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Diageo taps former Tyson, Clif Bar exec as North American CEO
Sally Grimes, who led the poultry giant’s $10 billion prepared foods division and led the snacking brand to its nearly $3 billion sale to Mondelēz, joins the Guinness maker as it continues to boost its premium offerings in the U.S.
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ColumnLeftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch spices up meals with crunch sauce | Hershey brings seltzer sensation to Ice Breakers
The dressing brand’s collaboration with This Little Goat lets consumers boost the flavor of their favorite foods, and Chex Mix aims to satisfy the late-night munchies with pizza and taco options.
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Big food’s regenerative agriculture pledges mostly just talk
Most businesses lack quantitative targets to reach their goals and only a few of them offer financial commitments to support farmers, according to a FAIRR investor network report.
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Meati Foods reduces staff by 10% as it focuses on profitability
The fermented meat company said the layoffs were not a result of the demand it has seen for its products.
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Consumers back diet colas from Coke, PepsiCo despite aspartame’s possible ties to cancer
Since May, consumption intent for top brands in the category grew by 2%, outpacing regular sodas, according to a HundredX survey.
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DSM-Firmenich unveils pH-preserving yogurt cultures
The ingredients giant said its new line will help producers create mild, creamy varieties of the dairy product that stay fresh longer.
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Slumping demand forces 2 California plant-based startups to close
Hooray Foods and Nowadays join a growing list of companies in the category that have gone out of business or scaled back their growth plans.
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Keurig Dr Pepper names ex-Mondelēz exec Tim Cofer as CEO
He will join the beverage maker as its COO on Nov. 6 before transitioning to the top post in the second quarter of 2024, replacing long-time head Bob Gamgort.
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Potential Hormel strike looms after Minnesota workers reject contract offer
Union members at the Spam maker’s largest facility say the company’s record profits are not being "shared fairly" with its employees.
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Hershey expands executive ranks with first chief technology officer
Deepak Bhatia, who previously worked at Amazon, brings expertise in automation, supply chain and artificial intelligence to the Reese’s manufacturer.
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Why Bettering saw an opening for luxury edibles
The company, which recently launched in Illinois, says its gummies contain minimal ingredients such as brewed tea and real fruits that prioritize a more consistent infusion of THC into the products.
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Q&A8 questions with Strong Roots founder and CEO Sam Dennigan
From an Irish farm to the frozen aisle section, Sam Dennigan credits his love of art and food for the success of his plant-based frozen brand.
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How Chamberlain Coffee aims for broad appeal while catering to Gen Z
The viral brand, launched online in 2020 by YouTube star Emma Chamberlain, has expanded into retail while touting attributes popular across generations, such as accessibility and sustainability.
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Food tech venture capital deal sizes decline for the first time in seven years
Despite the drop, the number of investments increased to 268 in the second quarter as activity rebounded following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March, according to a PitchBook report.
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Mondelēz quietly winds down brands it created in its SnackFutures VC arm
The snacking giant said it no longer sells Dirt Kitchen and CaPao, with the venture capital division shifting its focus to investing in already established startups.
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Goodles refreshes leadership as it brings in $13M in Series A funding
The food brand known for its “better-for-you” boxed mac and cheese named a new CFO, chief marketing officer and senior vice president of sales.
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Dairy industry teams with cybersecurity group to beef up defenses
As cyber crimes become more prevalent, the International Dairy Foods Association joins other food companies in efforts to share information and bolster protections.
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ColumnLeftovers: Pop-Tarts flips for pancakes | Somos debuts ready-made burrito kits
The Kellogg-owned brand is fulfilling breakfast cravings with its latest toaster treat flavor, and Kentucky Coffee is entering the RTD cocktail category with three flavors of whiskey-infused Hard Cold Brew.
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Canopy Growth’s BioSteel sports drink files for bankruptcy as cannabis firm looks to save cash
While the beverage has been growing rapidly and remains “an attractive asset,” Canopy’s CEO said it does not align with his business’ asset-light strategy.
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Hain Celestial to restructure business to boost growth, generate millions in savings
The changes mark the first major shakeup to the organic and natural products maker since CPG veteran Wendy Davidson took the helm as CEO in January.
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At-home consumption, ready-to-drink momentum driving canned beverage trends
“The industry really is different than what it was just a few years ago. We’re seeing a difference in how consumers are behaving,” said one leader at Crown Holdings.
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Bacardi buys Ilegal to capture premium mezcal market
The liquor giant’s acquisition of the beverage brand comes amid growing interest in premium agave-based spirits.
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Alternative protein company creates first of its kind plant-based casein
Pureture wants to become an industry leader in mimicking both the nutritional and functional value of animal-based dairy products, such as cheese and milk.
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Upside Foods announces first large-scale production plant: Rubicon
The cultivated meat maker selected the Chicago metro area as home for its next phase of growth.
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Kraft Heinz debuts a pouch that makes a microwaved grilled cheese crispy
The technology, part of a broader push at the CPG giant to boost innovation, will first appear in Lunchables before making its way to three other brands.
