Kraft Heinz launches Jell-O line without artificial dyes

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  Kraft Heinz’s biggest portfolio campaign to date celebrates America250

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  FDA names safety vet acting head of food

  Donald Prater will lead the Human Foods Program and replace Kyle Diamantas, who is taking over as department commissioner.

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  Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023

  Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.

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  PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes rebrand in crowded protein drink space

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  Cargill to launch cocoa-free chocolate in US

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  Ingredion makes $3.7B offer to buy ingredients rival Tate & Lyle

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  BuzzBallz owner takes stake in influencer Alix Earle’s cocktail brand Sipmargs

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  Jack Link’s names president of North America

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  Beyond Meat puts protein drinks at the center of turnaround plan

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  FDA chief Marty Makary resigns from agency, ending tumultuous tenure

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  Sara Lee owner to invest $1B in US business

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  Premier Protein moves into soda as protein shake competition heats up

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  Kraft Heinz hikes marketing spend 37% as turnaround takes shape

  The CPG giant highlighted innovations like its new protein-packed Kraft Mac & Cheese and a five-year sponsorship deal with the NFL. 

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  Danone to close plant-based dairy facility in New Jersey

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  C4 Energy parent hires Hershey vet as COO

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  Post Holdings CEO to step down

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