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Sour power: C-stores begin to capitalize on the in-demand flavor profile
Sour food and beverage sales across all retail types jumped 10.8% in dollar terms over the past year, according to Circana.
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RFK Jr’s food policy priorities need more resources to implement, FDA nominee says
Heidi Overton said the agency requires more support to enact mandatory GRAS notifications while also remaining open to a federal standard on ingredient regulation.
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California enacts non-ultraprocessed label despite food industry concerns
While the new seal is meant to provide a simple way for consumers to identify healthier options, some worry it could lead to more confusion.
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Molson Coors bets on nonalcoholic drinks with national expansion
The Coors owner plans to further scale its Coors 0.0 brand and launch a nonalcoholic version of Leinenkugel’s summer shandy.
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How Mondelēz keeps Mallomars a ‘cultural icon’ after 113 years
The chocolate-coated marshmallow cookie is only available seasonally and in select markets, but it has carved out a valuable niche for the Oreo maker as a steady, dependable performer.
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Nestlé breaks down its path to 2030 for virgin plastic reduction
Plastic accounted for about a quarter of the food and beverage giant’s packaging portfolio by weight in 2025.
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Coca-Cola taps Monster exec to lead North America unit
Rob Gehring will lead the beverage giant’s largest region as it works to keep up with growing demand.
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Cheez-It flexes with protein-loaded cheese cracker
The Mars-owned brand is the latest to add the nutrient to mainstream snack brands, joining Goldfish, Eggo and Doritos.
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How ready-to-drink cocktails are reshaping the spirits industry
As more consumers gravitate toward RTDs, alcohol giants must choose between developing new products internally or buying their way in.
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Guinness owner Diageo hires CFO with cost-cutting bonafides
Sir Dave Lewis, the liquor giant’s CEO, said Joanne Wilson has experience with companies undergoing transformation.
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Column
Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch goes dark for Halloween | V8 energizes with electrolytes
The dressing turns black for its first-ever seasonal product, while Ocean Spray positions cranberry as the next pumpkin spice with new innovations.
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Aldi to roll out first ready-made meals line
The collection of single-serve and family-size meals adds a new dimension to the discount grocer’s lineup of store brand products.
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Opinion
Why food rating apps can miss the mark on nutrition
Technology meant to provide more clarity behind the ingredients in food actually deliver confusion, writes the CEO of Perfect Snacks.
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General Mills prioritizes innovation following recent price cuts
The Cheerios maker is trying to make its products stand out with protein, clean labels and other consumer trends.
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Surfside drops trade dress lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch
The alcohol companies have agreed to dismiss a complaint claiming Anheuser Busch's Skimmers ripped off the Stateside-owned brand’s can design.
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Grocery inflation is primed to rise
Elevated fuel costs could soon wear down food companies that have so far kept price increases contained, industry experts said at an FMI briefing.
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Ferrero relaunches Wonka candy brand
The food giant is releasing a line of limited-edition treats with unexpected colors and texture combinations to attract a new generation of consumers.
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Goldfish dives into protein with new cracker
After admitting it was slow to innovate the popular snack, Campbell’s has been bringing the offering into new categories to grow its reach.
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Kikkoman expands US production with $560M soy sauce plant
The Japanese food manufacturer is growing in the states in response to intensifying consumer demand for international flavors and cuisines.
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Good Culture names COO to scale supply chain
Kirk Jensen is joining the cottage cheese maker with a focus on improving availability and speed to shelf for retail partners, CEO Jesse Merrill said.
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Mondelēz brings Biscoff partnership to US with Toblerone truffles
The launch comes as the snacking giant’s collaboration with the cookie brand in other countries “surpassed even our expectations,” an executive said.
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Amy’s Kitchen to shutter California frozen food plant
The pioneering organic foods brand will eliminate approximately 260 jobs as it streamlines its manufacturing network amid category-wide headwinds.
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Unloved brands offloaded by Big Food are a tasty snack for startups, PE firms
Castoffs from Conagra, Campbell’s and other companies are thriving under private owners who can devote more energy to innovation and growth.
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Sazerac to buy German spirits producer Berentzen
The deal with Berentzen Group is expected to broaden both companies’ portfolios, capabilities and reach.
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Non-GMO Project’s non-ultraprocessed label expands to over 300 products
Chomps, Simple Mills and Blue Diamond are among 23 brands that have received certification as the program sees growing demand.