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How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments
Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.
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Sponsored by National Sunflower AssociationHigh oleic sunflower oil supports food formulations that are both adventurous and eco-conscious
High oleic sunflower oil for food formulations that are adventurous and eco-conscious
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ColumnLeftovers: Liquid IV turns Grillo’s pickle flavor prank into reality | Mike’s Hard Lemonade gives dirty soda a shot
The Unilever-owned hydration brand is launching a briny new variety, while PBR teams with Smithfield on a brat-infused sausage for grilling season.
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FDA delays approval of 2 natural food dyes following safety objections
Critics said the agency skipped critical assessments when approving beetroot red and expanding uses for spirulina extract.
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Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war
The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.
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Dippin’ Dots signature beaded ice cream enters the freezer aisle
Owner J&J Snack Foods has worked for years to bring the iconic brand to grocery stores despite the treat's complex temperature requirements.
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Kylie Jenner’s vodka soda brand Sprinter expands into hydration
The company is launching k2o, an electrolyte and collagen powder positioned to capitalize on growing demand for beauty-focused functional beverages.
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Hormel modernizes supply chain with AI
The food company is using o9’s forecasting tools to model demand drivers, reduce manual overrides and sharpen seasonal forecast accuracy.
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Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries
MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.
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Hershey’s CEO stays ‘hungry’ for growth as snack giant outpaces rivals
Strength in permissible snacks and iconic brands, such as Reese’s, has enabled Hershey to grow despite inflation, GLP-1 adoption and other headwinds.
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High gas prices are crimping grocery spending, research finds
More than a third of respondents to a survey conducted in March said they have cut back on their grocery spending by either trading down or buying less.
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La Colombe reformulates canned lattes to recreate coffeehouse experience
The Chobani-owned brand is turning to espresso and reducing added sugar to appeal to the “everyday consumer.”
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Tyson to close Hillshire Brands plant in Georgia
The meatpacker said recent changes “have made continued operations at the site no longer viable.”
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Tetra Pak launching $22M facility to support food, beverage innovation
The packaging company intends to work on innovation projects with customers from ideation to product launch.
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Vital Proteins launches collagen sparkling water
The Nestlé-owned brand is expanding its ready-to-drink lineup as more consumers look for ingredients that improve skin health and beauty.
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JBS workers to end strike at major US beef plant
The three-week long work stoppage had left the meat giant's plant in Greeley, Colorado, “almost completely idle,” according to the union.
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Shift to natural ingredients opens the door to food fraud
As companies race to replace artificial dyes, experts are seeing a surge in fake ingredients claiming to be clean label.
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Nestlé inks partnership to support labor rights in coffee supply chains
The project with the International Labour Organization to promote fair recruitment and labor rights in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.
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ColumnLeftovers: Khloé Kardashian’s Khloud expands to protein chips | Sun Cruiser launches hard white teas
The celebrity-founded snack brand is growing beyond its breakout popcorn, while Marzetti introduces a protein-packed ranch dressing.
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Hershey reverting back to ‘classic’ chocolate recipe for some Reese’s products
The change, which will only affect 3% of products, follows a weeks-long campaign from the grandson of the peanut butter cup’s founder.
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Protein pickles, Butterfinger Top Ramen: The best April Fools’ food pranks of 2026
The holiday has become an annual tradition for companies to connect with consumers and test potential concepts that could one day become reality.
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How AI is changing food supply chains
As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.
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How Kraft Heinz’s NFL deal could help the marketer get back on track
The five-year partnership comes as the CPG giant recently paused plans to split its condiment and grocery businesses.
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Keurig Dr Pepper picks JDE Peet’s CEO to helm coffee spinoff
Rafael Oliveira will lead the newly created Global Coffee Co. once it separates from the beverage giant.
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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.
