Corporate Operations: Page 125
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Coronavirus guts demand for seafood as sales plummet
Fishermen and dealers are turning to government aid and a marketing campaign to help the sector as restaurant and foodservice closures remove a major source of revenue.
By Lillianna Byington • April 9, 2020 -
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As coronavirus helps CPG sales spike, companies reinvest revenue in relief efforts
Vita Coco is giving $1 million of its pandemic profits to charity, and Reed's turned its sampling truck into a delivery vehicle to give products to first responders.
By Lillianna Byington • April 8, 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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Courtesy of Hormel
Applegate launches Well Carved line with blended veggies and meat
The Hormel-owned brand, which is coming to shelves this month, mixes organic meat, vegetables, grains and pulses into burgers and meatballs.
By Megan Poinski • April 8, 2020 -
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As coronavirus spread through Asia, Atlantic Natural Foods prepared for US impact
With a facility in Thailand, the plant-based shelf-stable company had foresight about how the pandemic could sweep across the world and affect the food industry.
By Lillianna Byington • April 7, 2020 -
Courtesy of Good Catch
Bumble Bee CEO joins board of plant-based Good Catch's maker
Jan Tharp's addition to Gathered Foods' controlling body comes shortly after a partnership between the two companies was formed.
By Lillianna Byington • April 7, 2020 -
Tyson and JBS close plants as coronavirus hits meat manufacturing
A county health department in Colorado is also investigating employee complaints that a JBS plant is not taking adequate steps to disinfect equipment and promote social distancing.
By Jessi Devenyns • Updated April 14, 2020 -
Jones Soda names interim CEO as long-time chief steps down
Jamie Colbourne brings his CPG experience to the tiny craft beverage company as it competes against smaller upstarts and juggernauts PepsiCo and Coca-Cola.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2020 -
Sanderson Farms to cut output in Georgia as it sends more than 400 workers home
The chicken processor also said last week that 15 of its employees tested positive for the coronavirus and it is awaiting results on another 36 people.
By Christopher Doering • April 6, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Coronavirus casts a spotlight on risks facing food workers, employers
While many CPG manufacturers have increased pay and improved safety within their facilities, some unions and employees have asked whether it is enough.
By Christopher Doering • April 6, 2020 -
Grupo Modelo suspends production of Corona beer in Mexico
Despite the shutdown, it is not expected to disrupt supply of the popular import in the U.S. Constellation Brands also makes the alcohol and has distribution rights in America.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 6, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz breaks output records during coronavirus pandemic
The mega-manufacturer is working around the clock at its 39 factories across the U.S. — and will keep going as long as there is demand, said Mitch Arends, senior vice president of operations and manufacturing.
By Megan Poinski • April 3, 2020 -
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SweeGen opens regional innovation centers for stevia research
The company will open facilities in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America to increase collaboration with customers in different parts of the world.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 2, 2020 -
PureCircle posts $79.7M loss in delayed 2019 financial report
The global stevia giant's filing comes after a six-month audit to find the root of financial problems, which also resulted in resignations of the CEO and CFO.
By Megan Poinski • April 2, 2020 -
Coronavirus-related supply chain concerns push more Olam customers to source domestically
The CEO of Spices told Food Dive that orders in March for onion, garlic and chilies grown in the U.S. were up 20% from the previous year.
By Lillianna Byington • April 2, 2020 -
Kids' diets improved 'significantly' in the last 2 decades, report says
Children's eating patterns have gotten better by 27% from 1999 to 2016, according to a JAMA study that measured consumption of foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 2, 2020 -
Alcohol sales spike as consumers stockpile amid COVID-19 pandemic
Year-over-year increases last month were largest for spirits, followed by wine and then beer, flavored malt beverages and cider, according to Nielsen data.
By Lillianna Byington • April 2, 2020 -
Unilever prioritizes making popular, larger-sized products during coronavirus
An executive with the CPG giant said it is trying to meet the highest demands, including brands like Knorr, Hellmann's and Lipton, even if that means having some out-of-stock items.
By Christopher Doering • April 2, 2020 -
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CPG sales could rise as much as 30% from March to May, report finds
Credit Suisse predicted a shift to more at-home consumption because of quarantines will benefit companies such as Campbell Soup, Conagra Foods and J.M. Smucker.
By Lillianna Byington • April 1, 2020 -
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Food tech startup reshapes strategy as coronavirus closes down lab work
The pandemic has prompted Clara Foods, the manufacturer of animal-free egg whites, to narrow its research efforts and could delay partnerships the company forges with CPGs to use its product.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2020 -
Dairy Farmers of America wins bid to buy Dean Foods' assets for $433M
Even after losing its place as the stalking horse bidder, the dairy co-op will acquire 44 of the milk processor's fluid and frozen facilities.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated April 23, 2020 -
Megan Poinski/Food Dive
IFT20 will go virtual because of coronavirus threat
The Institute of Food Technologists announced the change to its annual July event early, giving organizers time to pivot the conference experience and attendees the opportunity to alter their plans.
By Megan Poinski • March 31, 2020 -
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Coronavirus prompts Peeps maker Just Born to shutter its plants
While the closure doesn't affect the supply of its signature Easter treats, all lines will be quiet until at least April 7.
By Megan Poinski • Updated April 14, 2020 -
Retrieved from Debra Crew of Diageo on March 30, 2020
Diageo names Debra Crew as North American president
The former RJ Reynolds and PepsiCo executive is replacing Deirdre Mahlan on July 1 who is retiring after five years in the position.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 30, 2020 -
Nestlé running full time to help return 'a calmness to the market' amid coronavirus
U.S. CEO Steve Presley said the company has guaranteed three-months pay for workers at impacted facilities and may slow product rollouts as grocers prioritize keeping shelves stocked.
By Christopher Doering • March 30, 2020 -
American Heart Association
Sponsored by American Heart AssociationApp enhancements increase appeal, access of healthy foods
Working with WICShopper app developer, Kellogg helped boost use of food benefits and interest in healthy foods for underserved families.
March 30, 2020
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