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What’s next for cultivated meat?
The industry will have to contend with three major hurdles — cost, taste and scale — before the product becomes a regular part of consumers’ grocery lists.
By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 17, 2023 -
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Consumers embrace tech preventing male chick culling, but will the egg industry bite?
In a survey shared with Food Dive, 73% of respondents said the industry should find a solution and they are willing to pay more for eggs if one is adopted.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 16, 2023 -
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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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Q&AInside food R&D with Bob’s Red Mill’s Porter Long
In an interview, the CPG scientist discusses changes in consumer preferences, where the food industry will be in 10 years and what inspires him.
By Judy McGuire • Aug. 16, 2023 -
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Welch’s OKs parents stealing Fruit Snacks in first-ever storybook
“Sometimes It’s Not Stealing,” narrated by actor Kristin Chenoweth, playfully makes a case for parents who indulge in their children’s fruit snacks.
By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 15, 2023 -
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Upside Foods COO talks next challenges for the cultivated meat industry
In the wake of major breakthroughs in the industry, the company has named a new chief scientific officer and tapped a former Twitter executive as its chief legal officer, COO Amy Chen told Food Dive.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 14, 2023 -
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Beverage makers respond to EPA’s draft plastic pollution prevention strategy
PepsiCo, American Beverage, the Consumer Brands Association and others weighed in on defining key terms like “single-use,” EPR policies, recycled content research and more.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 14, 2023 -
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Kraft Heinz appoints head of North American operations as CEO
Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take leadership control of the CPG giant starting in January 2024. Current CEO Miguel Patricio will move to a non-executive role on the company’s board.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 14, 2023 -
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Smithfield to close 35 hog farms in Missouri
Meat producers are taking cost-cutting measures as they grapple with unfavorable market conditions.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 11, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Totino’s brings orange chicken into pizza rolls | Snyder’s infuses pretzels with Oktoberfest beer
The frozen snacks maker is bringing the citrusy dish to its staple product, while Sabra is taking hummus to the next level with new flavors made with Frank’s Red Hot and Stubb’s BBQ sauce.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 11, 2023 -
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Post brings Pebbles cereal into frozen waffles
The CPG company was inspired to create the offering after noticing consumers were adding the cereal to their breakfast recipes and nostalgic parents were feeding the cereal to their kids.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 11, 2023 -
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How Cheerios works to stay relevant across generations
The iconic cereal brand aims to satisfy consumers by adding in better-for-you elements such as vitamin D, said General Mills’ U.S. cereal division president.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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Flavor and ingredients provider IFF struggles as consumers cut back on spending
The company slashed its outlook and said volumes are not expected to recover in the second half of the year.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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Kellogg pins growth in snacking unit on Pringles, Cheez-It ahead of split
The two brands, along with Eggo, Pop-Tarts and Rice Krispies, will be responsible for about half of the more than $13 billion in sales from the new company called Kellanova.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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Meatable raises $35M as it aims to boost production and lower costs
The Netherlands-based cultivated meat company plans to enter retailers and restaurants in Singapore starting in 2024, while looking into other markets such as the U.S. in the future.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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Food bankruptcies surging as companies struggle with shift in consumer habits, access to cash
Tattooed Chef and Do Good Foods are just two of the highest-profile firms to file in 2023, with analysts predicting further bankruptcies in plant based, sustainability and alternative agriculture.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 9, 2023 -
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Anheuser-Busch to sell 8 beer and beverage brands to pot company Tilray
The purchase for an undisclosed amount will elevate the Canadian firm to the fifth largest craft beer player in the U.S with brews such as Shock Top and Redhook.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 8, 2023 -
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Q&A8 questions with Daily Harvest founder and CEO Rachel Drori
The head of the plant-based meal company discusses potential impacts of a major retail deal with Kroger.
By Judy McGuire • Aug. 8, 2023 -
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Molson Coors expands further into bourbon with Blue Run Spirits acquisition
The deal, the beverage company’s first in the spirits space, is part of an aggressive multi-year effort to expand into other categories beyond beer.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 8, 2023 -
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Tyson Foods to shutter 4 poultry plants
The closures are the latest announced by the company in 2023 as it faces headwinds caused by slowing sales of its products and higher operating costs.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 7, 2023 -
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Campbell Soup to buy Rao’s maker Sovos Brands for $2.7B
The purchase, the largest in five years for the CPG giant, also will allow the soup and snacks maker to expand its portfolio with brands such as Michael Angelo’s frozen meals and Noosa yogurt.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 7, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Blue Diamond is sweet on Honey Butter flavored almonds | Lunchables debuts in produce aisle
The nut offering is inspired by Korean Honey Butter potato chips, while broth and stocks maker Swanson rips into portable pouches containing chicken.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 4, 2023 -
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Kellogg boosts outlook after raising prices
The Corn Flakes and Cheez-It maker said cash-strapped consumers are curtailing purchases, which led to a drop in volumes during the quarter.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 3, 2023 -
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Livekindly Collective expands with acquisition of Alpha Foods
This is the company’s sixth food brand purchase, and its first in the U.S., as it attempts to build a dominant presence in the plant-based sector.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 2, 2023 -
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Danone to deconsolidate dairy assets seized by Russia
The Activia yogurt maker reported a $767 million write off after Russia took control of local operations and appointed a new CEO.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 2, 2023 -
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Beer controversy exacerbates 16% drag in Ardagh’s North American glass shipments
The company is progressing on a planned 15% net reduction in North American glass capacity amid market factors such as lower beer demand, including at customer AB InBev’s brand Bud Light.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 2, 2023
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