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Leftovers: Pop-Tarts adds more filling with Super Stuffed | Jel Sert makes water basic

The Mars-owned brand said the launch responds to fans' most requested innovation, while Campbell's V8 jolts its energy drink lineup with zero sugar options.

AI is raising the stakes in functional ingredient formulation

The technology is fundamentally reshaping food science while also allowing consumers to test brands’ health claims in real time, said Nora Khaldi, founder and CEO of Nuritas.

PepsiCo hits pair of water sustainability targets

The food and beverage giant has a goal to become net water positive or replenish more water than it consumes by 2030.

California to consider creating ‘not ultraprocessed’ food label

The state is weighing a first-of-its kind state verification program that gives companies the option to certify their products.

Magnum Ice Cream partners with Tilray on hard Popsicle drinks

The ready-to-drink canned cocktails are meant to tap into consumers’ growing interest in nostalgic flavors.

General Mills to sell Brazil business for $153M as it sharpens focus

The divestiture marks the latest move by the Cheerios maker to improve margins and reposition its business for growth amid a challenging environment.

Ingredion leverages AI to advance ingredient discovery

New partnerships with Shiru and Holobiome reflect how the supplier is working to accelerate innovations that support gut health or provide other benefits.

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Hydration for her: Coconut water brand Greater Than pivots to reach more women

The brand is unveiling a new formula and look as it aims to shake up the traditional hydration category.

Kraft Heinz leans into fiber, protein craze with new mac and cheese

PowerMac, which took nearly a year to develop, is the latest innovation from a major food company looking to turn around sales with trendy ingredients.

General Mills revives taco shell maker La Tiara

The food manufacturer is bringing back and expanding the regional brand, which disappeared from shelves after its previous owner went out of business.

An ‘everyday choice’: Celsius surges as energy drinks become ‘mainstream’

CEO John Fieldly said more consumers are turning to the beverages as a companion to meals, an alcohol alternative and even when taking GLP-1s.

JBS workers go on strike at one of largest beef plants in the US

The work stoppage at the meatpacker's facility in Greeley, Colorado, comes as consumer beef prices soar to record highs.

PepsiCo enters booming meat stick space with Good Warrior

The new brand gives the snacking giant a larger presence in the fast-growing segment popular with consumers seeking convenience and protein.

USDA sued over state SNAP restrictions on candy, soda

Consumers bringing the lawsuit claim that the limits in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers.

Leftovers: Chomps chomps on chicken | Twizzlers sip from dirty soda trend

The fast-growing meat stick brand said the launch marks a “major evolution” for the company, while Surfside owner Stateside Brands releases a sports drink inspired canned cocktail.

Reformulation surge prompts Ingredion to reasses how it does business

With more food companies wanting to add protein or create clean-label products, the 120-year-old ingredient supplier has to be more selective about which categories it participates in.

Craft beer’s push into cans is leveling off, Brewers Association says

The conversion from glass bottles to cans may be reaching its ceiling, according to the trade group’s staff economist. Meanwhile, impacts from tariffs are still playing out.

Mondelēz rethinks chocolate innovation as high cocoa prices linger

The Toblerone maker is selling more bars with fillings like caramel and nougat while expanding its premium lineup even as commodity costs have come down from record highs.

Senate Democrats push to ‘break up’ the meat industry

A proposal aimed at lowering consumer grocery prices would force companies like Tyson and Cargill to choose between beef, poultry and pork production.

General Mills names chief supply chain officer

Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.

Revisiting the predictions: How have GLP-1s changed the food industry?

Weight loss medications are pushing consumers to become more intentional about what they eat. That has major implications for the future of the sector.

George Clooney regroups with Casamigos founders on new nonalcoholic beer

 After selling their tequila brand for $1 billion, the trio is back in the beverage business with Crazy Mountain.

Nestlé USA enters at-home condiments space with new sauce brand

Minor’s Kitchen is the food giant’s first brand to launch in America in two years and builds on growing demand for home cooking.

Babybel parent spending $200M to expand cheese production amid protein boom

Bel Group’s North American CEO said that without the expansion, it could struggle to meet demand as soon as 2027.

Hormel Foods faces transportation cost pressures

Tighter freight capacity in fiscal Q1 led to higher logistics expenses as the company continues to deal with elevated beef and pork prices.