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Lab-grown meat makers sue Texas over ban on cultivated protein
As more states restrict sales, startups Wildtype and Upside Foods argue the laws could threaten the survival of the nascent industry.
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Sponsored by Ardent MillsWhy ingredient simplicity equals brand strength right now
Here’s how food innovation is enabling brands to stay ahead of global disruptors while keeping taste and texture uncompromised.
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ColumnLeftovers: Sour Patch Kids stretches into strips | Slim Jim launches first chicken sticks with Buffalo Wild Wings
The Mondelēz brand is tapping into demand for edible entertainment, while Home Run Pizza goes deep with a new collaboration with Garrett Popcorn.
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Tyson supply chain officer dismissed for breaching code of conduct
The meat giant also signaled further leadership changes to come as part of the company's succession plan.
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Nestlé scandal sticks corporate affairs in the spotlight — again
“Boards won’t put up with this,” one analyst said regarding romantic entanglements for top executives.
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Campbell’s becomes latest food giant to remove synthetic colors
Brands such as Lance crackers and V8 Splash will transition to colors derived from annatto, purple carrot juice concentrate and other natural sources.
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Deep DiveHow legacy CPG brands can crack the social-first marketing code
Ten-figure acquisitions, new agency experiments and organizational changes are underway, but the real key may be relinquishing a sense of control.
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Activist investor pushes for PepsiCo turnaround with $4B stake
Elliott Investment Management said the food and beverage maker has become a “dramatic underperformer,” and there’s a “historic opportunity” to boost its stock price.
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Kraft Heinz to break up a decade after mega-merger
The ketchup and Lunchables giant will create one business for grocery staples and another for sauces, spreads and seasonings.
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CEO of Jim Beam owner Suntory resigns after police drug search
Takeshi Niinami is leaving after a decade at the company as he faces an investigation into potentially illegal supplements.
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Nestlé fires CEO citing romantic relationship with subordinate
Laurent Freixe is being replaced after one year in the role by Philipp Navratil, the head of the company’s Nespresso brand.
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PepsiCo ups stake in Celsius to 11% with $585M deal
Celsius also will acquire the beverage giant’s Rockstar Energy drink brand in the U.S. and Canada.
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Post Holdings sells recently acquired pasta business for more than $350M
The company will retain the part of 8th Avenue's portfolio that includes nut butters, fruit and nut products and granola.
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General Mills invests $54M in innovation hub for next generation of products
The spending comes as the Cheerios maker plans to launch new products across its biggest product categories, tapping into consumer trends like protein and spicy.
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Brown-Forman CFO to retire as sales decline at Jack Daniel’s owner
Leanne Cunningham's departure on May 1 comes as the spirits company faces uncertainty around tariffs and changing alcohol consumption habits.
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4 food trends that could define the rest of 2025
Companies are restructuring operations or rethinking M&A as they feel the heat from slowing sales and face pressure to transform their ingredient lists.
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T Hasegawa launches natural citrus flavor technology to improve beverage shelf life
The innovation, called Hasecitrus, allows sports drinks and other products to preserve flavors longer while maintaining clean-label formulations.
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Danone to spend millions on Ohio plant expansion amid ‘explosive growth’ in yogurt
The Oikos maker is reaping the benefits of consumer interest in products rich in protein, probiotics and other nutrients.
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How Celsius is building on brand campaign success with college football
The energy drink maker is investing in new channels “we haven’t played as big in,” CMO Kyle Watson said.
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Spindrift discontinues alcohol offering amid decline in hard seltzers
The beverage maker will end production of its Spiked line after four years, noting it took “substantial resources and time.”
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Danone overhauls leadership structure for ‘greater focus and agility’
As part of the Oikos maker’s plan to improve performance, the company will reorganize from five geographic segments to three starting in 2026.
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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy JDE Peet’s for $18B to boost struggling coffee business
Once the deal closes, the company plans to separate its coffee and beverage units into two independent, publicly listed operations.
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Beyond Meat taking longer to pay its bills as plant-based sales plunge
The company said it is “not planning to file for bankruptcy” even as data shows an increase in overdue payments.
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Grocers’ meat departments show resilience amid economic woes: report
Sales growth in this key segment of the store outpaced all other fresh food categories in 2024, highlighting its importance to price-sensitive shoppers, according to FMI.
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Q&AWhy 818 Tequila is using fashion to tap into Gen Z’s ‘little treat’ craze
CMO Kathleen Braine explains how the Kendall Jenner-founded brand is channeling Labubus and lip gloss keychains to launch its new 818 minis.
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ColumnLeftovers: Skittles brings the heat with spicy gummies | Siete Foods gets into kids’ meals
Mars is releasing a "swicy" take on its iconic rainbow candy, while Dole and Malibu team up on tropical-inspired canned cocktails.
