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Sam Adams channels Revolutionary Era with America 250 beer
Boston Beer is going back to the 1770s with brews inspired by the country’s Founding Fathers that use ingredients from the period.
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EXCLUSIVENutella maker Ferrero may take ‘a breather’ in large-scale M&A in the US
After spending more than $8 billion for brands such as Keebler, Butterfinger and Rice Krispies, the sweets giant is turning its attention to innovation and boosting efficiencies.
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Cactus candies, protein donuts: 5 products highlighting the evolution of snacking
Nutrition and sustainability were key themes at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where 1,000 exhibitors from around the world gathered to display their innovations.
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Splenda owner to buy Equal sweeteners maker
Heartland Food Products will acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business in a deal combining some of the most recognized sugar substitute brands.
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Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs
The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to “save quite a bit of money,” COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.
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How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments
Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.
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Q&ASvedka’s senior brand director on the vodka’s future-forward marketing
David Binder talks about the vodka maker’s controversial AI-generated Super Bowl debut and its future plans under Sazerac.
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ColumnLeftovers: Bush’s bakes apple pie-flavored beans | Slice splashes into dirty soda
The bean brand is reimagining summer classics, including rocket pop and dill pickle, while Fresca launches an alcoholic soda water for post-workouts.
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Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile race returns with bolder media blitz
After boosting hot dog sales last year, the event is jumping from streaming to broadcast as the Kraft Heinz brand looks to win Memorial Day weekend.
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Kraft Heinz launches Jell-O line without artificial dyes
The food giant is rejiggling the brand known for its bright colors as part of a broader innovation plan to return the company to growth.
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FDA to reassess safety of ‘yoga mat’ chemical in food
The agency will review ADA and chewing gum preservative BHT as it backs away from a plan to prioritize ingredient safety evaluations based on consumer concern.
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Celebrity beverages are crowding the spotlight
From the Kardashians to George Clooney, celebrities are lending their star power to help nascent brands stand out in an increasingly competitive industry.
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4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs
The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.
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Once Upon a Farm soars as parents seek healthier kids’ foods despite inflation
John Foraker, the company’s CEO and co-founder, said consumer demand for better-for-you offerings remains robust even as rising prices prompt shoppers to cut back on spending in other areas.
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Ferrero to revive Wonka candy brand with Netflix
The candy giant is collaborating with the streaming platform on 10 seasonal and limited-edition products this fall, spanning categories including chocolate, cereal and ice cream.
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Independent grocers make up nearly 40% of US food retail sales, report says
An NGA analysis found that every $1 in indie grocery sales generates an additional 58 cents in supply chain and household spending nationwide.
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Danone exits stake in Lifeway Foods
The dairy giant is selling off its shares in the kefir maker, ending a long and tumultuous relationship between the two companies.
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Ring Pop maker Bazooka expands into international flavors with new candy brand
Go Wandr looks to tap into consumer interest in global flavors and textures, starting with a Japan-inspired mochi gummy.
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Deep DiveInside Utz’s rise from regional potato chip brand to salty snack juggernaut
The 105-year-old pretzel and chip maker is in the midst of a slow but steady national expansion as it competes with PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and scores of smaller local brands.
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Kraft Heinz’s biggest portfolio campaign to date celebrates America250
The CPG giant is uniting several of its top brands to capitalize on cookout season as it ramps up marketing spend to support its turnaround.
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FDA names safety vet acting head of food
Donald Prater will lead the Human Foods Program and replace Kyle Diamantas, who is taking over as department commissioner.
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Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023
Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.
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PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes rebrand in crowded protein drink space
The reformulated beverage amps up the protein while cutting artificial colors, sweeteners and flavors, positioning it to stand out among competitors like Coca-Cola's Core Power.
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ColumnLeftovers: Welch’s debuts biggest ‘function-forward innovation’ | Mother’s sprinkles Nerds on frosted cookies
A new probiotic-packed yogurt fruit snack looks to answer demand for gut-friendly foods, while Saint James Iced Tea adds its twist to Arnold Palmer.
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Cargill to launch cocoa-free chocolate in US
NextCoa, made in partnership with Voyage Foods, gives food companies a new option to “future-proof” supply, a Cargill senior product line specialist said.
