Industry News

Lactalis Canada Adding Kraft Heinz Grated Cheese Business to Portfolio

The transaction reinforces the company’s long-term investment in the food processing sector and marks its foray into the grated cheese business category, a first for the dairy leader.

December 2, 2021

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Sustainability

Kraft Mac and Cheese Modernization

Completed on time during the height of the pandemic, a multi-line expansion project for Kraft Heinz’s macaroni and cheese product increased production output without disrupting the Wausau plant’s existing production schedule.

November 30, 2021

Industry News

Unilever Poised to Sell Tea Business

The company has announced its intention to sell its world-leading tea business ekaterra and its assets to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII for over $5 billion.

November 23, 2021

Beverage

Beverage Industry Trends: Consumers, E-Commerce, and Global Market Challenges | How to Successfully Adopt AI Applications

Consumers are demanding more of today’s beverage market, but supply chain issues and labor shortages are creating challenges. Also on today's Take Five video: Industry expert provides insight on how to efficiently apply AI to facilities.

November 19, 2021

Industry News

JBS Entering Cultivated Protein Market With Acquisition of BioTech Foods

As a part of the move, the company will be building a new production plant in Spain, which will scale up production, and a research & development center in biotechnology and cultivated protein in Brazil.

November 18, 2021

Software

Proper AI Application Fuels Food and Beverage Innovation

The collection of actionable data generates insights to optimize production, reduce downtime, and increase overall efficiency, and can be scaled throughout a company’s infrastructure.

November 11, 2021

Sustainability

Meat Institute Announces New Climate Targets

The group has released new targets, alongside its sustainability framework launched through the Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow.

November 11, 2021

Industry News

Hershey to Purchase Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc.

The acquisition of Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels and Pretzels Inc. will complement Hershey’s growing salty snacking portfolio and create an opportunity to reach new consumers in new occasions, advancing Hershey’s snacking powerhouse vision.

November 10, 2021

Sustainability

Mars Bars Sold in U.K., Ireland, and Canada to Be Certified as Carbon Neutral by 2023

The carbon neutral pledge was made less than a month after the company announced its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its full value chain by 2050.

November 8, 2021

Beverage

Spirited Sustainable Packaging

Spirits company Diageo reports on the state of its “Spirit of Progress 2030” sustainability program, and their global ventures to increase sustainable packaging for their brands.

November 4, 2021

Sustainability

Grupo Bimbo Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

The company has launched a new sustainability platform, which will include reforestation and carbon sequestration measures that will be aligned with its regenerative agriculture initiative.

November 4, 2021

Home

Snacking Soared in 2020: Growth to Continue at Slower Speed

Read about current snacking trends and market updates presented by SNAC International at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and in their State of the Industry report.

November 2, 2021

Industry News

The Coca-Cola Company Fully Acquires Bodyarmor

The company is paying $5.6 billion in cash for the remaining 85% of the line of sports performance and hydration beverages that’s on track for $1.4 billion in retail sales this year.

November 2, 2021