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Walmart Opens First Owned-and-Operated Case-Ready Beef Facility in Olathe, Kansas The newly opened case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kansas, marks a significant milestone for Walmart as it continues to invest in U.S.-made and sourced goods. Plans for the facility were…

Key Takeaways: Kraft Heinz, a major food company, is recalling over 360,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon due to possible listeria contamination. The affected fully cooked turkey bacon products were produced between April 24 and June 11 and were…

With climate conditions becoming more volatile and unpredictable, and the global population continuing to rise, the strain on our natural resources has never been greater. The challenge we face today is not just about feeding more people, but also about…

Dive Brief: Hershey has announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes from its snacks by the end of 2027, following a trend among food manufacturers making similar commitments recently. The company behind Jolly Rancher and Dot’s pretzels stated that this decision…

With the skyrocketing prices of cocoa, chocolate substitutes are becoming a more cost-effective and sustainable option for the confectionery industry. However, the challenge lies in convincing consumers to break their chocolate addiction. Chocolate prices have nearly quadrupled in the last…

Dive Brief: Del Monte Foods has filed for bankruptcy and is actively seeking a buyer for its longstanding 139-year-old business, citing challenges in a rapidly changing economic landscape. CEO Greg Longstreet acknowledged the difficulties faced by the iconic canned fruit…

Summary: Jana has been urging Lamb Weston to make operational changes and consider a sale, following its partnership with Continental Grain. They criticized the company’s leadership decisions, especially appointing an insider as CEO. Despite this, a sale seems unlikely now,…

When Mondelēz International launched SnackFutures in 2018, it marked a significant step in the company’s journey to solidify its position as a leader in the snacking industry. Over the years, SnackFutures has shifted its focus from investing in new brands…

When you stroll through the aisles of your local grocery store, be prepared to be amazed by the array of functional drinks, bars, and snacks that are bursting with innovation. From promoting gut health to enhancing skin health and cognitive…

Key Takeaways: J.M. Smucker Co. is planning to increase coffee prices for the fourth time since June 2024 due to tariffs impacting the cost of coffee bean imports. The primary driver of direct material costs related to tariffs for Smucker…