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Lily's Sweets expands into low-sugar gummies

The better-for-you confectionery brand, acquired by Hershey earlier this year, taps into the growing gummies segment with its first nonchocolate product.

Poor harvest and price spike for durum wheat threaten pasta supply

A 90% price increase for the critical ingredient presents manufacturers with few attractive options as demand for foods to prepare at home continues to grow.

Consumer Brands Association asks Biden for vaccine regulation clarity

To keep manufacturing lines staffed by employees inoculated against COVID-19, the trade group says it needs to know details about vaccine documentation, testing requirements and how to continue operations.

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Leftovers: Angry Orchard brings the heat with hot sauce line; Twix shakes things up with new seasoning

The hard cider maker adds its fruity flavors to a line of spicy sauces, while Goldfish brings back the '90s with a Jalapeno Popper flavor paired with "snacking pants" created by iconic superwide jeans maker JNCO.

Stella Artois introduces its first nonalcoholic beer

Liberté is a zero-proof version of the brand's blonde pilsner and is available in select markets, including New York, Washington, D.C., Miami and Philadelphia.

Tyson launches into kids snacking with Hillshire Farm Snacked packs

The company is positioning the refrigerated kits that feature meats, cheeses and desserts as a healthier alternative with higher-quality ingredients.

Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine

The requirements will impact some 80 million workers in private sector businesses, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.

UPDATED: Sept. 10, 2021 at 9:19 a.m.

Sam Adams maker launches Nordic-inspired sparkling drink

Boston Beer plans to introduce in November the Bevy Long Drink, a beverage with ties to the national cocktail of Finland.

Equinom provides improved pea protein to Meatless Farm

The custom ingredient, developed from years of breeding, has 50% more protein than competitors and will be available to select manufacturers later this year.

Biden plans to crack down on meat price fixing

As prices for consumers climb, a White House blog post runs down the initiatives the administration is pursuing to level the playing field.

UPDATED: Sept. 8, 2021 at 4 p.m.

New blue: FDA approves Sensient's natural color made from butterfly pea flower

The heat- and light-stable natural ingredient produces different hues depending on a product's pH, the manufacturer says.

DSM acquires dairy flavoring maker First Choice Ingredients for $453M

The manufacturer uses fermentation and enzymatic modification to create hundreds of clean-label ingredients for both traditional and plant-based applications.

Anheuser-Busch taps new CMO, adds marketing role in C-suite shuffle

The shakeup sees the brewing company making significant moves toward advancing its consumer-first media strategy.

Hershey tests plant-based chocolate bar

The Pennsylvania snack maker and confectioner is selling Oat Made bars in select markets as it continues its push into better-for-you products.

Kellogg investing $45M to revamp North American supply chain

The CPG giant has cut jobs as part of its effort to meet high demand for ready-to-eat cereal by shifting production to more efficient facilities.

Impossible Chicken Nuggets launch in restaurants

The plant-based powerhouse's latest offering is on a handful of menus now and will be at more than 10,000 grocery stores by the end of the year, the company says.

USDA to provide $700M in grants to meatpackers, farm workers impacted by COVID-19

Secretary Tom Vilsack said while the pandemic placed frontline employees at a physical risk, the virus' impact on their finances shouldn't be ignored.

Tyson wins union support for worker vaccine mandate

An agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union granting paid sick leave to fully vaccinated employees comes shortly after the FDA approved Pfizer's COVID-19 shot.

USDA seeks comments on labeling cell-based meat

The notice, available in the Federal Register online, is a step forward in the journey to establish a regulatory framework for the up-and-coming segment. 

Kraft Heinz paying $62M to settle SEC investigation over its accounting

The agency said the CPG giant engaged "in a long-running expense management scheme" that resulted in the restatement of several years of financial reporting. The company did not admit to or deny the findings.

UPDATED: Sept. 3, 2021 at 9:40 a.m.

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Leftovers: Starburst takes flight with aerated gummy; Pebbles cereal hits the candy aisle

The popular chewy candy puts a softer texture to its familiar flavors, while Nerds leans into its name with a limited edition Dungeons & Dragons packaging.

AB InBev sues Constellation Brands over move to sell new Mexican beers in US

The suit marks the second between the two companies this year. In February, the global beer giant accused its competitor of violating a brand licensing agreement when it launched Corona Hard Seltzer.

Ferrero names insider as new North American president

Former Ferrara CEO Todd Siwak takes over from Paul Chibe, who has been picked as global president for Ferrero Group's sugar confectionery and gums business. 

Givaudan make strides in fermented ingredients by partnering with other companies

A natural component developed with Manus Bio will be available in 2021, and an agreement with Ginkgo Bioworks will help the Swiss flavor and fragrances giant recreate rare natural substances.

Cacao-free chocolate? Voyage Foods aims to make it a reality

The food tech company is emerging from stealth to bring its reverse-engineered candy, coffee and peanut butter to consumers looking for more sustainable and accessible options.