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Suja Life taps into sizzling demand for health and wellness with IPO
The cold-pressed juice pioneer raised nearly $200 million in its offering, which it plans to use to expand production and consider an acquisition, its CEO said.
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C4 Energy parent hires Hershey vet as COO
Andrew Archambault, who has prior experience leading beverages at Keurig Dr Pepper, will oversee Nutrabolt’s sales, supply chain and international operations.
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Post Holdings CEO to step down
Chief Operating Officer Nicolas Catoggio will take over the top role at the cereal, pet food and refrigerated meals company in October.
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ColumnLeftovers: Chef Boyardee brings sizzle to skillets | Buldak heats up macaroni and cheese
The budget-friendly meals are the first in a slate of planned innovation under the brand's new owner, while "Breaking Bad" stars’ mezcal brand Dos Hombres breaks into tequila.
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Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze
Companies are now grappling with whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.
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Babybel parent buys Brainiac snacks to expand better-for-you portfolio
The acquisition comes as the GoGo squeeZ maker looks to expand its U.S. presence and become a leader in functional foods.
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Grocery shoppers are trading down to lower-priced retailers, report finds
Rather than just seeking cheaper brands, more shoppers are planning to switch retailers entirely, opting for less expensive stores, Alvarez & Marsal found.
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General Mills promotes company veteran to COO
Dana McNabb, who joined the Cheerios maker in 1999, will assume the job in June and oversee everything from global innovation to strategy and growth.
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How surging gas prices are impacting grocery
Despite “alarmist headlines,” Walmart CFO John David Rainey said “the consumer continues to be very resilient.”
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Activist investor ups pressure on Lamb Weston as french fry maker reaches ‘critical juncture’
Starboard said the food company has failed to restore investor confidence and show that it’s on a path toward “sustainable” growth.
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Oterra to scale natural alternative to Red 40 food dye in new partnership
The ingredients supplier is working with biotech firm Debut to offer a replacement for one of the most widely used artificial colors.
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How Nestlé turns creator content into brand-suitable ads at scale
The CPG giant is deploying a new tool from CreatorIQ and CreativeX that identifies and scores creator posts that can work as paid media.
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DOJ confirms antitrust investigation into top beef producers
A top official said the Justice Department is using “every law enforcement tool available to help reduce food prices.”
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George Clooney-backed nonalcoholic beer nabs $15M investment
Investors hope Clooney and his Casamigos cofounders can replicate some of the tequila brand’s success with latest launch Crazy Mountain.
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General Mills faces setback in supply chain sustainability push
The food maker said total greenhouse gas emissions fell 14% in fiscal 2025 compared to the 2020 baseline, less than the 19% drop in 2024.
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Molson Coors brings back Keystone Ice after 5 years
The beer maker is reintroducing the brand as it looks to improve its value offerings.
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Hemp THC ban remains intact after House abandons rescue plan
Lawmakers declined to delay or overturn restrictions on the buzzy category, which has grown into a significant competitor of the alcohol sector.
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PepsiCo inks 10-year renewable energy deal to cut emissions across Europe
The food and beverage giant’s virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft is expected to reduce 32,000 metric tons of its carbon dioxide emissions annually.
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ColumnLeftovers: Tostitos enters the refrigerated aisle | Modelo launches first high ABV beer
The PepsiCo brand is launching its first guacamole dip, while Jolly Rancher transforms into iced tea.
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New York poised to become first state to close food ingredient ‘loophole’ criticized by RFK Jr
If approved, the bill would ban three additives and require safety data when companies determine that an ingredient is safe.
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LA Libations launches new beverage using resealable aluminum can
The incubator is using technology from Re:Lid USA, which hopes to establish a U.S. manufacturing presence for the innovation.
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Food giants hit with consumer lawsuit calling ultraprocessed ingredients addictive
The complaint against Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo and other companies aims to connect packaged foods and consumer health issues after a judge tossed a similar lawsuit last fall.
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Mondelēz CEO says Iran war could further erode consumer confidence
Dirk Van de Put said shoppers are already “very concerned” about affordability, the economy and job security.
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Coors Light launches first nonalcoholic beer
The launch continues to build out Molson Coors’ nonalcoholic portfolio as alcohol consumption remains soft.
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Banks fail to address meat and dairy’s rising methane emissions: report
Most banks with greenhouse gas reduction targets failed to account for methane — a powerful driver of climate change — emitted by the agricultural companies they finance, per a new report from Planet Tracker.
