Manufacturing

  • Containers of Nestle hot chocolate mix are seen on a store shelf.
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    Nestlé cutting 16,000 jobs to accelerate turnaround

    CEO Philipp Navratil said the Lean Cuisine maker will be “ruthless” in assessing talent as it looks to slash 6% of its workforce and drive $3.8 billion in savings.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Albertsons eyes 30% private label penetration

    The grocer’s own brands are playing a key role in helping the company connect with value-focused shoppers and boost its long-term profitability, its CEO said.

    By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2025
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    The Magnum Ice Cream Company prepares for a ‘new frontier’ after Unilever spin-off

    The Ben and Jerry's owner will become the world’s largest frozen novelty maker in November, benefiting from its diverse portfolio and focus on a single category.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Food recalls are on the rise. What happens to the waste?

    The Food and Drug Administration recalled nearly 85 million units through the first half of the year and managing this organic waste can be complicated.

    By Leslie Nemo • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Inside Ferrero’s push to become America’s next packaged food giant

    Fresh off its acquisition of WK Kellogg, the sweets maker is investing over $100 million in marketing during the Super Bowl and World Cup to show it’s more than just Nutella and Ferrero Rocher.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Magnum taps into better-for-you craze with Yasso frozen Greek yogurt pints

    The fast-growing brand, which Unilever purchased in 2023, will be spun out next month when the CPG giant divests its ice cream division.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Tyson agrees to record $85M settlement in pork price-fixing lawsuit

    Meatpacking giants have agreed to pay nearly $200 million to address allegations they illegally conspired to limit bacon, ham and sausage supply to boost profits.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Hormel Foods ends bacon production at Georgia plant

    The shift is one of roughly 90 projects the company executed in the third quarter as part of a multiyear transformation initiative.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 6, 2025
  • Hostess Twinkies and CupCakes are displayed on a store shelf.
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    JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion

    The Twinkies owner was acquired two years ago for $5.6 billion, but has since seen demand wane amid inflation and an uptick in the use of GLP-1 drugs.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring

    The food giant plans to shutter a pizza crust and two pet food facilities as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
  • Four stacks of cans of Campbell's soup displayed on a grocery store shelf on June 2, 2025, in Chicago. Cans in the stacks, from left to right, are labeled "Spicy Nacho Cheese," "Chicken with Rice," "Tomato Bisque" and "Spicy Tomato."
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    Campbell’s says tariff mitigation strategies can only go so far

    Limited domestic tinplate capacity makes it difficult to source materials for canned goods in the face of steel and aluminum tariffs, executives say.

    By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Top food and beverage industry events in 2026

    The coming year will be busy with conferences and conventions showcasing the latest trends and innovations in snacks, frozen foods and more.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Anheuser-Busch spends $7.4M to expand Michelob Ultra production

    The alcohol giant is investing in its Los Angeles brewery to keep up with demand for the brand, which dethroned Modelo as the top-selling U.S. beer.

    By • Sept. 29, 2025
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    Utz Brands joins food giants in pledge to remove artificial colors

    The chip and pretzel manufacturer plans to fully transition away from synthetic dyes by the end of 2027.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    The Magnum Ice Cream Company taps NotCo AI for product innovation

    The Ben & Jerry's owner plans to use the startup’s artificial intelligence platform to address some of the industry's “most complex growth and innovation challenges.”

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Lifeway to double production capacity at Wisconsin kefir factory

    The dairy producer says the expansion is needed to keep pace with surging consumer demand for probiotic-rich products.

    By • Sept. 22, 2025
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    Red Bull moves ahead with $1.7B factory after delay

    The plant is expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the U.S.

    By • Sept. 15, 2025
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    Perdue Farms to lay off 300 workers at Indiana turkey plant

    Production for the Thanksgiving staple has fallen to a three-decade low as poultry companies grapple with bird flu and changing consumer habits.

    By • Sept. 11, 2025
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    Campbell’s becomes latest food giant to remove synthetic colors

    Brands such as Lance crackers and V8 Splash will transition to colors derived from annatto, purple carrot juice concentrate and other natural sources.

    By • Sept. 3, 2025
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    An opportunity to modernize infant formula for the first time in a generation

    I strongly believe we’re in a pivotal moment for the future of infant nutrition, and one that will redefine infant formula for generations to come.

    By Devon Kuehn, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer at ByHeart • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Sunrise Family Farms finds the sweet spot between legacy and growth

    “I will not retire until you get me a robot.” It was more than a joke. It was a sign that Sunrise was ready to invest in smarter, more scalable ways of working.

    By Brooklyn Kiosow • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Nestlé fires CEO citing romantic relationship with subordinate

    Laurent Freixe is being replaced after one year in the role by Philipp Navratil, the head of the company’s Nespresso brand.

    By • Sept. 1, 2025
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    General Mills invests $54M in innovation hub for next generation of products

    The spending comes as the Cheerios maker plans to launch new products across its biggest product categories, tapping into consumer trends like protein and spicy.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    4 food trends that could define the rest of 2025

    Companies are restructuring operations or rethinking M&A as they feel the heat from slowing sales and face pressure to transform their ingredient lists.

    By , • Aug. 27, 2025
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    Danone to spend millions on Ohio plant expansion amid ‘explosive growth’ in yogurt

    The Oikos maker is reaping the benefits of consumer interest in products rich in protein, probiotics and other nutrients.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025