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General Mills, Mars sue sugar producers for alleged price-fixing
Food giants claim suppliers coordinated on sensitive pricing information and pushed costs for the sweetener to a record high.
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How Mondelēz wants to ‘shake up’ snacking with cookies
The Oreo and Chips Ahoy! maker is turning to innovation and marketing to woo more consumers inundated with other choices, such as chips and candy.
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s — shaping the food industry in 2026.
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Beyond adds protein bars, powders in portfolio expansion
The plant-based meat company is entering adjacent categories to tap into more lucrative opportunities within protein.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 9, 2026 -
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EXCLUSIVENestlé USA launches kids hydration drink Gerberlyte
The CPG giant is looking beyond meals as part of a turnaround for its 100-year-old Gerber brand.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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California approves first statewide non-ultraprocessed food label
The landmark measure establishes a voluntary certification system and requires large grocery stores to prominently display cleaner label food options.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Trace OneWhy do new food products fail?
Recipe changes ripple through specs, claims and labels. Keep product data aligned to avoid recalls.
By Erika Redaelli, Global Head — Solution Management, Regulatory and Scientific, Trace One • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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GLP-1s are pushing protein demand to new heights
A new report from Circana found that protein is the second most sought after ingredient Americans want in their diets, behind vegetables.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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PepsiCo puts fresh foods in focus as consumers move away from processed snacks
The CPG giant is taking aim at the fast-growing $271 billion store perimeter with healthier fare such as guacamole, hummus and gazpacho.
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Ferrero looks to turn around Power Crunch with relaunch
The wafer-based protein bar, which the Nutella maker bought in 2025, is “rebalancing” its ingredients and touting a crispier texture.
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Sponsored by KalsecWhy sauces are emerging as key growth vehicle for CPG brands
From global flavors to customization, sauces are changing how consumers choose, experience and personalize food. Explore the trends shaping sauce culture.
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Zero-sugar labels take center stage in more food class action lawsuits
Liquid Death and the maker of David protein bars are the latest to face consumer complaints after the FDA said natural sweetener allulose is a sugar.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz under investigation in Texas over avocado oil claims
A probe into food giants' better-for-you brands follows a UC Davis study that found many products may be adulterated with cheaper oils.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Trix maker General Mills removes synthetic dyes from US cereals
The cereal maker said it remains on track to remove artificial colors from the rest of its American retail portfolio by the end of 2027.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Investors sue Owyn protein shake owner after reformulation led to sales dip
Simply Good Foods' switch to "an inferior supplier of pea protein" led to negative reviews and lost distributor relationships, a lawsuit claims.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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Mondelēz brings UK protein bar Grenade to the US
The Clif and Perfect Bar owner is doubling down on its domestic bar portfolio to leverage growing consumer demand for protein and portability.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Beer giant Constellation Brands invests $100M in US farm profitability
The Modelo maker said the investment will help improve economic resiliency in key producing states, including Idaho, Montana and North Dakota.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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With ‘shackles off’ after Unilever split, Magnum Ice Cream takes new approach to innovation
The Ben & Jerry’s maker is expanding the reach of its brands by making them more than an end-of-day indulgence, pitting them against other snacks such as candy and chips.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Gopuff expands private label, debuts first-ever seasonal product lineup
The additions mainly include baked goods such as cakes, cookies, danishes, edible and bakeable cookie dough, toaster pastries and fudge.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Trump admin’s dietary guidelines face lawsuit from doctors’ group
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine said recommendations were illegally shaped by beef and dairy industry insiders.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 20, 2026 -
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Newman’s Own bets on its purpose-driven heritage to engage millennials
Years after Paul Newman’s death, the brand’s new CMO sees opportunity in amplifying its use of good ingredients and that profits go to charities.
By Danielle McLean • Aug. 20, 2026 -
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Kraft Heinz focuses innovation to address ‘unmet’ consumer diet needs
Lactose-free Philadelphia cream cheese and clean-label Heinz ketchup could attract consumers previously unable to engage with the food giant’s portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 17, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Khloud adds collagen to protein chips | Hershey goes beyond sweets for Halloween
Khloé Kardashian's snack brand is expanding its functional lineup, while McCain's frozen snack brand debuts sauce-filled mozzarella sticks.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 14, 2026 -
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Will Congress be left to define ultraprocessed foods?
As the FDA delays its proposed definition, lawmakers have stepped up to take action.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 13, 2026 -
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Mondelēz takes big bite of premium cookie market with Tate’s
The snacking giant said the brand is growing 2.5 times faster than the cookie category and is benefiting from consumer demand for high-end treats.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 12, 2026 -
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Jif’s reworks logo to go beyond peanut butter and jelly
A new campaign taps into the brand’s recognizability and turns it into a vehicle to suggest new occasions for the peanut butter.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 12, 2026
