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How Boston Beer is building Sun Cruiser hard iced teas into its next ‘iconic brand’
The Sam Adams brewer has tripled distribution of the canned cocktail line, which has quickly become a top-selling RTD spirit.
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Trump admin puts spotlight on sugar in 2026 food policy agenda
The FDA plans to encourage the industry to reduce added sugar this year to align with a major priority of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.
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Uno frozen pizza offloaded by private equity firm
Brynwood Partners is selling Great Kitchens, which manufactures the popular brand and private label pizzas, for an undisclosed amount.
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PepsiCo CEO says sustainability debate needs a ‘reframe’
Corporate strategy debates shouldn’t pit sustainability against profitability, but see it as a short-term versus long-term risk issue, Ramon Laguarta said during a World Economic Forum event.
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FDA moves toward tougher gluten labeling rules
The agency issued a request for more information that will shape new regulation on ingredient transparency.
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ColumnLeftovers: Cheez-It goes gluten-free | Sanpellegrino sips on limoncello
The Mars-owned brand called the launch one of its “most highly requested innovations,” while Twisted Tea packs a punch with an expanded high-alcohol lineup.
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Smithfield Foods to buy Nathan’s Famous for $450M
The purchase of the iconic hot dog brand will enable the pork giant to grow sales of its packaged meat business, its largest segment.
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Private label sales set another record in 2025
Shoppers spent just under $283 billion on store-brand products last year, up 3% compared with 2024, the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported.
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Deep Dive‘It’s not going to be easy’: Food industry faces uphill growth battle in 2026
As CPG companies aim to improve their businesses amid a challenging environment, some firms are expected to cut jobs, lower prices and boost innovation to increase their competitiveness.
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PepsiCo pilots digital twins to ‘reinvent’ manufacturing with AI
The multi-year pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, allowing the food and beverage giant to test production improvements.
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Simply Good Foods brings back former CEO
Joe Scalzo is returning as the Atkins owner faces decreased demand with consumers abandoning low-carb diets in favor of GLP-1s.
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Beef and coffee drive grocery inflation up
Prices for goods in both categories rose by more than 15% in December as food costs moved ahead at a quicker pace than the month before.
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Tapatio hot sauce acquired by private equity firm
The purchase will enable the 55-year-old brand to enter new geographies and distribution channels while boosting innovation.
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B&G Foods buys Del Monte Foods’ broth brands for $110M
The purchase of College Inn and Kitchen Basics gives the Crisco owner a bigger presence in home meals as consumers spend less at restaurants.
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Coke creates chief digital officer role to keep pace with tech demands
Sedef Salingan Sahin will lead digital transformation efforts, including in marketing, while CMO Manolo Arroyo’s remit will expand.
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ColumnLeftovers: Lifeway churns up probiotic butter | Modelo goes nonalcoholic
The kefir maker is capitalizing on demand for premium butters, while Horizon Organic splashes into the fast-growing creamer category.
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Del Monte brand to combine under single owner following bankruptcy purchase
The canned fruit and vegetable company sold a portion of its assets to the unrelated produce giant Fresh Del Monte for $285 million.
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Why Dos Equis revived the Most Interesting Man amid category headwinds
Alison Payne, CMO for parent company Heineken USA, explains how the iconic character is being reimagined for the social-digital world.
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Beyond Meat enters beverage category with protein drinks
Sparkling beverages broaden the company’s ambitions to bring protein to new channels as the alternative meat category struggles.
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Babybel owner partners to put real fruit at center of snack innovation
Bel US will leverage Foodberry’s plant-based coatings to develop products prioritizing nutrition and convenience, beginning with a protein and fruit snack.
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Mission Produce buys avocado rival Calavo in deal worth $430M
The acquisition gives the produce giant a path to enter the ready-made guacamole market and expand its portfolio to include tomatoes and papayas.
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Energy drinks’ fortunes are still rising. Here’s how to ride the wave.
While the category is gaining market share with fresh flavors and ideas, competition from other beverages is cutting into sales.
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Q&AHow Kellanova tailors innovation to meet evolving consumer needs
Nico Amaya, the company’s North America president, discusses why product development has moved away from a one-size-fits-all solution and the role that AI is playing in his business.
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Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom
The expansion comes as the food giant struggles to meet surging consumer demand for high-protein dairy products.
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Abandoning packaging sustainability is a ‘serious strategic miscalculation’: Bain
Companies are still pursuing sustainable packaging strategies even though they’ve toned down public messaging about it, according to a report.
