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Nutrabolt boosts stake in Bloom Nutrition with nearly $160M investment
The C4 Energy drink maker, Bloom’s largest investor, said the deal will help it attract a broader customer base.
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Private label, assortment changes may unlock SNAP spending
Adjusting product selections can help grocers weather policy changes that could negatively impact SNAP consumers, a Coresight Research report found.
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Ben & Jerry’s cofounders push for independence as Unilever’s ice cream spinoff nears
The CPG giant’s Magnum Ice Cream unit said the offering is “a proud part” of its business and it has no interest in selling the Cherry Garcia maker.
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Kendall Jenner-backed 818 Tequila nabs new investment
The funding announcement comes as the brand's parent company appoints a new CEO and looks to gain cultural relevance as alcohol consumption declines.
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Molson Coors is brewing a future beyond the beer tap
The alcohol giant has built a presence in everything from nonalcoholic cocktails to energy drinks to attract more consumers and offset a decline in beer consumption.
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Nestlé CEO firing followed second probe of office romance, CFO says
The food giant’s finance chief said a May allegation of “improper favoritism” ultimately led to two investigations and the CEO’s dismissal.
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Celsius bolsters C-suite with brand and creative officer roles
The energy drink maker's CEO said the appointments will help grow its namesake beverage, plus the recently acquired Alani Nu and Rockstar, "from big brands into mega brands."
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PepsiCo issues first progress report on revamped packaging targets
The company surpassed the annual virgin plastic reduction goal it set in May, while inching toward a reworked long-term recycled content target.
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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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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.
