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Why Coca-Cola keeps pushing the limits of generative AI despite backlash
An AI-generated holiday ad “scored off the charts” with consumers, according to Islam ElDessouky, global vice president for creative strategy and content.
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Magnum Ice Cream says Ben & Jerry’s chair ‘no longer meets criteria’ to serve
Co-founder Ben Cohen called the move a “power grab” and warned it would “destroy the long term value of the brand.”
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Coca-Cola brings back Mr Pibb with more caffeine
The spicy cherry soda is meant to tap into consumer nostalgia while introducing a new generation to the soft drink.
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JBS to pay $1.1M to settle New York lawsuit over climate claims
The beef producer's American subsidiary will invest in sustainable agriculture programs for farmers in the state under the settlement.
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Hormel Foods to cut 250 jobs as part of corporate restructuring
The Spam maker said it is directing resources toward areas such as technology, innovation, food safety and quality.
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Caulipower purchased by private equity firm
The cauliflower pizza crust maker will be added to Paine Schwartz’s specialty dough portfolio.
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Bumpy beverage trends punctuated Q3 for can makers
Beer distributors and other companies described price pack architecture opportunities, as well as investments in nonalcoholic markets like energy drinks, on recent earnings calls.
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Patrón’s billionaire founder wants to restore gin’s cool factor
John Paul DeJoria is planning a national expansion for recently acquired Waterloo Gin, betting on innovations that speak to younger consumers' desire for premium spirits.
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Utz Brands eyes ‘big opportunity’ in California with acquisition
The Zapp’s potato chips maker is buying distribution assets to expand its presence in the Golden State, the country's largest salty snack market.
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ColumnLeftovers: Icee transformed into better-for-you soda | Sour Punch puckers for pickles
The frozen treat is being released as an electrolyte-infused soft drink in partnership with No Cap, while Boston Beer unveils a 30% ABV beer.
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Deep DiveOut of the box: How food and beverage giants are making their packaging shine
Conagra Brands and B&G Foods are among the companies spending more time on packaging, which attracts consumer attention and influences purchasing decisions.
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Hormel parts ways with CFO, warns of persistent inflation impacts
Controller Paul Kuehneman will take the interim chair as the branded food company warns against ongoing headwinds including food recalls and commodity inflation.
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PepsiCo overhauls corporate branding to broaden focus beyond Pepsi
The updates, PepsiCo’s first in nearly 25 years, come as only 21% of surveyed consumers can identity a brand under the company that isn’t Pepsi.
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Food companies can now certify their products as free from ultraprocessed ingredients
The Non-UPF Program says it's the first to offer a label in the U.S. for brands to highlight products free from excessive processing and artificial additives.
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Danone can’t make enough high-protein yogurt to meet US demand
The Oikos and Activia maker said supply constraints have forced the company to make “trade-offs” within its innovation strategy.
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25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP suspension
The lawsuit claims the USDA has unlawfully halted the food nutrition program’s benefits for November.
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How rising chocolate prices are changing Halloween candy options
Tariffs and inflation have prompted manufacturers to lean more into miniature sizes and fruitier candies.
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Hormel Foods sells majority stake in Justin’s nut butter
The Spam maker, which will remain a minority owner, is offloading 51% of the brand to Kodiak owner Forward Consumer Partners.
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Chomps bites into surging meat stick demand with new Nebraska plant
The facility, set to open in 2027, will increase annual production capacity by 15% and comes as the company has struggled to keep up with demand.
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McCormick ups tariff impact to $140M despite mitigation efforts
The spice giant is trying to offset tariff costs through productivity savings, alternative sourcing and higher prices.
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Food companies are under pressure to innovate faster than ever before
As social media shortens the lifespan of certain ingredient trends, the industry remains torn over whether to focus efforts on fewer and bigger bets.
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Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf
Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.
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Meat costs continue to surge
While grocery inflation held steady in September, prices for beef and veal were up nearly 15%, building on a steady upward trend that began in May.
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Keurig Dr Pepper nabs $7B from private equity ahead of JDE Peet’s acquisition
The beverage giant will also look for a new CEO for its coffee business as it looks to alleviate concerns from investors.
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Q&AHow Barefoot Wine is stepping up marketing to meet new, evolving drinkers
E. & J. Gallo Winery CMO Stephanie Gallo explains how Barefoot approached its first major redesign in decades and why it’s bullish about its NFL tie-up.
