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Say cheese! Inside Sargento Foods’ evolution into a $2B dairy giant
The 71-year-old company, once the target of prospective buyers, has stayed independent and prioritized innovation to grow and remain competitive.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Justin’s turns to healthier ingredients to challenge M&M’s
The organic brand avoids synthetic dyes and artificial sweeteners. It is the first major confectionery launch for the Hormel Foods-owned product in 13 years.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Top 5 stories from Food Dive
The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Coca-Cola’s BodyArmor launches zero sugar offering in battle with Gatorade
The brand is optimistic that the sports drink will win over health-conscious consumers and fill a key void in its portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Aleph Farms receives green light from Israel for cultured beef
This is the first time a company has received approval globally to sell a non-chicken cultivated meat product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Kraft Singles releases new cheese slice flavors for first time in nearly a decade
About 70% of U.S. consumers buying the dairy product are interested in trying different varieties, with flavor being a key factor that influences their purchasing decisions, according to the company.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Deep Dive
The key for growth in 2024 is innovation. Will more CPG companies embrace it?
Analysts said new products are more important than ever as consumers curtail their spending, seek items loaded with attributes important to them and navigate through a plethora of choices.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Oatly launches new product variations for the first time in 5 years
The Swedish company’s Unsweetened and Super Basic Oatmilks are part of its efforts to reach a wider consumer base.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Hain Celestial launches better-for-you offering in $9B tortilla chip category
The product fills a void in the category dominated by PepsiCo’s Doritos and Tostitos and smaller diet-focused snacking brands geared toward adults.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Sales of sugary drinks plunge 33% in cities taxing those beverages, study finds
The American Beverage Association, which represents Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, said these taxes have not improved public health or reduced calories in a meaningful way.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2024 -
Kraft Heinz partners with Taco Bell on meal kits that bring fast food favorites to the home
The items — the first of several Taco Bell at Home innovations planned for this year by the long-time collaborators — will be sold at Walmart.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Snoop Dogg swaps smoking for sipping | General Mills’ Cheerios go green
The rap legend is partnering on CBD and THC-infused beverages, and UK-based frozen treat Doughlicious makes its debut across the pond.
By Food Dive Staff • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Beyond Meat launches new burger patties at Costco
The California plant-based pioneer say they crafted a patty that is closer in taste to real beef.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Why Sommarøy sees promise in lower-alcohol spirits
The Chicago-based startup told Food Dive it sees great potential for its gin and vodka products to fill the gap between nonalcoholic and full-proof spirits.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Leftovers: Doritos pours Nacho Cheese-flavored liquor | Nissin’s ‘spiciest noodles ever’ infuses heat into ramen
The PepsiCo brand collaborates with Empirical to create a boozy nacho experience and Mondelēz’s beloved Golden Oreo goes gluten-free.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Wisconsin cheese farmers share 2024 food trends
Cooking and consuming food at home, adventurous flavors and “mindful indulgence” will drive consumer behavior, according to producers from the major dairy state.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Chobani launches first major product in 2 years with dessert-inspired Greek yogurt
Chobani Creations will help yogurt expand beyond the morning with flavors such as Mocha Tiramisu and Cherry Cheesecake that are healthier than their traditional counterparts.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Pea fiber market poised for growth as dietary preferences shift
Puris Protein, AM Nutrition and other leading plant-based suppliers could see high levels of business activity through 2034, according to a new report.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Daiya revamps dairy-free cheese products
The company said the new oat cream blend, developed using fermentation technology, gives its offerings the same melt factor and taste as animal-based alternatives.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Campbell Soup’s Goldfish launches potato chip-inspired crisps
The innovation marks the first time the food manufacturer incorporated spuds into the nearly $1 billion snacking brand, which is popular among teens and adults.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Consumers on weight-loss drugs buying less in certain grocery aisles, study finds
Buy rates are down as much as 20% in some categories, with bakery and snacks among the hardest hit, Numerator found.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Plant-based milk maker Ripple Foods raises another $49M on heels of innovation
The company, which rolled out a new unsweetened kids’ non-dairy milk product in July has $274 million in funding.
By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Why Mitra 9 sees itself as the Budweiser of kava, kratom beverages
The brand seeks to capitalize on demand for better-for-you drinks, while targeting the afternoon, when people are looking to relax without the help of booze.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 4, 2023 -
Biden steel tariffs could drive up canned goods prices, trade group says
The Consumer Brands Association also said the tax could result in the loss of tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the CPG food sector.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Tate & Lyle Sugars adds sucralose to sweetener portfolio
The debut of the low-calorie sweetener to its portfolio also marks the company’s retirement of its sucrose brand, Zucro.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 30, 2023