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  USDA sued over state SNAP restrictions on candy, soda

  Consumers bringing the lawsuit claim that the limits in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers.

  Ingredients

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  Column

  Leftovers: Chomps chomps on chicken | Twizzlers sip from dirty soda trend

  The fast-growing meat stick brand said the launch marks a “major evolution” for the company, while Surfside owner Stateside Brands releases a sports drink inspired canned cocktail.

  Ingredients

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  Reformulation surge prompts Ingredion to reasses how it does business

  With more food companies wanting to add protein or create clean-label products, the 120-year-old ingredient supplier has to be more selective about which categories it participates in.

  Ingredients

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  Craft beer’s push into cans is leveling off, Brewers Association says

  The conversion from glass bottles to cans may be reaching its ceiling, according to the trade group’s staff economist. Meanwhile, impacts from tariffs are still playing out.

  Corporate Operations

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  Mondelēz rethinks chocolate innovation as high cocoa prices linger

  The Toblerone maker is selling more bars with fillings like caramel and nougat while expanding its premium lineup even as commodity costs have come down from record highs.

  Ingredients

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  Senate Democrats push to ‘break up’ the meat industry

  A proposal aimed at lowering consumer grocery prices would force companies like Tyson and Cargill to choose between beef, poultry and pork production.

  Corporate Operations

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  General Mills names chief supply chain officer

  Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.

  Corporate Operations

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  Opinion

  Revisiting the predictions: How have GLP-1s changed the food industry?

  Weight loss medications are pushing consumers to become more intentional about what they eat. That has major implications for the future of the sector.

  Ingredients

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  George Clooney regroups with Casamigos founders on new nonalcoholic beer

   After selling their tequila brand for $1 billion, the trio is back in the beverage business with Crazy Mountain.

  Corporate Operations

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  Nestlé USA enters at-home condiments space with new sauce brand

  Minor’s Kitchen is the food giant’s first brand to launch in America in two years and builds on growing demand for home cooking.

  Manufacturing

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  Babybel parent spending $200M to expand cheese production amid protein boom

  Bel Group’s North American CEO said that without the expansion, it could struggle to meet demand as soon as 2027.

  Manufacturing

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  Hormel Foods faces transportation cost pressures

  Tighter freight capacity in fiscal Q1 led to higher logistics expenses as the company continues to deal with elevated beef and pork prices.

  Corporate Operations

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  French fry maker Lamb Weston urged to double cost cuts by activist investor

  Starboard says the company needs to do more to “catch up” to its peers, such as Tyson and Hormel.

  Finances and Deals

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  Gen Z and GLP-1 users drove record meat sales in 2025

  Robust shopper interest in consuming more protein represents a key opportunity to continue growing sales, FMI said.

  Meat & Poultry

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  Hi-Chew owner to buy My/Mochi ice cream

  The deal enables Tokyo-based Morinaga to expand its presence in U.S. snacking through the fast-growing frozen treats category.

  Finances and Deals

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  Beyond drops ‘Meat’ from name as it broadens ambitions for plant-based proteins

  The change comes as the company enters the beverage space and looks to fulfill “a range of consumer protein needs over time,” according to a spokesperson.

  Manufacturing

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  Conagra invests $220M to expand Arkansas manufacturing plant

  The frozen food maker is set to grow its chicken production capacity as it sees substantial growth in high-protein offerings.

  Meat & Poultry

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  Celebrity-studded Caliwater bets cactus is next big wave in hydration

  Despite a roster of investors including Demi Lovato and Benson Boone, the brand hopes to scale by focusing its messaging around taste.

  Updated March 9, 2026

  Ingredients

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  Why precision fermentation is set to power the future of food innovation

  Florian Schattenmann, Cargill’s chief technology officer, explains how a technology that's been around for decades could help meet fast-growing demand for protein and other specialty ingredients. 

  Manufacturing

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  Column

  Leftovers: PepsiCo launches protein-packed Doritos | Jack’s Link meat snacks go clean-label

  The snacking giant is positioning its portfolio to meet demand for functional ingredients, while Nate’s Honey sweetens nut butters and fruit spreads.

  Ingredients

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  The challenger brands eating Big Food’s lunch

  Insurgent brands such as LesserEvil, Chomps and Kodiak drove 25% of growth in the food sector in 2025, according to Bain & Company.

  Ingredients

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  Opinion

  Reese’s didn’t change its chocolate because of corporate greed. It was climate change.

  The peanut butter cup inventor's grandson blames Hershey for adjusting its recipe — the real culprit is a broken food system, writes Chiara Cecchini.

  Ingredients

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  A ‘catalyst for change’: How Waiākea is pioneering sustainable packaging in bottled water

  The Hawaiʻi-based brand said it is the first company in the world to print labels with algae-based inks, adding its climate values help it stand out.

  Corporate Operations

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  Grocery prices are set to rise in 2026

  Prices are projected to increase faster for beef, non-alcoholic beverages and sugar and sweets, according to the USDA.

  Ingredients

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  Shock Top owner Tilray buys craft brewer BrewDog for $44M

  The purchase of the struggling UK beer brand is set to grow the alcohol and cannabis company’s global beverage revenue to $500 million annually.

  Finances and Deals

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