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Tyson invests $90M to expand Mississippi plant
The project, which will add more than 320 jobs, boosts chicken output for the processing giant amid heightened consumer demand for the protein.
By Chris Casey • July 13, 2022 -
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PepsiCo meets saturated fat reduction goal 4 years early
The snacking giant also touted progress in water-use efficiency and direct emissions but said increased demand for its products is hurting environmental improvements in its supply and value chain.
By Christopher Doering • July 11, 2022 -
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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.
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Sponsored by TraceGainsMaster the modern supply chain
Nearly 30 months after a pandemic crippled the global supply chain, brands fail to acknowledge that the pandemic didn’t create this supply chain crisis; it simply exposed it.
July 11, 2022 -
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Sysco sues the four largest beef producers for price-fixing
The wholesale distributor accused Cargill, JBS, Tyson Foods and National Beef Packing of working together to drive up the price of the protein.
By Chris Casey • Updated July 11, 2022 -
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Motif FoodWorks lays off employees as it restructures
The food-tech firm has let go of an unspecified number of workers to prioritize high-growth areas as economic conditions shift, a spokesperson said.
By Samantha Oller • July 8, 2022 -
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Chicken executives found not guilty of price fixing
The Department of Justice failed to convince a jury, for an unprecedented third time, to hold poultry executives accountable for conspiring to raise prices.
By Chris Casey • July 8, 2022 -
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Mission Produce grapples with avocado shortfalls following meager Mexico harvest
One of the world's largest avocado distributors is sourcing more fruit from California and Peru, but admits it won't be enough.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 7, 2022 -
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Smithfield Foods settles pork price-fixing suit for $42M
The meat company did not admit to wrongdoing in this latest suit filed by restaurants and caterers, after settling with a different group of pork buyers for $83 million in 2021.
By Chris Casey • July 7, 2022 -
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How Opopop is trying to 'make popcorn cool again'
The startup has fashioned its snack as a gourmet alternative, using unique flavors, fun accessories and playful branding to win over younger consumers.
By Chris Casey • July 7, 2022 -
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Diageo partners with Vita Coco on canned cocktail beverage
The drink, which will include the popular coconut water and Captain Morgan rum, will be available in three flavors starting in early 2023.
By Christopher Doering • July 6, 2022 -
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Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever to block sale of its Israeli business
In a lawsuit, the ice cream brand charges that its corporate parent decided to sell its interests in the Middle Eastern country without the consent of its independent board of directors.
By Samantha Oller • July 6, 2022 -
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OpinionStand for something: How community outreach can help CPGs build their brands
Food companies can connect with consumers and employees through meaningful volunteerism and philanthropy, writes Ferrara’s Tola Alade-Lambo.
By Tola Alade-Lambo • July 6, 2022 -
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Diageo buys flavor tech company to streamline drink exploration, path to purchase
The world’s second largest distiller is hoping to match consumers — especially young ones — with a whiskey, eliminating the costly experimentation process.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 5, 2022 -
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Coca-Cola turns up the heat on frozen as it searches for growth
The beverage giant said new offerings attract younger consumers to its portfolio of brands before they transition into adult-targeted products like Coca-Cola Zero Sugar and Diet Coke.
By Christopher Doering • July 5, 2022 -
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Beyond Meat to launch plant-based steak, CEO says
Speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum this week, Ethan Brown said the product would replicate a whole cut of meat.
By Megan Poinski • June 30, 2022 -
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Sanderson, Wayne Farms merger delayed
In a new SEC filing, Sanderson Farms said it still expects the deal to close but not in its expected timeframe of mid-2022.
By Chris Casey • June 29, 2022 -
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Q&AHow food inflation is shaping the shopping habits of price-sensitive consumers
The one-third of shoppers who value cost over brand are not necessarily following expected patterns, according to a recent analysis of transaction data by Symphony RetailAI.
By Samantha Oller • June 27, 2022 -
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Consumer Brands Association CEO leaving to lead travel group
Since Geoff Freeman took the helm nearly four years ago, the once-struggling organization has changed its priorities and welcomed several members.
By Christopher Doering • June 23, 2022 -
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Bang to transition from PepsiCo distribution deal in favor of new DSD partners
In a statement, the company’s CEO also said all disputes with the beverage and snacking giant have been “fully settled and resolved.”
By Christopher Doering • June 23, 2022 -
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B&G Foods creates 4 business units to oversee sprawling portfolio
The maker of Green Giant, Ortega and Cream of Wheat said the new structure will help eliminate unnecessary costs and spur growth.
By Chris Casey • June 22, 2022 -
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Splitting Kellogg is the best way to drive growth, CEO says
In an interview, Steve Cahillane said dividing the 116-year-old CPG will unlock value and create three "healthy, strong companies” in plant-based food, cereal and snacks.
By Christopher Doering • June 22, 2022 -
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Mars CEO to retire in September
Company veteran Poul Weihrauch, currently global president of Mars Petcare, will take the helm this fall.
By Megan Poinski • Updated June 22, 2022 -
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Kellogg splitting into 3 companies
The CPG will spin off its North American cereal and plant-based foods operations while retaining its global snacking business. The separation is slated to be complete by the end of 2023.
By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • Updated June 21, 2022 -
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Mondelēz to buy Clif Bar for at least $2.9B
The purchase of the Clif, Luna and Clif Kid brands further expands the CPG giant’s reach in snacking while giving it a major presence in the high-growth bar business.
By Christopher Doering • Updated June 20, 2022 -
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Live Green Group partners with Sigma to make clean-label ingredients
This agreement will utilize the startup’s Charaka algorithm and the Mexican food giant’s reach to create alternatives to things like methylcellulose, gums and emulsifiers.
By Megan Poinski • June 16, 2022
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