Brianna Guntz

Brianna Guntz is an associate editor for PMMI Media Group, creating engaging multimedia content across PMG brands. She has been with PMG since January 2025 and has a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Loyola University Chicago. She's fond of hiking, plants, and her two cats. Brianna can be contacted at: [email protected]

Whey Protein Shortage Pushes Processors Toward Alternative Ingredients

Soaring protein demand has left whey in short supply and at record prices, prompting some food processors to reformulate with milk protein concentrate, soy, and pea proteins.

June 12, 2026

Some manufacturers have halted output or reformulated flagship products to balance the limited supply of whey protein.

Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Mars Pours £190 Million Into Historic UK Chocolate Factory to Modernize Manufacturing

The investment will modernize Mars’ Slough factory, transforming it into a next-generation manufacturing hub with advanced technology and workforce upskilling.

May 20, 2026

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Food Industry Layoffs Mount as Nestlé, Del Monte Cut Jobs

Workforce reductions across major food companies signal deeper restructuring as legacy brands face cost pressures and shifting demand.

May 1, 2026

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PepsiCo to Remove Artificial Dyes from Gatorade Flavors

The petroleum-based colors are set to be removed from product offerings by fall 2026.

April 23, 2026

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Facilities, Design & Infrastructure

Signature Foods USA Announces First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

The facility is set to begin operations in South Carolina, creating 202 new jobs.

April 16, 2026

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Tyson Foods Announces Closure of Georgia Beef Facility

The closure comes after the company terminated over 5,000 employees in Jan. This plant shutdown will result in layoffs for 168 employees.

April 9, 2026

The Georgia plant closure will result in layoffs for 168 employees.

Coca-Cola Invests $650M to Expand Fairlife Capacity in Michigan

New production lines and added floor space signal continued demand for high-protein dairy beverages.

April 2, 2026

The project will add two new production lines and approximately 245,000 sq ft of space,

Kraft Heinz Invests $250M to Modernize Montreal Facility

Upgrade targets efficiency, sustainability, and added production capacity as the company reinforces its commitment to Canadian manufacturing.

April 1, 2026

Kraft Heinz's $250 million investment follows the company halting plans to split.

AI Visual Inspection Market Poised for Rapid Growth

Projected to grow from $2.1 billion in 2024 to $4.2 billion by 2031, AI-powered inspection technologies are reshaping quality control as manufacturers seek more adaptive defect detection and data-driven quality management.

March 5, 2026

Between 2024 and 2031, the market isgrowing at a CAGR of 10.5%.

New NSF Certification Targets Food Packaging Safety Compliance

As consumer scrutiny and state-level legislation intensify, NSF’s PD 525 protocol offers suppliers and CPGs a structured path to verify compliance and substantiate chemical claims.

February 17, 2026

Carmen Grindatti introduces NSF's PD 525 protocol.

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