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    Mondelēz launches gluten-free Ritz crackers

    The snack giant has previously released gluten-free versions of Oreo and Chips Ahoy! as brands look for growth by catering to a range of dietary needs.

  • Boxes of Nilla wafers at a Washington, D.C., grocery store.
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    Mondelēz finds success beyond Oreo with nostalgic cookie brands

    Sales of the snack giant’s smaller cookie offerings, such as Nutter Butter and Nilla Wafers, are accelerating as consumers embrace familiarity.

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    Texas sues Nestlé’s Gerber over alleged heavy metals in baby food

    Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is in the midst of a high-profile Senate election, is seeking more than $10 million in penalties.

  • The new Mountain Valley production facility in Arkansas.
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    Primo Brands opens first new factory post merger

    The Arkansas plant will increase production for sparkling water brand Mountain Valley as demand for premium beverages surges.

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    The Non-GMO Project wants to set the standard for non-ultraprocessed foods

    CEO Megan Westgate talks about the holistic approach in developing the Non-UPF Verified label and whether the certification can become a framework for reformulation across the industry.

  • Squares of Ghirardelli's Dubai-inspired chocolate squares
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    Leftovers: Ghirardelli bites into Dubai chocolate | PepsiCo’s Flamin’ Hot spices up Pilgrim’s chicken

    The chocolatier is the latest to jump into the TikTok-inspired craze, while California Pizza Kitchen expands its CPG lineup with prepackaged salads.

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    Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is ready to take on Gen Z after Sazerac deal

    Months into its partnership with the Fireball owner, the celebrity-backed spirits brand is rapidly expanding and on pace to deliver its biggest sales year.

  • Omaha Steaks campaign imagery for its "No Bull" campaign.
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    Inside Omaha Steaks’ efforts to ditch marketing bull and attract Gen Z

    The century-old meat delivery company emphasizes credibility for a “No Bull” campaign that spans TV, radio, paid social and influencer partnerships.

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    Nestlé doubles investment in Mexico to $2B

    The Nescafé maker said the additional $1 billion will allow the food giant to tap into the country’s growth opportunities.

  • A Kellogg Company employee packs Kellogg’s Corn Flakes cartons on a production line, circa 1966.
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    Deep Dive

    Can WK Kellogg save cereal?

    After years of sales declines amid a shift in eating habits, executives at the Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes manufacturer have a plan to give the category a wake-up call.

  • Five cans of Beyond Immerse, including those with energy, are depicted next to each other.
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    Beyond Meat adds caffeine to protein drink as competition mounts

    The company continues to innovate its protein beverages while looking to differentiate from the plant-based meat segment it became known for.

  • Salt and pepper shakers are seen in a diner
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    FDA paves the way for salt reduction in dozens of food categories

    The department will allow salt substitutes in bread, milk, condiments and other staple foods as part of an effort to reduce Americans’ sodium consumption.

  • Cans of B&M beans
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    B&G Foods sells bean brands amid push to sharpen business

    The sale of B&M and Joan of Arc to McCall Farms marks the one-time serial acquirer’s latest divestiture as the company focuses on its core brands and pays down debt.

  • Cans of Monster are on a retail store shelf.
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    Monster tries again on protein shakes

    The energy giant is returning to the category as innovation becomes a key piece of its growth strategy.

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    Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel enter protein soda market

    Proda is betting the celebrity backing will help the brand enter more mainstream retail outlets.

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    PepsiCo puts ‘all the urgency’ into turning around soft drinks

    The beverage giant is planning to add more functional benefits to Poppi, its newly acquired better-for-you soda brand.

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    US consumer trust in food safety falls to record low

    A Cyclospora outbreak and a series of food recalls has shaken consumer confidence and led to a shift in buying habits, according to Gallup.

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    Fast-growing Clio yogurt bars snapped up by private equity firm

    The 11-year-old brand has been a major beneficiary of consumer demand for portability, snacking and better-for-you offerings.

  • Cans of Green Giant vegetables.
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    B&G Foods calls off Green Giant sale in Canada after antitrust concerns

    A regulator previously said the sale to Nortera Foods could result in higher prices, fewer choices and reduced competition.

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    Leftovers: BeatBox jams with Cinnabon | Topo Chico launches premium canned water

    The party punch brand is bringing an April Fools’ joke to life, while Bauducco looks to introduce Americans to panettone made with Skippy peanut butter.

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    Keurig Dr Pepper bets on iced coffee with espresso concentrate

    The coffee giant’s new innovation will be available across four of its global coffee brands in black, caramel and mocha flavors.

  • Boxes of Coors Light sit on a shelf.
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    Molson Coors taps chief supply chain officer for Americas

    Matthew Hook will step into the role with a mandate of continuing to modernize operations and boost service levels.

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    Oterra teams with HowGood to track sustainability of natural colors

    As demand for natural dyes grows, companies are investing in environmental reporting metrics common within mainstream ingredients.

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    How Olipop’s new CEO plans to reach $1B in sales

    Christian Patiño Webb says he’s focused on execution as the prebiotic soda brand faces mounting competition from a steady stream of new rivals.

  • Boxes of Pepsi soda at a Washington, D.C., grocery store.
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    PepsiCo plans cost cuts as North American struggles persist

    CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company plans to raise prices on select offerings and evaluate “every cost with aggressive lenses.”