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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.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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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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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.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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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.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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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.
By Food Dive staff • Updated Nov. 24, 2025 -
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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 -
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Hershey closes LesserEvil acquisition as it looks to ‘lead the future of snacking’
The purchase of the better-for-you puffs and popcorn maker comes as the confectionery giant aims to grow its salty snacks division to 20% of revenue during the next decade.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 19, 2025 -
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Congress appears unwilling to stop state ingredient bans in blow to food industry
A bill meant to reform the review process for new additives avoided preempting states from passing their own restrictions.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 17, 2025 -
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Trump walks back tariffs on some food, including beef, coffee
Tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by the U.S. earlier this year.
By Edwin Lopez , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 17, 2025 -
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How Vital Farms cracked open the pasture-raised egg market
The company is on track to reach $1 billion in sales, benefiting from consumer interest in traceable and ethically produced foods.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 17, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Torani unveils 2026 flavor of the year | Brown-Forman brings Mexico’s top RTD to US
The syrup maker said this year’s pick highlights growing interest in botanicals, while Flowers Foods adds protein to its popular Nature’s Own Life bread line.
By Food Dive staff • Nov. 14, 2025 -
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US cracks down on hemp-derived THC drinks, upending buzzy beverage market
Lawmakers closed a legal loophole allowing companies to sell the products in a potentially critical blow to the budding industry.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Danone’s Too Good & Co enters coffee creamers
The expansion into a new category, the first for the 5-year-old yogurt brand, taps into consumer demand for low sugar and natural ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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EXCLUSIVEIngredion taps Cosaic’s yeast-based ingredient amid push to broaden its portfolio
The Illinois company is partnering with the Swiss startup to scale its innovation that contains a unique mix of stabilizing, emulsifying and texturizing functions.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Switching to natural dyes? What food companies should consider
Transitioning away from artificial colors requires careful collaboration with suppliers, experts say.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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Inside Perfect Snacks’ ambitious goal to become Mondelēz’s next $1B brand
Sales of the refrigerated snack bar have surged 20% during the last year as consumers turn to its healthy and fresh attributes.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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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.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2025 -
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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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