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General Mills faces setback in supply chain sustainability push
The food maker said total greenhouse gas emissions fell 14% in fiscal 2025 compared to the 2020 baseline, less than the 19% drop in 2024.
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Molson Coors brings back Keystone Ice after 5 years
The beer maker is reintroducing the brand as it looks to improve its value offerings.
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Hemp THC ban remains intact after House abandons rescue plan
Lawmakers declined to delay or overturn restrictions on the buzzy category, which has grown into a significant competitor of the alcohol sector.
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PepsiCo inks 10-year renewable energy deal to cut emissions across Europe
The food and beverage giant’s virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft is expected to reduce 32,000 metric tons of its carbon dioxide emissions annually.
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ColumnLeftovers: Tostitos enters the refrigerated aisle | Modelo launches first high ABV beer
The PepsiCo brand is launching its first guacamole dip, while Jolly Rancher transforms into iced tea.
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New York poised to become first state to close food ingredient ‘loophole’ criticized by RFK Jr
If approved, the bill would ban three additives and require safety data when companies determine that an ingredient is safe.
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LA Libations launches new beverage using resealable aluminum can
The incubator is using technology from Re:Lid USA, which hopes to establish a U.S. manufacturing presence for the innovation.
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Food giants hit with consumer lawsuit calling ultraprocessed ingredients addictive
The complaint against Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo and other companies aims to connect packaged foods and consumer health issues after a judge tossed a similar lawsuit last fall.
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Mondelēz CEO says Iran war could further erode consumer confidence
Dirk Van de Put said shoppers are already “very concerned” about affordability, the economy and job security.
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Coors Light launches first nonalcoholic beer
The launch continues to build out Molson Coors’ nonalcoholic portfolio as alcohol consumption remains soft.
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Banks fail to address meat and dairy’s rising methane emissions: report
Most banks with greenhouse gas reduction targets failed to account for methane — a powerful driver of climate change — emitted by the agricultural companies they finance, per a new report from Planet Tracker.
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Jack Daniel’s owner ends merger talks with Pernod Ricard
A combination, which would have created a global spirits giant, broke down after Brown-Forman said it couldn’t come to agreeable terms with the Absolut maker.
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Sazerac nabs minority stake in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila
The investment continues a run of dealmaking for the spirits giant as it looks to appeal to the next generation of drinkers.
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Pure Leaf puts mental clarity in focus with new functional tea
The brand, jointly owned by PepsiCo and Unilever, is releasing its first sparkling drink designed for balanced energy instead of extreme performance.
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Meijer ramps up private label to cater to nutrition trends
The retailer is looking to make its own brands a destination for consumers who want food items packed with protein or fiber.
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Ferrero making first Nutella product in US with $75M investment
The peanut spread being manufactured at an Illinois facility is the brand’s first new flavor in its 62-year history.
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Quality vs quantity: Food makers face tradeoffs when choosing protein source
Ingredient supplier ADM is helping manufacturers bulk up their offerings while shedding light on the pros and cons of soy, pea and dairy.
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Online grocery sales to near $500B by 2028: report
The trade organization FMI —The Food Industry Association and Nielsen IQ increased their e-commerce sales projections for the next few years as omnichannel shopping grows.
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Aldi to remove 44 ingredients from private label assortment
The discounter said the decision builds on its previous bans and caters to consumers’ desire for products with simpler ingredients.
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Sara Lee parent moves US headquarters to Texas
The relocation to Dallas will give Bimbo Bakeries USA a more centralized location and better position it to grow.
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Laird Superfood buys better-for-you food maker Terrasoul for $48M
The acquisition, funded with the help of a private equity firm, is "a significant step forward” in building a superfoods and functional nutrition giant, Laird’s CEO said.
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Nestlé sells Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
The deal includes the brand's cafes and the majority of its CPG business, a spokesperson confirmed.
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ColumnLeftovers: Lay’s flavors go global for World Cup | Taco teas look to cure homesickness
The PepsiCo potato chip brand is releasing dozens of flavors tied to countries competing in the soccer event, while Captain Morgan expands its RTD line with piña coladas.
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Nerds maker Ferrara to spend $675M on new South Carolina plant
The 750,000-square-foot facility is a “major step forward” for the company in positioning itself as a leader in candy, its CEO said.
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Hershey leans on cocoa sourcing resilience to blunt price shocks
The candy maker is relying on diversified sourcing and long-term farmer programs to offset higher commodity costs.
