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Sponsored by CargillAnimal protein takes center stage in 2025: Key insights for your food business
From beef to chicken to eggs, one thing is top-of-mind for consumers: more protein is essential to a healthy diet.
April 28, 2025 -
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Meat giant JBS gets SEC approval to list shares in US
Environmental groups and congressional lawmakers had pushed the agency to deny the company's request over its record on climate and corporate governance.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 24, 2025 -
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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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OpinionBird flu is a recurring risk. It’s time food companies planned for it.
As egg prices remain volatile, businesses should think about embracing alternatives to the protein, writes Emma Ignaszewski of the Good Food Institute.
By Emma Ignaszewski • April 17, 2025 -
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Kraft Heinz enters plant-based desserts with oat milk Jell-O pudding
The food giant has launched several foods that eschew plant-based ingredients including cheese, mayonnaise, hot dogs and mac and cheese.
By Christopher Doering • April 15, 2025 -
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Cal-Maine to buy breakfast foods manufacturer for $258M
The purchase of Echo Lake Foods gives the country’s largest egg producer more of a presence in processed foods, while limiting exposure to volatile commodity prices.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 15, 2025 -
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TreeHouse Foods to cut 150 corporate jobs in a cost-saving move
The restructuring, which includes the elimination of the company's chief commercial officer role, comes as the company has faced two major recalls since 2023.
By Christopher Doering • April 11, 2025 -
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Egg prices hit another record high ahead of Easter
Costs could soon come down as farms report fewer bird flu outbreaks and wholesale prices decrease.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 10, 2025 -
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MycoTechnology’s honey truffle sweetener receives GRAS approval
The mushroom-based ingredients maker said its latest product can amplify caramel and citrus flavors while masking undesirable ones.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2025 -
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Knorr mini meals generating big business for Unilever in the US
As consumers move away from three large meals a day, it’s creating a growth opportunity for a brand best known for side dishes and bouillon.
By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2025 -
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Grocers have the meats
Sales hit a record high in 2024, but there’s room for more innovation and personalized messaging to continue motivating shoppers, according to a report from FMI.
By Peyton Bigora • April 7, 2025 -
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Trump unveils sweeping tariffs, sparking further turmoil in food
A 10% duty on imports and reciprocal levies on 60 countries will raise consumer costs and “unintentionally harm iconic American manufacturers,” according to the Consumer Brands Association.
By Philip Neuffer • April 3, 2025 -
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Smithfield sells off pigs as attention turns toward lunch meats
The pork producer is reducing its exposure to agricultural markets as it builds up more profitable and less volatile segments of its business.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 2, 2025 -
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How the health and wellness boom is fueling Hain Celestial’s transformation
CEO Wendy Davidson said the Sleepytime Tea maker needed to first stabilize its business and boost innovation before it could tap into movements such as GLP-1 use.
By Christopher Doering • March 31, 2025 -
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How grocers can reel in more customer seafood spend
Food retailers have an opportunity to convert customers into “occasional or frequent” seafood shoppers by highlighting seafood’s affordability, health benefits and more, FMI found.
By Peyton Bigora • March 28, 2025 -
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OpinionHow frozen foods can help fight climate change
Almost a third of food in the U.S. goes to waste, requiring more solutions to preserve shelf life.
By Stacey Snelling • March 25, 2025 -
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Unilever to sell plant-based brand The Vegetarian Butcher as it focuses its portfolio
The divestiture comes as the CPG company prioritizes fewer, bigger brands to spur growth. It’s expected to divest its ice cream business in 2025.
By Christopher Doering • March 20, 2025 -
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Egg wholesale prices and consumer demand drop
The USDA’s latest weekly report on the egg market noted, however, that retail prices do not yet reflect these trends and demand is expected to remain under pressure until that happens.
By Peyton Bigora • March 20, 2025 -
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Trump admin looks to allow meat processers to permanently run faster line speeds
Pork and poultry companies have pushed for plants to operate faster, with critics warning of potential food safety concerns and risks to workers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 19, 2025 -
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Q&AHow Danone’s yogurt taps into consumer demand for ‘benefit stacking’
Rafael Acevedo, president of yogurt at Danone North America, discusses why the CPG giant’s focus on protein, gut health and low sugar is resonating with shoppers.
By Christopher Doering • March 18, 2025 -
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Sponsored by BAADER Food Systems USARedefining food processing for a sustainable future
BAADER revolutionizes food processing with innovative, sustainable solutions for quality and efficiency.
March 17, 2025 -
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Danish dairy giant inks deal to manufacture whey protein in US
Arla Foods will rely on a South Dakota-based processor to produce its ingredients as the co-op looks to expand in North America.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 13, 2025 -
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EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs
The European Commission announced the reinstatement of 2018-era tariffs on bourbon, orange juice and peanut butter, adding that additional taxes on food products could be coming in mid-April.
By Max Garland • March 12, 2025 -
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General Mills enters ramen noodles with Old El Paso and Totino’s
Using the Tex-Mex and pizza roll brands allows the food maker to stand out in the crowded instant noodle category while boosting exposure for two of its most popular offerings.
By Christopher Doering • March 11, 2025 -
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What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs
CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.
By Sarah Zimmerman , Christopher Doering • March 11, 2025 -
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To make healthy food taste good, texture is key
Ingredion says the attribute, a growing part of its business, can impact how quickly people eat, their fullness and perception of the food’s nutritional value.
By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2025
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