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  Ben Stiller gets into the better-for-you soda space

  Stiller’s Soda is a lower-calorie soft drink that doesn't contain probiotics, filling what the brand says is a “gap” in the beverage sector.

  Beverages

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  Sponsored by Ecolab

  What food and beverage manufacturers can show other industries about the future of data management

  Food manufacturers lead AI data revolution – major efficiency gains show other industries the way.

  Food Tech

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  Coca-Cola reports jump in packaging deemed recyclable

  The beverage giant’s metrics for recycled plastic ratios and overall virgin plastic volumes both rose in 2024. 

  Corporate Operations

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  The Magnum Ice Cream Company taps NotCo AI for product innovation

  The Ben & Jerry's owner plans to use the startup’s artificial intelligence platform to address some of the industry's “most complex growth and innovation challenges.”

  Food Tech

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  Kroger debuts protein-focused private brand products

  The grocer’s launch of Simple Truth Protein builds on a growing food trend and marks the latest line extension under the popular store brand.

  Ingredients

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  Molson Coors promotes company insider to CEO

  Chief Strategy Officer Rahul Goyal, who has been with the beer giant for 24 years, will succeed Gavin Hattersley starting Oct. 1.

  Corporate Operations

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  Lifeway to double production capacity at Wisconsin kefir factory

  The dairy producer says the expansion is needed to keep pace with surging consumer demand for probiotic-rich products.

  Manufacturing

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  General Mills outlines marketing spend increase to help return to growth

  Cinnamon Toast Crunch’s “Must Cinnadust” campaign generated a 500% increase in social engagement and drove growth, the company reported.

  Corporate Operations

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  Column

  Leftovers: Ferrara chills out with freeze-dried Lemonheads | Truly spills the raspberry tea with ‘Love Island’ star

  The candy giant is tapping into the latest TikTok craze, while Hamburger Helper expands its lineup as the brand experiences a “blockbuster resurgence.”

  Food Tech

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  Unilever makes interim CFO permanent

  The Hellman’s mayonnaise and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream owner is the latest to choose a company insider to take the financial reins.

  Corporate Operations

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  FDA proposes ban on rarely used Orange B food dye

  With the Trump administration's authority to revoke the artificial colors in question, it's targeting less common additives that are unlikely to garner industry pushback.

  Ingredients

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  Danone abandons acquisition of Lifeway Foods

  The yogurt giant reportedly didn’t believe the two companies could work together effectively and wanted to pursue opportunities within its own portfolio.

  Finances and Deals

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  Splenda owner buys SlimFast for undisclosed amount

  The purchase by Heartland Food Products comes as sales for the weight loss brand have plummeted, with more consumers turning to GLP-1 medications.

  Finances and Deals

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  Nestlé chairman steps down 2 weeks after CEO’s abrupt firing

  Paul Bulcke is leaving the post earlier than expected after drawing criticism from investors over the company’s performance.

  Corporate Operations

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  JM Smucker to raise coffee prices again in the face of tariffs

  The Folgers and Café Bustelo owner is planning another hike for “early winter,” its third increase this year. 

  Ingredients

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  Ben & Jerry’s cofounder quits amid escalating tension with Unilever

  Jerry Greenfield said the CPG giant has “silenced” the Cherry Garcia’s maker’s independence and ability to speak out on social issues.

  Corporate Operations

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  Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial ‘aggressively’ accelerates restructuring

  As sales tumble, the company is taking steps to stabilize its business, including eliminating its North American president role and planning the sale or divestiture of brands.

  Corporate Operations

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  Tyson to end use of high fructose corn syrup

  The meat processor is also removing other ingredients associated with ultraprocessed foods by the end of the year, including sucralose and titanium dioxide.

  Ingredients

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  Mars leans on clean energy contracts to accelerate transition across supply chain

  A partnership with Enel builds on the confectionery giant’s “Renewable Acceleration” program, launched in April.

  Corporate Operations

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  Grocery inflation hits a 2-year high

  Food-at-home prices rose in August at a 2.7% annual clip, stoked by steep increases in the cost of beef, eggs, coffee and produce.

  Ingredients

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  Deep Dive

  How meat sticks became America’s favorite new snack

  With sales reaching $3.3 billion last year, food brands such as Chomps, Jack Link's and Slim Jim are benefitting from consumers’ obsession with protein and convenience.

  Corporate Operations

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  Red Bull moves ahead with $1.7B factory after delay

  The plant is expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the U.S.

  Manufacturing

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  Grocers aim to significantly increase private brand dollar share by 2027

  An FMI survey found a majority of retailer and manufacturer executives plan to increase private brand investments in the next two years.

  Corporate Operations

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  Column

  Leftovers: Cheez-It adds crunch for biggest innovation in years | Wonderful Pistachios enters confectionery category

  Kellanova is playing into consumer demand for sensory snacking, while Snickers unveils a trio of dipping sauces for football season.

  Ingredients

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  Danone settles 2 plastic packaging lawsuits

  The consumer packaged goods company will change certain marketing statements about plastic recycling under agreements with the Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition.

  Corporate Operations

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  FDA takes first step toward closing GRAS ingredient ‘loophole’

  The agency is proposing a requirement that companies submit data when self-affirming an additive is safe for consumption.

  Ingredients

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