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    Cal-Maine says egg supply is rebalancing

    Fewer hatched chicks from breeder eggs and a reduction in U.S. flock are helping ease the current glut, President and CEO Sherman Miller said.

  • Product shots of Coca-Cola's new innovations against an orange background.
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    Coca-Cola steps into better-for-you soda market with prebiotics

    The soda giant is entering the buzzy category and will compete with Olipop and PepsiCo-owned Poppi.

  • Cans of Spiked Ade are in a cooler around ice.
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    Retrieved from SpikedAde on October 07, 2026
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    Modelo maker buys boozy sports drink SpikedAde for $75M

    The beer maker is broadening its portfolio with the vodka and sports drink brand as it looks to tap into growing demand for RTDs.

  • Products made by Ferrero.
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    Nutella maker Ferrero building a sweets ‘powerhouse’ in the US

    The company is increasing marketing and innovation as it aims to nearly double sales to $20 billion through a portfolio of candies, cereals and more.

  • Packages of Ghirardelli cookies
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    Ghirardelli brings 174-year-old chocolate brand to packaged cookies

    The baked good will be pitted against other premium offerings in the nearly $19 billion cookie space, such as Mondelēz’s Tate’s.

    Updated Oct. 7, 2026
  • Three bowls of Kraft Mac and Cheese's new Cheesy Ramen.
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    Kraft Mac & Cheese enters first new category in decades with cheesy ramen

    The launch comes as owner Kraft Heinz invests $700 million into marketing, sales, and R&D under CEO Steve Cahillane to drive growth.

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    Top food and beverage industry events in 2027

    A list of must-attend conferences and trade shows for professionals to keep up with the biggest innovations and consumer trends set to define next year. 

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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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    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.

  • Once Upon a Farm's new electrolyte blend pouch
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    Once Upon a Farm joins crowded kids electrolyte space

    The baby brand’s pouch offering, which caters to active children, comes a month after 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.