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Unilever commits to annual nutritional report
The global CPG giant says it will publish its first report measuring its food products against governmental health goals by October.
By Megan Poinski • March 8, 2022 -
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Tyson venture initiative to invest in sustainability tech
The meat giant is using its investment arm to source new ideas from startups to help lower its environmental footprint.
By Chris Casey • March 7, 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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After 17 years of plant-based ice cream, why HumanCo rebranded Coconut Bliss and added dairy
The legacy flavors will continue, but company Founder and CEO Jason Karp said most consumers want clean-label, sustainable desserts made with dairy.
By Megan Poinski • March 7, 2022 -
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DOJ investigates poultry companies over anticompetitive labor practices, WSJ reports
The government is reviewing whether producers engaged in sharing information about employment practices that kept wages lower for workers.
By Christopher Doering • March 4, 2022 -
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Ginkgo Bioworks partners with Phytolon on natural colors
The biotech powerhouse will work to improve and scale processes of the Israel-based company that uses precision fermentation to make yellow, purple and pink pigments.
By Megan Poinski • March 3, 2022 -
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Disruption has drawn ingredient suppliers and food manufacturers closer, Ingredion CEO says
Jim Zallie said reduced R&D budgets, changing consumer tastes and an urgency to get products to market faster has created "more intimate relationships" between the two sides.
By Christopher Doering • March 3, 2022 -
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OpinionHow to reintroduce sampling to the post-pandemic consumer
As shoppers shift their grocery spending online, food CPGs should consider these opportunities to connect, writes Jeff Snyder of Inspira Marketing Group.
By Jeff Snyder • March 3, 2022 -
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Q&AHow Air Protein is making the journey from concept to product
The startup that makes carbon dioxide into a meat analog has been turning science and the need for more sustainability into something co-founder and CEO Lisa Dyson says can feed the world.
By Megan Poinski • March 2, 2022 -
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Lifeway Foods in turmoil as family members push company to oust CEO, explore 'strategic alternatives'
The outcome could hinge on the opinion of dairy giant Danone, which owns 22.4% of the kefir maker's stock, making it the single-largest shareholder.
By Christopher Doering • March 1, 2022 -
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Kind founder's fund leads $7M Belgian Boys investment
Through the money and a partnership, Daniel Lubetzky's Equilibra Ventures will help the European-style sweet snacks and breakfast company expand globally.
By Megan Poinski • March 1, 2022 -
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Tea gets a wellness boost as Hain, Twinings aim to wake up the category
While sales in the segment have been largely flat to down in recent years, more consumers are turning to offerings with attributes like probiotics, relaxation, energy and immune support.
By Christopher Doering • March 1, 2022 -
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As plant-based meat growth stalls, what does it mean for the category?
Earnings reports last week for Beyond Meat and Maple Leaf Foods showed flat or negative growth — and no clear way to jumpstart sales.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 28, 2022 -
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Deep DiveFood suppliers wade into logistics as trucking rates soar
Businesses can't evade the trucking market, but there are strategies they can adopt to lessen the impact of market forces.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 25, 2022 -
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Wheat's inflationary yearFood commodity prices soar as Russia invades Ukraine
With the two countries serving as major exporters of wheat, corn and other crops, the conflict is set to further roil ingredient and food prices and compromise supply.
By Samantha Oller • Feb. 25, 2022 -
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Good Culture raises $64M for cultured foods expansion
The cottage cheese brand has attracted funding from investors including actress Kristen Bell as it looks to bring health benefits like probiotics into new product categories.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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PepsiCo, Coca-Cola prioritize diversity with latest moves
The parent company of Frito-Lay launched a business unit to support diverse partners and suppliers, while the Atlanta-based beverage giant said it will tie executives' annual incentive to reaching its DEI goals.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 24, 2022 -
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Kraft Heinz enters joint venture with NotCo
The partnership will develop and produce plant-based co-branded products, combining the CPG giant's vast portfolio and reach with the startup's ability to reimagine animal-derived food.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2022 -
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Kind CEO pushing bar giant beyond its signature product
Russell Stokes, who took the helm last October, is looking to add new ingredients to the company's bars and further increase its offerings in both breakfast and frozen foods.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 23, 2022 -
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Deep DiveOnce an afterthought, brand licensing reaps billions for CPGs hungry for growth
Hershey, Conagra and Post are a few companies using the strategy to expand their business, build equity and keep products relevant.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 22, 2022 -
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Hostess gives Donettes doughnuts a jolt with addition of caffeine
The sweet snack, which is three times bigger than the average mini Donettes, contains nearly the same amount of the stimulant as one cup of coffee.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 18, 2022 -
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Kerry buys 2 biotech companies for more than $226M
The acquisition of Germany's C-LEcta and Mexico's Enmex will help the Irish ingredients company expand its enzymes and precision fermentation business.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2022 -
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Dairy export working group pursues solutions for hard-hit industry
Supply chain woes are costing U.S. dairy companies millions and damaging exporter credibility, according to the IDFA.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 17, 2022 -
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Kellogg to invest $2M in program helping rice farmers cut greenhouse gas emissions
The CPG giant will work closely with producers in the Lower Mississippi River Basin who grow the commodity, a key ingredient in its Rice Krispies and Special K cereals.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Nestlé's Outshine expands from frozen fruit bars to shelf-stable smoothie pouches
The third-highest-selling frozen novelty, with an estimated $480 million in annual sales, has thrived with consumers because of its single-serve delivery and better-for-you mantra.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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Inside Folgers' plan to swap its fusty reputation for punk-rock rebelliousness
A new ad campaign is drawing out the unsung New Orleans roots for the J.M. Smucker coffee brand and focusing on a craft story millennials care about.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 15, 2022
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