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  PepsiCo to end manufacturing operations at Maryland bottling plant

  The soda giant, which will lay off 143 workers, pointed to changes in consumer preferences and technology as the reason for the move.

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  Coca-Cola to spend $10B on US manufacturing by 2030

  The soda giant and its bottlers are planning to expand production and distribution in part of its largest market.

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  Nestlé ‘not happy’ with food giant’s performance in North America

  CFO Anna Manz said “more needs to be done” to improve execution in the region, particularly for creamers and its Gerber brand.

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  Kroger records strong private label growth as shoppers stay focused on savings

  The retailer’s own brands outperformed national brands during the second quarter as it saw robust interest in “anything that is answering a customer’s question around value,” said CEO Greg Foran.

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  Mondelēz set to relaunch ‘star brand’ Oreo in 2027

  The snacking giant said the overhaul of the 100-year-old cookie brand, with nearly $5 billion in sales, will include new packaging, price points and formulas.

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  Mars zeroes in on gut health with startup partnerships

  The Snickers owner announced the latest cohort for its accelerator program, prioritizing firms advancing solutions in fiber, protein and nutrition.

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  Inside PepsiCo’s dirty soda playbook

  The beverage giant is putting a ready-to-drink twist on the buzzy drink trend, which an executive said has yet to reach its peak.

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  Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial to sell international business for $323M

  The transaction marks the second major divestiture for the natural and organic food maker this year following the sale of its North American snacks business.

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  Kraft Heinz looks to ‘fix’ Oscar Mayer after sales losses

  A resealability issue in the product’s packaging was responsible for “the vast majority of the problem,” the company’s CEO said.

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  How Mondelēz wants to ‘shake up’ snacking with cookies

  The Oreo and Chips Ahoy! maker is turning to innovation and marketing to woo more consumers inundated with other choices, such as chips and candy.

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  Leftovers: Carbone expands beyond sauce | Little Debbie flips for flapjacks

  The restaurant-inspired pasta sauce brand is debuting an Italian-inspired chili crisp, while protein powder maker Optimum Nutrition brews a functional non-alcoholic beer.

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  General Mills, Mars sue sugar producers for alleged price-fixing

  Food giants claim suppliers coordinated on sensitive pricing information and pushed costs for the sweetener to a record high.

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  Campbell’s heats up digital focus amid marketing reformulation

  Channels including social, influencer and e-commerce will command 85% of working media budgets as the food maker tries to meet modern consumer tastes.

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  The fastest-growing food and beverage brands of 2026

  Only 14% of brands saw growth in purchasing intent among consumers, with legacy players securing the biggest boost, according to Morning Consult. 

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  General Mills’ CEO says M&A not a priority in challenging environment

  Jeff Harmening said there is a “high bar” for acquisitions, but the food maker could consider additional divestitures.

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  Nestlé USA launches kids hydration drink Gerberlyte

  The CPG giant is looking beyond meals as part of a turnaround for its 100-year-old Gerber brand.

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  Boston Beer hires tech-savvy CMO to hone data-driven marketing

  Allison Stransky will join the Samuel Adams owner from Samsung Electronics America, where she’s focused on applications of big data and AI.

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  Coca-Cola’s bet to relaunch Mr Pibb is paying off

  The recently revived brand was the fastest growing soda in 2026, according to Morning Consult.

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  Beyond adds protein bars, powders in portfolio expansion

  The plant-based meat company is entering adjacent categories to tap into more lucrative opportunities within protein.

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  USDA takes new SNAP waiver approach following court ruling

  After a federal district court judge vacated SNAP food purchasing restrictions in five states, the federal government wants public comments.

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  California approves first statewide non-ultraprocessed food label

  The landmark measure establishes a voluntary certification system and requires large grocery stores to prominently display cleaner label food options. 

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  Arizona Beverages inks deal to bring Italian sparkling water to US

  The deal includes an exclusive line of flavored sparkling waters catered to the U.S. market.

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  Hershey finance exec succeeds retiring CFO

  Dave Hulays is taking the candy and snack giant's finance reins from Steven E. Voskuil, who served as CFO for seven years.

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  Barilla buys better-for-you mac and cheese brand Goodles

  The deal will expand the startup's reach internationally while giving the pasta giant a greater presence in functional foods.

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  Leftovers: Hershey’s fills up on fillings | Red Baron brings new spark to microwave pizza

  The sweets giant is launching new chocolate bars with creamy fillings, while Monster's Flrt flirts with fall in its first flavor innovation.

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