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    Beef tallow takeover? Big food companies begin to embrace MAHA ingredient

    Major food companies, such as Conagra and Utz, are making products with the rendered animal fat, which has seen its popularity soar under RFK Jr.’s recent dietary guideline changes.

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    Vanilla profiles that drive ice cream experience: Where sensory meets market demand

    New sensory research identifies three vanilla flavor profiles & their connection to ice cream consumers.

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    Better together: Hershey’s combined sweets and snacks business pays off for retailers, consumers

    The merging of the company’s sweet, salty and protein brands under one umbrella called “One Hershey” allows the Reese’s maker to boost sales and help stores plan for big events.

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    How Mars and Mondelēz fared on 2025 packaging targets

    The snacking giants’ most recent sustainability reports show progress, though both companies fell short on some goals.

  • A bottle of Heinz tomato ketchup is displayed next to a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese
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    Kraft Heinz overhauls operating structure to accelerate growth

    The Kool-Aid maker is reorganizing into three units and cutting senior leadership in a bid to turn around declining sales.

  • CJ Foods' land-based gim cultivation lab-pilot facility
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    Bibigo owner to build cultivated seaweed plant to fuel Korean food demand

    The land-based facility will allow CJ Foods to secure consistent supply of gim, an ingredient threatened by rising ocean temperatures.

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    Mars taps new digital chief for snacking unit

    Kemal Cetin will lead the division's technology agenda as the company continues to absorb the Kellanova acquisition completed last year.

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    Chobani sued by Danone over high-protein yogurt claims

    The Oikos maker said its rival is engaging in “unfair competition and consumer deception” to make its product more appealing to shoppers.

  • Two six packs of Bud Light and Michelob Ultra are next to each other on a store shelf.
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    Anheuser-Busch invests $20M in Michelob Ultra production in bet on beer rebound

    The Bud Light owner will upgrade brewery and packaging equipment at facilities across Missouri after executives expressed optimism that the worst is over for the industry.

  • Bottles of Fiji Water branded waterbottles with straws coming out of the cap are placed in a line.
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    Why Fiji Water temporarily operated its own shipping network

    The COVID-19 pandemic pushed the company to run a dedicated route until capacity improved. 

  • A can of Campbell’s and Banza's gluten-free condensed chicken noodle soup
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    Campbell’s launches gluten-free chicken noodle soup in partnership with Banza

    The offering comes as big snack brands like Cheez-It and Oreo lean into the gluten-free market, which is forecast to reach $14 billion by 2032.

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    Bill in Congress targets ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging

    The No Toxics in Food Packaging Act seeks to ban PFAS, phthalates, BPA and certain other substances from food packaging and food processing materials.

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    Former Red Bull exec tapped to lead turnaround at Zevia

    The better-for-you beverage company said Alexandre Ruberti will replace Amy Taylor, who resigned to run a National Women’s Soccer League team, as president and CEO.

  • Nestlé's new Nesquik ready-to-drink beverage with a recyclable shrink sleeve label.
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    Nestlé USA removes artificial colors in all food and beverages

    The Nesquik maker joined other food manufacturers last year in pledging to eliminate synthetic dyes from the rest of its portfolio following pressure from the Trump administration.

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    JBS to close meat plants in manufacturing reshuffle

    The company plans to lay off at least 2,000 workers as it shutters a Pennsylvania beef processing facility and makes changes at majority-owned Pilgrim’s Pride.

  • An purple autonomous truck with the Gatik logo on the trailer drives by a PepsiCo facility.
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    PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain

    The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.

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    Leftovers: Svedka dips into vodka water | Magic Spoon expands with oatmeal

    The alcohol maker said it's introduced a "category-first innovation" with a transparent can, while Italian gelato brand Sammontana grows its U.S. presence with a slate of new desserts.

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    Why Molson Coors is betting on cheap beer

    The brewer is reviving Keystone Ice and expanding Miller High Life to reach younger drinkers and budget conscious consumers.

    Updated June 11, 2026
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    How Jelly Belly is repositioning its brand for ‘social epicureans’

    The new “Bean Appetit” campaign is meant to reintroduce the brand to consumers after its acquisition by confectioner Ferrara in 2023.

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    More consumers checking nutrition labels for protein

    Shoppers are increasingly looking for a broader range of information beyond a list of ingredients to avoid, a new report finds.

  • Tom Brady is next to cans of Gopuff and a Gopuff-branded bag.
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    Tom Brady, Gopuff launch exclusive coconut water

    Good Nut comes in original, chocolate and sparkling varieties and will be available only through the delivery service, which has seen a 115% increase in sales for coconut water.

  • Packages of Goldfish crackers at a D.C.-area grocery store.
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    Campbell’s CEO: ‘Tough decisions’ loom for struggling snack business

    While the Goldfish maker is making progress to improve the operation, its top executive warned the turnaround will “take some time” amid a challenging environment.

  • Nespresso is served at Maybelline New York on Feb. 12, 2019.
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    Why Nespresso diversified its delivery provider mix

    The espresso and coffee company is tapping carriers like Jitsu in a bid to boost the end customer experience.

  • A closeup of Tyson frozen chicken bag.
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    Tyson promotes company insider to COO

    Wes Morris will oversee the company’s chicken, beef and pork businesses as it battles record cattle prices.

  • Boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic are seen on a pharmacy counter.
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    How grocers are catering to GLP-1 users

    Weight loss medications have changed the game of health and wellness. From protein-focused private label to wellness guides, here’s how grocers are keeping up.

  • A Lavazza Tabli machine sits on a counter next to Tabli tablets.
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    Lavazza launches single-serve coffee pods without packaging

    Tablì brings a first-to-market product to the U.S. and is a key point of the Italian company’s growth strategy in North America.