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    Craft beer enters a new era

    Gone are the glory days of hazy IPAs, with brewers seeing a resurgence in classic beers and experience-driven options.

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    Why sauces are emerging as key growth vehicle for CPG brands

    From global flavors to customization, sauces are changing how consumers choose, experience and personalize food. Explore the trends shaping sauce culture.

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    Zero-sugar labels take center stage in more food class action lawsuits

    Liquid Death and the maker of David protein bars are the latest to face consumer complaints after the FDA said natural sweetener allulose is a sugar.

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    Jim Beam maker chooses next chief supply chain officer

    Manuel Cabañas has been with Suntory Global Spirits since 2000 and will now oversee global manufacturing, distribution, quality, sourcing and operations.

  • Unilever announced plans to separate its ice cream business in March 2024
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    Ben & Jerry’s adds three board members to boost social mission

    The ice cream maker’s new independent directors bring experience in environmental and social justice, civil rights, economic equity and free speech.

  • President Donald Trump holds up his hands in the Oval Office of the White House on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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    Trump pledges legal action to break ‘nasty monopoly’ in meat processing

    A proposal to allow farmers and ranchers to process their own animals immediately drew criticism from agriculture groups over food safety concerns.

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    Leftovers: Pringles introduces thicker chips | Pop-Tarts gets buzzed with BuzzBallz

    The Mars Snacking brand is launching a sturdier crisp designed for dipping, while Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay releases a nostalgic popsicle.

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    PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz under investigation in Texas over avocado oil claims

    A probe into food giants' better-for-you brands follows a UC Davis study that found many products may be adulterated with cheaper oils.

  • Cases of beer stacked next to each other. Some boxes are branded "Corona" and others are branded "Modelo."
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    Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division

    Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.

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    Trix maker General Mills removes synthetic dyes from US cereals

    The cereal maker said it remains on track to remove artificial colors from the rest of its American retail portfolio by the end of 2027.

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    How Oreo’s endless flavor innovations help keep it on top

    From strawberry milkshake to chicken and waffles, Mondelēz International is attracting new consumers and keeping its 114-year-old cookie brand relevant with the launch of “playful” flavors.

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    Sapporo USA to close craft brewing facilities following sale

    The beer maker, which will also lay off 220 workers, sold Stone Brewing earlier this year and is transitioning its brewing operations away from California.

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    US alcohol consumption remains at all time low

    A new report from Gallup showed drinking rates are stabilizing after a multiyear decline, but still remain at the lowest level since 1939.

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    Packaging industry braces for impacts from U.S.-Canada trade war

    Trade groups for manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging say higher costs could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.

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    Investors sue Owyn protein shake owner after reformulation led to sales dip

    Simply Good Foods' switch to "an inferior supplier of pea protein" led to negative reviews and lost distributor relationships, a lawsuit claims.

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    With ‘shackles off’ after Unilever split, Magnum Ice Cream takes new approach to innovation

    The Ben & Jerry’s maker is expanding the reach of its brands by making them more than an end-of-day indulgence, pitting them against other snacks such as candy and chips.

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    Gen Z families are reshaping food spending, report finds

    Young parents were more likely to buy prepared foods and purchase groceries online in 2025, according to an AlixPartners report.

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    Mondelēz brings UK protein bar Grenade to the US

    The Clif and Perfect Bar owner is doubling down on its domestic bar portfolio to leverage growing consumer demand for protein and portability.

  • Three cans of Saint James' Yerba Mate tea next to fruit.
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    Saint James enters yerba mate with first new product extension

    The Gen Z-focused brand is broadening its reach to tap into a demand for natural caffeine.

    Updated Aug. 25, 2026
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    Sazerac buys shuttered Kentucky distillery to boost spirits production

    The Buffalo Trace owner has invested heavily in existing facilities within the state, but acknowledged it wasn’t enough to keep up with demand.

  • Heads of iceberg lettuce in a grocery store.
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    Cyclospora outbreak is crimping produce sales, data shows

    More than 6.5 million households stopped buying salad mixes and kits during the month that ended July 26, according to Numerator.

  • Farm machines harvesting corn in September, viewed from above
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    Beer giant Constellation Brands invests $100M in US farm profitability

    The Modelo maker said the investment will help improve economic resiliency in key producing states, including Idaho, Montana and North Dakota.

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    Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation

    At issue is the Midwest Premium, a pricing structure that has led to increased costs for cans used by the U.S. beverage industry.

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    US to temporarily relieve ground beef tariffs in bid to lower prices

    President Donald Trump said he will allow 300,000 metric tons of product to enter the country duty-free for the next 90 days.

  • U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks as Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stands nearby
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    Trump admin’s dietary guidelines face lawsuit from doctors’ group

    The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine said recommendations were illegally shaped by beef and dairy industry insiders.

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    Leftovers: Reese’s Puffs spoons up PB&J cereal | Little Bites debuts mystery muffins

    The launch from General Mills follows the success of Reese’s PB+J cups last year, while drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew enters retail with a lineup of caffeinated drinks.