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Nestlé USA enters at-home condiments space with new sauce brand
Minor’s Kitchen is the food giant’s first brand to launch in America in two years and builds on growing demand for home cooking.
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Babybel parent spending $200M to expand cheese production amid protein boom
Bel Group’s North American CEO said that without the expansion, it could struggle to meet demand as soon as 2027.
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Hormel Foods faces transportation cost pressures
Tighter freight capacity in fiscal Q1 led to higher logistics expenses as the company continues to deal with elevated beef and pork prices.
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French fry maker Lamb Weston urged to double cost cuts by activist investor
Starboard says the company needs to do more to “catch up” to its peers, such as Tyson and Hormel.
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Gen Z and GLP-1 users drove record meat sales in 2025
Robust shopper interest in consuming more protein represents a key opportunity to continue growing sales, FMI said.
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Hi-Chew owner to buy My/Mochi ice cream
The deal enables Tokyo-based Morinaga to expand its presence in U.S. snacking through the fast-growing frozen treats category.
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Beyond drops ‘Meat’ from name as it broadens ambitions for plant-based proteins
The change comes as the company enters the beverage space and looks to fulfill “a range of consumer protein needs over time,” according to a spokesperson.
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Conagra invests $220M to expand Arkansas manufacturing plant
The frozen food maker is set to grow its chicken production capacity as it sees substantial growth in high-protein offerings.
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Celebrity-studded Caliwater bets cactus is next big wave in hydration
Despite a roster of investors including Demi Lovato and Benson Boone, the brand hopes to scale by focusing its messaging around taste.
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Why precision fermentation is set to power the future of food innovation
Florian Schattenmann, Cargill’s chief technology officer, explains how a technology that's been around for decades could help meet fast-growing demand for protein and other specialty ingredients.
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ColumnLeftovers: PepsiCo launches protein-packed Doritos | Jack’s Link meat snacks go clean-label
The snacking giant is positioning its portfolio to meet demand for functional ingredients, while Nate’s Honey sweetens nut butters and fruit spreads.
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The challenger brands eating Big Food’s lunch
Insurgent brands such as LesserEvil, Chomps and Kodiak drove 25% of growth in the food sector in 2025, according to Bain & Company.
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OpinionReese’s didn’t change its chocolate because of corporate greed. It was climate change.
The peanut butter cup inventor's grandson blames Hershey for adjusting its recipe — the real culprit is a broken food system, writes Chiara Cecchini.
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A ‘catalyst for change’: How Waiākea is pioneering sustainable packaging in bottled water
The Hawaiʻi-based brand said it is the first company in the world to print labels with algae-based inks, adding its climate values help it stand out.
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Grocery prices are set to rise in 2026
Prices are projected to increase faster for beef, non-alcoholic beverages and sugar and sweets, according to the USDA.
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Shock Top owner Tilray buys craft brewer BrewDog for $44M
The purchase of the struggling UK beer brand is set to grow the alcohol and cannabis company’s global beverage revenue to $500 million annually.
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General Mills inks heat and power agreement expected to save $30M
The deal with Unison Energy is expected to also reduce emissions roughly 28% per year at one of the food giant’s largest manufacturing sites.
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Mondelēz CEO says M&A is harder as acquisition targets become ‘too expensive’
The Oreo maker's top executive said high valuations mean "it's not really worth" making deals unless a brand can offer a "unique competitive advantage."
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Why Keurig is finally introducing its own coffee after nearly 30 years
The homebrewing system is hoping its namesake brew will attract more consumers to the brand and tap into demand for premium products.
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OpinionMAHA calls processed food ‘poison’ but dodges regulatory responsibility. That should tell you everything.
The movement opts for public demonization over real action because it knows its ideas have no scientific or legal basis and won't survive court scrutiny, writes Sean McBride.
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Shoppers’ relationship with frozen foods is getting warmer
The sharp growth in sales in part reflects the difficult economic circumstances facing consumers, according to a report.
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B&G Foods sells Green Giant frozen line
The deal with Seneca Foods will bring the brand's canned and frozen businesses back under one roof.
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Target to stop carrying cereals with synthetic colors
The retailer’s decision follows recent moves by Walmart and Save A Lot to eliminate artificial dyes from their store brands.
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How McCormick is keeping up with food giants’ race to reformulate
More companies are looking to quickly add new flavors and boost nutritional content. The flavoring firm’s CEO said the recent “acceleration” is unlikely to abate anytime soon.
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Beyond Meat expands protein drinks after promising test launch
The plant-based company is rolling out four new flavors and said the beverage represents its “next chapter.”
