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  Hi-Chew’s lifestyle marketing strategy helps it savor US growth

  The Japanese candy brand, which is celebrating 50 years in business, entered the U.S. market in 2008 and found success with coveted Gen Zers.

  Corporate Operations

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  Jim Beam halts production at flagship Kentucky distillery

  The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant as it battles declining alcohol consumption and high barrel-aging taxes.

  Corporate Operations

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  The biggest food and beverage M&A deals in 2025

  While giants like Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper announced plans to break up, others leaned on acquisitions to grow their presence in trendy categories like health and wellness.

  Finances and Deals

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  SNAP consumers outspend other grocery shoppers, data shows

  Participants in the federal nutrition assistance program also overwhelmingly direct their benefits to name brands, according to a report from Circana.

  Ingredients

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  PepsiCo, Walmart accused of price fixing in class action lawsuit

  The new complaint follows an unsealed FTC lawsuit against the soda company claiming that it unfairly gave the retailer preferred pricing.

  Corporate Operations

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  Laird Superfood grows health and wellness portfolio with $39M acquisition

  The purchase of Navitas’ organic offerings will give the functional coffee and creamer producer a deeper presence in nutritional products while increasing the company’s reach in retail.

  Finances and Deals

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  Beyond Meat terminates controller after identifying material weakness

  The finance leadership shifts mark the latest twist in what has been a bumpy year for the plant-based meat maker.

  Manufacturing

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  Column

  Leftovers: Ritz embraces sweet and salty | Stoli spices up vodka

  The Mondelēz brand is introducing Drizzled Minis to “push the boundaries of what a cracker can be," while Laird Superfood rolls out new innovations for health-conscious consumers.

  Ingredients

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  Athletic makes its own Dry January to boost nonalcoholic beer

  The promotion includes a tie-up with OpenTable that includes a map spotlighting locations where the brand’s products are served.

  Beverages

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  How MAHA transformed the food industry in 2025

  Lawmakers capitalized on anxieties around ultraprocessed ingredients to introduce new regulations, with companies choosing to reformulate or fight back.

  Ingredients

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  White Claw maker names first new CEO in 50 years

  Mark Anthony Group founder Anthony Von Mandl will stay on as chairman while Phil Rosse takes on the top leadership role.

  Corporate Operations

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  Opinion

  Taste no longer trumps all: How functional foods are changing the rules on flavor

  As wellness culture is shaping everyday choices, people are more willing to trade indulgence for ingredients that promise health benefits, writes Patricia Manos of Curion.

  Ingredients

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  The biggest food and beverage layoffs in 2025

  Nestlé, General Mills and Molson Coors were among the most high-profile companies to announce job cuts or plant closures this year.

  Manufacturing

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  J&J Snack Foods to close 3 manufacturing sites in business revamp

  The Icee maker expects to generate $20 million in annualized savings as part of its plan to simplify production and improve distribution.

  Manufacturing

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  Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial makes interim CEO permanent

  The appointment comes as the organic and natural food maker struggles with declining sales and growing competition.

  Corporate Operations

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  EXCLUSIVE

  Nestlé’s US CEO embraces a ‘sense of urgency’ to accelerate growth

  In his first interview since taking the top spot, Marty Thompson said the Stouffer’s maker is paying more attention to its core brands and identifying untapped growth opportunities.

  Finances and Deals

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  FTC claimed Walmart got unfair pricing advantages from PepsiCo

  In the newly unsealed complaint, the agency alleged the retailer got preferential pricing and promotions from the CPG giant.

  Corporate Operations

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  Kraft Heinz names former Kellanova leader as CEO

  Steve Cahillane will take over at the Oscar Mayer and Philadelphia manufacturer starting Jan. 1 as the company prepares to split later in 2026.

  Manufacturing

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  Shoppers plan to spend more on groceries next year: report

  The grocery sector is the only category included in an international survey conducted by AlixPartners that’s expected to see an overall increase in consumer outlays in 2026.

  Ingredients

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  Q&A

  Preparing a year in advance: How Hershey plans for the holidays

  The Reese’s manufacturer estimates seasonal celebrations like Christmas and Halloween make up roughly a third of its $9 billion in North American confectionery sales each year.

  Manufacturing

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  Coca-Cola manufacturer to build $475M plant

  The project will replace a 90-year-old facility in Denver to help meet the rising demand for sports drinks, teas and other beverages.

  Manufacturing

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  Why Keurig grounded its new brand platform in post-pandemic realities

  The first major work from bespoke Publicis unit KDPOne looks to reset the coffee brand ahead of parent Keurig Dr Pepper’s split into two companies.

  Corporate Operations

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  Column

  Leftovers: McCormick reveals 2026 flavor of the year | ‘Call Her Daddy’ host enters energy drink market

  The spice manufacturing company said the top flavor plays into consumer demand for functional ingredients, while Kellanova creates a bite-sized RXBar.

  Ingredients

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  Anheuser-Busch to shutter 2 breweries amid manufacturing consolidation

  The Bud Light brewer has also sold its New Jersey brewery and will invest the money elsewhere in its portfolio.

  Manufacturing

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  Opinion

  San Francisco’s move against ultraprocessed food could lead to wave of lawsuits

  The litigation landscape surrounding packaged food may hinge on the ability of plaintiffs to prove that food addiction is real, writes Sean McBride.

  Ingredients

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