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Food industry moves toward transparency with smarter barcodes
A SmartLabel initiative that gives consumers detailed product information via QR codes is gearing up for a major shift in retail technology.
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Unilever to combine food business with McCormick in $45B deal
The transaction creates a global spice and condiments giant with a portfolio that includes Hellmann's mayonnaise and Frank's RedHot sauce.
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Constellation Brands buys Hopwtr, expands nonalcoholic portfolio
Hop water’s functional benefits may make it a growth driver within booze-free beverages, though it makes up a small portion of the market.
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General Mills launches Trix, Lucky Charms cereals with natural colors
The Cotton Candy and “Moana” varieties will debut this summer, the same time the food giant expects to remove synthetic dyes across its cereals.
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Q&AHow Mondelēz is adding more ‘razzle-dazzle’ to Easter and beyond
The company is positioning Oreo, Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids to have a bigger holiday presence as the seasonal segment drives outsized growth for the snacking giant.
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Mars invests $100M to expand Chicago headquarters
The investment in its snacking operations, which is expected to create 600 jobs, comes three months after it closed its $36 billion purchase of Pringles maker Kellanova.
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How AI is being used to strengthen food safety
Automation could help contain issues as soon as they arise and before they become widespread, according to experts.
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Jack Daniel’s owner in talks to merge with Absolut’s Pernod Ricard
Brown-Forman said a deal with the Jameson whiskey maker would give the combined company enhanced scale and a balanced geographic footprint.
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ColumnLeftovers: Pop-Tarts adds more filling with Super Stuffed | Jel Sert makes water basic
The Mars-owned brand said the launch responds to fans' most requested innovation, while Campbell's V8 jolts its energy drink lineup with zero sugar options.
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Q&AAI is raising the stakes in functional ingredient formulation
The technology is fundamentally reshaping food science while also allowing consumers to test brands’ health claims in real time, said Nora Khaldi, founder and CEO of Nuritas.
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PepsiCo hits pair of water sustainability targets
The food and beverage giant has a goal to become net water positive or replenish more water than it consumes by 2030.
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California to consider creating ‘not ultraprocessed’ food label
The state is weighing a first-of-its kind state verification program that gives companies the option to certify their products.
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Magnum Ice Cream partners with Tilray on hard Popsicle drinks
The ready-to-drink canned cocktails are meant to tap into consumers’ growing interest in nostalgic flavors.
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Why Campbell’s $1B Rao’s brand is winning on sauce
By touting its premium ingredients list and encouraging trial, the fast-growing sauce aims to build consumer awareness and household penetration.
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Unilever taps influencer agency for food business as potential spinoff looms
Samy is tasked with developing a global influencer strategy for the CPG giant’s food business, which Unilever is in talks to sell to McCormick & Co.
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Coca-Cola spends $650M to expand Fairlife production
The beverage giant is adding to a Michigan manufacturing plant as the dairy brand sees “significant growth.”
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Chobani invests $567M in La Colombe plant expansion
The food and beverage giant has announced manufacturing projects totaling more than $2 billion in the last year to meet growing demand for its coffee, creamer and yogurt brands.
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Molson Coors buys Monaco Cocktails owner in RTD expansion
The brewing giant is leaning heavily on acquisitions as it continues to build out its portfolio beyond beer.
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How c-stores are capitalizing on Americans’ caffeine obsession
As consumers look to boost energy across the day, brands and retailers are becoming more personalized in their product lineups, according to Circana.
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Danone to buy protein and fiber food maker Huel
The Oikos parent is purchasing the powders and ready-to-drink beverage producer for a reported $1.2 billion, enhancing its presence in functional and complete nutrition.
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Casamigos enters fast-growing premixed margarita category
Parent company Diageo said traditional cocktails are seeing strong growth both in cans and bottles.
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Fireball owner buys canned cocktail brand Dirty Shirley
The acquisition builds out Sazerac’s RTD portfolio, which has been expanding since it acquired BuzzBallz two years ago.
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Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick
The deal would be the largest in the flavor giant’s history and create a condiment portfolio that includes Frank’s RedHot and Hellmann’s.
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After funding collapse, what’s next for food startups?
Despite changes in the investment landscape, startups remain “critical” for big food companies to remain competitive, according to Cargill and PepsiCo.
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ColumnLeftovers: Clif chews on energy bites | Jimmy Dean bulks up protein offerings
The snack bar brand wants to deepen its presence in the energy space, while craft brewer Dogfish Head bets big on RTD.
