Manufacturing
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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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering , Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Christopher Doering • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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Spindrift discontinues alcohol offering amid decline in hard seltzers
The beverage maker will end production of its Spiked line after four years, noting it took “substantial resources and time.”
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2025 -
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JBS invests $100M to build its largest US bacon and sausage plant
The Brazil-based meat giant will buy and transform a Hy-Vee facility in Iowa as part of a plan to expand its prepared foods business.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2025 -
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Nestlé develops ‘groundbreaking’ process to boost cocoa production
The discovery could increase the supply of the popular commodity, which has seen yields cut due to climate change.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 21, 2025 -
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Anheuser-Busch to invest $15M in flagship St Louis plant
The spending, part of a $300 million commitment from the beer giant, comes as the Trump administration pushes companies to expand manufacturing in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 20, 2025 -
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Conagra to invest in supply chain amid production revamp
The food maker embarked on an overhaul of chicken production in fiscal year 2025 following the shutdown of a facility due to product quality issues.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2025 -
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Tyson adjusts beef production in face of low supply, healthy demand
The meat processor has cut costs from its operation and slowed processing speeds to get the most from record-low cattle availability.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 19, 2025 -
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Campbell’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon crack open beer-infused flavored soups
The products, which will be sold under the Chunky line, come as more consumers eat meals at home.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 19, 2025 -
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Stressed, bored and curious: How consumers are approaching food shopping right now.
Shoppers don’t just want retailers to echo their economic anxieties — they seek help discovering new food and beverages, the Kearney Consumer Institute found.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Beyond Meat to cut 6% of its workforce as plant-based demand languishes
Revenue during its latest quarter plunged 20%, which the food maker blamed on a slowdown in U.S. retail and certain international foodservice markets.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Anheuser-Busch invests $9M in New York state brewery
The money will go toward beer production while also expanding the brewery’s capacity to produce ready-to-drink brands such as Nutrl and Skimmers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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Utz to shutter Michigan plant, lay off 75 workers
The closure will help the chip and pretzel maker streamline operations and improve its supply chain.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 1, 2025 -
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Hershey’s Jolly Rancher ropes in success with move away from hard candy
The 76-year-old brand, best known for its bold fruit flavors, is reporting explosive growth from innovations such as gummies and freeze-dried sweets.
By Christopher Doering • July 31, 2025 -
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Mondelēz, Hershey team up on Reese’s Oreo cups and cookies
The sweet treats come as food makers look for ways to boost sales amid a slowdown in consumer spending.
By Christopher Doering • July 30, 2025 -
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Bolthouse Farms owner buys kombucha manufacturer Health-Ade for $500M
Generous Brands is looking to create a powerhouse in the better-for-you beverage sector, which is dominated by brands such as Olipop and Poppi.
By Christopher Doering • July 29, 2025 -
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Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026
The food maker plans to expand production capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.
By Christopher Doering • July 29, 2025 -
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Pilgrim’s to build $400M chicken plant in Georgia
The facility will expand production of brands including Just Bare as protein demand remains a significant driver of meat producer profits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 28, 2025 -
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How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping the food industry
The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 24, 2025 -
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Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg to remove artificial colors
The cereal giant is the latest food company to end the use of synthetic dyes amid mounting pressure from the White House.
By Christopher Doering • July 21, 2025 -
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PepsiCo to launch Cheetos and Doritos versions without artificial colors, flavors
The snacking and beverage giant also plans to rebrand Lay’s and Tostitos to highlight a simple ingredient list and a lack of synthetic additives.
By Christopher Doering • July 18, 2025 -
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Trump admin to revoke dozens of food product standards
The move targets regulations aimed at ensuring ingredients and production processes remain consistent with consumer expectations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 17, 2025 -
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Texas investigating Skittles maker Mars for failing to remove artificial food dyes
The attorney general’s office is looking into whether the candy maker violated consumers' rights by failing to live up to a 2016 pledge.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2025 -
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Is the tide shifting for grocery private brands?
While the frequency with which people buy store brands over name ones has softened recently, private labels remain a key driver for grocers, Dunnhumby found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 17, 2025
