Craft beer enters a new era

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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.

  Corporate Operations

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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.

  Ingredients

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  Q&A

  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.

  Corporate Operations

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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.

  Corporate Operations

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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.

  Beverages

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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.

  Corporate Operations

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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.

  Ingredients

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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.

  Updated Aug. 25, 2026

  Beverages

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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.

  Corporate Operations

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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.

  Corporate Operations

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  Beer giant Constellation Brands invests $100M in US farm profitability

  The Modelo maker said the investment will help improve economic resiliency in key producing states, including Idaho, Montana and North Dakota.

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  Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation

  At issue is the Midwest Premium, a pricing structure that has led to increased costs for cans used by the U.S. beverage industry.

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  US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices

  President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days.

  Meat & Poultry

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  Trump admin’s dietary guidelines face lawsuit from doctors’ group

  The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine said recommendations were illegally shaped by beef and dairy industry insiders.

  Ingredients

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  Column

  Leftovers: Reese’s Puffs spoons up PB&J cereal | Little Bites debuts mystery muffins

  The launch from General Mills follows the success of Reese’s PB+J cups last year, while drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew enters retail with a lineup of caffeinated drinks.

  Beverages

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  Gopuff expands private label, debuts first-ever seasonal product lineup

  The additions mainly include baked goods such as cakes, cookies, danishes, edible and bakeable cookie dough, toaster pastries and fudge.

  Ingredients

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  B&G Foods’ Green Giant sale runs into antitrust concerns in Canada

  The sale of two vegetable brands to Nortera Foods could lead to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers, the country’s Competition Bureau claimed.

  Corporate Operations

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  Sazerac enters fast-growing soju market

  Dalho capitalizes on increased demand for the Korean spirit, which is seeing growth from younger drinkers.

  Corporate Operations

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  Zevia activist investor calls for sale of better-for-you soda brand

  Kanen Wealth Management says the company has missed out on “the category it helped create.”

  Corporate Operations

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  Newman’s Own bets on its purpose-driven heritage to engage millennials

  Years after Paul Newman’s death, the brand’s new CMO sees opportunity in amplifying its use of good ingredients and that profits go to charities.

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  JBS makes bid for remainder of Pilgrim’s Pride

  The Brazil-based beef giant submitted a fresh bid for full control the chicken producer in a deal that could run into antitrust concerns. 

  Finances and Deals

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  Diageo cut nearly 2K jobs during restructuring

  The Guinness owner said its headcount has declined by more than 6% as it prepares a $1 billion savings plan.

  Corporate Operations

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