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Opinion
Why the food supply chain needs a technology makeover
The pandemic shows that the methods that have been used are outdated. Rob Bailey of BackboneAI explains how to design a system that moves foods more smoothly.
By Rob Bailey • Sept. 21, 2020 -
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Perdue Farms' secrets to a century in business
The poultry processor was at the forefront of removing antibiotics from chicken, introducing an organic line and giving some of its birds more space in response to changing consumer trends.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 21, 2020 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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ColumnLeftovers: Cinnabon heats up breakfast; Captain Morgan infuses sausages with rum
Decadent new frozen options let consumers start their day at home with the shopping mall food court staple, and Kellogg and Little Debbie bring Oatmeal Creme Pies to cereal.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 18, 2020 -
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AI upstart Brightseed raises $27M as demand for healthy offerings surges
CEO Jim Flatt said his business has more interest for its services than it can handle as consumers look to eat healthier and businesses search for ways to meet those needs.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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Deep DiveCanopy Growth's beverage head is 'bullish' on the future of the cannabis category
After a delayed launch and an ongoing turnaround effort for its earnings, the Constellation-backed company is No. 1 in dollar share in drinks in Canada and plans to launch into the U.S. in the near future.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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Kraft Heinz to unite supply chain in 'Ops Center' to save $2B in 5 years
CEO Miguel Patricio's strategy will break down siloes between procurement, production, distribution, marketing and R&D teams as the food manufacturer works to further reduce SKU counts.
By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 17, 2020 -
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Yuengling debuts in Texas as part of joint venture with Molson Coors
The move into the Lone Star State is the latest step to bring offerings from America’s oldest brewery to millions more drinkers beyond the East Coast.
By Christopher Doering • Updated Aug. 23, 2021 -
How Kraft Heinz says its new strategy will grow its business
The long-awaited revamp, detailed at a virtual investor day, changes the way the company looks at its brands, shifts its innovation focus and reinvests in its iconic products.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 16, 2020 -
Kraft Heinz sells natural cheese business to Lactalis for $3.2B
The transaction, which includes Breakstone’s, Knudsen, Polly-O, Athenos, Hoffman’s and Cracker Barrel in the U.S. only, is expected to close in the first half of 2021.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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Meat-Tech 3D expands cultured meat with printed tissue and acquisition
The publicly traded company based in Israel has its eyes on bringing technology to make 3D-printed cell-based meat available to the world as quickly as possible.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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PepsiCo launches sleep-aid drink Driftwell
The enhanced water, which will be sold first online starting in December, is designed to help stressed consumers relax and unwind before bed.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 15, 2020 -
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Report: Big Food uses the pandemic to push unhealthy items
The NCD Alliance and Spectrum Consortium say these companies put consumers at greater risk for COVID-19 by marketing items that could lead to obesity and other health concerns.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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Deep DiveInnovation takes on a different meaning as pandemic forces CPGs to get creative
Conagra and Campbell Soup are among companies that have tried new development strategies during the coronavirus — from mailing products for at-home testing to a greater social media presence — or risk losing ground.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2020 -
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JBS gets $15,615 OSHA fine for fatal coronavirus outbreak
While the meat processor is saying the citation is without merit, critics are calling it "measly" and offensive to the six workers who died.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 14, 2020 -
Nestlé CFO shares plans for 'sizable acquisitions' in the future
At a virtual Barclays conference, Francois-Xavier Roger said the world's largest food manufacturer "has been very disciplined" while completing large acquisitions and expects more to come.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 11, 2020 -
Sam Adams joins crowded nonalcoholic beer space with planned 2021 launch
Boston Beer spent two years researching and brewing to create Just the Haze IPA, which the brewer says will taste like the real thing.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 11, 2020 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Coolhaus gets Ritz-y; Jelly Belly sweetens its offerings with premium chocolate
The premium ice cream brand puts its spin on tradition with Crackers & Cream, and iconic Hostess Snacks come to protein powder.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 11, 2020 -
Smithfield settles with OSHA over COVID-19 outbreak
The pork processing giant will pay a $13,494 fine and create a team of experts to develop health-preparedness training for workers.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated Nov. 16, 2021 -
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A pitless cherry? Pairwise uses CRISPR to change produce DNA
The two-year-old food startup is using the gene-editing technology to remove the bitterness from a nutrient-dense green and seeds from the outside of a blackberry.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 10, 2020 -
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Plant-based NotCo gets $85M for US expansion
The Chile-based company uses technology to mimic dairy, meat and eggs, and hopes to extend its success in Latin America with products available by early 2021.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 10, 2020 -
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Molson Coors launches nonalcoholic drinks in bid to expand beyond beer
The new products, which include a seltzer with added probiotics, is part of the company's goal to reach more consumers seeking better-for-you beverages.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 10, 2020 -
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OpinionThe COVID-19 consumer: goPuff's 5 consumer trends to watch
Preferences are changing during the pandemic, and Daniel Folkman of goPuff analyzed purchase data to determine the most relevant insights.
By Daniel Folkman • Sept. 9, 2020 -
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Partake Brewing taps $4M in funding to expand fast-growing nonalcoholic beer
The company, whose brews are sold in Total Wine & More and some Whole Foods outlets, is open to an investment or acquisition from a big beer company to expand its reach.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 9, 2020 -
Nestlé invests $30M in Closed Loop fund to expand sustainable packaging use
The deal provides the Switzerland company with access to food-grade recycled plastics it can use for packaging in products such as Coffee Mate and Stouffer's.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 9, 2020 -
Oatly faces boycott backlash for its investment from Blackstone
Complaints about the firm's CEO's donations to Trump and ties to companies linked to deforestation are starting to surface after the equity group was the lead investor buying a $200 million stake in the oat milk giant.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 8, 2020
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