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Labor crisis roils the food industryLabor strikes target Big Food as workers seize on industry turmoil
Workers at Kellogg, Mondelēz and Frito-Lay are demanding concessions from companies at a time of labor shortages, increased product demand and supply chain disruption across the U.S.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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How PepsiCo is harnessing data to help retailers increase sales
The food and beverage giant's Pepviz platform uses analytics, data science and other tools to ensure a store is carrying the right product mix and optimizing shelf space.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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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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Private label losing ground to name brands, IRI says
Supply chain challenges and consumers flush with cash have benefited national offerings, but inflation and the end of government aid programs could soon help store brands.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Nestlé, Campbell Soup 'highly exposed' to climate risks, investor group warns
The food giants were among 50 large companies most at physical risk to droughts, wildfires, floods and other environmental dangers, according to a report by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Sovos Brands' CEO finds success in embracing 'one-of-a-kind' disruptive products
The owner of offerings such as Rao's and Noosa, which went public last week, has rapidly grown by touting high quality, clean-label ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 29, 2021 -
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Anheuser-Busch to distribute vitamin D-loaded ShineWater
The beer giant will use its own network to expand the functional drink's availability as consumers latch onto products that do more than provide sustenance or refreshment.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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AB InBev CFO: 'You can't hide when a pandemic hits'
“The whole debate over finance and ESG, that you either choose one or the other, is a false dilemma. They go hand in hand,” Fernando Tennenbaum said.
By Jane Thier • Sept. 24, 2021 -
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Red Baron pizza maker aims for a bigger slice of the market
As demand grows for more frozen options, Schwan's is turning to premium, single-serve and better-for-you offerings to boost sales in the $6 billion category.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 22, 2021 -
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Justice Department requires Polly-O and Athenos divestitures after Kraft Heinz-Lactalis deal
Both sales were in process, but the federal government filed a lawsuit ordering them to happen, saying action is necessary to avoid monopolies.
By Christopher Doering • Updated Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Yogurt giant Chobani enters the peanut butter category
The company said it will donate profits from the line of enhanced spreads for adults, children and infants to the hunger nonprofit Edesia Nutrition.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Danone's Evian partners with Loop on water bottle made with recycled plastic
The new packaging continues the brand's sustainability push, while providing validation for the upstart's technology that has drawn skepticism.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 20, 2021 -
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Surge in greenhouse gas pledges from CPGs prompts Cargill to pay farmers to collect carbon
The food and agricultural giant said demand from manufacturers to lower their environmental footprint is robust, but more financial incentives are needed to get producers to meet this growth.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Gopuff launches small business accelerator for underrepresented CPG entrepreneurs
The program provides brands with monthly workshops, networking events and one-on-one sessions with the e-tailer's marketing, merchandising and supply chain teams.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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OpinionReady for the 'Great Reset'? How digital transformation can future-proof food manufacturing
Modern technology can remake the sector into a resilient and responsive business, even through the turmoil of the pandemic, writes Keith Chambers of Aveva.
By Keith Chambers • Sept. 16, 2021 -
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Mondelēz tests new snack bar made using mechanical pressure and ultrasound energy
The CPG giant's Dirt Kitchen brand is using technology developed by Israel-based Torr FoodTech to create a product that has a unique multi-texture and maintains the nutritional value of the ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Consumer Brands Association asks Biden for vaccine regulation clarity
To keep manufacturing lines staffed by employees inoculated against COVID-19, the trade group says it needs to know details about vaccine documentation, testing requirements and how to continue operations.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Anheuser-Busch taps new CMO, adds marketing role in C-suite shuffle
The shakeup sees the brewing company making significant moves toward advancing its consumer-first media strategy.
By Asa Hiken • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Kellogg investing $45M to revamp North American supply chain
The CPG giant has cut jobs as part of its effort to meet high demand for ready-to-eat cereal by shifting production to more efficient facilities.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Tyson wins union support for worker vaccine mandate
An agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union granting paid sick leave to fully vaccinated employees comes shortly after the FDA approved Pfizer's COVID-19 shot.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 6, 2021 -
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Kraft Heinz paying $62M to settle SEC investigation over its accounting
The agency said the CPG giant engaged "in a long-running expense management scheme" that resulted in the restatement of several years of financial reporting. The company did not admit to or deny the findings.
By Christopher Doering , Megan Poinski • Updated Sept. 3, 2021 -
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Ferrero names insider as new North American president
Former Ferrara CEO Todd Siwak takes over from Paul Chibe, who has been picked as global president for Ferrero Group's sugar confectionery and gums business.
By Samantha Oller , Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2021 -
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Campbell Soup eyes at-home eating as key to soup growth
The company is expanding its product portfolio to tap into better-for-you trends and new meal occasions as the lingering pandemic keeps consumers at home.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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Givaudan make strides in fermented ingredients by partnering with other companies
A natural component developed with Manus Bio will be available in 2021, and an agreement with Ginkgo Bioworks will help the Swiss flavor and fragrances giant recreate rare natural substances.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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Nestlé opens its largest R+D Accelerator, dedicated to cross-category innovation
This is the latest in a series of R&D facilities that the world's largest food company has opened to help startups, students and its own employees bring products to market quickly.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 1, 2021 -
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Boston Beer subsidiary to launch cannabis beverages in Canada through partnerships
The beer company's BBCCC will work with manufacturer Peak Processing Solutions and grower Entourage Health for drinks slated to go into production at the end of the year, while eyeing a potential future U.S. launch.
By Samantha Oller • Sept. 1, 2021
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