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[Chobani makes biggest plant investment in its history by spending $500M to expand Idaho facility](/news/chobani-to-spend-500m-to-expand-idaho-plant/743113/)

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The expansion is expected to add 500,000 square feet of space and create at least 160 new jobs to the establishment making yogurt, oatmilk and coffee creamers. [Read more ➔](/news/chobani-to-spend-500m-to-expand-idaho-plant/743113/)

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1.  ### [Unilever to sell plant-based brand The Vegetarian Butcher as it focuses its portfolio](/news/unilever-selling-plant-based-brand-the-vegetarian-butcher/743072/)

2.  ### [Bill Gates-backed startup commercially launches butter made from carbon](/news/savor-startup-bill-gates-butter-palm-oil/743071/)

3.  ### [Egg wholesale prices and consumer demand drop](/news/USDA-egg-bird-flu-report-wholesale-prices-demand/742953/)

4.  ### [Ben & Jerry’s says CEO fired by Unilever over social activism](/news/ben-jerrys-says-unilever-fired-its-ceo-for-backing-brands-social-views/742973/)

5.  Column

    ### [The Weekly Sip: Jones Soda pops into zero-sugar cola | Vita Coco sweetens its coconut drinks lineup](/news/the-weekly-sip-jones-soda-zero-sugar-cola-vita-coco-treats-orange-creme-kintsugi-sake/743062/)

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    ### [AI, automation enrich Kraft Heinz’s supply chain](/news/kraft-heinz-ai-automation-supply-chain/742695/)

    The food product maker aims to enhance procurement processes and boost productivity as part of a larger transformation journey.

    [Food Tech](/topic/food-tech/)

*   [](/news/alcohol-tariffs-trump-EU-europe-beverages-spirits-bourbon-whiskey-beer-trade-war-liquor-stores/742955/)

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    ### [Escalating trade war heightens risks for alcohol industry](/news/alcohol-tariffs-trump-EU-europe-beverages-spirits-bourbon-whiskey-beer-trade-war-liquor-stores/742955/)

    Tariffs and retaliatory backlash not only limit the market for U.S. spirits producers abroad, but also present challenges to companies whose portfolios depend on imported brews.

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

*   [](/news/usda-poultry-pork-meat-processing-faster/742950/)

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    ### [Trump admin looks to allow meat processers to permanently run faster line speeds](/news/usda-poultry-pork-meat-processing-faster/742950/)

    Pork and poultry companies have pushed for plants to operate faster, with critics warning of potential food safety concerns and risks to workers.

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

*   [](/news/smuckers-supply-chain-executive-bryan-hutson-randy-day/742878/)

    Courtesy of The J.M. Smucker Company

    ### [JM Smucker splits supply chain, manufacturing functions](/news/smuckers-supply-chain-executive-bryan-hutson-randy-day/742878/)

    SVP of Information Services Bryan Hutson will now oversee supply chain operations in an expanded role.

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

*   [](/news/danone-yogurts-tap-into-consumer-demand-for-benefit-stacking/737065/)

    Courtesy of Danone

    Q&A

    ### [How Danone’s yogurt taps into consumer demand for ‘benefit stacking’](/news/danone-yogurts-tap-into-consumer-demand-for-benefit-stacking/737065/)

    Rafael Acevedo, president of yogurt at Danone North America, discusses why the CPG giant’s focus on protein, gut health and low sugar is resonating with shoppers.

    [Ingredients](/topic/ingredients/)

*   [](/news/aluminum-steel-tariffs-exemptions-american-production-canned-foods/742690/)

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    ### [Metal tariffs could upend canned food production](/news/aluminum-steel-tariffs-exemptions-american-production-canned-foods/742690/)

    The Can Manufacturers Institute highlighted that there are only three domestic tin mill lines still open today in the U.S.

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

*   [](/news/pepsico-buys-poppi-2B-pepsi-purchase-prebiotic-healthy-soda-better-for-you-drink-olipop-simply-pop/742656/)

    Courtesy of Poppi

    ### [PepsiCo buys prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2B](/news/pepsico-buys-poppi-2B-pepsi-purchase-prebiotic-healthy-soda-better-for-you-drink-olipop-simply-pop/742656/)

    The deal boosts the food and beverage company’s health-focused portfolio as consumers demand more better-for-you options.

    [Finances and Deals](/topic/finances-and-deals/)

*   [](/news/coca-cola-minute-maid-vodka-lemonade-punch-red-tree-beverages-launch-RTD-alcohol-cocktails/742622/)

    Courtesy of Red Tree Beverages

    ### [Coca-Cola cracks open Minute Maid vodka cocktails](/news/coca-cola-minute-maid-vodka-lemonade-punch-red-tree-beverages-launch-RTD-alcohol-cocktails/742622/)

    The beverage giant’s alcohol subsidiary is leaning into the rapid growth of spirits-infused canned drinks.

    [Beverages](/topic/beverages/)

*   [](/news/shaq-beatbox-cocktails-blueberry-lemonade-high-alcohol-ABV-drinks-beverages-shaquille-oneal/742568/)

    Courtesy of BeatBox

    ### [Shaq invests in RTD cocktail brand BeatBox Beverages](/news/shaq-beatbox-cocktails-blueberry-lemonade-high-alcohol-ABV-drinks-beverages-shaquille-oneal/742568/)

    The NBA star collaborated on a new flavor from the maker of extremely alcoholic fruit punches and lemonades.

    [Finances and Deals](/topic/finances-and-deals/)

*   [](/news/mondelez-and-biscoff-parent-lotus-expand-partnership-into-ice-cream/742488/)

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    ### [Mondelēz and Biscoff parent expand partnership into ice cream](/news/mondelez-and-biscoff-parent-lotus-expand-partnership-into-ice-cream/742488/)

    The snack makers are planning to introduce frozen novelties that combine flavors of the caramelized biscuit with chocolates such as Milka and Cadbury.

    [Finances and Deals](/topic/finances-and-deals/)

*   [](/news/leftovers-heinz-ketchup-dipping-chips-claussen-pickle-juice-mixer-guinness-pretzels/742570/)

    Courtesy of Kraft Heinz

    Column

    ### [Leftovers: Heinz debuts ketchup for dipping potato chips | Claussen turns pickle juice into mixer](/news/leftovers-heinz-ketchup-dipping-chips-claussen-pickle-juice-mixer-guinness-pretzels/742570/)

    The brand is testing whether consumers like the wide-mouth container for its sauce, and Guinness brings the flavor of its stout into pretzels.

    [Ingredients](/topic/ingredients/)

*   [](/news/rfk-fda-food-additives-ingredients-gras-loophole/742495/)

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    ### [RFK Jr wants to close a ‘loophole’ in food additive regulation](/news/rfk-fda-food-additives-ingredients-gras-loophole/742495/)

    The Health and Human Services Secretary directed the FDA to consider eliminating a pathway that allowed companies to “self-affirm” whether their ingredients are safe for consumption.

    [Ingredients](/topic/ingredients/)

*   [](/news/food-manufacturers-seek-tariff-exemptions-from-white-house-for-some-imports/742449/)

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    ### [Food manufacturers seek tariff exemptions from White House for some imports](/news/food-manufacturers-seek-tariff-exemptions-from-white-house-for-some-imports/742449/)

    The Consumer Brands Association, which represents PepsiCo, Conagra and Mondelēz, said ingredients such as cocoa, coffee and certain spices aren’t produced in the U.S.

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

*   [](/news/surfside-vodka-tea-lemonade-spirits-alcohol-RTD-philadelphia-quigley-brothers-cocktails/742436/)

    Courtesy of Surfside

    ### [Surfside rides wave of success with spirits-forward cocktails: ‘We want to be the White Claw of this category’](/news/surfside-vodka-tea-lemonade-spirits-alcohol-RTD-philadelphia-quigley-brothers-cocktails/742436/)

    The brand’s vodka infused iced teas have become a top seller in the U.S. by spurning malt liquor and focusing on a niche category within the crowded canned cocktail sector.

    [Beverages](/topic/beverages/)

*   [](/news/arla-foods-dairy-whey-protein-us-valley-queen/742473/)

    Courtesy of Arla Foods

    ### [Danish dairy giant inks deal to manufacture whey protein in US](/news/arla-foods-dairy-whey-protein-us-valley-queen/742473/)

    Arla Foods will rely on a South Dakota-based processor to produce its ingredients as the co-op looks to expand in North America.

    [Finances and Deals](/topic/finances-and-deals/)

*   [](/news/Weekly-sip-capri-sun-moon-juice-lunar-eclipse-hostess-protein-powder-Lightstrike/742441/)

    Courtesy of Kraft Heinz

    Column

    ### [The Weekly Sip: Capri Sun lights up for lunar eclipse | Hostess shakes into protein drinks](/news/Weekly-sip-capri-sun-moon-juice-lunar-eclipse-hostess-protein-powder-Lightstrike/742441/)

    In other beverage news, Lightstrike hard refreshers aim to bridge the gap between alcohol and hydration.

    [Beverages](/topic/beverages/)

*   [](/news/trump-threatens-tariffs-wine-champagne-eu/742444/)

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    ### [Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine and spirits](/news/trump-threatens-tariffs-wine-champagne-eu/742444/)

    The president vowed to implement the new duties if the European Union doesn’t walk back its retaliatory actions against U.S. whiskey.

    [Policy](/topic/policy/)

*   [](/news/general-mills-enters-ramen-noodles-totinos-old-el-paso/742149/)

    Courtesy of General Mills

    ### [General Mills enters ramen noodles with Old El Paso and Totino’s](/news/general-mills-enters-ramen-noodles-totinos-old-el-paso/742149/)

    Using the Tex-Mex and pizza roll brands allows the food maker to stand out in the crowded instant noodle category while boosting exposure for two of its most popular offerings.

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

*   [](/news/Hershey-hires-PepsiCo-executive-chief-growth-officer/742303/)

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    ### [Hershey hires PepsiCo executive as chief growth officer](/news/Hershey-hires-PepsiCo-executive-chief-growth-officer/742303/)

    Stacy Taffet, with 15 years of CPG experience, will be responsible for growing the company’s expanding snacks portfolio that includes Reese’s and Dot’s pretzels.

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

*   [](/news/food-tariffs-beverage-trade-coke-mondelez-tyson-general-mills/742171/)

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    ### [What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs](/news/food-tariffs-beverage-trade-coke-mondelez-tyson-general-mills/742171/)

    CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

*   [](/news/eu-steel-aluminum-tariff-response-trump/742305/)

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    ### [EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs](/news/eu-steel-aluminum-tariff-response-trump/742305/)

    The European Commission announced the reinstatement of 2018-era tariffs on bourbon, orange juice and peanut butter, adding that additional taxes on food products could be coming in mid-April.

    [Corporate Operations](/topic/markets/)

*   [](/news/monster-beverage-rodney-sacks-CEO-stepping-down-retirement-hilton-schlosberg-energy-drink-departure/742167/)

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    ### [Monster Beverage founder to step down as co-CEO](/news/monster-beverage-rodney-sacks-CEO-stepping-down-retirement-hilton-schlosberg-energy-drink-departure/742167/)

    Hilton Schlosberg will continue leading the energy drink maker following the departure of Rodney Sacks.

    [Beverages](/topic/beverages/)

*   [](/news/what-coca-cola-learned-generative-ai/742162/)

    Retrieved from [Coca-Cola](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmdeavxkPAw) on March 05, 2025

    Q&A

    ### [What Coca-Cola has learned on its generative AI journey so far](/news/what-coca-cola-learned-generative-ai/742162/)

    Pratik Thakar, head of generative AI for The Coca-Cola Company, explains how the beverage giant is applying the tech throughout its organization.

    [Food Tech](/topic/food-tech/)

*   [](/news/mondelez-aiming-to-take-big-roll-in-97b-cakes-and-pastries-space/740517/)

    Retrieved from [Mondelez International](https://www.oreo.com/products/oreo-cakesters?Size=2+Pack).

    ### [Oreo-maker Mondelēz wants a slice of the $97B cakes and pastries space](/news/mondelez-aiming-to-take-big-roll-in-97b-cakes-and-pastries-space/740517/)

    The snacks maker is using brands like Oreo and Milka chocolate to carve out a premium presence in a sea of commoditized cupcakes, brownies and muffins that its CEO described as “a bit dull.”

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

*   [](/news/anheuser-busch-williamsburg-virginia-ab-inbev-beverage-manufacturing-plant-investment/742028/)

    Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch

    ### [Anheuser-Busch invests $4.2M to upgrade Virginia brewery](/news/anheuser-busch-williamsburg-virginia-ab-inbev-beverage-manufacturing-plant-investment/742028/)

    The Busch Light maker emphasized its focus on domestic beer production as rivals fear tariff-related impacts to imports.

    [Manufacturing](/topic/manufacturing/)

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