signature brews.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 1, 2019 -
Retrieved from PepsiCo on June 27, 2019
PepsiCo will test Aquafina in aluminum cans
The beverage giant also pledged to switch its bubly brand to all cans and move its Lifewtr products to 100% recycled plastic by the end of 2020.
By Cathy Siegner • June 28, 2019 -
DuPont develops natural egg white replacement for plant-based meats
The company said the ingredient for burgers, sausages and cold cut substitutes improves taste and texture, and eliminates the risk of salmonella or avian flu.
By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019 -
As DOJ investigates price-fixing against chicken industry, do criminal charges loom?
Tyson Foods, Sanderson Farms and Pilgrim's Pride are among the processors who have denied claims from retailers, restaurants and others accusing them of colluding to keep prices high.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated June 27, 2019
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