Industry News

Severe Weather Drives Ingredient Prices Higher

With droughts, frosts, and heavy rains hitting key growers, an index of major crops is reacting to concerns about harvests from wheat to coffee, Bloomberg reports.

May 24, 2024

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Industry News

Is Kraft Heinz Selling Oscar Mayer?

Kraft Heinz is gauging interest in its division of hot dogs, bacon, and deli meats, which could garner $3 billion to $5 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal.

May 18, 2024

Industry News

Tyson Pushes Against Beef Headwinds as Chicken Business Improves

Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King reflects on a year of plant closures and strategic shifts amid chicken mortality, cattle availability, feed prices, and other challenges.

May 17, 2024

Industry News

FDA Labeling Changes Could Come at a Cost for Food Processors

Front-of-pack labeling, reduced sodium and sugar levels, and enforced ingredient traceability are on the horizon for food manufacturers. Here’s what processors can expect next.

May 1, 2024

Industry News

Live at Petfood Essentials: Pet Snacks Put Emphasis on Health, Safety

COVID has had a profound and lasting effect on how we view the pets in our lives, and what we expect in the way of functional health, nutrition, safety, and more in their treats.

April 29, 2024

Industry News

Mondelēz Opens Applications for Emerging Food Technology Startups

The snack giant’s CoLab Tech, in its second year, is an R&D accelerator program looking for innovations in nutrition, ingredients, packaging, and sustainability.

April 23, 2024

Industry News

Arla Foods Ingredients to Acquire Whey Manufacturer, Expand Performance Products

The acquisition of Volac Whey Nutrition would include a sustainable production facility in Felinfach, Wales.

April 22, 2024

Sustainability

Mondelēz Promotes ‘Mindful Indulgence’ Amid Weight-Loss Drug Popularity

With an update on its Snacking Made Right priorities, Mondelēz shows its progress on healthier snacking, environment and sustainability initiatives, and other goals.

April 19, 2024

Industry News

Nestlé Appoints New CEO Zone Europe

After 36 years at Nestlé, Marco Settembri is retiring from his position as executive vice president and CEO Zone Europe. Guillaume Le Cunff will move from leading Nespresso to take over as CEO Zone Europe.

April 19, 2024

Industry News

The Lawsuit Against JBS and Its Effects on Greenwashing

Accusing JBS of deceiving customers about its climate commitment, New York’s lawsuit has implications well beyond the world’s largest meat company.

April 10, 2024

Industry News

Coca-Cola Foundation Donates Nearly $500K to Decrease Water Poverty

Coca-Cola sent two grants to the Global Water Center to support initiatives dedicated to lowering worldwide water poverty.

April 4, 2024

Industry News

Tillamook Names New President and CEO

Patrick Criteser announced that he would step down later this year from leading the Tillamook County Creamery Association. Current EVP David Booth will be his successor.

April 3, 2024

Automation

Rockwell Reveals 10 Vulnerabilities in 3 Popular Products

Users are urged to implement best practices to mitigate the potential risks with FactoryTalk, PowerFlex and Arena Simulation.

April 3, 2024