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Leftovers: Hershey fills pretzels with Reese’s | Ferrara worms Trolli gummies into ice pops
The candy maker is pairing peanut butter with the salty snack, and Talenti is turning to bakery items as its latest ice cream flavor inspiration.
By Food Dive staff • April 11, 2025 -
Egg prices hit another record high ahead of Easter
Costs could soon come down as farms report fewer bird flu outbreaks and wholesale prices decrease.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 10, 2025 -
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TrendlineInside the functional beverage frenzy
Major companies like PepsiCo and Monster are adding ingredients to boost emotional or physical wellness as consumers demand more out of their drinks.
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MycoTechnology’s honey truffle sweetener receives GRAS approval
The mushroom-based ingredients maker said its latest product can amplify caramel and citrus flavors while masking undesirable ones.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2025 -
Mondelēz investing $79M in Switzerland Toblerone factory
The snacks maker said the investment will help its goal of becoming the top chocolate company by 2030 and further grow Toblerone within the premium space.
By Christopher Doering • April 10, 2025 -
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The Weekly Sip: Monster slams claims that stock is overvalued | Starbucks debuts new energy drink lineup
In other beverage news, Diageo is spicing up its Captain Morgan canned malt cocktails with four ‘sweet heat’ flavors.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2025 -
Bazooka Brands opens multimillion-dollar Ring Pop plant
The facility, capable of producing 1.5 million of the candies per day, will help the company meet growing demand for the nostalgic treat.
By Chris Casey • April 9, 2025 -
Knorr mini meals generating big business for Unilever in the US
As consumers move away from three large meals a day, it’s creating a growth opportunity for a brand best known for side dishes and bouillon.
By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2025 -
Texas AG investigating Kellogg over ‘unhealthy’ cereal claims
The review comes as President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressure food companies to improve their offerings as part of the administration’s Make America Healthy Again initiative.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2025 -
Nestlé brings Maison Perrier sparkling non-alcoholic cocktails to US
The rollout reflects the growing demand for mocktails among consumers wanting to cut back on alcohol without losing the flavor and social aspects.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2025 -
PepsiCo’s Life launches multigrain cereal aimed at family wellness
The debut of the healthier offering, which targets building immunity and healthy bones, comes as the category continues to lose sales.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2025 -
Sponsored by National Sunflower Association
U.S.-grown sunflower oil helps food innovations keep pace with trends shaping when and what we eat
Balancing the lifestyle and health trends shaping snack demand and innovation is the growth of adventure-seeking in snacks, marked by interest in bigger, bolder and global flavors.
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The essential food innovation event: IFT FIRST returns to Chicago this July
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By Sara VanWinkle • April 7, 2025 -
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Leftovers: Reese’s bites into PB&J with latest flavor | Mondelēz gives Clif Bar a caffeine boost
The Hershey-owned candy is tapping into the taste of the classic sandwich, and Hollywood star Glen Powell aims to shake up the condiment category with a new brand.
By Chris Casey • April 4, 2025 -
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Hershey to buy healthier snacks maker LesserEvil
The purchase of the popcorn, puffs and curls maker adds a fast-growing brand to its portfolio while bringing the Pennsylvania company into new categories and eating occasions.
By Christopher Doering • April 3, 2025 -
Walmart adds AI partner for produce crop monitoring
The retailer is working with Cropin to improve yield forecasting, monitor crop health and better predict seasonal transitions for fresh foods.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 3, 2025 -
How tech advancements allowed Oobli to create a healthier alternative to sugar
A growing interest in the "food as medicine" movement has accelerated development of ingredients that can allow consumers to indulge without guilt.
By Jesse Klein • April 3, 2025 -
Trump unveils sweeping tariffs, sparking further turmoil in food
A 10% duty on imports and reciprocal levies on 60 countries will raise consumer costs and “unintentionally harm iconic American manufacturers,” according to the Consumer Brands Association.
By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2025 -
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The best April Fools’ pranks in food and beverage, from quiet Crunch bars to BodyArmor shampoo
While meant to be a joke, the fake offerings can generate valuable buzz and in some cases lead to real product launches.
By Christopher Doering , Chris Casey • April 1, 2025 -
How the health and wellness boom is fueling Hain Celestial’s transformation
CEO Wendy Davidson said the Sleepytime Tea maker needed to first stabilize its business and boost innovation before it could tap into movements such as GLP-1 use.
By Christopher Doering • March 31, 2025 -
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Leftovers: Kellanova serves up salty-sweet Rice Krispies Treats | Sargento partners with Mondelēz and McCormick on cheesy collab
The snacks maker is bringing the popular flavor to its latest products, while the cheese producer is working with large food companies to shake up its ready-to-eat dishes.
By Food Dive staff • March 28, 2025 -
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TraceGains uses AI to target food quality and safety
The tech platform said producers can better detect contamination and allergens with its program in order to achieve compliance.
By Chris Casey • March 27, 2025 -
McCormick working with industry to reformulate more products as efforts to ban synthetic food dyes intensifies
CEO Brendan Foley noted “a tick-up” in activity as RFK Jr. and the Trump administration increase pressure on food manufacturers to improve the healthiness of their offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Updated March 28, 2025 -
Fresh produce giant Fresh Del Monte strikes deal to enter high-value specialty ingredients
The purchase of a majority stake in avocado oil supplier Avolio also will help the fruit and vegetable giant boost margins and improve its sustainability efforts.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2025 -
Michelle Obama’s Plezi Nutrition introduces healthier sports drink
The company is partnering with NBA star Stephen Curry on the beverage, which has less sugar and sodium as well as more potassium compared to Gatorade.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2025 -
Trump admin delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks
The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. Coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2025