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Michelle Obama’s Plezi grows up to serve expanding beverage wellness market
After focusing on kids’ juices with less sugar and more nutrients, the company has turned to better-for-you sodas and sports drinks aimed at teens and adults.
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Sponsored by GS1 USHow to stay nimble through constant change? Traceability and good data
Better data and traceability have clear financial and strategic benefits. Once a company has the right data foundation, it can automate many different processes to help mitigate the impact of labor shortages.
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Bazooka chews up $48B confections space by turning candy into ‘edible entertainment’
The gum and Ring Pop maker is differentiating itself through innovations that encourage consumers to play with their food.
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Daring Foods acquired by one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat producers
The purchase of the vegan chicken brand gives v2food a U.S. foothold as it looks to become a global plant-based leader through a partnership with Ajinomoto.
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Monster Energy executives aim to revitalize Thrifty Ice Cream
A holding company linked to Hilton Schlosberg and Rodney Sacks plans to bring the former Rite Aid-owned brand into new retailers and geographies.
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Why Coke and Pepsi think dirty soda is a win for restaurants
Consumer demand for premium, customizable beverages is pushing soda makers to add everything from dried fruit to flavored soft serve.
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Danone launches Oikos yogurt drink aimed at GLP-1 users
The product is viewed by the CPG giant as a “one-of-a-kind opportunity” to help consumers rebuild or maintain muscle they lose when taking weight loss drugs such as Ozempic.
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Post Holdings elevates cereal, pet food exec to COO role
Nicolas Catoggio will assume the position when Jeff Zadoks steps down in January after nearly 14 years at the CPG maker.
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Q&AHow Mondelēz is modernizing Ritz as it turns to snacks to drive growth
The brand is looking to become a leader in the savory snack space through bold innovation and culturally-driven marketing, according to category president Steven Saenen.
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ColumnLeftovers: Vital Proteins launches ready-to-drink collagen shake | Danone wants to bring Activia to Gen Z
The brand known for its drink mix-ins is launching its first protein shake, while a cocktail mix maker is bringing Bloody Marys to the ketchup aisle.
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Snickers maker Mars to use gene-editing in pursuit of stable chocolate supply
The candy giant is using Pairwise’s plant-breeding technology to improve cocoa production as climate challenges and disease send prices soaring.
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Albertsons outlines defense against growing ingredients costs
The grocery chain would consider alternate sourcing options if tariffs become unwieldy, its CEO said.
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Beyond Meat to cut 6% of its workforce as plant-based demand languishes
Revenue during its latest quarter plunged 20%, which the food maker blamed on a slowdown in U.S. retail and certain international foodservice markets.
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Ultra-processed foods make up more than half of Americans’ diet, CDC finds
Burgers, snacks and sweetened beverages remain the primary source of calorie consumption among U.S. adults and children, researchers found.
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Stressed, bored and curious: How consumers are approaching food shopping right now.
Shoppers don’t just want retailers to echo their economic anxieties — they seek help discovering new food and beverages, the Kearney Consumer Institute found.
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Dole sells fresh vegetable division to private equity firm for $140M
A previous attempt to sell the business to Fresh Express was nixed by the DOJ over concerns the deal would have reduced competition and led to higher prices.
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Why Kellanova’s snack brands inked first sports deal as a group
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Cheez-It and Pop-Tarts marketer has teamed with U.S. Soccer, the governing body for MLS and the NWSL.
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More states ban soda and ‘junk food’ purchases from SNAP benefits
Varying restrictions add more confusion for food companies already struggling with slowing sales.
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Boston Beer founder Jim Koch returning to Sam Adams brewer as CEO
Michael Spillane, who has been in the top role for 16 months, will step down to focus on personal matters.
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Optimism rising for beverage category
Retailers surveyed by Goldman Sachs expect 1.3% traffic gains for the full year, led by strength in energy drinks.
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B&G Foods continues to sell off brands with the divestment of Le Sueur vegetables
The company has been actively pruning its portfolio in recent years to sharpen its focus and reduce debt.
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Hershey’s Jolly Rancher ropes in success with move away from hard candy
The 76-year-old brand, best known for its bold fruit flavors, is reporting explosive growth from innovations such as gummies and freeze-dried sweets.
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High coffee prices brew interest in bean-free alternatives
Costs tied to climate change and tariffs could position substitutes made from broken rice or other ingredients as cheaper, more sustainable options.
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Deep DiveHow SNAP changes could impact grocers
Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies that are tightening participation in the food assistance program and restricting which items customers can buy.
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Utz to shutter Michigan plant, lay off 75 workers
The closure will help the chip and pretzel maker streamline operations and improve its supply chain.
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ColumnKraft Heinz delivers pizza mac and cheese | Hain Celestial expands wellness teas beyond bedtime
The food giant is offering consumers in three iconic pizza cities an early taste, while Progresso grills up BBQ-inspired flavors for its latest soup launch.
