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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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    Sponsored by TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods

    Protein is maxed out. Here’s where CPG growth is hiding.

    Protein claims are everywhere. Here's the shelf strategy that still moves volume.

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    EXCLUSIVE

    Ferrero 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 pouch offering by the baby and infant brand is aimed at active children and comes a month after food giant 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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    Leftovers: 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.

  • Conagra Brands' Healthy Choice meals at a Maryland Wegmans.
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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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    How 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.

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    Cheerios maker General Mills names company veteran as CEO

    Dana McNabb, who has been with the food maker since 1999, will take over from Jeff Harmening in January.

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    Hormel expands deeper into protein with $1B purchase of chicken processor

    The acquisition of Brakebush Brothers gives the Spam producer a larger presence in value-added chicken and further strengthens its growing foodservice operations.

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    Sour power: C-stores begin to capitalize on the in-demand flavor profile

    Sour food and beverage sales across all retail types jumped 10.8% in dollar terms over the past year, according to Circana.

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    RFK Jr’s food policy priorities need more resources to implement, FDA nominee says

    Heidi Overton said the agency requires more support to enact mandatory GRAS notifications while also remaining open to a federal standard on ingredient regulation.

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    California enacts non-ultraprocessed label despite food industry concerns

    While the new seal is meant to provide a simple way for consumers to identify healthier options, some worry it could lead to more confusion.

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    Molson Coors bets on nonalcoholic drinks with national expansion

    The Coors owner plans to further scale its Coors 0.0 brand and launch a nonalcoholic version of Leinenkugel’s summer shandy.

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    How Mondelēz keeps Mallomars a ‘cultural icon’ after 113 years

    The chocolate-coated marshmallow cookie is only available seasonally and in select markets, but it has carved out a valuable niche for the Oreo maker as a steady, dependable performer.

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    Nestlé breaks down its path to 2030 for virgin plastic reduction

    Plastic accounted for about a quarter of the food and beverage giant’s packaging portfolio by weight in 2025.

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    Coca-Cola taps Monster exec to lead North America unit

    Rob Gehring will lead the beverage giant’s largest region as it works to keep up with growing demand.

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    Cheez-It flexes with protein-loaded cheese cracker

    The Mars-owned brand is the latest to add the nutrient to mainstream snack brands, joining Goldfish, Eggo and Doritos.

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    How ready-to-drink cocktails are reshaping the spirits industry

    As more consumers gravitate toward RTDs, alcohol giants must choose between developing new products internally or buying their way in.

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    Guinness owner Diageo hires CFO with cost-cutting bonafides

    Sir Dave Lewis, the liquor giant’s CEO, said Joanne Wilson has experience with companies undergoing transformation.

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    Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch goes dark for Halloween | V8 energizes with electrolytes

    The dressing turns black for its first-ever seasonal product, while Ocean Spray positions cranberry as the next pumpkin spice with new innovations.