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    Hormel Foods plans further price increases as costs remain elevated

    The owner of Jennie-O, Spam and Planters said while additional pricing decisions will help it manage expenses, it’s keeping a close watch on how they impact consumer buying habits.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Leftovers: Mondelēz layers more flavors onto Perfect Bar | Splenda splashes into drink mixes

    The snack brand is debuting Crispy Peanut Butter offerings in chocolate and berry varieties, and Alouette brings its signature brie to the barbecue with a product designed for grilling.

    By Food Dive staff • June 2, 2023
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    The Food Dive Outlook on 2023

    Continued volatility, a focus on sustainability and technology playing a bigger role in giving consumers what they want are playing a huge part in the trends we see for 2023.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    How Givaudan aims to get ahead of future food trends with AI platform

    With its new “futurescaping” technology for food and beverage applications, the ingredient company aims to blend artificial and human intelligence to predict upcoming shifts in consumer desire.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Kellogg’s CIO lays out IT roadmap for company split

    The food manufacturing giant will become two separate companies by the end of 2023. That shift brings along technical challenges — and some potential upsides.

    By Roberto Torres • June 1, 2023
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    VC funding for food and beverage plunging amid challenging environment, data shows

    During the last four quarters, the amount of money raised and the number of deals have fallen significantly compared to the same period the year before, according to PitchBook.

    By • May 31, 2023
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    How Smucker will use liquid coffee to win over Gen Z

    A new Dunkin’ product that makes hot or cold beverages in seconds hits shelves in July. The company says it will unlock its future in the space.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Campbell Soup sells Emerald nuts business to Flagstone Foods for undisclosed amount

    The nut-focused brand was an outlier in the CPG giant’s broader snacking business, which includes chips, popcorn, cookies, pretzels and crackers.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Three in four consumers say food impacts their mental well-being, survey finds

    A new report from the International Food Information Council found stress led 51% of people to consume items that are less healthy.

    By • May 26, 2023
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    Price hikes pushed snack sales up 15.6% in 2022 as volumes declined, report says

    The category represents more than a quarter of the food and beverage market, but a Circana analyst warned that increases might be going too far.

    By • May 25, 2023
  • Customers shop for eggs at a H-E-B grocery store on February 08, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
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    Egg prices decline as flocks rebuild, bird flu’s impact wanes, analyst says

    The wholesale cost for a dozen has plunged from more than $5 to 84 cents, which could prompt consumers to purchase more of the popular commodity.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Upcycled Foods Inc.’s chief innovation officer aims to unlock ‘treasure’ in spent ingredients

    Lara Ramdin said her company sees a burgeoning marketplace for reused items such as leftover grain from beer making, cacao fruit syrup and coffee leaves.

    By • May 24, 2023
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    DouxMatok rebrands to Incredo LTD as it raises $30M

    The Israeli company also announced a joint development agreement with Ferrero, which could provide many big opportunities for the sugar reducing ingredient to show its capabilities.

    By • May 24, 2023
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    Wicked Kitchen buys plant-based raw fish maker Current Foods

    The all-stock deal is the CPG company’s second alternative seafood acquisition in eight months, and broadens its holdings in an area primed for growth.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    How Smucker works toward sustainable coffee and brews new innovation

    In the second part of this Q&A, Coffee General Manager Joe Stanziano talks about the segment’s sustainability challenges and future plans.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    AB InBev to discontinue Babe wine and Hiball energy brands

    The alcohol giant told wholesalers that the decision was made to better focus the company and simplify it for growth by prioritizing its mega brands while supporting “choiceful innovations.”

    By • May 22, 2023
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    Major tea companies linked to plantations with reported human rights abuses, report says

    Companies including Unilever, Ekaterra and Starbucks said they are working to address these issues through greater supply chain transparency.

    By • May 22, 2023
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    Ferrero brings Kinder Chocolate to the US

    The flagship product of the popular candy brand is a large part of the European confectioner’s plan for North American growth.

    By • May 22, 2023
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    Beyond Meat launches smash burgers in foodservice

    The new offering brings a plant-based version of the trendy thin and deeply flavored burgers to operators nationwide. 

    By • May 19, 2023
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    Leftovers: Perdue taps into beer can chicken; Kellogg cereals shake into protein powder

    The poultry producer is launching a summer ale with seasonings that evoke the grilled favorite, and Nature Valley serves up savory snack bars in Everything Bagel, White Cheddar and Smoky BBQ flavors.

    By Food Dive staff • May 19, 2023
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    Miyoko’s Creamery and its namesake founder settle litigation

    The plant-based cheese company and Miyoko Schinner posted on LinkedIn they have resolved lawsuits that arose from her removal last summer.

    By • May 19, 2023
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    ADM joins with Air Protein to make meat analogs out of thin air

    The agribusiness giant previously invested in the startup, which uses NASA science from the 1960s to turn carbon dioxide into an edible product.

    By • May 18, 2023
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    How Smucker’s coffee brands keep sales and innovation percolating

    Joe Stanziano, who runs the segment, talked to Food Dive about how Folgers, Dunkin’ and Café Bustelo continue to lure generations of consumers in for another cup.

    By • May 17, 2023
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    Kraft Heinz launches frozen Macaroni & Cheese

    The new product is the latest innovation from the CPG company, which has created several brands and products in a variety of segments this year.

    By • May 17, 2023
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    Supreme Court ruling upholding California’s animal welfare law could lead more states to act

    Producers of meat, eggs and other animal items are being advised more restrictive state laws may be coming after last week's 5-4 decision affirming the ban on pork from farms using gestation crates.

    By • May 17, 2023
  • A Beyond Meat double cheeseburger with a toothpick flag of the company's logo sits on a counter.
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    Beyond Meat sued by investors who claim they were misled

    According to the litigation, the plant-based meat company and its leaders provided an overly optimistic outlook about its growth prospects, causing investors to lose money while a former executive sold his own stock.

    By • May 15, 2023