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Unloved brands offloaded by Big Food are a tasty snack for startups, PE firms
Castoffs from Conagra, Campbell’s and other companies are thriving under private owners who can devote more energy to innovation and growth.
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Sponsored by PROVA Inc.Why functional nutrition calls for a closer look at flavor
From energy to protein, fiber and beyond, targeted wellness calls for a more intentional approach to flavor.
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Sazerac to buy German spirits producer Berentzen
The deal with Berentzen Group is expected to broaden both companies’ portfolios, capabilities and reach.
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Non-GMO Project’s non-ultraprocessed label expands to over 300 products
Chomps, Simple Mills and Blue Diamond are among 23 brands that have received certification as the program sees growing demand.
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C4 launches beer-flavored energy drink
The Nutrabolt-owned brand is making a big bet to enter an emerging wellness niche within the nonalcoholic beer sector.
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ColumnLeftovers: Philadelphia, Mike’s Hot Honey spice up cream cheese | Old El Paso enters broths
The Kraft Heinz-owned brand is releasing its first sweet heat flavor in the U.S., while craft beer brand Shock Top collaborates with Spirit Halloween on a candy corn-inspired brew.
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How Ingredion aims to capitalize on ‘reformulation boom’ with Tate & Lyle deal
The acquisition positions Ingredion as the "go-to provider for texture and healthful solutions" within the food and beverage industries, according to its CEO.
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GLP-1 drugs put $73B in global food value at risk, report finds
PepsiCo’s Lay’s is the most exposed food brand, with Doritos, Hershey's, Cheetos, Kellogg's and Reese's also vulnerable, Brand Finance determined.
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McCain Foods taps PepsiCo exec as chief manufacturing and operations officer
Victoriano Perez Mies joins the frozen food producer after nearly two decades at PepsiCo, assuming leadership of several areas of operation.
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McCormick and Unilever’s $45B merger under investigation in UK
The companies, which expect to close their transaction in 2027, are already looking to sell Colman’s mustard “to address potential competition concerns.”
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OpinionFood packaging needs to evolve in the age of social media
The most successful brands are creating “mini moments” through novel innovations that turn packaging into content, writes one industry expert.
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Nestlé, PepsiCo join push to scale paper-based flexible packaging
The food giants are among the founding members of a CPG consortium to accelerate innovation for plastic alternatives.
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Folgers launches functional coffee line featuring protein, fiber
The J.M. Smucker-owned brand is stepping into health trends by highlighting ingredients to boost energy, focus and digestion.
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PepsiCo to end manufacturing operations at Maryland bottling plant
The soda giant, which will lay off 143 workers, pointed to changes in consumer preferences and technology as the reason for the move.
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Coca-Cola to spend $10B on US manufacturing by 2030
The soda giant and its bottlers are planning to expand production and distribution in part of its largest market.
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Nestlé ‘not happy’ with food giant’s performance in North America
CFO Anna Manz said “more needs to be done” to improve execution in the region, particularly for creamers and its Gerber brand.
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Kroger records strong private label growth as shoppers stay focused on savings
The retailer’s own brands outperformed national brands during the second quarter as it saw robust interest in “anything that is answering a customer’s question around value,” said CEO Greg Foran.
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Mondelēz set to relaunch ‘star brand’ Oreo in 2027
The snacking giant said the overhaul of the 100-year-old cookie brand, with nearly $5 billion in sales, will include new packaging, price points and formulas.
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Mars zeroes in on gut health with startup partnerships
The Snickers owner announced the latest cohort for its accelerator program, prioritizing firms advancing solutions in fiber, protein and nutrition.
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Inside PepsiCo’s dirty soda playbook
The beverage giant is putting a ready-to-drink twist on the buzzy drink trend, which an executive said has yet to reach its peak.
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Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial to sell international business for $323M
The transaction marks the second major divestiture for the natural and organic food maker this year following the sale of its North American snacks business.
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Kraft Heinz looks to ‘fix’ Oscar Mayer after sales losses
A resealability issue in the product’s packaging was responsible for “the vast majority of the problem,” the company’s CEO said.
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How Mondelēz wants to ‘shake up’ snacking with cookies
The Oreo and Chips Ahoy! maker is turning to innovation and marketing to woo more consumers inundated with other choices, such as chips and candy.
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ColumnLeftovers: Carbone expands beyond sauce | Little Debbie flips for flapjacks
The restaurant-inspired pasta sauce brand is debuting an Italian-inspired chili crisp, while protein powder maker Optimum Nutrition brews a functional non-alcoholic beer.
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General Mills, Mars sue sugar producers for alleged price-fixing
Food giants claim suppliers coordinated on sensitive pricing information and pushed costs for the sweetener to a record high.
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Campbell’s heats up digital focus amid marketing reformulation
Channels including social, influencer and e-commerce will command 85% of working media budgets as the food maker tries to meet modern consumer tastes.
