The Latest
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Deep DiveAfter the summer's hard seltzer spike, will the segment lose its fizz?
This year, market leader White Claw saw exploding sales and even a shortage — and legacy brewers are trying to cash in on what they hope is a lasting trend.
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Sacha inchi capitalizes on superfood potential with functional profile
Ingredient supplier Amazon Health Products features it in its new Starseed brand that includes powders, butters, oils and other snacks.
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Layn develops a sweeter variety of monk fruit
The company's Super V Fruit can help manufacturers with sugar reduction and limit the land, water and other resources needed for production.
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Symrise to open innovation center at Unilever HQ in the Netherlands
The flavor producer said the integrated product development facility will allow more scientific collaboration with the CPG giant on trendy foods.
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Nielsen expands analytics partnership with General Mills
The data firm's Global Connect platform will support the CPG company's framework as the food and retail landscape becomes more competitive, fragmented and digital.
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Bolthouse Farms chief rebuilding company after 'wrong marriage' to Campbell Soup
Jeff Dunn, who worked with a private equity firm to acquire the brand earlier this year, said the maker of fresh carrots and refrigerated juices is rapidly innovating and ideally positioned to benefit from demand for plant-based products.
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Banza chickpea pasta raises $20M to expand its products, people and reach
The company, which received the latest round of funding from Enlightened Hospitality Investors and Prelude Growth Partners, says it will be moving into food service next year.
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Ocean Spray to settle 'no artificial flavors' lawsuit for $5.4M
If the agreement is approved, the company will stop using the claim on its CranApple and CranGrape products within a year.
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Deep DiveDoes the beef against beef make financial sense?
As the holidays approach, plant-based protein companies are making a play for the dinner table.
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Tyson: Current market makes accurate forecast impossible
A deadly disease affecting the global hog supply, unpredictable trade policy shifts and a fire in Kansas all made executives wary of predicting next year's earnings — but it's not all bad news.
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Dean Foods files for bankruptcy and is in 'advanced discussions' for sale
"Despite our best efforts to make our business more agile and cost-efficient, we continue to be impacted by a challenging operating environment," CEO Eric Beringause said in a release.
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AB InBev buys remaining stake in Craft Brew Alliance for $321M
After passing on an option to buy the shares for a higher price in August, the beverage giant, which already owns nearly a third of the group, adds brands including Kona Brewing and Redhook Brewery to its portfolio.
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New jar lids are easy for anyone to open, company says
Consumer Convenience Technologies unveiled the first advancement in glass jars in 75 years: a top that opens and closes with the touch of a button.
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Will quinoa milk see market success?
The business developer of Oatly and Swebol Biotech have collaborated with scientists to develop the Quiny brand, which will be sold in South America.
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The end of flour recalls? New process kills pathogens without heat treatment
Agri-Neo's organic liquid is added at the tempering stage during milling and provides a nearly 100% microbial reduction, potentially ending food safety issues with the baking staple.
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OpinionAccuracy in food safety: Why good enough isn't good enough
Even a system that catches pathogens 98% of the time could have huge cost and reputational repercussions for a brand, writes Clear Labs CEO Sasan Amini.
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59% of adults prefer snacking to meals, Mondelez study finds
According to the company's first-ever "State of Snacking" report, convenience and quality ranked as the top factors impacting choices.
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Coca-Cola's Aha moment: New sparkling water brand debuts in March
The soda giant's first major launch since 2006 will replace Dasani Sparkling and be in eight fusion flavors, two with 30 mg of added caffeine.
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Plant-based plaintiffs drop lawsuit challenging Mississippi's labeling law
The state's revised regulations allow packages to carry common meat-like terms as long as they also signify products do not contain meat.
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Maple Leaf is the first major food company to go carbon neutral
The producer of meat and plant proteins said the move acknowledges the industry's impact on the environment and the need to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to zero.
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ColumnLeftovers: Pringles makes turducken that pops, soda-flavored Snack Packs hit shelves
Kellogg's latest iteration of the Thanksgiving dinner snack crisps tackles an over-the-top poultry extravaganza, and Lipton wants to help stressed-out consumers steep in heavenly peace this holiday.
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How Siggi's plans to stay dominant in Icelandic yogurt
CEO Carlos Altschul said the emergence of competitors has kept the brand focused on innovating and growing its market share, with new products expected to arrive on shelves later this year.
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Brew Dr. Kombucha faces 2nd class action lawsuit over probiotic bacteria labeling
Even though the beverage maker has already made changes to accurately reflect levels of the bacteria, this new case seeks retroactive damages.
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A fungus among us: Food makers cuddle up to the much maligned mushroom
From jerky to bars, the ingredient is being incorporated into more products by CPG companies wanting to tap into its numerous health benefits and meat-like qualities.
