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Deep DiveThe key for growth in 2024 is innovation. Will more CPG companies embrace it?
Analysts said new products are more important than ever as consumers curtail their spending, seek items loaded with attributes important to them and navigate through a plethora of choices.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Major french fry producer hit with potato surplus as restaurant demand falters
Lamb Weston reported a $71 million charge to write off the excess supply, with the processor noting inflation-wary consumers are dining out less.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 15, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
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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Suja Organic enters protein shakes category
The brand known for cold-pressed juice is capitalizing on the growing demand for products with high protein.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Chobani names PepsiCo executive as chief customer officer
John Frost will help the Greek yogurt giant grow its business and integrate its recently acquired La Colombe coffee brand.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Former Tyson CEO to helm carbon farming startup Indigo Ag
Dean Banks joins as the company, which also manufactures alternative fertilizers, closes a $270 million fundraising round.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat CFO takes on chief accounting officer responsibilities
Following Henry Dieu’s departure from the plant-based pioneer, Lubi Kutua is adding to his already full plate.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Hain Celestial launches better-for-you offering in $9B tortilla chip category
The product fills a void in the category dominated by PepsiCo’s Doritos and Tostitos and smaller diet-focused snacking brands geared toward adults.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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4 top convenience store snack trends for 2024
From high-protein options to eye-grabbing new flavors, here’s how experts expect the space to play out in coming months.
By Christine Blank • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Q&ABeverage Diaries: What Celsius Holdings EVP Toby David does in a day
The former pro baseball player, turned CPG exec, shares his unusual journey from the big leagues to the C-suite and what gets him through his day.
By Lauren Elkies Schram • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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6 food trends to watch in 2024
Artificial intelligence will play a more prominent role in the new year as plant-based, traditional meat and breakfast cereal manufacturers face challenges in their sectors.
By Food Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Minnesota lost 7% of its dairies in a year
The state reported a net loss of 58 permits in November alone as farmers across the country struggled with high input costs and low commodity values.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Nissin Foods USA appoints CPG veteran as CEO
The company tapped Brian Huff, a former Kellogg executive, to help it capitalize on “unprecedented” demand for its ramen noodles in the U.S.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Dunkin’ muscles into protein powder | Danone whips up International Delight cold foam creamer
The coffee chain is debuting Glazed Donut-flavored protein powder with Bellring Brands’ Dymatize line, and Oatly partners with a coffee retailer that has nearly 200 cafes.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz partners with Taco Bell on meal kits that bring fast food favorites to the home
The items — the first of several Taco Bell at Home innovations planned for this year by the long-time collaborators — will be sold at Walmart.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Controversial Prop 12 rule takes full effect in the new year
Pork products sold in California must adhere to regulations that prohibit the use of swine gestation crates as of Jan. 1, 2024.
By Nathan Owens • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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WK Kellogg Co debuts new cereal brand in better-for-you push
The new puff offering, launching in chocolate and fruit flavors, signals the company’s desire to appeal to Gen Z with a protein-heavy zero-sugar alternative to its traditional sweet offerings.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Food in space? Why University of Nebraska-Lincoln wants to grow corn on Mars
Researchers are looking to the great beyond in their search to revolutionize agricultural science and develop more climate-resilient crops.
By Lydia Noyes • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Cal-Maine to acquire Tyson plant for egg production
The company said it will convert the Missouri facility, which was shuttered by Tyson last year, to grade eggs.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Danone to sell Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands to PE firm
The sale of its premium organic dairy businesses in the U.S. to Platinum Equity will allow the food and beverage maker to prioritize its health-focused offerings and reinvest in growth initiatives.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Utz taps Jennifer Bentz as new innovation and marketing leader
The experienced executive who has worked at Kraft and Tyson Foods talks about what makes her approach to marketing unique.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Food and beverage makers to be ‘more careful and strategic’ with M&A in 2024
Inflation and higher interest rates are among the challenges expected to weigh on deal-making in the new year.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 2, 2024 -
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ADM ends 2023 with 2 flavoring acquisitions: Revela and FDL
The agricultural commodities giant hopes to further its reach in the nutritional ingredients space.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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OpinionDon’t fall for the meat industry’s COP out
Meat and dairy industry representatives made a big show at COP28 claiming that they want to be a part of the solution to combat climate change, but Farm Sanctuary president Gene Baur sees it as mere greenwashing.
By Gene Baur • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Perdue taps former Tyson exec to lead supply chain in newly created role
Gregg Uecker will oversee every aspect of operations as poultry processors ramp up cost savings plans.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Why Sommarøy sees promise in lower-alcohol spirits
The Chicago-based startup told Food Dive it sees great potential for its gin and vodka products to fill the gap between nonalcoholic and full-proof spirits.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 20, 2023
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