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    PepsiCo cutting prices on Doritos and other snacks by up to 15%

    The Cheetos maker said the reductions will “improve competitiveness” and boost purchase frequency among cash-strapped consumers.

  • Cans of frozen Minute Maid orange juice in a freezer.
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    Minute Maid to discontinue frozen canned juices after 80 years

    The Coca-Cola-owned brand is pivoting its focus to “products that better match” consumer demand.

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    How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements

    Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.

  • A tabasco hot sauce bottle is pictured next to Stoli's Halapeno Pepper Vodka.
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    Tabasco maker sues Stoli over spicy vodka launch

    The hot sauce maker claims the alcohol company’s Halapeño Pepper flavor uses packaging proposed in preliminary discussions for a potential partnership.

    Updated Feb. 4, 2026
  • Boxes of Kellogg's Special K cereal are displayed on shelves
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    Ferrero names insider to head WK Kellogg after $3.1B purchase

    Jean-Baptiste Santoul vowed to accelerate growth, calling it “a pivotal time” for the Froot Loops maker and the future of cereal in North America.

  • Hain Celestial's snacks
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    Hain Celestial sells North American snacks business for $115M

    The sale of Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips and Garden of Eatin' will allow the company to pay down debt and sharpen its focus on tea, yogurt and home meals.

  • McCormick spices desplayed on a supermarket shelf
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    McCormick tackles $50M tariff hit through pricing, other measures

    The spice maker will stick with its 2025 playbook to mitigate tariff impacts this year, including alternative sourcing and other supply chain initiatives.

  • A Cape Cod chips plant in Massachusetts
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    Campbell’s to shutter Cape Cod potato chip plant

    The Massachusetts facility, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, “no longer makes economic sense” for the snack and soup maker.

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    Impossible Foods CEO to step down

    Peter McGuinness worked to reframe the narrative around plant-based meat, saying the category was "mismarketed and mislaunched."

  • A man with a shopping cart stands in front of the sweets display case in a supermarket
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    The food and beverage outlook for 2026

    The most successful CPG brands are redefining what it means to provide value to win back consumers.

  • A display of Mondelez International products at a Washington, D.C., area grocery store.
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    Mondelēz elevates top finance chief to newly created COO role

    Luca Zaramella’s appointment will allow the Oreo maker to quicken decision-making while freeing CEO Dirk Van de Put to focus on other priorities.

  • New flavors of Frank's RedHot.
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    Leftovers: Frank’s RedHot scores in sauce | Peeps unleash ‘swicy’ Easter lineup

    The McCormick owned brand is introducing new dips and sauces ahead of the Super Bowl, while Absolut and Tabasco partner on a spicy vodka.

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    From ‘newstalgia’ to ‘swangy’: The flavor trends taking over 2026

    Unexpected combinations and globally-inspired ingredients are defining food and beverage innovation as brands cater to a rise in adventurous eating.

  • The ADM logo is seen on the company's headquarters building.
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    ADM to pay $40M to settle SEC accounting fraud probe

    The agency also sued the ingredient maker’s former CFO, claiming he inflated the performance of the company’s key nutrition business segment.

  • A close up of a man drinking a non-alcoholic cocktail
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    Opinion

    Dry January is dead. Long live intentional drinking.

    Elimination has evolved into moderation and it’s a preview of how changing consumer preferences affect year-round demand for alcohol and non-alcohol brands alike.

  • Wild Oats private label products
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    From grocery store to organic food brand: Wild Oats returns

    The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

  • Cheerful influencer filming herself in a cozy kitchen, making a healthy smoothie while sharing an easy-to-follow recipe with her followers.
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    Deep Dive

    Beyond protein: The new wellness trends shaping food and beverage

    Consumers are looking to improve their physical and emotional health through what they eat and drink, driving demand for functional ingredients such as fiber or adaptogens.

    Updated Jan. 28, 2026
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    Top food and beverage industry events in 2026

    Innovation, artificial intelligence, and health and wellness are set to become some of the biggest topics in this year's conference lineup.

    Updated Jan. 29, 2026
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    BeatBox parent to lay off 158 workers following Anheuser-Busch deal

    The cuts come a little more than a month after the Michelob Ultra owner agreed to buy a majority stake in the popular RTD brand.

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    How Campari is staking a claim in the low-alcohol market

    Allison Varone, head of marketing for Campari America, explains how the maker of Aperol and Crodino is attempting to resonate with younger drinkers.

  • Cans of Muir Glen tomatoes
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    General Mills sells Muir Glen tomato brand to private equity firm

    The divestiture allows the Cheerios maker to focus on core brands while giving purchaser Violet Foods a deeper presence in tomatoes.

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    Food and beverage brands adopt new non-ultraprocessed label

    Spindrift and Amy's Kitchen are among the first to be verified under the Non-GMO Project's certification program.

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    Small and local food brands stand out at grocery stores

    Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming a powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors while satisfying discerning customers.

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    How Boston Beer is building Sun Cruiser hard iced teas into its next ‘iconic brand’

    The Sam Adams brewer has tripled distribution of the canned cocktail line, which has quickly become a top-selling RTD spirit.

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    Trump admin puts spotlight on sugar in 2026 food policy agenda

    The FDA plans to encourage the industry to reduce added sugar this year to align with a major priority of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.