Every week, Hershey CEO Kirk Tanner analyzes the performance of nearly two dozen competing food companies to ensure that the Reese’s and SkinnyPop owner remains at the forefront. “We’re outpacing all of them,” Tanner stated confidently about Hershey’s competitors. Since…
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Dive Brief: Tyson Foods announced the closure of a Hillshire Brands plant in Rome, Georgia, resulting in the layoff of 168 workers. The decision was made due to recent changes that made continued operations at the site unfeasible. The plant…
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Key Highlights: Tetra Pak has initiated the construction of a state-of-the-art $22 million innovation facility in Denton, Texas, at the site of its U.S. and Canada headquarters. This new facility will be an extension of the existing product development center…
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Strike at JBS Meatpacking Plant Ends After Beef Giant Agrees to Return to Negotiations Key Points: Workers at JBS’ largest U.S. meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, have ended their three-week strike after the company agreed to return to the negotiating…
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La Colombe has recently revamped its ready-to-drink lattes to focus more on espresso and reduce sugar levels, aligning the canned coffees more closely with the cafe experience. The updated formula, introduced in late March, aims to cater to the “everyday…
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Dive Brief: Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed Rafael Oliveira, the current CEO of JDE Peet’s, to lead its coffee business ahead of a planned spinoff. Oliveira, who has been CEO of Peet’s since November 2024, brings a wealth of experience…
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Food companies got creative with their April Fools’ pranks this year, introducing products like Butterfinger Top Ramen and cheese Smarties. April Fools’ Day allows food brands to engage with consumers through playful reimaginations of their products or humorous takes on…
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The Kraft Heinz Company has teamed up with the NFL in a groundbreaking five-year partnership, marking the CPG marketer as the league’s first global condiment partner. This collaboration includes iconic brands such as Heinz, Kraft, Velveeta, and Philadelphia, all of…
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Editor’s note: This article provides insights from the Food Manufacturing Summit organized by Food Dive, Manufacturing Dive, and Supply Chain Dive on March 25. Watch the replay on demand here. Following the disruptions caused by the pandemic, the importance of…
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New Development: Nestlé has announced a new collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to implement a project aimed at promoting fair recruitment and labor rights in coffee supply chains in Latin America. This partnership focuses on countries such as…