Kraft Heinz lifts profit forecast as pricing boosts sales
The US giant said its organic sales growth had been “better than expected”.
Tyson Foods staff vaccinations reach majority ahead of deadline
Tyson Foods had set a 1 November jab deadline for all US factory workers.
General Mills homes in on kids’ constipation with Doolies start-up brand
Doolies was first launched in May via direct-to-consumer.
Weston Foods partially sold to Canadian baker FGF Brands
George Weston Limited, the owner of Weston Foods, said it’s still committed to selling the rest of the bakery business.
Above Food strikes plant-based “partnership” with Atlantic Natural Foods
Above Food says “the partnership is designed to address the most critical issues in the plant-based market today”.
Just Food Chart of the Week
References to 'Artificial Intelligence' in company filings in Q2 2021 (Source: GlobalData)
| Industry | Mentions per 10,000 sentences |
|---|---|
| Technology and Communications | 4.3 |
| Aerospace and Defense | 2.9 |
| Medical Equipment | 2.6 |
| Financial Services | 2 |
| Automotive | 1.8 |
| Transport and Logistics | 1.6 |
| Oil and Gas | 1.5 |
| Retailing | 1.4 |
| Metals and Mining | 1.3 |
| Power | 1.1 |
| Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare | 0.9 |
| Consumer Packaged Goods | 0.6 |
Latest News
Pure Harvest pockets more financing as Asia indoor farms eyed
UAE-based Pure Harvest said it is “seeding a beachhead in Asia”.
Bega Cheese reacts to “structural” change in China’s infant-formula market
The Australian food group says it’s “right-sizing” its manufacturing base to react to changing conditions in China.
Tattooed Chef adds Belmont Confections to own-label roster
Tattooed Chef said the deal will contribute $100m in annual revenues over the next two to three years.
Sofina Foods founder to lead Europe arm formed after Eight Fifty buy
The change will lead to long-standing executive Di Walker leaving the business.
Latest Themes
PepsiCo invests in “data and digital jobs”
The US food and beverage giant is opening two “digital hubs” to help the company in areas such as efficiency and innovation.
J.M. Smucker heeds Biden directive with vaccination requirement
The manufacturer says its US salaried workers need to be vaccinated by 15 December.
Avara Foods sets emissions goals ahead of poultry firm’s net-zero plan
Avara's targets encompass scopes 1-3 as it seeks net zero by 2040.
What are the latest trends in hiring for cloud-related jobs in food?
We look at GlobalData's latest numbers on job postings in the area of the cloud.
Danish Crown drops ‘climate-controlled pig’ label after ‘greenwashing’ row, supermarket pushback
Local climate campaign groups complained to Denmark's consumer ombudsman, arguing the meat giant's claims were misleading.
Food companies’ robotics job hiring declines – data
We look at GlobalData's latest numbers on job postings in the area of robotics.
USDA to fund new cell-based protein research centre
The US Department of Agriculture is stumping up US$10m to establish the National Institute for Cellular Agriculture at Tufts University.
The recent trends in food industry’s cybersecurity job hirings
A cyberattack on one of the world's largest food companies earlier this year highlighted how big business can be open to breaches and the industry is looking to hire accordingly.
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