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    Shoppers are buying less meat, data shows

    Customers purchased fewer pounds of fresh and processed proteins, including beef, bacon and lamb, in June as prices continued to rise.

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    How beverage manufacturers are turning water reuse into a growth strategy

    Water reuse is no longer just a sustainability initiative. For beverage manufacturers, it's a strategic investment driving growth and resilience.

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    Leftovers: Chips Ahoy! launches first mystery flavor | Sam Adams goes booze-free for Octoberfest

    The Mondelēz-owned brand is inviting fans to submit guesses for the chance at a $25,000 prize, while Chef Boyardee rolls out high-protein innovation to the canned pasta aisle.

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    How the shift away from artificial dyes is impacting food sales

    Sales of products with natural colors grew more than those using synthetic dyes, a report from the National Confectioners Association and RTI International found.

  • Three Capri Sun Hydrate juice pouches are seen outside with a baseball bat and mit.
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    How 6 big beverage brands are embracing functional ingredients

    Established brands are looking to stand out in a crowded sector by identifying white spaces and introducing new-to-category innovations.

  • Conagra Brands' Healthy Choice meals at a Maryland Wegmans.
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    Conagra eliminates COO role in leadership shakeup

    The executive restructure marks one of the first major moves by CEO John Brase to simplify the Slim Jim maker’s operations.

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    Chocolate makers are defending themselves against cocoa price swings

    Despite a recent decline in prices, Mondelēz International and Hershey are rethinking their supply chains and relying on innovation to reduce their dependence on the commodity.

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    ‘Bean Appétit’: How Jelly Belly is positioning itself as a luxury candy

    Ferrara is framing the jelly bean as an alternative to high-end chocolate, which has become a thriving category as consumers flock to premium offerings.

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    Mondelēz shows uneven gains on 2025 sustainable sourcing goals

    The Oreo and Ritz maker reported 100% certified sourcing for palm oil and cocoa.

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    Coca-Cola’s namesake soda won big at the World Cup

    CEO Henrique Braun said the 5% volume increase, the brand’s largest in nearly 20 years, reflects how the beverage giant is using innovation and market insights to drive growth.

  • Conagra Brands' Healthy Choice meals at a Maryland Wegmans.
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    Conagra to invest $125M in supply chain resilience

    The food manufacturer intends to maintain high service levels, reassess its product mix and reduce days of inventory, executives said.

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    Spam maker Hormel Foods elevates insider to CEO

    CPG veteran John Ghingo will assume the top role on Oct. 26, telling Food Dive he has plans to “accelerate” investments in critical areas such as data and artificial intelligence.

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    US to lift Mexico cattle ban to combat high beef prices

    The USDA will remove restrictions placed to contain the spread of a deadly livestock parasite as the Trump administration looks to tamp down grocery inflation.

  • Bottles of Fairlife are on ice in a tub.
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    Coca-Cola restores Fairlife production after ransomware attack

    The company said it does not expect the disruption to have a material impact on financial performance or operations. 

  • Boxes of Campbell's Chunky Frozen Bowls in a Washington, DC, grocery store
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    Campbell’s Chunky Soup expands into frozen meals

    The offerings, which contain up to 28 grams of protein and feature some of the soup’s most popular flavors, bring the brand into a new part of the store.

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    Brown-Forman rejects Sazerac takeover bid

    The Jack Daniel's owner said the proposal wasn’t “actionable” months after declining a separate offer from Pernod Ricard.

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    Grocery volumes contract for fifth consecutive month, report finds

    Shopper pullback has outpaced pricing growth and inflation, according to an analysis from Bain & Company and NielsenIQ.

  • Bottles of S. Pellegrino are lined up on display.
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    Nestlé to sell half of waters business in $3.4B deal

    The transaction creates a newly independent company called Peranel, which will house brands such as S.Pellegrino and Source Perrier.

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    Leftovers: Philadelphia rings in lactose-free cream cheese | Cheez-It launches first beer collab with Coors Light

    The Kraft Heinz brand is positioning the innovation as a cheaper alternative to other options on the market, while Pringles collaborates with Buffalo Wild Wings on sauce-inspired chips.

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    McCormick outlines operating structure ahead of Unilever combination

    The spice giant disclosed its new executive team after its $44 billion acquisition made some investors "squeamish," according to one analyst.

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    Jeni’s exec says ‘intentional indulgence’ is sweetening ice cream sales

    Despite the gourmet ice cream brand’s high price tag, household penetration has accelerated as more consumers look to treat themselves with premium products.

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    Threat group claims credit for ransomware attack on Coca-Cola’s dairy unit

    The attackers previously exploited vulnerabilities or used stolen credentials for initial access. 

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    Vita Coco buys premium coconut water maker Copra in deal worth up to $275M

    The transaction expands the fast-growing company into super-premium offerings.

  • A red and yellow M&Ms Classic Mix bag and a light blue Crispy Cookie M&Ms bag on a grocery store shelf.
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    Mars Snacking to close US headquarters in New Jersey

    The Pringles maker plans to shutter the Newark location by the end of 2027 as it shifts more of its operations to Chicago.

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    IFF sells natural ingredients business

    Nutraceutical firm SuanNutra is acquiring the fragrance and flavor giant’s range of natural colors and functional ingredients.

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    JM Smucker snags Hershey exec as SVP of operations, supply chain

    Douglas Guilherme will step into the role on July 29 with over 30 years of experience, including stints at the chocolate maker and Procter & Gamble.