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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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  Time to build smarter: EPC’s rise in food and beverage manufacturing

  EPC delivery is reshaping how food and beverage manufacturing projects are executed, helping owners produce faster, control product quality and improve reliability.

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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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  Nutella 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&A

  Svedka’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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  Leftovers: 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.

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  FDA to reassess safety of ‘yoga mat’ chemical in food

  The agency will review ADA and chewing gum preservative BHT as it backs away from a plan to prioritize ingredient safety evaluations based on consumer concern.

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  Celebrity beverages are crowding the spotlight

  From the Kardashians to George Clooney, celebrities are lending their star power to help nascent brands stand out in an increasingly competitive industry. 

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  4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs

  The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.

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  Once Upon a Farm soars as parents seek healthier kids’ foods despite inflation

  John Foraker, the company’s CEO and co-founder, said consumer demand for better-for-you offerings remains robust even as rising prices prompt shoppers to cut back on spending in other areas.

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  Ferrero to revive Wonka candy brand with Netflix

  The candy giant is collaborating with the streaming platform on 10 seasonal and limited-edition products this fall, spanning categories including chocolate, cereal and ice cream.

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  Independent grocers make up nearly 40% of US food retail sales, report says

  An NGA analysis found that every $1 in indie grocery sales generates an additional 58 cents in supply chain and household spending nationwide.

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  Danone exits stake in Lifeway Foods

  The dairy giant is selling off its shares in the kefir maker, ending a long and tumultuous relationship between the two companies.

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  Ring Pop maker Bazooka expands into international flavors with new candy brand

  Go Wandr looks to tap into consumer interest in global flavors and textures, starting with a Japan-inspired mochi gummy.

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  Deep Dive

  Inside Utz’s rise from regional potato chip brand to salty snack juggernaut

  The 105-year-old pretzel and chip maker is in the midst of a slow but steady national expansion as it competes with PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and scores of smaller local brands.

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  Kraft Heinz’s biggest portfolio campaign to date celebrates America250

  The CPG giant is uniting several of its top brands to capitalize on cookout season as it ramps up marketing spend to support its turnaround.

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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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