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Familiar faces: Why food and beverage companies are bringing back former CEOs
Boston Beer, Simply Good Foods and Hormel are turning to executives with a proven track record of success — providing stability during a volatile time for the industry.
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General Mills is ‘innovating how we innovate’ with AI
The company is renovating its portfolio with new product launches to meet consumer demand.
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Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant
The facility, which will also produce packaged meats, will replace a more than 100-year-old plant in South Dakota and provide “significant efficiency gains.”
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Wonder bread maker taking ‘comprehensive review’ of business amid slump
Flowers Foods’ executives said the multiyear assessment could include plant closures or the sale of some brands.
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PepsiCo’s CMO on how its Super Bowl strategy informs 2026 growth plans
Chief Consumer and Marketing Officer Jane Wakely explains how efforts by Lay’s, Pepsi Zero Sugar and Poppi extend beyond the big game.
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Constellation Brands taps former Suntory exec as CEO
Nicholas Fink, who has served on Constellation’s board, takes the top spot in April.
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Texas law requiring warning labels on snack foods temporarily blocked
A judge sided with the food and beverage industry's arguments that the disclosures violated the First Amendment, a setback for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Natural Cheese packs the protein | Butterfinger brunches with French toast
The Lactalis-owned brand is the latest to jump into the protein craze, while Heineken expands nonalcoholic innovation.
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Uber debuts AI-powered personal grocery shopping assistant
Available on Uber Eats with grocers like Albertsons and Kroger, the feature can build full baskets using simple text or image prompts.
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Heineken to cut up to 6K jobs as it focuses on nonalcoholic beer
The layoffs come as the beer giant battles declining alcohol volumes and plans to replace its CEO.
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FDA to reassess safety of food preservative BHA
The agency is reevaluating the additive found in lunch meats and cereal as part of a larger review of ingredients that have caused concern among consumers.
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Q&AHow a PepsiCo exec is paving careers for women in supply chains
Industry leaders play a critical role in removing barriers and encouraging inclusivity, according to SVP of Field Supply Chain Darcy Arata.
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Kraft Heinz pauses split as new CEO says problems are ‘fixable’
The ketchup maker plans to invest $600 million in its products as it focuses on “returning the business to profitable growth.”
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How Coca-Cola plans to build more billion-dollar brands
The soda giant is focused on scaling regional offerings under incoming CEO Henrique Braun.
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Fresh produce has a messaging problem
Sales would likely rise faster if grocers took more steps to promote fruits and vegetables to specific consumers, according to Circana.
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JM Smucker eliminates COO as part of leadership restructuring
The Uncrustables maker is also sharpening its focus on artificial intelligence with a newly created chief technology role.
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Marzetti buys Japanese barbecue sauce brand for $400M
The purchase of Bachan’s expands the dip and dressing maker’s presence in the sauces and taps into better-for-you and global flavor consumer trends.
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Smithfield to close Massachusetts dry sausage plant
The pork giant will lay off 190 workers and transfer production of charcuterie-style meats to other facilities.
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Behind Hershey’s ‘big bet’ on salty snacks
The Reese’s maker is building a formidable portfolio centered on pretzels, popcorn and other offerings that touch on the latest consumer trends.
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Babybel owner taps former Impossible CEO to lead US snack strategy
Peter McGuinness will oversee Bel Group North America as the company looks to capitalize on a growing demand for intentional eating.
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Plant-based food maker SunOpta sold for $1.1B
Dutch beverage giant Refresco is buying the producer as it expands into the better-for-you category.
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Ortega goes for younger consumers with brand refresh
The update comes as the brand looks to combat declining sales amid supply chain issues and increased competition.
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ColumnLeftovers: Sweethearts cozies up to tough economy | Red Baron, Bibigo grill Korean BBQ pizza
The candy brand is debuting new sayings reflecting the realities of modern romance, while Sparkling Ice teams with Life Savers on a candy-inspired sparkling water.
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FDA loosens rules for ‘no artificial colors’ label in food
Companies can now employ the label when using natural dyes — a move meant to speed the transition away from synthetic colors.
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Post Holdings names former General Mills exec to lead its cereal, pet food business
The CPG veteran will take over in April for Nicolas Catoggio, who recently became the company’s chief operating officer.
