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ColumnLeftovers: Del Monte's fruit cups get functional; French's bun mashup bakes in the mustard
Digestion, energy and immune-boosting ingredients are infused in the company's fruit, and Nissin Foods says "yes" to pumpkin spice ramen.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 6, 2021 -
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DouxMatok hires CEO with experience in partnerships, marketing and brand building
Ari Melamud is the first outside leader for the Israel-based sweetener company and joins at a time when its Incredo Sugar is widely available to manufacturers.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 5, 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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Miyoko's Creamery gets $52M investment
The artisan plant-based cheese company plans to use the funds to expand into more retail outlets and launch new products.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Danone expands partnership with AI firm Brightseed to explore health benefits in plants
The multiyear collaboration will focus on common crops and lesser-known species as the food giant works to triple its sales in the plant-based space by 2025.
By Samantha Oller • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Famous Amos launches brand refresh with focus on premium ingredients
The Ferrero-owned brand created three cookie varieties using products sourced from international locations, including the Philippines, Belgium and the Mediterranean.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 5, 2021 -
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Food and retail companies found broiler chicken welfare working group
Nestlé, Panera Bread, Target, Sodexo and Aramark are among the founding members of the coalition, which will work with Compassion in World Farming to help companies transition to more humanely sourced poultry.
By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Molson Coors launches ultra-premium whiskey brand
Five Trail, a blend of Colorado single-malt whiskey made with Coors malts and three bourbons, is the company's first foray into spirits and will hit shelves in some states next month.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Tyson to require COVID-19 vaccinations for entire US workforce
The meat processor would be the largest food company in the country to mandate the shot, as the delta variant triggers a wave of new infections.
By Samantha Oller • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Danone prepares 'plant-based 2.0' platform
The food giant is making taste and texture improvements to its oat, almond and soy milks, with new U.S. launches for Silk and So Delicious set for the second half of 2021.
By Samantha Oller • Aug. 3, 2021 -
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PepsiCo to sell Tropicana, other juice brands for $3.3B
Private equity firm PAI Partners is picking up the well known names, and the soda company will retain a minority stake in the business.
By Megan Poinski • Updated Aug. 3, 2021 -
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How Kellogg uses data to drive growth
The Michigan company looks at many sources to create actionable plans that enhance sales, supply chain and consumer experience, Chief Growth Officer Monica McGurk explains.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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Shoppers stocking up on health-related items as COVID-19 cases rise, Instacart finds
Sales of items including disinfectant sprays and wipes, hand sanitizer and cold medicine were up by 15% or more over one week in mid-July, according to the e-commerce company.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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As stock begins trading, Dole CEO is 'excited about the future'
The day after the completion of the mega-merger between the iconic U.S. company and Ireland-based Total Produce, the newly minted largest fruit and vegetable company in the world went public.
By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2021 -
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Danone will overhaul and replace most of its board
All members except Chairman Gilles Schnepp and the two representing employees of the French dairy company will step down when their terms expire, giving incoming CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique a clean slate.
By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2021 -
Molson Coors to sunset 11 economy brands
CEO Gavin Hattersley said the legacy alcohol company is moving toward more premiumization — his latest strategy to increase its sales and outlook.
By Megan Poinski • July 30, 2021 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Lay's borrows flavors from Doritos and Funyuns; Skittles takes the rainbow to space
The new line of Frito-Lay's signature potato chip is either genius marketing or a recipe for consumer confusion, and Uncrustables adds pizza to its repertoire of convenient snacks.
By Food Dive staff • July 30, 2021 -
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Why MycoTechnology and Planterra are joining forces in plant-based
With a similar attitude toward innovation, the fermented ingredients maker and JBS USA's alternative protein subsidiary say this partnership adds to R&D and new product possibilities.
By Megan Poinski • July 29, 2021 -
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ADM acquires non-GMO soy ingredients maker Sojaprotein
The purchase of the Serbia-based company for an undisclosed amount continues the agribusiness giant's push to expand its plant protein manufacturing capabilities.
By Lauren Manning • July 29, 2021 -
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TreeHouse to pay $27M to settle class action following 2016 purchase of Conagra unit
An Illinois judge granted preliminary approval of a deal reached as part of a case filed five years ago claiming the private label food maker overstated how its business was performing.
By Christopher Doering • July 29, 2021 -
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Surge in coffee prices to a multi-year high could impact major CPGs
Lower output of the commodity following frost in Brazil may squeeze manufacturers of the beverage, including Nestlé, J.M. Smucker and Coca-Cola.
By Lauren Manning • July 29, 2021 -
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Fresh off its IPO, stevia-sweetened soda maker Zevia aims for beverage dominance
CEO Paddy Spence said his company, which competes against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, LaCroix and Monster, is considering entering coffee and sports drinks.
By Christopher Doering • July 28, 2021 -
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Fewer than half of food execs are prepared for the future of work, study finds
Nine in 10 people are investing in future-of-work-related initiatives, but only 11% are putting significant funds there, according to Deloitte and the Food Industry Association.
By Megan Poinski • July 28, 2021 -
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Wicked Kitchen launches at 2,500 Kroger and Sprouts stores nationwide
A week after closing a $14 million investment round, the U.K. brand, which made its name at Tesco and is headed by big names in the U.S. food business, brings a wide variety of SKUs to consumers.
By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2021 -
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Deep DiveThe thrill-seeking, concert-loving CEO behind Hain's rapid turnaround
Mark Schiller, whose rare blend of humor and business savvy played a part in reviving brands at PepsiCo and Pinnacle Foods, is immersed in his biggest challenge yet: Hain Celestial.
By Christopher Doering • July 27, 2021 -
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Consumers are feeling the heat from summer inflation, report says
Sixty percent of consumers surveyed by data firm Numerator said they’ll switch to lower priced brands if significant inflation continues.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2021
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