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Lavazza launches single-serve coffee pods without packaging
Tablì brings a first-to-market product to the U.S. and is a key point of the Italian company’s growth strategy in North America.
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Sponsored by COMSOL, Inc3 real-world examples of modeling and simulation for food safety
See how simulation software has been used in optimizing food testing, drying and packaging.
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Brownie Brittle owner buys meat snack maker Tillamook Country Smoker
The acquisition by Second Nature gives it a presence in the fast-growing protein snacks space, which had been missing from its portfolio.
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HowGood, Sweep partner to track carbon footprint of food, agriculture products
The carbon accounting companies' partnership aims to help food and agriculture businesses incorporate ingredient- and product-level emissions data into broader sustainability reporting efforts.
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A $395 pineapple? How innovation is upending the popular tropical fruit
Fresh Del Monte and Dole have spent years developing premium pineapples featuring different flavors and colors to drive growth and meet demand by consumers and retailers for variety.
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Ingredion strikes deal to buy Tate & Lyle for $3.6B
The combined company will generate nearly $10 billion in annual revenue and have a broad portfolio to address more consumer needs, such as clean label and lower sugar.
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Celsius under investigation for marketing high-caffeine drinks to minors
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s review marks his latest crusade against a big CPG firm after previously targeting WK Kellogg, General Mills and Mars.
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Violife slices through dairy-free cheese misconceptions with social series
The brand’s “Undairy the Craving” campaign attempts to combat preconceived ideas surrounding the taste and quality of vegan cheeses.
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ColumnLeftovers: Popeyes launches at-home biscuits | Tom Holland’s Bero expands into shandies
The fried chicken chain is making its first entry into the grocery aisle, while Cuervo Tequila cracks into ready-to-drink canned cocktails.
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Sunflower power: Inside Barry Callebault’s bid to win the chocolate alternatives race
The world’s largest chocolate supplier is partnering with Planet A Foods to scale its cocoa-free substitute ChoViva, which has received “very strong” interest from U.S. food manufacturers.
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Snickers wins praise from Reeses for bigger push behind peanut butter
A spot digging at Reese’s shows a focus group composed of people named Reese who assess the flavor and texture of Snickers Peanut Butter.
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Sazerac enters Tennessee whiskey space with AJ Bond
The Buffalo Trace owner will release an inaugural spirit for the brand, marking a departure from its recent acquisition blitz.
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Nestlé buys rest of ready-to-drink meals brand
The purchase of the remaining 51% of yfood Labs comes three years after the food giant’s initial investment, and will give Nestlé a bigger presence in healthier, portable offerings.
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How 3 major food and beverage execs view the state of c-stores
Leaders from brands like PepsiCo and Athletic Brewing discussed growth opportunities and key challenges in convenience retail at the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum.
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Hershey sees s’mores catching fire with more consumers
The gooey campfire staple is a “significant and growing piece” for the company’s namesake chocolate brand, generating nearly $250 million annually, a top executive said.
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Coca-Cola’s Bodyarmor launches first sparkling sports drink
Bodyarmor Fit looks to go beyond sports performance and tap into consumers’ daily routines with added electrolytes and caffeine.
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Brown-Forman puts Slane Irish Whiskey distillery production on ice
The Jack Daniel’s owner is pausing operations at the facility in Slane, Ireland, amid changing consumer preferences and softening demand for whiskey.
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OpinionThe new rules: How functional foods are redefining CPG brand leadership
As nutrition becomes more important, companies will need to rethink their messaging on what actually makes their products better-for-you.
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Athletic Brewing opens marketing tap to stand out in crowded summer
The nonalcoholic beer brand expects to hike its national media spend 120% over the year-ago period to capitalize on events like America250 celebrations.
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Spam thinks outside the can in expansion to sushi and hotdogs
The Hormel-owned brand, which has reported record sales for most of the last decade, is entering new eating occasions as it looks to get more consumers to eat the iconic meat.
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Barilla to invest $170M in New York facility expansion
The pasta maker said the addition of production, packaging and warehouse space will allow it to prepare for further growth in its U.S. business.
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J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution
The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.
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ColumnLeftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch launches dippable snacks | Hot Pockets leans into snacking
The ranch dressing maker is entering the refrigerated aisle for the first time, while Liquid IV takes on the mocktail market.
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IFF to sell food ingredients business for $4.3B
The transaction with CVC Capital Partners marks the latest step by IFF to improve growth and boost profitability.
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SNAP waivers could lead to $830M sales loss for soda, candy, energy drinks
By the end of 2026, state-specific restrictions are expected to impact one-third of participants in the government food assistance program, Numerator found.
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Inside ADM’s reformulation hub powering better-for-you innovation
The ingredients giant is working to rapidly create solutions for food makers to address consumer demand for lower sugar, reduced sodium and more protein.
