PepsiCo puts fresh foods in focus as consumers move away from processed snacks

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  Kraft Heinz invests $30M in Jet-Puffed plant

  The facility in Kendallville, Indiana, is the sole producer of the company's marshmallow and caramel brands.

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  Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant

  The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper, which it will convert into a “major new hub” for growth.

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  Younger shoppers are driving private label adoption, report finds

  Gen Z and millennials have played a key role in store brand sales growing faster than name brands, according to Spins.

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  Keurig Dr Pepper sells equity stake back to Chobani for $800M

  The soda and coffeemaker said the transactions will help reduce debt as it prepares to split the company in early 2027.

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  SNAP bans led to 12% decline in soda purchases

  Recipients didn’t buy more sugary drinks with their own dollars, bucking a common theory held across the food industry, a new academic study found. 

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  Craft beer enters a new era

  Gone are the glory days of hazy IPAs, with brewers seeing a resurgence in classic beers and experience-driven options.

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  Zero-sugar labels take center stage in more food class action lawsuits

  Liquid Death and the maker of David protein bars are the latest to face consumer complaints after the FDA said natural sweetener allulose is a sugar.

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  Jim Beam maker chooses next chief supply chain officer

  Manuel Cabañas has been with Suntory Global Spirits since 2000 and will now oversee global manufacturing, distribution, quality, sourcing and operations.

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  Ben & Jerry’s adds three board members to boost social mission

  The ice cream maker’s new independent directors bring experience in environmental and social justice, civil rights, economic equity and free speech.

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  Trump pledges legal action to break ‘nasty monopoly’ in meat processing

  A proposal to allow farmers and ranchers to process their own animals immediately drew criticism from agriculture groups over food safety concerns.

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  Leftovers: Pringles introduces thicker chips | Pop-Tarts gets buzzed with BuzzBallz

  The Mars Snacking brand is launching a sturdier crisp designed for dipping, while Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay releases a nostalgic popsicle.

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  PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz under investigation in Texas over avocado oil claims

  A probe into food giants' better-for-you brands follows a UC Davis study that found many products may be adulterated with cheaper oils.

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  Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division

  Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.

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  Trix maker General Mills removes synthetic dyes from US cereals

  The cereal maker said it remains on track to remove artificial colors from the rest of its American retail portfolio by the end of 2027.

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  How Oreo’s endless flavor innovations help keep it on top

  From strawberry milkshake to chicken and waffles, Mondelēz International is attracting new consumers and keeping its 114-year-old cookie brand relevant with the launch of “playful” flavors.

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  Sapporo USA to close craft brewing facilities following sale

  The beer maker, which will also lay off 220 workers, sold Stone Brewing earlier this year and is transitioning its brewing operations away from California.

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  US alcohol consumption remains at all time low

  A new report from Gallup showed drinking rates are stabilizing after a multiyear decline, but still remain at the lowest level since 1939.

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  Packaging industry braces for impacts from U.S.-Canada trade war

  Trade groups for manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging say higher costs could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.

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  Investors sue Owyn protein shake owner after reformulation led to sales dip

  Simply Good Foods' switch to "an inferior supplier of pea protein" led to negative reviews and lost distributor relationships, a lawsuit claims.

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  With ‘shackles off’ after Unilever split, Magnum Ice Cream takes new approach to innovation

  The Ben & Jerry’s maker is expanding the reach of its brands by making them more than an end-of-day indulgence, pitting them against other snacks such as candy and chips.

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  Gen Z families are reshaping food spending, report finds

  Young parents were more likely to buy prepared foods and purchase groceries online in 2025, according to an AlixPartners report.

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  Mondelēz brings UK protein bar Grenade to the US

  The Clif and Perfect Bar owner is doubling down on its domestic bar portfolio to leverage growing consumer demand for protein and portability.

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  Saint James enters yerba mate with first new product extension

  The Gen Z-focused brand is broadening its reach to tap into a demand for natural caffeine.

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  Sazerac buys shuttered Kentucky distillery to boost spirits production

  The Buffalo Trace owner has invested heavily in existing facilities within the state, but acknowledged it wasn’t enough to keep up with demand.

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  Cyclospora outbreak is crimping produce sales, data shows

  More than 6.5 million households stopped buying salad mixes and kits during the month that ended July 26, according to Numerator.

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