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SNAP consumers outspend other grocery shoppers, data shows
Participants in the federal nutrition assistance program also overwhelmingly direct their benefits to name brands, according to a report from Circana.
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Laird Superfood grows health and wellness portfolio with $39M acquisition
The purchase of Navitas’ organic offerings will give the functional coffee and creamer producer a deeper presence in nutritional products while increasing the company’s reach in retail.
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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ColumnLeftovers: Ritz embraces sweet and salty | Stoli spices up vodka
The MondelÄ“z brand is introducing Drizzled Minis to “push the boundaries of what a cracker can be," while Laird Superfood rolls out new innovations for health-conscious consumers.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 19, 2025 -
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How MAHA transformed the food industry in 2025
Lawmakers capitalized on anxieties around ultraprocessed ingredients to introduce new regulations, with companies choosing to reformulate or fight back.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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OpinionTaste no longer trumps all: How functional foods are changing the rules on flavor
As wellness culture is shaping everyday choices, people are more willing to trade indulgence for ingredients that promise health benefits, writes Patricia Manos of Curion.
By Patricia Manos • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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Shoppers plan to spend more on groceries next year: report
The grocery sector is the only category included in an international survey conducted by AlixPartners that’s expected to see an overall increase in consumer outlays in 2026.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Sweet Harvest FoodsThe business of beekeeping at scale: How science and greater investment are shaping honey’s growth
The company behind the nation's largest beekeeper is leading the evolution of honey production.
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Sponsored by American Heart AssociationThe ultraprocessed foods challenge
New evidence is refining how companies address nutrition and reduce confusion for shoppers.
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ColumnLeftovers: McCormick reveals 2026 flavor of the year | ‘Call Her Daddy’ host enters energy drink market
The spice manufacturing company said the top flavor plays into consumer demand for functional ingredients, while Kellanova creates a bite-sized RXBar.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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OpinionSan Francisco’s move against ultraprocessed food could lead to wave of lawsuits
The litigation landscape surrounding packaged food may hinge on the ability of plaintiffs to prove that food addiction is real, writes Sean McBride.
By Sean McBride • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Food industry groups sue Texas to overturn ingredient warning labels
Groups representing major companies, including Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola, argue the law misleads consumers and violates the First Amendment.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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EXCLUSIVEMondelēz launches sugar-free Oreos to ‘disrupt’ better-for-you snacking
The cookie took about four years to develop and is meant to "redefine what indulgence can look like," according to the brand's vice president of marketing.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Deep DiveThe chemistry of comfort: Inside the rise of nostalgic snacks
As big brands seek to put a better-for-you twist on familiar food and beverages, food scientists are using technology like AI to ensure flavors and textures aren’t compromised.
By Amanda Schuster • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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San Francisco sues Kraft Heinz, other food giants over ultraprocessed products
The first-of-its-kind lawsuit argues Coca-Cola, Nestlé and others engineered a "public health crisis" that has burdened the city with treatment costs.
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Grocers go niche with their private labels
Retailers including Natural Grocers, Albertsons and SpartanNash have recently rolled out items like cooking oils, herb blends and flavored butters under their store brands.
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Hershey enters the Dubai chocolate craze
The candy giant's chief customer officer said it is offering just 10,000 pistachio and kadayif-filled bars through GoPuff as a way to reach Gen Z consumers.
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OpinionLessons learned from 5 years of food tech investing
Enough with vertical farming, AI platforms and sugar replacements. Here are the startup pitches actually capturing venture capital’s attention, according to PeakBridge's Yoni Glickman.
By Yoni Glickman • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Applied Food SciencesHow to win with women-focused formulations
Women want functional beverages that truly support energy, mood and hormonal balance. See how smarter, targeted formulations can help brands win this $10B market.
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Campbell’s exec out after allegedly saying brand’s food is for ‘poor people’
Former employee Robert Garza claims he was fired for wanting to report the executive’s comments to human resources.
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Cheetos, Doritos go colorless as PepsiCo launches versions without artificial dyes
The options, which are launching under a new Simply NKD line, come as the food and beverage giant aims to reimagine core brands and expand choices for health-conscious consumers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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GLP-1 users to make up 35% of food and beverage sales by 2030: report
As more consumers take weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, companies will need to act fast if they want to adapt, according to Circana.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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US removes tariffs on Brazil coffee, beef
The Trump administration is expanding tariff relief on the major agricultural producing country as the White House looks to lower consumer food costs.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 21, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Heinz offers squeezable gravy for Thanksgiving leftovers | Novak Djokovic invests in sorghum snacks
The condiment maker's limited-edition offering is inspired by the iconic Moist Maker sandwich from Friends, while Athletic Brewing releases a nonalcoholic pickle beer.
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Barry Callebaut to use NotCo’s AI for chocolate recipes
The chocolate maker will use the startup's technology to improve nutritional profiles and unlock new innovation amid volatile commodity prices.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 20, 2025 -
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Danone launches Silk Protein to help ‘reignite interest’ in plant-based dairy
The food giant said the segment has been largely ignored as a source of protein, providing a big opportunity for its brand.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 19, 2025
