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ColumnLeftovers: 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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Sponsored by MarsCrunchy, spicy, protein-packed: How Mars is driving the next era of snacking
While the history of snacking stretches back millennia, the future of snacking? Mars is writing it now.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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Cal-Maine says egg supply is rebalancing
Fewer hatched chicks from breeder eggs and a reduction in U.S. flock are helping ease the current glut, President and CEO Sherman Miller said.
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Coca-Cola steps into better-for-you soda market with prebiotics
The soda giant is entering the buzzy category and will compete with Olipop and PepsiCo-owned Poppi.
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Modelo maker buys boozy sports drink SpikedAde for $75M
The beer maker is broadening its portfolio with the vodka and sports drink brand as it looks to tap into growing demand for RTDs.
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Nutella maker Ferrero building a sweets ‘powerhouse’ in the US
The company is increasing marketing and innovation as it aims to nearly double sales to $20 billion through a portfolio of candies, cereals and more.
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Ghirardelli brings 174-year-old chocolate brand to packaged cookies
The baked good will be pitted against other premium offerings in the nearly $19 billion cookie space, such as Mondelēz’s Tate’s.
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Kraft Mac & Cheese enters first new category in decades with cheesy ramen
The launch comes as owner Kraft Heinz invests $700 million into marketing, sales, and R&D under CEO Steve Cahillane to drive growth.
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Top food and beverage industry events in 2027
A list of must-attend conferences and trade shows for professionals to keep up with the biggest innovations and consumer trends set to define next year.
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Mars hikes use of sustainably sourced cocoa, but falls short of 2025 goal
The candy maker’s suppliers sourced 98% of cocoa through a responsible sourcing program last year.
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EXCLUSIVEFerrero launches Nutella-filled frozen waffles
The product, set to launch in the U.S. next spring, is meant to be a premium option in a space that has lacked meaningful innovation, an executive said.
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Once Upon a Farm joins crowded kids electrolyte space
The baby brand’s pouch offering, which caters to active children, comes a month after Nestlé’s Gerber entered the pediatric rehydration sector.
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Diageo to shutter Guinness brewery in Baltimore
The alcohol company is undergoing a $1 billion savings initiative that has involved restructuring its entire business.
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ColumnLeftovers: Skittles gives gummies some crunch | Cup Noodles bites back for Halloween
The Mars-owned brand leans into multi-textural experiences with Skittles Gummy Crystals, while the founders of THC cocktail brand Nowadays launch a relaxation-focused functional beverage.
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6 food manufacturers talk supply chain tactics
General Mills, Nestlé and more discussed how they are cutting operational costs, navigating uneven freight rates and sharpening demand forecasting at a Barclays conference.
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Saputo creates ingredients division to capitalize on protein demand
The new business unit comes as the cheesemaker invests to increase production of whey protein amid industry-wide shortages.
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Private label brands embrace own identities in packaging design
Retailers are using store brand packaging to show they understand their customers’ priorities.
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Conagra slims down portfolio while investing more in popcorn, meat sticks
The Healthy Choice maker is exiting Celeste frozen pizza as it reviews its business for other brands and SKUs to cut.
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Keurig Dr Pepper names coffee spinoff CEO for a third time
Kimberly-Clark executive Russ Torres will oversee the spinout after former pick Rafael Oliveira left the company to lead Heineken.
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Sunkist Fruit Gems to return after consumer outcry
The gummies, a fixture at Jewish celebrations, will be produced by a new manufacturing partner after Ferrara confirmed it exited a licensing agreement with the citrus co-op.
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Q&AHow PepsiCo uses chefs to think differently about innovation
The snack giant is tapping into culinary expertise to remain competitive and uncover flavors that will resonate with fickle consumers.
