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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.
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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.
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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.
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Brown-Forman puts Slane Irish Whiskey distillery production on ice
The Jack Daniel’s owner is pausing operations at the facility in Slane, Ireland, amid changing consumer preferences and softening demand for whiskey.
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OpinionThe new rules: How functional foods are redefining CPG brand leadership
As nutrition becomes more important, companies will need to rethink their messaging on what actually makes their products better-for-you.
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Athletic Brewing opens marketing tap to stand out in crowded summer
The nonalcoholic beer brand expects to hike its national media spend 120% over the year-ago period to capitalize on events like America250 celebrations.
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Spam thinks outside the can in expansion to sushi and hotdogs
The Hormel-owned brand, which has reported record sales for most of the last decade, is entering new eating occasions as it looks to get more consumers to eat the iconic meat.
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Barilla to invest $170M in New York facility expansion
The pasta maker said the addition of production, packaging and warehouse space will allow it to prepare for further growth in its U.S. business.
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J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution
The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.
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ColumnLeftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch launches dippable snacks | Hot Pockets leans into snacking
The ranch dressing maker is entering the refrigerated aisle for the first time, while Liquid IV takes on the mocktail market.
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IFF to sell food ingredients business for $4.3B
The transaction with CVC Capital Partners marks the latest step by IFF to improve growth and boost profitability.
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SNAP waivers could lead to $830M sales loss for soda, candy, energy drinks
By the end of 2026, state-specific restrictions are expected to impact one-third of participants in the government food assistance program, Numerator found.
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Inside ADM’s reformulation hub powering better-for-you innovation
The ingredients giant is working to rapidly create solutions for food makers to address consumer demand for lower sugar, reduced sodium and more protein.
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Tyson Foods hires Jeff Schomburger as CEO
The executive takes over for Donnie King, who has been with the meat and chicken processor for 43 years, including the last five as CEO.
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WK Kellogg adds on-pack nutrition guide to highlight cereal benefits
The SPOONS framework, which will debut on classic products such as Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes, provides information on fiber, protein and sugar content.
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Sam Adams channels Revolutionary Era with America 250 beer
Boston Beer is going back to the 1770s with brews inspired by the country’s Founding Fathers that use ingredients from the period.
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EXCLUSIVENutella maker Ferrero may take ‘a breather’ in large-scale M&A in the US
After spending more than $8 billion for brands such as Keebler, Butterfinger and Rice Krispies, the sweets giant is turning its attention to innovation and boosting efficiencies.
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Cactus candies, protein donuts: 5 products highlighting the evolution of snacking
Nutrition and sustainability were key themes at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where 1,000 exhibitors from around the world gathered to display their innovations.
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Splenda owner to buy Equal sweeteners maker
Heartland Food Products will acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business in a deal combining some of the most recognized sugar substitute brands.
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Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs
The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to “save quite a bit of money,” COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.
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How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments
Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.
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Q&ASvedka’s senior brand director on the vodka’s future-forward marketing
David Binder talks about the vodka maker’s controversial AI-generated Super Bowl debut and its future plans under Sazerac.
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ColumnLeftovers: Bush’s bakes apple pie-flavored beans | Slice splashes into dirty soda
The bean brand is reimagining summer classics, including rocket pop and dill pickle, while Fresca launches an alcoholic soda water for post-workouts.
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Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile race returns with bolder media blitz
After boosting hot dog sales last year, the event is jumping from streaming to broadcast as the Kraft Heinz brand looks to win Memorial Day weekend.
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Kraft Heinz launches Jell-O line without artificial dyes
The food giant is rejiggling the brand known for its bright colors as part of a broader innovation plan to return the company to growth.
