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  Hershey finance exec succeeds retiring CFO

  Dave Hulays is taking the candy and snack giant's finance reins from Steven E. Voskuil, who served as CFO for seven years.

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  Barilla buys better-for-you mac and cheese brand Goodles

  The deal will expand the startup's reach internationally while giving the pasta giant a greater presence in functional foods.

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  Leftovers: Hershey’s fills up on fillings | Red Baron brings new spark to microwave pizza

  The sweets giant is launching new chocolate bars with creamy fillings, while Monster's Flrt flirts with fall in its first flavor innovation.

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  PepsiCo puts fresh foods in focus as consumers move away from processed snacks

  The CPG giant is taking aim at the fast-growing $271 billion store perimeter with healthier fare such as guacamole, hummus and gazpacho.

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  GLP-1s are pushing protein demand to new heights

  A new report from Circana found that protein is the second most sought after ingredient Americans want in their diets, behind vegetables.

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  Campbell’s slashes 13% of salaried workforce as part of $500M cost-cutting plan

  The soup maker will also close two snack plants and cut its dividend as CEO Mick Beekhuizen said the company needs to take “decisive action.”

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  Ferrero looks to turn around Power Crunch with relaunch

  The wafer-based protein bar, which the Nutella maker bought in 2025, is “rebalancing” its ingredients and touting a crispier texture.

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  Athletic Brewing appoints new CMO amid marketing push

  The appointment comes as the brand continues to invest heavily in sports sponsorships and is doubling down on its national media spend.

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  Nestlé reaches $1B deal to sell 7 vitamin, mineral and supplement brands

  The company said the divestiture of mainstream offerings, including Nature’s Bounty and Ester-C, will allow it to prioritize businesses with the “strongest competitive advantage.”

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  Kraft Heinz invests $30M in Jet-Puffed plant

  The facility in Kendallville, Indiana, is the sole producer of the company's marshmallow and caramel brands.

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  Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant

  The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper, which it will convert into a “major new hub” for growth.

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  Younger shoppers are driving private label adoption, report finds

  Gen Z and millennials have played a key role in store brand sales growing faster than name brands, according to Spins.

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  Keurig Dr Pepper sells equity stake back to Chobani for $800M

  The soda and coffeemaker said the transactions will help reduce debt as it prepares to split the company in early 2027.

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  SNAP bans led to 12% decline in soda purchases

  Recipients didn’t buy more sugary drinks with their own dollars, bucking a common theory held across the food industry, a new academic study found. 

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  Craft beer enters a new era

  Gone are the glory days of hazy IPAs, with brewers seeing a resurgence in classic beers and experience-driven options.

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  Zero-sugar labels take center stage in more food class action lawsuits

  Liquid Death and the maker of David protein bars are the latest to face consumer complaints after the FDA said natural sweetener allulose is a sugar.

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  Jim Beam maker chooses next chief supply chain officer

  Manuel Cabañas has been with Suntory Global Spirits since 2000 and will now oversee global manufacturing, distribution, quality, sourcing and operations.

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  Ben & Jerry’s adds three board members to boost social mission

  The ice cream maker’s new independent directors bring experience in environmental and social justice, civil rights, economic equity and free speech.

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  Trump pledges legal action to break ‘nasty monopoly’ in meat processing

  A proposal to allow farmers and ranchers to process their own animals immediately drew criticism from agriculture groups over food safety concerns.

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  Leftovers: Pringles introduces thicker chips | Pop-Tarts gets buzzed with BuzzBallz

  The Mars Snacking brand is launching a sturdier crisp designed for dipping, while Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay releases a nostalgic popsicle.

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  PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz under investigation in Texas over avocado oil claims

  A probe into food giants' better-for-you brands follows a UC Davis study that found many products may be adulterated with cheaper oils.

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  Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division

  Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.

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  Trix maker General Mills removes synthetic dyes from US cereals

  The cereal maker said it remains on track to remove artificial colors from the rest of its American retail portfolio by the end of 2027.

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  How Oreo’s endless flavor innovations help keep it on top

  From strawberry milkshake to chicken and waffles, Mondelēz International is attracting new consumers and keeping its 114-year-old cookie brand relevant with the launch of “playful” flavors.

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  Sapporo USA to close craft brewing facilities following sale

  The beer maker, which will also lay off 220 workers, sold Stone Brewing earlier this year and is transitioning its brewing operations away from California.

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