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Caulipower purchased by private equity firm
The cauliflower pizza crust maker will be added to Paine Schwartz’s specialty dough portfolio.
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Sponsored by Faravelli Inc.Faravelli shines bright at SupplySide West 2025: Innovation and functional expertise in Las Vegas
Faravelli at SSW 2025: from FARA® Functional Solutions to full ingredient innovation.
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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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Food companies can now certify their products as free from ultraprocessed ingredients
The Non-UPF Program says it's the first to offer a label in the U.S. for brands to highlight products free from excessive processing and artificial additives.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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Danone can’t make enough high-protein yogurt to meet US demand
The Oikos and Activia maker said supply constraints have forced the company to make “trade-offs” within its innovation strategy.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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McCormick ups tariff impact to $140M despite mitigation efforts
The spice giant is trying to offset tariff costs through productivity savings, alternative sourcing and higher prices.
By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 29, 2025 -
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Food companies are under pressure to innovate faster than ever before
As social media shortens the lifespan of certain ingredient trends, the industry remains torn over whether to focus efforts on fewer and bigger bets.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Sponsored by C.H. RobinsonNavigating holiday supply chain volatility: Insights for the food industry
Food supply chains face new risks—see how smart sourcing and analytics build resilience.
By Noah Hoffman, Vice President - NAST • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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Food industry prepares to fight MAHA in states
A new lobbying group called Americans for Ingredient Transparency is pushing for national labeling laws and has the backing of companies including Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz and Nestlé.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 23, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Cup Noodles serves Thanksgiving ramen | Ore-Ida launches tater tot croutons
The Japanese instant ramen maker wants to deliver the full holiday experience with its latest limited-time offering, while Haribo soda gummies go sour for its latest innovation.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 17, 2025 -
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Mondelēz-backed startup reaches breakthrough for lab-grown chocolate
Celleste Bio's cell-cultured cocoa butter could replace the most expensive ingredient in the chocolate-making process as companies navigate long-term supply challenges.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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California becomes first state to ban ultraprocessed foods in schools
The law is the first in the U.S. to set a legal definition of the term, which has become a growing target of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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Food recalls are on the rise. What happens to the waste?
The Food and Drug Administration recalled nearly 85 million units through the first half of the year and managing this organic waste can be complicated.
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PepsiCo taps into protein boom with 3 beverage innovations
Innovations to Muscle Milk, Propel and Starbucks Coffee will reflect growing consumer demand for the nutrient throughout the day.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by US Tart CherriesWhy tart cherries are the year-round ingredient driving CPG innovation
Always in season: tart cherries fuel bold, craveable innovation across categories all year long.
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ColumnLeftovers: M&M’s launches freeze-dried candy | Marvel stars brew up beverage collab
Mars is building on the success of Skittles Pop’d with its latest innovation, while Ortega mixes up taco night with Cheez-It.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 10, 2025 -
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Color manufacturers sue to strike down West Virginia artificial dye law
The lawsuit is the first major legal challenge from the food industry as more states consider ingredient restrictions as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 9, 2025 -
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Inside Ferrero’s push to become America’s next packaged food giant
Fresh off its acquisition of WK Kellogg, the sweets maker is investing over $100 million in marketing during the Super Bowl and World Cup to show it’s more than just Nutella and Ferrero Rocher.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 9, 2025 -
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Magnum taps into better-for-you craze with Yasso frozen Greek yogurt pints
The fast-growing brand, which Unilever purchased in 2023, will be spun out next month when the CPG giant divests its ice cream division.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2025 -
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Tyson agrees to record $85M settlement in pork price-fixing lawsuit
Meatpacking giants have agreed to pay nearly $200 million to address allegations they illegally conspired to limit bacon, ham and sausage supply to boost profits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2025 -
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Walmart to remove dozens of artificial ingredients from private label brands
The nation's largest retailer is eliminating synthetic dyes and 30 additional additives commonly associated with ultraprocessed foods.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 2, 2025 -
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Top food and beverage industry events in 2026
The coming year will be busy with conferences and conventions showcasing the latest trends and innovations in snacks, frozen foods and more.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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OpinionRight direction or wrong track: Is RFK Jr.’s food policy really making America healthier?
Many of MAHA’s regulatory interventions come at great cost to companies and consumers with little or no health benefit, writes Sean McBride.
By Sean McBride • Sept. 30, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Tyson flocks to chicken cups | Saint James tea gets Juicy
The organic tea brand is tapping into Y2K nostalgia for a limited-edition launch, while freeze pop maker Jel Sert launches dessert mixes with 2010s icon Sprinkles Cupcakes.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 26, 2025 -
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A matcha shortage is coming for social media’s latest obsession
TikTok has helped propel the green tea powder into the next big functional ingredient. But the explosive demand is straining supply and fueling a rise of online scalpers.
By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Sept. 25, 2025 -
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From hamburger stand to $1B beverage brand: A look inside Milo’s sweet tea empire
CEO Tricia Wallwork said the company’s success in tea and lemonade represents “the great American growth story.”
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 25, 2025
