Ingredients

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    Violife slices through dairy-free cheese misconceptions with social series

    The brand’s “Undairy the Craving” campaign attempts to combat preconceived ideas surrounding the taste and quality of vegan cheeses.

    By Sara Karlovitch • June 8, 2026
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    Ingredion strikes deal to buy Tate & Lyle for $3.6B

    The combined company will generate nearly $10 billion in annual revenue and have a broad portfolio to address more consumer needs, such as clean label and lower sugar.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

    Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    A $395 pineapple? How innovation is upending the popular tropical fruit

    Fresh Del Monte and Dole have spent years developing premium pineapples featuring different flavors and colors to drive growth and meet demand by consumers and retailers for variety.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Celsius under investigation for marketing high-caffeine drinks to minors

    Texas AG Ken Paxton’s review marks his latest crusade against a big CPG firm after previously targeting WK Kellogg, General Mills and Mars.

    By • June 5, 2026
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    Snickers wins praise from Reeses for bigger push behind peanut butter

    A spot digging at Reese’s shows a focus group composed of people named Reese who assess the flavor and texture of Snickers Peanut Butter.

    By Peter Adams • June 5, 2026
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    Sunflower power: Inside Barry Callebault’s bid to win the chocolate alternatives race

    The world’s largest chocolate supplier is partnering with Planet A Foods to scale its cocoa-free substitute ChoViva, which has received “very strong” interest from U.S. food manufacturers.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Q&A

    Ahold Delhaize USA’s head of private label talks strategy

    Abby Cook, the grocer’s newly appointed SVP of Own Brands, shares why its store brands continue to outpace the rest of its assortment in sales and volume.

    By Peyton Bigora • June 3, 2026
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    Hershey sees s’mores catching fire with more consumers

    The gooey campfire staple is a “significant and growing piece” for the company’s namesake chocolate brand, generating nearly $250 million annually, a top executive said.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    Opinion

    The new rules: How functional foods are redefining CPG brand leadership

    As nutrition becomes more important, companies will need to rethink their messaging on what actually makes their products better-for-you.

    By Jon Shapiro • June 2, 2026
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    Spam thinks outside the can in expansion to sushi and hotdogs

    The Hormel-owned brand, which has reported record sales for most of the last decade, is entering new eating occasions as it looks to get more consumers to eat the iconic meat.

    By • June 1, 2026
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    IFF to sell food ingredients business for $4.3B

    The transaction with CVC Capital Partners marks the latest step by IFF to improve growth and boost profitability.

    By • May 29, 2026
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    Inside ADM’s reformulation hub powering better-for-you innovation

    The ingredients giant is working to rapidly create solutions for food makers to address consumer demand for lower sugar, reduced sodium and more protein.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    WK Kellogg adds on-pack nutrition guide to highlight cereal benefits

    The SPOONS framework, which will debut on classic products such as Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes, provides information on fiber, protein and sugar content.

    By • May 28, 2026
  • Packages of Equal and Splenda artificial sweeteners are displayed at a coffee shop
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    Splenda owner to buy Equal sweeteners maker

    Heartland Food Products will acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business in a deal combining some of the most recognized sugar substitute brands.  

    By • May 27, 2026
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    Cactus candies, protein donuts: 5 products highlighting the evolution of snacking

    Nutrition and sustainability were key themes at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where 1,000 exhibitors from around the world gathered to display their innovations.

    By • May 26, 2026
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    Column

    Leftovers: Bush’s bakes apple pie-flavored beans | Slice splashes into dirty soda

    The bean brand is reimagining summer classics, including rocket pop and dill pickle, while Fresca launches an alcoholic soda water for post-workouts.

    By Food Dive staff • May 22, 2026
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    FDA to reassess safety of ‘yoga mat’ chemical in food

    The agency will review ADA and chewing gum preservative BHT as it backs away from a plan to prioritize ingredient safety evaluations based on consumer concern.

    By • May 21, 2026
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    Kraft Heinz launches Jell-O line without artificial dyes

    The food giant is rejiggling the brand known for its bright colors as part of a broader innovation plan to return the company to growth.

    By • May 21, 2026
  • Push Pop candy made by Bazooka on a store shelf
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    4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs

    The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.

    By Antone Gonsalves • May 21, 2026
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    Once Upon a Farm soars as parents seek healthier kids’ foods despite inflation

    John Foraker, the company’s CEO and co-founder, said consumer demand for better-for-you offerings remains robust even as rising prices prompt shoppers to cut back on spending in other areas.

    By • May 20, 2026
  • A package of Bazooka Brands' new Go Wandr product.
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    Ring Pop maker Bazooka expands into international flavors with new candy brand

    Go Wandr looks to tap into consumer interest in global flavors and textures, starting with a Japan-inspired mochi gummy.

    By • May 19, 2026
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    FDA names safety vet acting head of food

    Donald Prater will lead the Human Foods Program and replace Kyle Diamantas, who is taking over as department commissioner.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023

    Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.

    By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2026
  • Bags of Utz potato chips at a Washington, D.C., store
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    Deep Dive

    Inside Utz’s rise from regional potato chip brand to salty snack juggernaut

    The 105-year-old pretzel and chip maker is in the midst of a slow but steady national expansion as it competes with PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and scores of smaller local brands.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes rebrand in crowded protein drink space

    The reformulated beverage amps up the protein while cutting artificial colors, sweeteners and flavors, positioning it to stand out among competitors like Coca-Cola's Core Power.

    By • May 15, 2026