Manufacturing: Page 9
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Ferrero invests in hazelnut sourcing as it grows US production
The company awarded a total of $350,000 to Oregon State University and Rutgers University to increase collaboration with local farmers, producers and distributors.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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TreeHouse Foods buys private label tea business for $205M
The purchase will strengthen its competitive position in the fast-growing beverage category while building its presence in higher-growth, higher-margin businesses.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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The Campbell’s Company names head of supply chain
The CPG giant announced company veteran Cassandra Green as its SVP and head of supply chain amid a production overhaul.
By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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How candy maker Smarties bet on a single product and won big
The 75-year-old company is posting record sales with its tiny circular tablets and attracting suitors interested in purchasing the family-owned business.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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By Sara VanWinkle • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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OpinionCalifornia’s food safety overhaul: From label to table
With looming compliance deadlines, companies must prepare now to make sure they’re following the state’s food ingredient and labeling laws.
By Sedina L. Banks and Sherry E. Jackman • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Mac & Cheese rolls out bagel flavor | Kit Kat’s new seasonal shape
The offering is the first limited-time product for the pasta and cheese dish, and Hershey launches the chocolate-wafer confection designed to look like Santa.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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How a cancer diagnosis helped create a ‘cookie dough mogul’
CEO Loren Castle talks strategy and lessons learned from creating better-for-you brand Sweet Loren’s.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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JM Smucker opens Uncrustables facility in Alabama
The food giant's $1.1 billion investment marks the third manufacturing location dedicated to the brand.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Hydration beverage maker Electrolit invests $400M in first US plant
The company, with nearly half a billion in annual sales nationwide, is doubling down on its recent success and the popularity of electrolyte-infused drinks.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 19, 2024 -
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Nestlé invests $150M to expand South Carolina frozen food plant
The Hot Pockets and Lean Cuisine manufacturer said it will add a production line as well as enhance automation and digital technology.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Specialty ingredients
The category has been a buzz word in recent years. But what are they? Why are they rising in demand? Above Foods CEO gives Food Dive his perspective.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat brings Sun Sausage to Whole Foods
The company’s latest release into the mega grocery store features fruits, vegetables, and legumes—and isn’t meant to be an imitation meat product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Dippin’ Dots to enter grocery stores for the first time
Mostly sold in amusement parks and sporting venues, the expansion brings the ice cream to thousands of new distribution points and more opportunities to reach consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school lunch program
The packaged food giant said demand for the two offerings, which launched in 2023, fell short of its projections.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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WK Kellogg Co bets big on factory revamp to boost performance
The cereal company’s plans to replace aging technology is taking shape, with $96 million spent on infrastructure so far this year.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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USDA cuts soybean production outlook. Will it help prices?
The department is no longer expecting harvest to break new records, but surpluses will still pressure farm profits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Molson Coors to shutter Leinenkugel’s brewery in Wisconsin
The brewer said it is moving manufacturing to its larger Milwaukee facility to cut costs.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Molson Coors buys majority stake in Zoa energy drinks
The beverage giant will now control marketing and retail operations for the better-for-you brand, which was co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Kerry Group acquires lactose testing technology
The taste and nutrition giant said the LactoSens platform is used by food and beverage companies to check for the sugar naturally found in dairy products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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How General Mills found business value in generative AI
The company drew on its experience developing machine learning solutions to manage the deployment of its MillsChat tool, according to Jaime Montemayor, chief digital and technology officer at General Mills.
By Matt Ashare • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Food and beverage M&A activity appears to be picking up: CoBank
Consumer interest in better-for-you snacking and struggles in plant-based meat alternatives could make these sectors attractive for dealmaking, the bank cooperative noted.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Celsius Holdings boosts innovation, production capacity with $75M co-packer purchase
The beverage company said the acquisition provides it with the flexibility to grow in a competitive energy drink market forecast to reach $30 billion in five years.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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PepsiCo to shutter 3 more bottling plants, lay off hundreds
The closing of locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Georgia comes just days after the beverage giant abruptly shut down a Chicago facility.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Lactalis USA spending $55M to expand feta cheese production
The 38,000-square-foot manufacturing line, which will be operational in 2027, comes as the cheese variety grows in popularity with American consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2024
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