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  Mondelēz takes big bite of premium cookie market with Tate’s

  The snacking giant said the brand is growing 2.5 times faster than the cookie category and is benefiting from consumer demand for high-end treats.

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  5 new snacks capitalizing on hot c-stores trends

  Unique offerings from both newer and popular snackmakers are rising up to meet changing customer tastes.

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  Celsius COO out in exec shakeup

  The energy drink giant is also adding a chief business transformation officer as the company looks to revive its namesake brand.

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  Biscoff owner plans ‘substantial’ US investment

  Lotus Bakeries is expanding production in North Carolina as part of a $577 million commitment to accelerate growth in global markets.

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  Jif’s reworks logo to go beyond peanut butter and jelly

  A new campaign taps into the brand’s recognizability and turns it into a vehicle to suggest new occasions for the peanut butter.

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  Goldfish debuts first gluten-free option

  The Campbell's Company said the innovation is one of the most requested by consumers in the brand's history.

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  Stoli redesigns spicy vodka following Tabasco lawsuit

  The spirits brand settled with the hot sauce maker after a judge agreed its Halapeño Pepper Vodka could confuse consumers.

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  FDA lays out plan to close ingredients ‘loophole’ targeted by RFK Jr

  Food industry groups say the agency is limited in its authority to require more transparency under the controversial GRAS framework, pushing for Congress to approve a national standard.

  Updated Aug. 11, 2026

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  GLP-1 users’ grocery spending is dropping

  Shoppers on the weight loss drugs now have over $660 billion in spending power, but their grocery spending is down 4%, Numerator found.

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  7Up ups the lime in recipe overhaul

  The change, meant to differentiate 7Up from rival Sprite, marks the biggest innovation for the Keurig Dr Pepper-owned brand in more than 15 years.

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  B&G Foods replaces CEO after 5 years

  The Ortega and Crisco owner has named Tractor Supply executive Robert Mills to replace Casey Keller.

  Updated Aug. 10, 2026

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  Grocers have entered a ‘new affordability era,’ report notes

  With no end in sight to consumers’ value-focused shopping habits, retailers should focus on helping people feel confident they’re getting good quality for their money, according to Acosta.

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  Guinness owner Diageo targets $1B in cost savings

  The three-year turnaround plan, which includes job cuts, will boost investments in Guinness and successful RTDs.

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  Kraft Heinz pours nearly $100M more into innovation to drive turnaround

  Higher-impact media partnerships and stronger creative are leading to “green shoots” for its brands in the U.S., executives said.

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  Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg will cut artificial colors a year ahead of schedule

  All of the cereal giant’s products will soon use dyes from natural sources, with shipments to retailers expected to begin by the end of 2026.

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  More ultraprocessed foods could carry GMO labels after court ruling

  The USDA will need to rewrite labeling standards for bioengineered foods by 2028 after a judge ruled against exemptions for highly refined ingredients.

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  Should grocers try reclassifying their beverage aisles?

  Shoppers’ desire for drinks that match specific needs is reshaping the category, FMI found.

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  PepsiCo expands presence in refrigerated meals with chilled soup

  The food giant is bringing its Alvalle gazpacho brand to the U.S. as it looks to expand in fresh snacks and meals.

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  Big Food fills up on DTC sales

  While sales directly from brands' digital platforms are unlikely to ever top brick-and-mortar, they allow food manufacturers to connect with consumers and test new products.

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  The biggest food M&A deals of 2026 so far

  Companies focused on clean-label ingredients and high-protein made up the bulk of acquisition activity as big brands strategically capitalize on new trends.

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  Jameson teams with NFL as global sponsor amid spirits market struggles

  The Pernod Ricard brand will have exclusive marketing rights as the official spirits sponsor of the league, which is continuing its international push.

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  Chobani faces revived lawsuit claiming ‘zero sugar’ label deceived consumers

  A judge ruled the complaint could continue after the FDA said allulose counted as a sugar despite past enforcement discretion guidance. 

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  Tyson suggests high beef prices face long recovery

  The meat giant said the Trump administration's efforts to boost supply are unlikely to make a significant impact in the near-term.

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  Cup Noodles maker taps AI to sharpen planning, reduce costs

  Nissin Foods expects to record increased fill rates and improved forecasting accuracy by using an AI-powered demand and supply planning tool.

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  Why cereal box toys are making a comeback

  Companies like WK Kellogg are looking to tap into the nostalgia that millennial and Gen X parents feel for the childhood ritual of scooping out the tiny treasures.

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