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FDA looks to answer the question: What makes food ultra processed?
A formal definition could shape future regulation, including what can be eligible for school lunches or food assistance benefits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 24, 2025 -
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How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping the food industry
The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 24, 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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Hershey to raise candy prices by double digits amid elevated cocoa costs
The Reese’s maker said the “unprecedented cost” of the commodity is impacting many of its top sweet brands.
By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2025 -
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Coca-Cola to sell cane sugar version of its signature cola in US
The announcement comes a week after President Donald Trump claimed he persuaded the beverage giant to replace high fructose corn syrup in its sodas.
By Christopher Doering • July 22, 2025 -
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PepsiCo launching prebiotic versions of its namesake soda
The colas will debut online this fall and in stores next year as the beverage giant aims to attract health-conscious consumers back to its Pepsi brand.
By Christopher Doering • July 21, 2025 -
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US installs 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico
The action came after the Commerce Department ended an agreement favored by U.S. distributors and importers.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 21, 2025 -
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Liquid Death to launch energy drinks, entering $23B category
With the release of Sparkling Energy, the edgy brand known for its tagline “Murder your thirst” will expand into its fourth beverage segment.
By Christopher Doering • July 21, 2025 -
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Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg to remove artificial colors
The cereal giant is the latest food company to end the use of synthetic dyes amid mounting pressure from the White House.
By Christopher Doering • July 21, 2025 -
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Food industry pushes traceability rule changes amid Trump deregulation effort
FMI is asking the administration for more flexibility on the Food Traceability Rule and to withdraw proposed front-of-pack nutrition label standards.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 21, 2025 -
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Sponsored by California Walnut BoardReinventing a classic: How walnut innovation is powering new product development
As demand grows for ingredients that offer both functionality and nutrition, walnuts are stepping into a new spotlight.
By Jennifer Olmstead, Marketing Director, Domestic PR California Walnut Board & Commission • July 21, 2025 -
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PepsiCo to launch Cheetos and Doritos versions without artificial colors, flavors
The snacking and beverage giant also plans to rebrand Lay’s and Tostitos to highlight a simple ingredient list and a lack of synthetic additives.
By Christopher Doering • July 18, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Mochi maker scoops up ice cream sandwiches | General Mills mixes up cereal aisle with NFL wide receivers
My/Mochi is capitalizing on Gen-Z's demand for multi-textural experiences, while Ben's Original looks to capture on-the-go consumers with portable rice cups.
By Food Dive staff • July 18, 2025 -
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Trump admin to revoke dozens of food product standards
The move targets regulations aimed at ensuring ingredients and production processes remain consistent with consumer expectations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 17, 2025 -
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Texas investigating Skittles maker Mars for failing to remove artificial food dyes
The attorney general’s office is looking into whether the candy maker violated consumers' rights by failing to live up to a 2016 pledge.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2025 -
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Trump says Coca-Cola to use cane sugar in namesake beverage
The soda giant stopped short of confirming the president’s claim, noting only that new innovations “will be shared soon.”
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2025 -
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Kraft Heinz, NotCo heat up plant-based mayo with spicy offering
The collaborators are also rolling out a portable cup version of their Kraft NotMac & Cheese.
By Christopher Doering • July 16, 2025 -
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Trump administration sues California over egg prices
Animal welfare laws in the state have caused egg prices across the U.S. to rise and are unconstitutional, the Justice Department claimed in a lawsuit.
By Sam Silverstein • July 16, 2025 -
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US ice cream makers commit to artificial dye phase-out by 2028
It’s the first time a segment of the food sector has come together to remove synthetic colors.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 15, 2025 -
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FDA approves natural blue color, urges accelerated phaseout of synthetic red dye
The White House asked companies to remove Red No. 3, an artificial color in candy and cereal, sooner than the 2027 deadline put in place by the Biden administration.
By Christopher Doering • July 14, 2025 -
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Sponsored by U.S. Tart CherriesTart cherries: The red-hot trend taking over the food and beverage industry
Tart cherries are the new “it” ingredient. Boasting functional qualities and a pop of real-food red color that speaks to a younger generation – consider this trend in full takeover mode.
July 14, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Cinnamon Toast Crunch fries up bacon cereal | Welch’s fruit snacks get juicy
The popular cereal brand teamed with Hormel on a cinnamon and bacon flavored offering, while Powerade puckers up with an extra sour sports drink.
By Food Dive staff • July 11, 2025 -
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Mars unveils emissions reduction progress, launches $250M green investment fund
The confectionery giant has reduced its emissions by over 16% from a 2015 baseline, while scaling growth by 69% in the same time frame.
By Zoya Mirza • July 11, 2025 -
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Tariffs shake up global spice market
The Trump administration's trade policy stands to raise prices for vanilla, cinnamon and dozens of other flavoring ingredients used in food manufacturing.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 10, 2025 -
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Lactalis USA to spend $75M to expand New York dairy plants
The investment will increase production and efficiency at facilities that manufacture Galbani cheese and Breakstone’s sour cream.
By Christopher Doering • July 10, 2025 -
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The nonalcoholic spirits segment is blowing up and getting better
As the zero alcohol market continues its upward trajectory, products are improving in standalone quality and variety.
By Amanda Schuster • July 9, 2025
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