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  • An purple autonomous truck with the Gatik logo on the trailer drives by a PepsiCo facility.
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    PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain

    The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.

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    4 strategies for product extensions that build brand value and momentum

    Learn how to drive incremental sales with extensions that strengthen your brand

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    Leftovers: Svedka dips into vodka water | Magic Spoon expands with oatmeal

    The alcohol maker said it's introduced a "category-first innovation" with a transparent can, while Italian gelato brand Sammontana grows its U.S. presence with a slate of new desserts.

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    Why Molson Coors is betting on cheap beer

    The brewer is reviving Keystone Ice and expanding Miller High Life to reach younger drinkers and budget conscious consumers.

    Updated June 11, 2026
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    How Jelly Belly is repositioning its brand for ‘social epicureans’

    The new “Bean Appetit” campaign is meant to reintroduce the brand to consumers after its acquisition by confectioner Ferrara in 2023.

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    More consumers checking nutrition labels for protein

    Shoppers are increasingly looking for a broader range of information beyond a list of ingredients to avoid, a new report finds.

  • Tom Brady is next to cans of Gopuff and a Gopuff-branded bag.
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    Tom Brady, Gopuff launch exclusive coconut water

    Good Nut comes in original, chocolate and sparkling varieties and will be available only through the delivery service, which has seen a 115% increase in sales for coconut water.

  • Packages of Goldfish crackers at a D.C.-area grocery store.
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    Campbell’s CEO: ‘Tough decisions’ loom for struggling snack business

    While the Goldfish maker is making progress to improve the operation, its top executive warned the turnaround will “take some time” amid a challenging environment.

  • Nespresso is served at Maybelline New York on Feb. 12, 2019.
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    Why Nespresso diversified its delivery provider mix

    The espresso and coffee company is tapping carriers like Jitsu in a bid to boost the end customer experience.

  • A closeup of Tyson frozen chicken bag.
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    Tyson promotes company insider to COO

    Wes Morris will oversee the company’s chicken, beef and pork businesses as it battles record cattle prices.

  • Boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic are seen on a pharmacy counter.
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    How grocers are catering to GLP-1 users

    Weight loss medications have changed the game of health and wellness. From protein-focused private label to wellness guides, here’s how grocers are keeping up.

  • A Lavazza Tabli machine sits on a counter next to Tabli tablets.
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    Lavazza launches single-serve coffee pods without packaging

    Tablì brings a first-to-market product to the U.S. and is a key point of the Italian company’s growth strategy in North America.

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    Brownie Brittle owner buys meat snack maker Tillamook Country Smoker

    The acquisition by Second Nature gives it a presence in the fast-growing protein snacks space, which had been missing from its portfolio.

  • A farmworker in protective layers bends over to pick produce.
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    HowGood, Sweep partner to track carbon footprint of food, agriculture products

    The carbon accounting companies' partnership aims to help food and agriculture businesses incorporate ingredient- and product-level emissions data into broader sustainability reporting efforts.

  • Pineapples at a Washington, D.C., area grocery store
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    A $395 pineapple? How innovation is upending the popular tropical fruit

    Fresh Del Monte and Dole have spent years developing premium pineapples featuring different flavors and colors to drive growth and meet demand by consumers and retailers for variety.

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    Ingredion strikes deal to buy Tate & Lyle for $3.6B

    The combined company will generate nearly $10 billion in annual revenue and have a broad portfolio to address more consumer needs such as clean label and lower sugar.

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    Celsius under investigation for marketing high-caffeine drinks to minors

    Texas AG Ken Paxton’s review marks his latest crusade against a big CPG firm after previously targeting WK Kellogg, General Mills and Mars.

  • A bagel sits on a plate near a box of Violife cream cheese spread, a coffee and a receipt.
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    Violife slices through dairy-free cheese misconceptions with social series

    The brand’s “Undairy the Craving” campaign attempts to combat preconceived ideas surrounding the taste and quality of vegan cheeses.

  • A box of Popeyes biscuits now being sold in retail
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    Leftovers: Popeyes launches at-home biscuits | Tom Holland’s Bero expands into shandies

    The fried chicken chain is making its first entry into the grocery aisle, while Cuervo Tequila cracks into ready-to-drink canned cocktails.

  • Barry Callebault’s ChoViva chocolate
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    Sunflower power: Inside Barry Callebault’s bid to win the chocolate alternatives race

    The world’s largest chocolate supplier is partnering with Planet A Foods to scale its cocoa-free substitute ChoViva, which has received “very strong” interest from U.S. food manufacturers.

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    Snickers wins praise from Reeses for bigger push behind peanut butter

    A spot digging at Reese’s shows a focus group composed of people named Reese who assess the flavor and texture of Snickers Peanut Butter.

  • A bottle of AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey.
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    Sazerac enters Tennessee whiskey space with AJ Bond

    The Buffalo Trace owner will release an inaugural spirit for the brand, marking a departure from its recent acquisition blitz.

  • Signage is seen at a Nestle facility June 19, 2006 in Franklin Park, Illinois.
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    Nestlé buys rest of ready-to-drink meals brand

    The purchase of the remaining 51% of yfood Labs comes three years after the food giant’s initial investment, and will give Nestlé a bigger presence in healthier, portable offerings.

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    How 3 major food and beverage execs view the state of c-stores

    Leaders from brands like PepsiCo and Athletic Brewing discussed growth opportunities and key challenges in convenience retail at the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum.

  • Boxes of Hershey s'mores at a store
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    Hershey sees s’mores catching fire with more consumers

    The gooey campfire staple is a “significant and growing piece” for the company’s namesake chocolate brand, generating nearly $250 million annually, a top executive said.

  • Three cans of Bodyarmor fit are pictured outdoors next to a towel.
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    Coca-Cola’s Bodyarmor launches first sparkling sports drink

    Bodyarmor Fit looks to go beyond sports performance and tap into consumers’ daily routines with added electrolytes and caffeine.