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Primo Brands opens first new factory post merger
The Arkansas plant will increase production for sparkling water brand Mountain Valley as demand for premium beverages surges.
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Q&AThe Non-GMO Project wants to set the standard for non-ultraprocessed foods
CEO Megan Westgate talks about the holistic approach in developing the Non-UPF Verified label and whether the certification can become a framework for reformulation across the industry.
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ColumnLeftovers: Ghirardelli bites into Dubai chocolate | PepsiCo’s Flamin’ Hot spices up Pilgrim’s chicken
The chocolatier is the latest to jump into the TikTok-inspired craze, while California Pizza Kitchen expands its CPG lineup with prepackaged salads.
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Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is ready to take on Gen Z after Sazerac deal
Months into its partnership with the Fireball owner, the celebrity-backed spirits brand is rapidly expanding and on pace to deliver its biggest sales year.
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Inside Omaha Steaks’ efforts to ditch marketing bull and attract Gen Z
The century-old meat delivery company emphasizes credibility for a “No Bull” campaign that spans TV, radio, paid social and influencer partnerships.
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Nestlé doubles investment in Mexico to $2B
The Nescafé maker said the additional $1 billion will allow the food giant to tap into the country’s growth opportunities.
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Deep DiveCan WK Kellogg save cereal?
After years of sales declines amid a shift in eating habits, executives at the Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes manufacturer have a plan to give the category a wake-up call.
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Beyond Meat adds caffeine to protein drink as competition mounts
The company continues to innovate its protein beverages while looking to differentiate from the plant-based meat segment it became known for.
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FDA paves the way for salt reduction in dozens of food categories
The department will allow salt substitutes in bread, milk, condiments and other staple foods as part of an effort to reduce Americans’ sodium consumption.
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B&G Foods sells bean brands amid push to sharpen business
The sale of B&M and Joan of Arc to McCall Farms marks the one-time serial acquirer’s latest divestiture as the company focuses on its core brands and pays down debt.
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Monster tries again on protein shakes
The energy giant is returning to the category as innovation becomes a key piece of its growth strategy.
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Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel enter protein soda market
Proda is betting the celebrity backing will help the brand enter more mainstream retail outlets.
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PepsiCo puts ‘all the urgency’ into turning around soft drinks
The beverage giant is planning to add more functional benefits to Poppi, its newly acquired better-for-you soda brand.
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US consumer trust in food safety falls to record low
A Cyclospora outbreak and a series of food recalls has shaken consumer confidence and led to a shift in buying habits, according to Gallup.
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Fast-growing Clio yogurt bars snapped up by private equity firm
The 11-year-old brand has been a major beneficiary of consumer demand for portability, snacking and better-for-you offerings.
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B&G Foods calls off Green Giant sale in Canada after antitrust concerns
A regulator previously said the sale to Nortera Foods could result in higher prices, fewer choices and reduced competition.
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ColumnLeftovers: BeatBox jams with Cinnabon | Topo Chico launches premium canned water
The party punch brand is bringing an April Fools’ joke to life, while Bauducco looks to introduce Americans to panettone made with Skippy peanut butter.
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Keurig Dr Pepper bets on iced coffee with espresso concentrate
The coffee giant’s new innovation will be available across four of its global coffee brands in black, caramel and mocha flavors.
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Molson Coors taps chief supply chain officer for Americas
Matthew Hook will step into the role with a mandate of continuing to modernize operations and boost service levels.
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Oterra teams with HowGood to track sustainability of natural colors
As demand for natural dyes grows, companies are investing in environmental reporting metrics common within mainstream ingredients.
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How Olipop’s new CEO plans to reach $1B in sales
Christian Patiño Webb says he’s focused on execution as the prebiotic soda brand faces mounting competition from a steady stream of new rivals.
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PepsiCo plans cost cuts as North American struggles persist
CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company plans to raise prices on select offerings and evaluate “every cost with aggressive lenses.”
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Cal-Maine says egg supply is rebalancing
Fewer hatched chicks from breeder eggs and a reduction in U.S. flock are helping ease the current glut, President and CEO Sherman Miller said.
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Coca-Cola steps into better-for-you soda market with prebiotics
The soda giant is entering the buzzy category and will compete with Olipop and PepsiCo-owned Poppi.
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Modelo maker buys boozy sports drink SpikedAde for $75M
The beer maker is broadening its portfolio with the vodka and sports drink brand as it looks to tap into growing demand for RTDs.
