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Wildtype agreement will bring cell-based sushi to grocery stores and restaurants
The partnership with Snowfox and Pokéworks could eventually bring cultivated salmon to more than 1,300 accessible locations.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 13, 2021 -
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Motif FoodWorks launches heme ingredient and announces new production facility
Hemami, made through precision fermentation, can give plant-based meat a more authentic taste, the company said. It will be one of the components made in the planned 65,000-square-foot center set to open in 2022.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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TrendlineHow GLP-1s are shaking up snacking
Food companies, including Danone and Nestlé, are adding more protein and changing portion sizes as weight loss medications reshape consumption patterns.
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Beyond Meat hires Tyson veterans in push to boost production and lower costs
By placing seasoned executives from the poultry giant in charge of operations and supply chain, the plant-based company looks to overcome issues that have hampered faster expansion.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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Post Holdings to spend $86M on new Ohio facility, creating 200 jobs
The plant is expected to manufacture products for Post's majority-owned BellRing Brands, which makes Premier Protein shakes and powders.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2021 -
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McCain invests $55M in plant-based frozen brand Strong Roots
The global potato giant adds the Irish company known for Cauliflower Hash Browns and veggie burgers to its portfolio of partners in the trendy better-for-you space.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 8, 2021 -
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Oatly plans 3 new facilities by 2023 to combat supply shortages
The oat milk producer looks to self-manufacture as much as 60% of its total volume as it works to build inventory and control costs.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 7, 2021 -
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Bakery giant Grupo Bimbo investing in superfood maker LiveKuna
The owner of Sara Lee and Thomas' English Muffins also will partner with the upstart to expand distribution in North America of its products made from ingredients like quinoa and chia.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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Cutting meat, produce and cereal waste would have greatest environmental impact: EPA
In a new report, the agency said households and restaurants account for half of all waste, while food processing is responsible for 34 million metric tons per year.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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Deep DiveWhere the dollars go: Lobbying a big business for large food and beverage CPGs
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, AB InBev and 27 other companies spend close to $40 million a year on issues including trade and taxes in an effort to make their voices heard by lawmakers and regulators.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 6, 2021 -
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Q&ACan Kraft Heinz cut the mustard on diversity and inclusion goals?
The company's 2025 aspirations include gender parity, proportional racial representation and a culture where all employees “truly feel included.”
By Caroline Colvin • Dec. 3, 2021 -
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Kellogg strike continues as workers vote 'overwhelmingly' to reject latest contract offer
With the walkout set to expand beyond nine weeks, the cereal maker said it has no choice but to hire permanent replacements for employees on the picket line.
By Chris Casey • Updated Dec. 7, 2021 -
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Meati hires General Mills exec to smooth its path to market in 2022
Scott Tassani will bring 30 years' experience to the maker of mycelium-based meat alternatives, which aims to begin direct-to-consumer sales next year.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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Kraft Heinz, Tyson among 9 companies to receive FTC order for supply chain data
The information the agency will solicit is at the forefront of supply chain managers' day-to-day operations, such as the disruptions to obtaining and transporting products.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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Pabst names Ferrero executive as its new CEO
Paul Chibe, who will take over for Eugene Kashper on Dec. 1, said the 177-year-old beer maker has "huge unrealized potential."
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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CPGs think inside the subscription box for product testing
New popcorn varieties developed by Cretors were mailed along with toothpaste and cereal to consumers' homes, providing the manufacturer with nearly instantaneous feedback.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 30, 2021 -
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OpinionHow to get prepared for the post-pandemic consumer
The key to riding the wave of disruption is decoding the behavioral signals around changing shopper attitudes toward food as they happen, writes Oliver Wright with Accenture.
By Oliver Wright • Nov. 29, 2021 -
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3 ways Big Food is coming to terms with its climate impact
In the aftermath of the UN's COP26 climate conference, CPGs are ramping up their efforts around emissions cuts, deforestation and more.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 29, 2021 -
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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.
By Aneta Dyńka, Business Solution Manager • 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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