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  • Impossible Sausage launched at retail in summer 2021.
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    Impossible Sausage debuts in grocery stores

    The plant-based pork product, which first launched in foodservice in 2020, will be available in Savory and Spicy varieties at several retail locations nationwide.

    By • Aug. 11, 2021
  • Freshly's Purely Plant line
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    Freshly launches plant-based meals

    The debut of the Purely Plant line was sped up by Nestlé's acquisition of the company late last year, said co-founder and CEO Mike Wystrach.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 11, 2021
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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.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    Coca-Cola closing pair of bottling plants affecting nearly 500 workers

    The decision to shutter the facilities, expected in 2023, comes as the beverage giant says it is repositioning its portfolio to better respond to changing consumer tastes. 

    By • Aug. 10, 2021
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    PepsiCo and Boston Beer's Hard Mtn Dew to hit stores in February

    The beverage, which contains 100 calories and has 5% alcohol by volume, will be available in a limited number of states.

    By • Updated Jan. 31, 2022
  • Jennifer Lopez is an investor in Super Coffee parent company Kitu Life.
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    Super Coffee parent company raises $106M to continue expansion

    The funding round, led by Durable Capital Partners and with participation from leaders from Boston Beer and Schnuck Markets, brings the startup's valuation to more than $500 million, Bloomberg reports.

    By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Dec. 6, 2021
  • Danone's plant-based Silk Greek yogurt launched in August 2021.
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    Danone's Silk launches plant-based Greek yogurt

    With the thick, protein-packed variety dominating the dairy-based segment, the company's new offer aims to recreate its success.

    By • Aug. 10, 2021
  • Finless Foods plans to sell its plant-based tuna in 2022
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    Why Finless Foods is taking the plunge into plant-based fish

    The company, one of the first dedicated to cell-based seafood, created the product while doing R&D for its cultured bluefin tuna and sees it as a way to transform into a food producer.

    By • Aug. 9, 2021
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    Sanderson Farms to be acquired by Cargill and Continental Grain for $4.53B

    Combining the poultry producer with Continental's Wayne Farms subsidiary will give the new entity about 15% of U.S. chicken production. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.

    By , • Updated Aug. 9, 2021
  • Del Monte Fruit Infusions
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    Leftovers: Del Monte's fruit cups get functional; French's bun mashup bakes in the mustard

    Digestion, energy and immune-boosting ingredients are infused in the company's fruit, and Nissin Foods says "yes" to pumpkin spice ramen.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 6, 2021
  • DouxMatok's Incredo Sugar is made from sugar and manufacturers can use 40% less of it.
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    DouxMatok hires CEO with experience in partnerships, marketing and brand building

    Ari Melamud is the first outside leader for the Israel-based sweetener company and joins at a time when its Incredo Sugar is widely available to manufacturers.

    By • Aug. 5, 2021
  • Plant-based cheeses from Miyoko's Creamery at Plant Based World in 2019.
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    Miyoko's Creamery gets $52M investment

    The artisan plant-based cheese company plans to use the funds to expand into more retail outlets and launch new products.

    By • Aug. 5, 2021
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    Danone expands partnership with AI firm Brightseed to explore health benefits in plants

    The multiyear collaboration will focus on common crops and lesser-known species as the food giant works to triple its sales in the plant-based space by 2025.

    By Samantha Oller • Aug. 5, 2021
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    Famous Amos launches brand refresh with focus on premium ingredients

    The Ferrero-owned brand created three cookie varieties using products sourced from international locations, including the Philippines, Belgium and the Mediterranean.

    By Lauren Manning • Aug. 5, 2021
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    Food and retail companies found broiler chicken welfare working group

    Nestlé​, Panera Bread, Target, Sodexo and Aramark are among the founding members of the coalition, which will work with Compassion in World Farming to help companies transition to more humanely sourced poultry.

    By Lauren Manning , Samantha Oller • Aug. 4, 2021
  • The logo of Molson Coors' first spirit, Five Trail whiskey, which will be in some states in September 2021.
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    Molson Coors launches ultra-premium whiskey brand

    Five Trail, a blend of Colorado single-malt whiskey made with Coors malts and three bourbons, is the company's first foray into spirits and will hit shelves in some states next month.

    By • Aug. 4, 2021
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    Tyson to require COVID-19 vaccinations for entire US workforce

    The meat processor would be the largest food company in the country to mandate the shot, as the delta variant triggers a wave of new infections.

    By Samantha Oller • Aug. 4, 2021
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    Danone prepares 'plant-based 2.0' platform

    The food giant is making taste and texture improvements to its oat, almond and soy milks, with new U.S. launches for Silk and So Delicious set for the second half of 2021.

    By Samantha Oller • Aug. 3, 2021
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    PepsiCo to sell Tropicana, other juice brands for $3.3B

    Private equity firm PAI Partners is picking up the well known names, and the soda company will retain a minority stake in the business.

    By • Updated Aug. 3, 2021
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    How Kellogg uses data to drive growth

    The Michigan company looks at many sources to create actionable plans that enhance sales, supply chain and consumer experience, Chief Growth Officer Monica McGurk explains.

    By • Aug. 2, 2021
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    Shoppers stocking up on health-related items as COVID-19 cases rise, Instacart finds

    Sales of items including disinfectant sprays and wipes, hand sanitizer and cold medicine were up by 15% or more over one week in mid-July, according to the e-commerce company.

    By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 2, 2021
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    As stock begins trading, Dole CEO is 'excited about the future'

    The day after the completion of the mega-merger between the iconic U.S. company and Ireland-based Total Produce, the newly minted largest fruit and vegetable company in the world went public.

    By • July 30, 2021
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    Danone will overhaul and replace most of its board

    All members except Chairman Gilles Schnepp and the two representing employees of the French dairy company will step down when their terms expire, giving incoming CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique a clean slate.

    By • July 30, 2021
  • Molson Coors announced it will sunset Milwaukee's Best Premium and other economy beers in July 2021.
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    Molson Coors to sunset 11 economy brands

    CEO Gavin Hattersley said the legacy alcohol company is moving toward more premiumization — his latest strategy to increase its sales and outlook.

    By • July 30, 2021
  • Lay's Flavor Swap potato chips, with the flavors of Cool Ranch Doritos and Funyuns, hit shelves in July 2021.
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    Leftovers: Lay's borrows flavors from Doritos and Funyuns; Skittles takes the rainbow to space

    The new line of Frito-Lay's signature potato chip is either genius marketing or a recipe for consumer confusion, and Uncrustables adds pizza to its repertoire of convenient snacks.

    By Food Dive staff • July 30, 2021
  • Planterra, a division of JBS USA, launched Ozo products in grocery store across the United States.
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    Why MycoTechnology and Planterra are joining forces in plant-based

    With a similar attitude toward innovation, the fermented ingredients maker and JBS USA's alternative protein subsidiary say this partnership adds to R&D and new product possibilities. 

    By • July 29, 2021