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PepsiCo is consolidating its manufacturing operations by closing three more bottling plants, leading to over 300 job losses as part of its restructuring efforts. The company has ceased production at facilities in Cincinnati, Harrisburg, and Atlanta, resulting in 136, 127,…

New Report Highlights Key Trends in Confectionery Foods Industry Puratos Ingredients Group recently unveiled its latest AI-generated report forecasting major trends in the confectionery foods sector for the upcoming year. The report, based on insights from the Taste Tomorrow platform,…

Del Monte Foods: Innovating for a Younger Generation Del Monte Foods, a long-standing fruit and vegetable company, has been a household name for 138 years with its iconic cans and fruit cups. However, as Gen Z and millennials shape food…

Summary: Lactalis USA is investing $55 million in its Tulare, California facility to boost Président Feta cheese production in the U.S. A new 38,000-square-foot manufacturing line is set to be operational by 2027, marking a significant step in meeting the…

Diageo Doubles Investment in Guinness 0.0 Dive Brief: Diageo has announced plans to double its investment in Guinness 0.0, the popular alcohol-free alternative brew. The Irish brewer is investing an additional 30 million euros ($32.5 million) into producing the nonalcoholic…

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: Known for its premium and unique soda flavors like Blue Bubblegum and Pineapple Cream, Jones Soda has ventured into new markets such as cannabis-infused beverages, prebiotics, and hard soda. Despite facing challenges like leadership changes, regulatory…

Donations from PACs, employees, and family members associated with the largest food and beverage companies in the United States have significantly decreased during this election cycle. According to a Food Dive analysis of OpenSecrets data, contributions have dropped by nearly…

The Launch of Voyage Foods’ New Facility in Ohio Voyage Foods, a leading provider of cocoa-free chocolate, is expanding its operations with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in Mason, Ohio. This 284,000-square-foot plant will produce a variety of products,…

Welcome to the Latest Update: Burcon NutraScience has introduced a new Puratein canola protein isolate product for baked goods, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to eggs for food manufacturers. The plant-based protein boasts over 90% purity and exceptional functionality,…

The Weekly Sip: V8 Energy and Dirty Water Innovate in the Beverage Sector The Weekly Sip is Food Dive’s column focused on the latest news in the rapidly changing and growing beverage sector. From inaugural product lines to big investments…