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Leftovers: America runs on Dunkin' cereal; French's and Oskar Blues brew mustard beer

Post's new breakfast offerings are inspired by the restaurant's popular coffee drinks, and PBR gets into the summer with hard peach iced tea.

Coca-Cola to launch Topo Chico Hard Seltzer

The alcoholic beverage will be available in some Latin American cities later this year and will come to the U.S. in 2021, the company said.

Tyson Foods to start testing its workers for coronavirus weekly

The company also created a chief medical officer position and plans to add nearly 200 nurses and administrative support personnel to help the health services team. 

Coca-Cola to debut coffee-flavored cola in the US

The beverage, which is already available in international markets, will launch on the company's subscription service this year before hitting shelves across the country in January.

How 3 CEOs pivoted their companies in the pandemic

Leaders of Flowers Foods, Bush Brothers & Company and Idahoan discussed changes they have made and challenges they faced in a webinar.

GMO labeling advocates sue USDA to strengthen disclosure law

Four years after President Obama signed the bill, the group of plaintiffs want it replaced with something they say will provide more transparency to consumers.

Inside the virtual tour of MartinoRossi's flour mill in Italy

Customers typically come to Cremona to view its facilities, but the company has shifted to tailored online tours while the pandemic keeps international travel on hold. 

Study: Chocolate is good for the heart

In the study, authors noted more research is needed to pinpoint the type and amount of the confection recommended.

Budweiser launches its 1st nonalcoholic beer

Anheuser-Busch's legacy beer brand is tapping NBA star Dwyane Wade as it markets Budweiser Zero, which has zero sugar and 50 calories.

FDA grants Ocean Spray qualified health claim for its cranberry juice

The company can label some products to indicate a relationship between their consmption and reduced risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in healthy women.

Pillsbury reformulates cookie dough to be safely eaten raw

By the end of the summer, all of General Mills' refrigerated products on grocery shelves will be made with heat-treated flour and pasteurized eggs.

USDA faces lawsuit and legislation over increased line speeds at meat plants

Sen. Cory Booker introduced the Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act the same day that the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union filed a federal complaint on the same issue. 

Better Meat Co. raises $8.1M in funding

The plant-based protein ingredients startup has already worked with Perdue on its Chicken Plus line and looks to expand its partnerships to get more blended meat products to market. 

Unilever to divest most of its tea business but keep parts of Lipton brand

After a six-month review, the consumer products company decided to retain its Indian and Indonesian units in the beverage segment, as well as its joint venture with PepsiCo.

Geltor raises $93.1M to grow animal-free ingredients platform

African swine fever and problematic supply chains could drive interest in their cell-based collagen, the company said.

$1.1B invested in alternative protein in 2020 so far doubles 2019 totals, report shows

Unilever and Tesco rank as the most advanced in their strategies toward alternative protein in FAIRR's study, while Costco, Kraft Heinz and Amazon are at the bottom.

Deep Dive

How food innovation has continued during the pandemic

Coronavirus has shifted the reasons, processes and funds for new ideas and products, but manufacturers, funders and experts agree: Stopping the process is not an option.

Almost 700 sick in US and Canada in Fresh Express salad outbreak

Federal health regulators are investigating the multi-state outbreak in the Midwest tied to Cyclospora. The products were sold at Aldi, Hy-Vee, Walmart and Jewel-Osco.

UPDATED: July 28, 2020 at 11:06 a.m.

Opinion

Building brand loyalty to last beyond the pandemic

From being authentic to doing things that help the greater good, Louise Pollock at Pollock Communications says companies need to find ways to stay relevant with consumers during these unprecedented times.

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Leftovers: Jeni's brings state fair-inspired flavors to ice cream; Quokka Brew makes jitter-free coffee

The frozen dessert maker will release a new midway-inspired flavor every Thursday this summer, and Heaven's Lettuce launches chips to convince consumers "happiness is hemp."

Gathered Foods reels in Christine Mei as CEO

The new leader of the company that produces plant-based seafood brand Good Catch has more than 30 years of experience in the CPG industry. Co-founder Chris Kerr will become executive chair. 

Sustainability-marketed products saw sales boost amid pandemic, report says

As consumers started pantry stocking, many still took the time to consider manufacturers' environmental values, according to IRI and the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business. 

Naked barley looks to shed image as an overlooked grain

The commodity, created following a genetic mutation about 10,000 years ago, is touted for being a whole grain, as well as having high protein content and complex carbohydrates.

Redefine Meat wants to disrupt meat industry with 3D printed Alt-Steak

The Israeli company plans to test its plant-based alternative in some restaurants this year.

Better Juice partners with US companies to further its sugar-reduction technology

The Israel-based company converts natural sugars in 100% orange juice into other components for a less sweet beverage.