Corporate Operations: Page 133


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    Retrieved from Starbucks on July 22, 2019
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    Nestlé launches Starbucks creamers inspired by its signature drinks

    This is the fourth new product since the Swiss CPG giant purchased the right to sell some of the coffee chain's branded products in grocery stores last August.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 23, 2019
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    Borden
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    Deep Dive

    With the dairy industry in a sour state, Borden CEO plots comeback for one-time milk giant

    In its heyday, the Texas company posted $7 billion in sales and was the nation's largest dairy producer. Today, revenue sits at $1.2 billion and its reach spans just 13 states.

    By July 23, 2019
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    Mergers and acquisitions

    Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

    By Food Dive staff
  • Coca-Cola invests $20M in Health-Ade Kombucha

    The move builds on previous investments the soda giant made to expand its portfolio to become a "total beverage company."

    By Cathy Siegner • July 22, 2019
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    Sweet Reason
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    CBD sparkling water maker Sweet Reason raises $2.5M

    The startup joins a growing number of food and beverage manufacturers looking to sell products with the controversial ingredient despite a lack of regulatory clarity from the FDA.  

    By July 22, 2019
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    Pioneer Foods
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    PepsiCo acquires South Africa's Pioneer Foods for $1.7B

    The deal is expected to be completed in 2020. It will create a new business unit in the soda giant's Europe Sub-Saharan Africa division.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 22, 2019
  • Plant-based meat market forecast to reach $85B by 2030, report says

    Investment firm UBS said that figure could be conservative if innovation and consumer awareness drive more consumption among consumers.

    By Cathy Siegner • July 22, 2019
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    Retrofuture Products
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    Leftovers: Space Food Sticks relaunch with cannabis; Nutri-Grain shrinks down for kids

    ​The out-of-this-world snacks are making a comeback with 5 mg of THC, and Kellogg is debuting a bite-size version of its signature bars.

    By Food Dive staff • July 19, 2019
  • How DuPont's $100M probiotics fermenter could expand functional food offerings

    The company said the facility is the world's largest and will make the gut-friendly bacteria for food, beverages and dietary supplements.

    By Cathy Siegner • July 18, 2019
  • Equinom breeds non-GMO high protein soybeans

    The Israeli startup said its crops contain nearly 58% protein — 50% higher than the industry standard.

    By Cathy Siegner • July 18, 2019
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    Lay's
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    Lay's selfie-focused 'Smiles' campaign returns, building on success of 1st run

    The Frito-Lay brand claims the first crack at the concept resulted in 700 selfies posted per day with its products.

    By Peter Adams • July 18, 2019
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    Jeff Wells
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    Deep Dive

    Was Prime Day a grocery win for Amazon? Four experts weigh in

    The company along with Whole Foods ran a slew of online and in-store promotions, though the ultimate measure of success may be a record number of Prime membership signups.

    By Jessica Dumont • July 18, 2019
  • Food Dive's top 10 stories for summer reading

    From Big Food embracing CBD to arsenic in bottled water, it's been a newsworthy season in the food business.

    By Food Dive staff • July 17, 2019
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    Retrieved from Nestle on July 17, 2019
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    A sweet idea: Nestlé uses cacao pod leftovers to sweeten chocolate

    The first product using the patented process will be released this year in Japan under the KitKat Chocolatory brand.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 17, 2019
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    Huel
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    With 50M meals sold worldwide, Huel shakes up the meal replacement market

    The British company says it has seen year-over-year customer growth of more than 150% and expects its valuation to top $1.25 billion by 2022. 

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 16, 2019
  • Lawsuit over Keurig coffee pod recyclability moves forward

    The company had hoped a California judge would dismiss a complaint claiming its "recyclable" labels are misleading.

    By Katie Pyzyk • July 15, 2019
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    Chobani pairs its popular Greek yogurt with trendy nut butters

    The latest launch extends a streak of new products for the company since December that includes its first plant-based offering and a line focused on kids.

    By July 15, 2019
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    Honest Tea
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    Honest Tea vending machines let people donate to charity

    Customers can increase their transaction amount with an "Up Your Impact" purchase and vote on philanthropic projects they wish to support.

    By Robert Williams • July 12, 2019
  • Sugar in fruit juice may increase risk of cancer, research finds

    While consumption of drinks with the sweetener was "significantly associated" with an overall risk of the disease, researchers said their findings need to be replicated in other large-scale studies.

    By Cathy Siegner • July 12, 2019
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    Kool-Aid
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    Column

    Leftovers: Kool-Aid turns to edible slime; Biscoff chills out in ice cream

    The cookie that's popular on airplanes is heading to the frozen aisle this summer, and Chiquita is branching out beyond bananas with prepackaged healthy snacks.

    By Food Dive staff • July 12, 2019
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    General Mills and GoodBelly partner to launch probiotic cereal, yogurt

    The maker of Yoplait and Cheerios has worked with the young upstart on a line of bars since 2017, and its 301 Inc. venture arm participated in a funding round for the company last year.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 12, 2019
  • Dutch company debuts blue food coloring made from algae

    GNT Group said the natural ingredient can be used in a variety of products, including beverages, white chocolate and icing. 

    By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019
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    Retrieved from Chobani on July 11, 2019
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    Food brands embrace stand-up pouches to stand out on shelves

    More companies also are implementing the flexible flip-top packaging because it's more durable, sustainable and cheaper to produce than glass bottles.

    By July 11, 2019
  • Growers consider a minimum price for coffee farmers with prices at multi-year low

    Those who grow coffee beans are hoping to replicate similar efforts by cocoa producers who were successful in getting higher payments for their crop.

    By Cathy Siegner • July 11, 2019
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    Perfect Day
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    It's such a Perfect Day: Animal-free dairy ice cream available online

    The company that uses fermentation to make milk without a cow is selling its first product and wants to revolutionize the food system, co-founder Ryan Pandya told Food Dive.

    By July 11, 2019
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    Arla
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    Arla to test 3D imagery systems to improve cow welfare

    The artificial intelligence technology is designed to identify changes in the physical well-being, mobility and weight of the animal before they are detected by the human eye.

    By Jessi Devenyns • July 11, 2019