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    Hershey adding more ‘on trend’ ingredients to its sweets lineup

    The Reese's and Kit Kat manufacturer is incorporating things such as peanut butter and wafers into its offerings to meet consumer demand, even if that means reducing its dependence on chocolate.

    By • June 25, 2025
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    Texas approves law requiring warning labels for food additives

    Industry experts note some naturally derived ingredients would also require disclosures, leading to consumer confusion.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

    Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Back from the dead: Once discontinued brands get another chance

    Slice, Hydrox and Odwalla are back on the market several years after they left, often with modernized changes aimed at attracting new consumers without alienating nostalgic shoppers.

    By • June 23, 2025
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    Leftovers: Kristen Bell-founded snack bar gets new name | Dole improves a Disney treat

    This Bar Saves Lives will now be called All In following a $4 million fundraising round, while Nestlé’s Tombstone brand launches a French fry frozen pizza.

    By Food Dive staff • June 20, 2025
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    Nestlé’s coffee brand surpasses regenerative agriculture goal for 2025

    Nescafé said it sourced close to a third of its beans from farmers using sustainable production methods.

    By Zoya Mirza • June 18, 2025
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    General Mills to remove artificial colors from US cereals and foods

    The Trix and Lucky Charms maker set a goal to remove synthetic dyes by the end of 2027.

    By • June 18, 2025
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    Kraft Heinz to remove artificial colors in US products by end of 2027

    The Jell-O and Crystal Light maker estimated nearly 90% of its American portfolio by net sales are already free of synthetic dyes.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Tilray wants to light up US market for hemp-derived drinks

    As traditional cannabis and alcohol sales slow, the company is marketing beverages with low THC as a way to help consumers unwind without getting drunk or high.

    By • June 17, 2025
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    Why Corn Nuts is a ‘diamond-in-the-rough’ for Hormel Foods

    The food maker has taken the snack into new retail channels and accelerated innovation after it was acquired as part of a $3.35 billion deal with Kraft Heinz.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    Soccer star David Beckham launches honey-based fruit snacks brand

    Beeup gives consumers a natural energy boost free from GMOs and artificial ingredients as the product aims to disrupt the $53 billion snacks market.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    Leftovers: Cheez-It links with Wendy’s on Baconator cracker | Blue Moon debuts a craft beer lip balm

    The snacking and fast food giants are bringing the flavor of applewood bacon to the popular snack, while Noosa stirs things up with new yogurt mix-ins.

    By Food Dive staff • June 13, 2025
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    Lab-grown salmon receives FDA approval

    The cell-grown fish from Wildtype, which will be available in a fine-dining restaurant, marks the first time cultivated seafood has been greenlit for public consumption.

    By • June 12, 2025
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    King’s Hawaiian owner to build $54M pickle factory

    Irresistible Foods Group is expanding operations for its Grillo’s brand as pickle mania sweeps the U.S.

    By Nathan Owens • June 11, 2025
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    Food tech investments slow as AI grabs venture capital attention

    Despite the barren funding landscape, there has been some traction for early-stage alternative protein startups, according to a Pitchbook report.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    ‘The world has changed’: PepsiCo CSO explains sustainability goal reset

    The company isn’t backing away from sustainability, just changing its strategy, according to Chief Sustainability Officer Jim Andrew.

    By Katie Pyzyk • June 9, 2025
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    How Nerds Gummy Clusters became the candy aisle’s biggest hit

    With sales nearing $1 billion, the once-unloved candy under Nestlé has thrived under new owner Ferrara, overtaking Skittles to become the top sugar confection on the market.

    By • June 9, 2025
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    Leftovers: Oreo releases a Selena Gomez cookie | Snack Factory heads to the campfire

    Plus, Kodiak enters the frozen aisle with protein-packed breakfast sandwiches.

    By Food Dive staff • June 6, 2025
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    Natural flavor producer accelerates expansion amid race to remove artificial dyes

    California-based Custom Flavors is doubling its production capacity as ingredients suppliers look to meet surging demand for synthetic color alternatives.

    By • June 5, 2025
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    Snack foods would need warning labels under Texas bill

    Food manufacturers using certain dyes and additives would have to disclose a product has ingredients “not safe for human consumption.”

    By • June 5, 2025
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    Nestlé brings rare spark to frozen pizza space with wood-fired DiGiorno

    In the first major innovation for the category in a decade, the new offering caters to consumers who want premium products and restaurant experiences at home.

    By • June 5, 2025
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    How inflation and tariffs are impacting innovation at Hershey

    From stand-up packaging to store displays featuring its sweet and salty products, the snacks maker is turning to creative ideas to boost sales and lessen the impact of external challenges.

    By • June 4, 2025
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    Mondelēz invests in compostable packaging, regenerative agriculture

    The Oreo maker’s investments come as a sales downturn pushes other food companies to reassess climate and innovation commitments.

    By • June 3, 2025
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    Candy makers worry timeline to remove artificial dyes too ‘aggressive’

    Some of the industry's biggest players say the FDA's deadline to switch to natural colors may not be feasible due to supply constraints and other challenges.

    By • June 2, 2025
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    MAHA report puts target on ultraprocessed foods

    A White House report claims a combination of chemicals and additives contribute to negative health outcomes, potentially signaling future changes to regulatory science.

    By • May 29, 2025
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    Trump tariffs back in effect after appeals court pauses ruling

    A lower court had struck down the majority of the president’s sweeping tariffs, saying the administration overstepped its authority.

    By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 30, 2025