Food Industry

Automation has been largely inaccessible to SMBs due to high equipment costs and time expended on training. But there are more flexible options now: robot rentals.

The Kellanova brand announced three chip flavor launches ahead of the big game, and Hormel unveiled a new tray of bold and spicy meats.

It’s gaining a beverage can facility in the Southeast through a $160 million deal and will build a can plant in the Pacific Northwest to better align with customers.

It’s been four months since Chef Damiano Rosella decided to embark on a new adventure with his longtime friend Roberto Arcucci. Together, they recently opened Amore Ristorante with a clear and ambitious goal: to share the rich culture of Italian

The Oreo maker warned of “unprecedented” inflation for the commodity that would reduce its earnings, while the Kisses giant cautioned of a disconnect between fundamentals and market price.

The facility will also install modernized equipment to improve efficiency and reliability while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

The ingredients manufacturer and crop trader identified more than $2 billion in opportunities to streamline its portfolio as it looks to cut costs.

In other beverage news, Celsius is tapping into the nostalgia of roller rinks and arcades with its latest energy drink flavor.

The Mondelez marketer is the first in the snack category to take advantage of Sponsored Snaps, which include a link to make a purchase.

The company is warning investors of the potential impact — if tariffs take effect next month — on the spirits business’ bottom line.