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PepsiCo to close California Frito-Lay plant
The shuttering of the 55-year-old facility comes as several food makers reduce their manufacturing footprints in response to a pullback in spending by cash-strapped consumers.
By Christopher Doering • June 12, 2025 -
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How PepsiCo moves past AI pilot purgatory
The food and beverage company focuses on "four or five big bets" and provides an internal sandbox for employee experimentation, said Athina Kanioura, EVP, chief strategy and transformation officer.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • June 11, 2025 -
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Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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Trump tariffs could hike canned food prices up to 15%, trade group says
The Consumer Brands Association also warned 20,000 U.S. food manufacturing jobs could be endangered if more costly products lead to a drop in sales.
By Christopher Doering • June 11, 2025 -
Courtesy of Paradox Brewery
Private label beer is having a moment
Retailers like Costco and Walmart are investing in exclusive beer brands as capacity has opened up at brewers across the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • June 10, 2025 -
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Q&A‘The world has changed’: PepsiCo CSO explains sustainability goal reset
The company isn’t backing away from sustainability, just changing its strategy, according to Chief Sustainability Officer Jim Andrew.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 9, 2025 -
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Snack foods would need warning labels under Texas bill
Food manufacturers using certain dyes and additives would have to disclose a product has ingredients “not safe for human consumption.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 5, 2025 -
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Packaging sector warns 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum will drive up food costs
Doubling tariffs on metals imports risks unintended consequences throughout the packaging supply chain, according to the Can Manufacturers Institute and the Aluminum Association.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2025 -
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Cash-strapped consumers push at-home cooking to highest level since 2020: Campbell’s
Shoppers are growing increasingly selective, a shift that's been a boon for the company's soups and sauces at the expense of its snacks business.
By Christopher Doering • June 2, 2025 -
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Candy makers worry timeline to remove artificial dyes too ‘aggressive’
Some of the industry's biggest players say the FDA's deadline to switch to natural colors may not be feasible due to supply constraints and other challenges.
By Christopher Doering • June 2, 2025 -
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Töst aims to reach moderate drinkers with sophisticated mocktails
The Constellation-backed brand is targeting Gen Z and other young consumers who are cutting back on alcohol, but not entirely quitting.
By Chris Casey • May 28, 2025 -
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PepsiCo ditches some climate targets as it resets sustainability goals
The food and beverage giant said it is being more “pragmatic” about where it can deliver the most impact.
By Katie Pyzyk , Sarah Zimmerman • May 27, 2025 -
Courtesy of BodyArmor Sports Nutrition
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: BodyArmor chills out for summer | Health-Ade’s SunSip soda goes grape
In other beverage news, a sparkling water upstart is expanding its retail footprint even as the category faces a sales slowdown.
By Chris Casey • May 22, 2025 -
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Campbell’s V8 launches powdered energy drink mixes
The product gives the brand another way to reach consumers and a deeper presence in the $3 billion drink enhancers category.
By Christopher Doering • May 21, 2025 -
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Kraft Heinz to explore ‘strategic transactions’ as sales decline
The ketchup and Jell-O maker did not provide details or a timetable for a decision in its announcement on Tuesday.
By Christopher Doering • May 20, 2025 -
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Johnnie Walker owner Diageo teases selloffs amid tariff impact
The spirits producer, which denied reports it will divest Guinness earlier this year, said taxes on European imports could result in a $150 million hit to profits.
By Chris Casey • May 20, 2025 -
Courtesy of Poppi
Inside Poppi’s push into gaming as prebiotic soda marketing bubbles up
PepsiCo this week finalized a $1.95 billion acquisition of the brand, which has used a “community- and culture-first approach” to marketing.
By Chris Kelly • May 20, 2025 -
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Coca-Cola launches Sprite + Tea appealing to TikTok-steeped Gen Z
The lemon-lime soda’s R&D team developed its latest limited-time flavor by mimicking a social media creation.
By Chris Casey • May 19, 2025 -
Courtesy of Daily Harvest
Chobani buys plant-based food maker Daily Harvest
The acquisition broadens the dairy giant’s reach into ready-to-make meals that include smoothies, pasta and breakfast bowls.
By Christopher Doering • May 16, 2025 -
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More food companies are reformulating amid push to remove artificial ingredients
Ingredients suppliers have reported booming sales as the industry looks to tap into consumer health trends and comply with demands from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 15, 2025 -
Courtesy of Jolene
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Red Hot Chili Peppers singer enters coffee | Aperol owner Campari debuts nonalcoholic spritz
In other beverage news, bottled water giant Crystal Geyser is launching sparkling water in five flavors.
By Chris Casey • May 15, 2025 -
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How restaurants are tapping into the nonalcoholic beverage craze
Young, health-conscious consumers are seeking out innovative drinks, including better-for-you options with higher protein or functional ingredients.
By Danielle McLean • May 15, 2025 -
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Coca-Cola to update recycling labels following EU greenwashing complaint
The beverage company did not admit to wrongdoing, but said it will clarify claims about what portions of its bottles are made from recycled products.
By Zoya Mirza • May 14, 2025 -
Courtesy of Danone
Danone brings Oikos into the $7 billion protein shake market
The offering is part of a broader effort by the CPG giant to bring its yogurt brands into new, fast-growing food categories.
By Christopher Doering • May 13, 2025 -
Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch invests $300M in US manufacturing amid beer optimism
The company is funding technology and workforce development at its plants as it sees some recovery in alcohol consumption among older Gen Zers and younger millennials.
By Chris Casey • May 12, 2025 -
Courtesy of Anheuser-Busch
ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Anheuser-Busch, Constellation target Gen Z with summer brews
In other beverage news, an upstart backed by Keurig Dr Pepper unveils a protein-packed soda to compete with better-for-you offerings like Poppi and Olipop.
By Chris Casey • May 8, 2025
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