Published Content Feed | Food Manufacturing https://www.foodmanufacturing.com The latest published content from Food Manufacturing en-usTrader Joe's Raises its Banana Prices for First Time in Decades https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891578/trader-joes-raises-its-banana-prices-for-first-time-in-decades https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891578/trader-joes-raises-its-banana-prices-for-first-time-in-decades The grocer's previous going rate for the fruit had remained unchanged for over 20 years. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:45:17 -0500 Supply Chain Fresh Express Abandons Acquisition of Dole’s Packaged Salad Business https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891572/fresh-express-abandons-acquisition-of-doles-packaged-salad-business https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891572/fresh-express-abandons-acquisition-of-doles-packaged-salad-business The Justice Department has raised concerns about competition in the packaged salad market. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:33:06 -0500 Supply Chain Confectionery Giants See Big Profits as Cocoa Prices Soar https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891565/confectionery-giants-see-big-profits-as-cocoa-prices-soar https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891565/confectionery-giants-see-big-profits-as-cocoa-prices-soar Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever heading into Easter. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:44:02 -0500 Supply Chain China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891562/china-lifts-heavy-tariffs-on-australian-wine https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891562/china-lifts-heavy-tariffs-on-australian-wine The duties had skyrocketed above 200%. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:35:04 -0500 Supply Chain Unilever Advances Major Decarbonization Project at Four U.S. Factories https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22891561/unilever-advances-major-decarbonization-project-at-four-us-factories https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22891561/unilever-advances-major-decarbonization-project-at-four-us-factories The factories produce Ben & Jerry’s, Talenti, Magnum, Breyers and other brands. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:25:30 -0500 Facility Project Aims to Help West African Women Farmers https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22891557/project-aims-to-help-west-african-women-farmers https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22891557/project-aims-to-help-west-african-women-farmers In Senegal, women produce 80% of the crops — but have little access to land, education or financing. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:20:42 -0500 Labor Tiny, Endangered Fish Hinders California's Colorado River Conservation Plan https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891552/tiny-endangered-fish-hinders-californias-colorado-river-conservation-plan https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891552/tiny-endangered-fish-hinders-californias-colorado-river-conservation-plan The Imperial Irrigation District supplies water to farmers who grow most of the nation's winter vegetables. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:06:36 -0500 Supply Chain McCormick Bests Earnings, Revenue Forecsts https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/ingredients/news/22891548/mccormick-bests-earnings-revenue-forecsts https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/ingredients/news/22891548/mccormick-bests-earnings-revenue-forecsts The spices and seasonings maker posted $1.6 billion in quarterly revenue. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:55:50 -0500 Ingredients Wisconsin College Students Win Pringles Packaging Challenge https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/packaging/news/22891471/wisconsin-college-students-win-pringles-packaging-challenge https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/packaging/news/22891471/wisconsin-college-students-win-pringles-packaging-challenge The chip brand sought a redesign of its classic can. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:46:35 -0500 Packaging Krispy Kreme Is Coming to McDonald's https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891467/krispy-kreme-is-coming-to-mcdonalds https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891467/krispy-kreme-is-coming-to-mcdonalds The burger giant and doughnut chain are getting together over breakfast. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:37:58 -0500 Consumer Trends Sausage Manufacturer Cited After Repeated Safety Violations https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22891463/sausage-manufacturer-cited-after-repeated-safety-violations https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22891463/sausage-manufacturer-cited-after-repeated-safety-violations Many of the issues uncovered in a 2022 inspection remained in a follow-up probe. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:24:53 -0500 Safety Spraying Manure and Throwing Beets, Farmers Again Block Brussels https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891459/spraying-manure-and-throwing-beets-farmers-again-block-brussels https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891459/spraying-manure-and-throwing-beets-farmers-again-block-brussels EU agriculture ministers are in the city attempting to ease a crisis that led to months of protests. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:15:01 -0500 Supply Chain Restaurant Industry Group Says Berkeley Will Halt Natural Gas Ban https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22891457/restaurant-industry-group-says-berkeley-will-halt-natural-gas-ban https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22891457/restaurant-industry-group-says-berkeley-will-halt-natural-gas-ban The California Restaurant Association successfully challenged the city's ban on natural gas piping in new homes and buildings. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:09:58 -0500 Facility Rationed Food Kept Cubans Fed During the Cold War https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891450/rationed-food-kept-cubans-fed-during-the-cold-war https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891450/rationed-food-kept-cubans-fed-during-the-cold-war Today, an economic crisis has them hungry. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:58:55 -0500 Supply Chain Healthier Eating Habits in Children May Start with Parents https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891449/healthier-eating-habits-in-children-may-start-with-parents https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891449/healthier-eating-habits-in-children-may-start-with-parents After picking a healthy meal for their children, parents tend to choose unhealthy foods for themselves. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:39:52 -0500 Consumer Trends Major Nature Protection Plan Stumbles at the Final Hurdle https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891444/major-nature-protection-plan-stumbles-at-the-final-hurdle https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891444/major-nature-protection-plan-stumbles-at-the-final-hurdle The deadlock underscores the impact of farmers' protests on politics. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:27:09 -0500 Supply Chain Egg Prices at Near-Historic Highs for Easter https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891309/egg-prices-at-nearhistoric-highs-for-easter https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891309/egg-prices-at-nearhistoric-highs-for-easter Bird flu, weather and inflation have conspired to keep prices near record levels. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:07:44 -0500 Supply Chain How EU Deforestation Laws Are Reordering the World of Coffee https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891308/how-eu-deforestation-laws-are-reordering-the-world-of-coffee https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891308/how-eu-deforestation-laws-are-reordering-the-world-of-coffee The new rules will also apply to cocoa, soy, palm oil and cattle. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:59:43 -0500 Supply Chain Chick-Fil-A Backtracks from No-Antibiotics-in-Chicken Pledge https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891304/chickfila-backtracks-from-noantibioticsinchicken-pledge https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891304/chickfila-backtracks-from-noantibioticsinchicken-pledge The company said it is concerned about its ability to acquire sufficient supplies of antibiotic-free chicken. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:53:02 -0500 Supply Chain Cadbury Announces 2024 'Bunny Tryouts' Winner https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891302/cadbury-announces-2024-bunny-tryouts-winner https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891302/cadbury-announces-2024-bunny-tryouts-winner Louie will have a starring role in next year's "Bunny Tryouts" commercial. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:45:51 -0500 Consumer Trends PepsiCo Reaches Water-Use Efficiency Goal Early https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22891297/pepsico-reaches-wateruse-efficiency-goal-early https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22891297/pepsico-reaches-wateruse-efficiency-goal-early The company sought to improve its water use in high-risk areas by 2025. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:34:20 -0500 Facility Dairy Cattle in Texas, Kansas Test Positive for Bird Flu https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891295/dairy-cattle-in-texas-kansas-test-positive-for-bird-flu https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891295/dairy-cattle-in-texas-kansas-test-positive-for-bird-flu Federal officials say the commercial milk supply is safe and the risk to people is low. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:20:22 -0500 Supply Chain Anheuser-Busch Becomes First to Adopt 'U.S. Farmed' Certification https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891293/anheuserbusch-becomes-first-to-adopt-us-farmed-certification https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891293/anheuserbusch-becomes-first-to-adopt-us-farmed-certification The seal marks products that derive at least 95% of their agricultural ingredients from farms in the U.S. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:12:23 -0500 Supply Chain Farmers in Tractors Head to Parliament https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891290/farmers-in-tractors-head-to-parliament https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891290/farmers-in-tractors-head-to-parliament A slow-motion convoy protested post-Brexit rules and trade deals. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:05:37 -0500 Supply Chain Farms Dial Up Pesticide Near Organic Fields https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22891194/farms-dial-up-pesticide-near-organic-fields https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22891194/farms-dial-up-pesticide-near-organic-fields A study in a California county found a surprising effect from the growth of organic acreage. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:51:15 -0500 Safety Drought Pinches Louisiana's Crawfish Harvest https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891190/drought-pinches-louisianas-crawfish-harvest https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891190/drought-pinches-louisianas-crawfish-harvest But "mudbug" fans are weathering the shortage. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:41:58 -0500 Consumer Trends New Jersey Tries to Establish a Maple Syrup Industry https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891182/new-jersey-tries-to-establish-a-maple-syrup-industry https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891182/new-jersey-tries-to-establish-a-maple-syrup-industry A maple common to southern New Jersey has only half as much sugar as the maples of Vermont. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:31:56 -0500 Supply Chain Sazerac to Acquire BuzzBallz https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891180/sazerac-to-acquire-buzzballz https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891180/sazerac-to-acquire-buzzballz The deal will expand the ready-to-drink spirits maker's reach both domestically and internationally. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:09:24 -0500 Consumer Trends EU to Impose Tariffs on Russian Grain https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891173/eu-to-impose-tariffs-on-russian-grain https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891173/eu-to-impose-tariffs-on-russian-grain The bloc fears Moscow will use grain exports as a weapon of war. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:34:07 -0500 Supply Chain Major Sugar Companies Accused of Price-Fixing https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891043/major-sugar-companies-accused-of-pricefixing https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891043/major-sugar-companies-accused-of-pricefixing Bakeries and restaurants have filed lawsuits against United Sugars, Domino, Cargill and other producers. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:38:09 -0500 Supply Chain Mars to Add $70M R&D Facility at New Jersey Plant https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22891040/mars-to-add-70m-rd-facility-at-new-jersey-plant https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22891040/mars-to-add-70m-rd-facility-at-new-jersey-plant The company's R&D Innovation Studio will include a new test kitchen and packaging lab. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:32:05 -0500 Capital Investment Roller Ball Candies Linked to Fatal Choking, Injury in Children https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/recalls-alerts/news/22891039/roller-ball-candies-linked-to-fatal-choking-injury-in-children https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/recalls-alerts/news/22891039/roller-ball-candies-linked-to-fatal-choking-injury-in-children The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recalls for multiple products. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:24:45 -0500 Recalls/Alerts Higher Temperatures Mean Higher Food Prices https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891034/higher-temperatures-mean-higher-food-prices https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891034/higher-temperatures-mean-higher-food-prices A new study links climate shocks to inflation. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:19:10 -0500 Supply Chain Stuck at Home During Pandemic, Gen Z Started Charities https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891032/stuck-at-home-during-pandemic-gen-z-started-charities https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891032/stuck-at-home-during-pandemic-gen-z-started-charities The Farmlink Project leveraged the COVID downtime of 600 college seniors to quickly build a sizable nonprofit. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:57:04 -0500 Supply Chain Chips Ahoy Changes its Cookie Recipe https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891031/chips-ahoy-changes-its-cookie-recipe https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891031/chips-ahoy-changes-its-cookie-recipe Mondelez says the cookies will feature "tastier chocolate" and "just the right cookie texture." Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:47:55 -0500 Consumer Trends EU Adviser Backs Cancellation of Fishing Agreement https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891025/eu-adviser-backs-cancellation-of-fishing-agreement https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22891025/eu-adviser-backs-cancellation-of-fishing-agreement The agreement with Morocco would have allowed European boats to fish off the disputed Western Sahara 's coast. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:38:06 -0500 Supply Chain McDonald's to Become Top Sponsor of French Football https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891022/mcdonalds-to-become-top-sponsor-of-french-football https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891022/mcdonalds-to-become-top-sponsor-of-french-football The fast-food giant succeeds Uber Eats as the title sponsor of Ligue 1. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:27:20 -0500 Consumer Trends Papa John's CEO Named to Lead Shake Shack https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891020/papa-johns-ceo-named-to-lead-shake-shack https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22891020/papa-johns-ceo-named-to-lead-shake-shack Rob Lynch is the first outsider to head the burger chain in its 20-year history. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 09:16:14 -0500 Consumer Trends General Mills Posts Stronger-than-Expected Earnings https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890927/general-mills-posts-strongerthanexpected-earnings https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890927/general-mills-posts-strongerthanexpected-earnings The maker of Cheerios cereal and Yoplait yogurt said quarterly revenue eclipsed $5 billion. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:11:17 -0500 Consumer Trends Taps Run Dry in Johannesburg in Unprecedented Water Crisis https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22890928/taps-run-dry-in-johannesburg-in-unprecedented-water-crisis https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22890928/taps-run-dry-in-johannesburg-in-unprecedented-water-crisis While hot weather has shrunk reservoirs, crumbling infrastructure after decades of neglect is also largely to blame. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:02:09 -0500 Facility Chipotle's Board Approves Rare 50-for-1 Stock Split https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22890933/chipotles-board-approves-rare-50for1-stock-split https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22890933/chipotles-board-approves-rare-50for1-stock-split The burrito chain said the split would be one of the biggest in New York Stock Exchange history. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:39:49 -0500 Capital Investment University of Illinois to Create Food, Agriculture Communications Center https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22890930/university-of-illinois-to-create-food-agriculture-communications-center https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22890930/university-of-illinois-to-create-food-agriculture-communications-center The center will be "a catalyst for new insights that will benefit food systems around the world." Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:28:51 -0500 Facility Report: Indian Shrimp Industry 'Dangerous and Abusive' https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22890932/report-indian-shrimp-industry-dangerous-and-abusive https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22890932/report-indian-shrimp-industry-dangerous-and-abusive The AP traveled to India to document working conditions in the booming industry. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:12:42 -0500 Labor Brewing Better Kombucha Through Chemistry https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/ingredients/news/22890788/brewing-better-kombucha-through-chemistry https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/ingredients/news/22890788/brewing-better-kombucha-through-chemistry New ways to speed up fermentation and tailor taste profiles. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:54:38 -0500 Ingredients McDonald's CEO to Chair its Board https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890785/mcdonalds-ceo-to-chair-its-board https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890785/mcdonalds-ceo-to-chair-its-board The burger giant also added Kimberly-Clark's chief executive as an independent director. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:46:36 -0500 Consumer Trends Trader Joe's Brand Cashews Recalled Over Potential Salmonella https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/recalls-alerts/news/22890781/trader-joes-brand-cashews-recalled-over-potential-salmonella https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/recalls-alerts/news/22890781/trader-joes-brand-cashews-recalled-over-potential-salmonella The problem was identified during routine FDA testing. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:40:46 -0500 Recalls/Alerts Georgia Pesticide Maker Accused of Illegally Firing Worker https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22890775/georgia-pesticide-maker-accused-of-illegally-firing-worker https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/safety/news/22890775/georgia-pesticide-maker-accused-of-illegally-firing-worker The employee had filed a safety and health complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:26:36 -0500 Safety The World's First Climate-Positive Gin https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890771/the-worlds-first-climatepositive-gin https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22890771/the-worlds-first-climatepositive-gin Nàdar boasts a negative carbon footprint of -1.54 kilograms CO2e per 700 milliliter bottle. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:20:09 -0500 Consumer Trends Sojo Industries Launches Pioneering Track-and-Trace Platform https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890764/sojo-industries-launches-pioneering-trackandtrace-platform https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890764/sojo-industries-launches-pioneering-trackandtrace-platform The novel dock-to-dock software provides immediate and accurate reporting on critical events. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:58:31 -0500 Supply Chain With Unsold Grain Piled High, Polish Farmer Faces Uncertain Future https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890757/with-unsold-grain-piled-high-polish-farmer-faces-uncertain-future https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22890757/with-unsold-grain-piled-high-polish-farmer-faces-uncertain-future The pressure is mounting as the war in Ukraine grinds on. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:52:03 -0500 Supply Chain