Food Industry

The better-for-you soda maker wants to send the message “that our unlimited PTO is not just for show,” CEO Ben Goodwin said.

The food maker plans to expand production capabilities and boost innovation in the U.S., where 94% of its items sold are produced locally.

The facility will expand production of brands including Just Bare as protein demand remains a significant driver of meat producer profits.

Companies are aligning their sustainability strategies with emerging legislation, such as EPR laws, according to the consulting firm. 

The Jel Sert-owned brand’s latest innovation was created by kids, while Tyson Foods launches clean-label chicken nuggets.

The beverage maker is set to lay off 83 workers at the facility, which will stop production, maintenance and transport operations on Sept. 27.

A formal definition could shape future regulation, including what can be eligible for school lunches or food assistance benefits.

The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.

Private brands outpaced national ones not only in sales growth, but also in volume, per the Private Label Manufacturers Association.

The Reese’s maker said the “unprecedented cost” of the commodity is impacting many of its top sweet brands.