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Plant-based food sales fall to $8.1B as consumers demand lower prices and higher quality
Though the space has made strides to reach more people, only 15% of U.S. households purchased its alternative protein products in 2023, compared to 19% in 2022.
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Upcycled ingredients provide meaningful sustainability impact for food and beverage industry
A new study validates that upcycled ingredient swaps can be more effective than sustainable packaging in lowering products’ carbon footprints.
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Entenmann’s parent Grupo Bimbo names Rafael Pamias as CEO
The bakery giant is overhauling its C-suite with the former Danone executive to improve its corporate governance and operations following a prolonged period of growth.
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Constellation Brands distances itself from cannabis company Canopy Growth
The Modelo brewer is converting its shares and withdrawing from the cannabis producer’s board, its latest move to distance itself from its failed $4 billion investment.
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Why Sprite is heating up its lifestyle pitch with new Chill soda
Coming on the tails of the brand resurrecting “Obey Your Thirst,” Sprite Chill aims to be a springboard for a bigger platform as Coke ramps up flavor experimentation.
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Leftovers: Kraft Heinz makes fast food sauces better-for-you | Go Go Squeez recharges with electrolyte snacks
Primal Kitchen’s condiments aim to complement chicken nuggets and burgers, and Blue Bunny swirls into unique ice cream creations with Twist pints.
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Pepsi debuts limited-edition peach and lime flavors for summer
The sodas, which are targeted toward consumers grilling outdoors, further the beverage giant’s strategy to pair its drinks with certain foods and occasions.
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Kraft Heinz rebrands Mio liquid concentrate to meet Gen Z wellness trends
The CPG giant continues to modernize its portfolio with more colorful, social media-friendly packaging makeovers.
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The Weekly Sip: Nestlé unveils recyclable Nesquik sleeves | Jim Beam goes from barrel to can with RTD cocktails
The CPG giant’s new packaging is compatible with the U.S. recycling stream, and Fable aims to enchant THC-infused beverage drinkers with its botanical hemp delta-9 offerings.
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Glanbia buys Flavor Producers for $300M
The Irish ingredients company said the acquisition will enhance its organic and natural flavor capabilities in the U.S.
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General Mills plans to cut dairy emissions 40% by end of decade
The cereal giant is more than halfway to its goal of enrolling 1 million acres in its regenerative agriculture plan, according to the latest corporate sustainability report.
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Beyond Meat’s revamped burger hits shelves
As the category continues to try to reinvent itself, the company’s new generation of product is now available for consumers to try.
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Red Baron pizza owner looks to Korean food for its next $1B offering
Sales from its Bibigo brand, which offers everything from fried rice to frozen dumplings, have jumped more than 1,100% since 2019 amid growing demand for the East Asian cuisine.
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Mingle Mocktails aims to spark a zero-proof cocktail craze
The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which do not directly mimic the taste of alcohol, can satisfy consumers looking for an alternative option in social situations.
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Meet the agency behind some of CPG’s splashiest brand refreshes
From M&M’s to Manischewitz, JKR has had a hand in high-profile overhauls that try to balance reverence for legacy with modernity.
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General Mills powers up portfolio with Wheaties Protein
The new “Breakfast of Champions” cereal targets consumers seeking additional value from their foods with more than 20 grams of protein per serving.
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Unilever launches Knorr meal cups to attract working consumers
The brand, recognized for its sauces and broths, is launching seven rice and pasta options for people looking for healthier choices at the office.
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JM Smucker’s CMO on what she’s learned about refreshing ‘dusty’ brands
After handling the CPG giant's business at Publicis, Gail Hollander now leads the marketer's in-house efforts to modernize brands for new audiences.
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Food companies aren’t ready to comply with traceability rule, says former FDA official
Frank Yiannas, who helped the agency craft its new food safety tracking policy, said the system is not even a third of the way to meeting the 2026 deadline.
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Daring’s new CEO sees the company as a ‘bright spot’ in a contracting category
The plant-based chicken producer is focusing on profitability while bringing a clean ingredient product to the masses.
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PepsiCo’s Quaker Oats plant in Illinois to close, laying off 510 employees
The food giant said the facility, recently impacted by a recall, would have required “an extended closure for enhancements and modernization.”
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Bird flu found in South Dakota dairy herd
The detection adds to the growing number of states reporting positive cases in cattle.
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Leftovers: Kettle pops into Korean pepper flavored chips | Cinnamon Toast Crunch brings waffles to cereal
The Campbell Soup-owned brand is spicing up its lineup with the help of gochujang, and the founders of ParmCrisps and Veggie Straws aim to level up the pretzel category with their latest snack.
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Constellation outperforms Wall Street estimates amid beer boost
While the alcohol giant’s margins in the category are improving, it also saw an 8% decline in its wine and spirits portfolio last quarter.
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General Mills packs protein into Ghost cereal
The launch of the two varieties, Marshmallow and Peanut Butter, furthers the cereal giant’s aim to improve the health halo of its portfolio as the breakfast staple faces waning interest from nutrition-minded consumers.
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States enact dairy cattle travel restrictions over bird flu concerns
Key trading partners are monitoring the situation closely, with Mexico taking steps to reinforce surveillance and inspection of livestock from the U.S.