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Impossible Foods CEO to step down
Peter McGuinness worked to reframe the narrative around plant-based meat, saying the category was "mismarketed and mislaunched."
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The food and beverage outlook for 2026
The most successful CPG brands are redefining what it means to provide value to win back consumers.
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Mondelēz elevates top finance chief to newly created COO role
Luca Zaramella’s appointment will allow the Oreo maker to quicken decision-making while freeing CEO Dirk Van de Put to focus on other priorities.
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ColumnLeftovers: Frank’s RedHot scores in sauce | Peeps unleash ‘swicy’ Easter lineup
The McCormick owned brand is introducing new dips and sauces ahead of the Super Bowl, while Absolut and Tabasco partner on a spicy vodka.
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Deep DiveFrom ‘newstalgia’ to ‘swangy’: The flavor trends taking over 2026
Unexpected combinations and globally-inspired ingredients are defining food and beverage innovation as brands cater to a rise in adventurous eating.
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ADM to pay $40M to settle SEC accounting fraud probe
The agency also sued the ingredient maker’s former CFO, claiming he inflated the performance of the company’s key nutrition business segment.
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OpinionDry January is dead. Long live intentional drinking.
Elimination has evolved into moderation and it’s a preview of how changing consumer preferences affect year-round demand for alcohol and non-alcohol brands alike.
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From grocery store to organic food brand: Wild Oats returns
The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.
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Deep DiveBeyond protein: The new wellness trends shaping food and beverage
Consumers are looking to improve their physical and emotional health through what they eat and drink, driving demand for functional ingredients such as fiber or adaptogens.
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Top food and beverage industry events in 2026
Innovation, artificial intelligence, and health and wellness are set to become some of the biggest topics in this year's conference lineup.
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BeatBox parent to lay off 158 workers following Anheuser-Busch deal
The cuts come a little more than a month after the Michelob Ultra owner agreed to buy a majority stake in the popular RTD brand.
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Q&AHow Campari is staking a claim in the low-alcohol market
Allison Varone, head of marketing for Campari America, explains how the maker of Aperol and Crodino is attempting to resonate with younger drinkers.
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General Mills sells Muir Glen tomato brand to private equity firm
The divestiture allows the Cheerios maker to focus on core brands while giving purchaser Violet Foods a deeper presence in tomatoes.
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Food and beverage brands adopt new non-ultraprocessed label
Spindrift and Amy's Kitchen are among the first to be verified under the Non-GMO Project's certification program.
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Small and local food brands stand out at grocery stores
Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming a powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors while satisfying discerning customers.
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How Boston Beer is building Sun Cruiser hard iced teas into its next ‘iconic brand’
The Sam Adams brewer has tripled distribution of the canned cocktail line, which has quickly become a top-selling RTD spirit.
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Trump admin puts spotlight on sugar in 2026 food policy agenda
The FDA plans to encourage the industry to reduce added sugar this year to align with a major priority of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.
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Uno frozen pizza offloaded by private equity firm
Brynwood Partners is selling Great Kitchens, which manufactures the popular brand and private label pizzas, for an undisclosed amount.
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PepsiCo CEO says sustainability debate needs a ‘reframe’
Corporate strategy debates shouldn’t pit sustainability against profitability, but see it as a short-term versus long-term risk issue, Ramon Laguarta said during a World Economic Forum event.
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FDA moves toward tougher gluten labeling rules
The agency issued a request for more information that will shape new regulation on ingredient transparency.
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ColumnLeftovers: Cheez-It goes gluten-free | Sanpellegrino sips on limoncello
The Mars-owned brand called the launch one of its “most highly requested innovations,” while Twisted Tea packs a punch with an expanded high-alcohol lineup.
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Smithfield Foods to buy Nathan’s Famous for $450M
The purchase of the iconic hot dog brand will enable the pork giant to grow sales of its packaged meat business, its largest segment.
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Private label sales set another record in 2025
Shoppers spent just under $283 billion on store-brand products last year, up 3% compared with 2024, the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported.
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Deep Dive‘It’s not going to be easy’: Food industry faces uphill growth battle in 2026
As CPG companies aim to improve their businesses amid a challenging environment, some firms are expected to cut jobs, lower prices and boost innovation to increase their competitiveness.
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PepsiCo pilots digital twins to ‘reinvent’ manufacturing with AI
The multi-year pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, allowing the food and beverage giant to test production improvements.
