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Capri Sun debuts juice pouch with added electrolytes
The product, which introduces the brand to the functional beverage space, is marketed as one of the first hydration drinks designed for kids.
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Sponsored by FormicKari-Out boosted output 25% without adding labor
The bottleneck wasn’t new. The fix wasn’t obvious. But after one shift, Kari-Out saw output climb 25%... without adding labor or capital.
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No more ‘sleeping beauties’: Babybel owner quietly emerges as US healthy snacks powerhouse
Despite strong growth with brands tailored to today’s trends, new North American CEO Peter McGuinness said the cheese snacks and fruit and veggie pouch maker needs to do more to promote its offerings.
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Mars, Ofi collaborate to cut carbon footprint of cocoa production
The confectionery giant and ingredients supplier’s five-year project aims to employ regenerative agriculture practices and reduce emissions across their shared supply chain in Ecuador.
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Quest protein bar owner cuts 15% of workforce in restructuring
Simply Good Foods, which also makes Atkins weight-loss shakes, has struggled amid a surge in competition and rising GLP-1 use.
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Senate bill floats workaround for hemp THC beverage ban
The bipartisan measure would allow states to “opt out” of a federal ban and handle regulation themselves.
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4 tech tools food brands are using to enhance inventory, demand planning
Companies are leveraging digital twins and planning systems to provide greater visibility into their supply chains, according to industry experts.
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PepsiCo says price cuts are paying off
CEO Ramon Laguarta noted layoffs and productivity improvements have allowed the company to reduce costs and invest in affordability.
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Sensient invests $250M to expand natural food dye production
The ingredients supplier's CEO says the transition away from artificial dyes is “the single largest opportunity in the company's history.”
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Hershey projects $100M inventory cut from supply chain tech
The Reese’s maker is using the technology across sourcing, manufacturing, delivery and planning.
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Mac & Cheese gets restaurant-inspired upgrade | PBR pickle beer is here
Restaurant Edition is a premium version of the classic macaroni and cheese, while Ferrero brings Baby Ruth and Butterfinger to ice cream.
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Food waste began to decline 4 years after the pandemic, Refed finds
A combination of supportive laws and growth in spending on solutions may be moving the nation past “peak food waste,” according to a report.
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Hershey US president unexpectedly departs
Andrew Archambault, who joined the Reese's maker in February 2025 from Keurig Dr Pepper, is leaving to pursue another opportunity.
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Gatorade to remove artificial colors from top flavors in brand refresh
The PepsiCo beverage is repositioning itself beyond sports by focusing on everyday hydration.
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How Chobani’s protein push is reshaping its dairy empire
The yogurt giant's head of commercial growth says the company could lean on innovation or M&A as it looks to expand further into dairy, noting it's still not in every category.
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Boston Beer faces $175.5M fine in packaging dispute
A jury ruled in favor of Ardagh Metal Packaging, which accused the company of failing to purchase a contractual minimum of aluminum cans.
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3 growth areas for food packaging
Private label items and new launches are some of the main factors driving growth, according to Circana.
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Mondelēz creates chocolate bars using Celleste’s cell-cultured cocoa butter
The milestone with a major food company positions the startup’s technology to enter the market within two years, Celleste’s CEO said.
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Hershey wants a bigger bite of the functional foods market
CEO Kirk Tanner said the Reese’s maker sees the segment as an important growth driver and “has an aspiration for how big we can build that business.”
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5 charts showing the changing energy drink landscape
While all of the major energy drink companies saw sales increases year over year, the rising tide is not lifting all boats, according to a Goldman Sachs report.
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White Claw owner buys celebrity-backed Finnish Long Drink
The acquisition is the first for Mark Anthony Group's new CEO Phil Rosse as he looks to double the company's global presence in alcohol.
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Grocery price growth cools as overall inflation surges
Prices for meat, produce and coffee continued to accelerate, but overall food-at-home inflation was below 2% for the first time since November 2025.
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Conagra Brands names JM Smucker executive as new CEO
John Brase will take over on June 1, replacing Sean Connolly who has run the Slim Jim maker since 2015.
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Slice soda maker Suja Life files for IPO
The wellness shot and cold-press juice company hopes a public debut will position the brand as the “definitive leader in better-for-you beverages.”
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Deep DiveBreakfast food is breaking free of the morning routine
Changing eating habits, plus growing demand for protein and convenience, has opened new opportunities for food companies to bring the most important meal to other parts of the day.
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How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments
Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.
