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Does Impossible’s new ADA label signal a change in messaging for the company?
From new packaging to a new health label, the plant-based pioneer is reinventing its messaging profile in not so subtle ways. Will it work?
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Taking a bite out of 2024’s biggest snacking trends
Market research firm Circana identifies three of this year's major takeaways in a space that's experienced drastic changes in consumer preferences.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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TrendlineGetting 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.
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Kellanova spices up Cheez-It, Club Crackers with new flavors
The debut of smoked, sweet Hawaiian and cinnamon varieties comes as the business aims to diversify its offerings.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Whole Foods predicts the major food and beverage trends of 2025
The mega grocer expects to see more niche and ethnic snacks, high protein foods and unique textures in the new year.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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The top 5 trends driving consumer food purchases
Discover the food trends driving today’s consumer purchases with Trend to Table™ from Ardent Mills.
Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Mars turns Skittles from chewy to crunchy | Kraft Heinz cracks the quesadilla code
The latest innovation from the candy giant is a freeze-dried variety, and Pepperidge Farm unveiled its holiday lineup with a new peppermint cookie.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Sweet tooths spur better-for-you candy
New product formulations and technological advancements in food processing are leading to an increase in confectionery product consumption.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Hershey invests $500M to improve cocoa farming struggles
The confectionery giant is working with cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire to partner with growers as a way to standardize cocoa cultivation and lift profits.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Umiami Foods rebrands to Swap, launches in US market
The French food tech company aims to increase demand for its plant-based product, marketed as a one-for-one substitute for traditional chicken.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Chicken processor recalls nearly 12M pounds of meat over listeria concerns
BrucePac, a producer of precooked meat and poultry, has recalled hundreds of ready-to-eat food items available in grocery stores, schools and restaurants.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Hundreds protest food dyes in cereals outside Kellogg headquarters
An activist investor is leading the charge to urge WK Kellogg Co to honor previous commitments to remove artificial colors from cereals.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Ferrero’s Butterfinger debuts first major innovation in nearly a decade
The Salted Caramel bar, which debuts in April, is the first limited-time offering for the century-old brand under the Nutella owner. Similar changes are expected for Crunch and Baby Ruth.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Candy producers using less chocolate this Halloween amid record cocoa prices: Wells Fargo
Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Chips Ahoy! goes overboard for jumbo-sized cookies | Lifeway turns to trendy kefir flavors
The Mondelēz-owned brand is launching a bigger version of its iconic cookie while Bobo's is tapping into fruit for its newest oat bar.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Tilray CEO optimistic about cannabis legalization after election
The Canadian company believes its marijuana-infused products are positioned to benefit no matter the outcome in November.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 11, 2024 -
More snacks to include fruit and vegetable ingredients: report
As consumers' eating habits evolve, so has the way food manufacturers think about ingredients and their placement in products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Hurricane Helene batters pecans and shines light on the southern crop
The recent storm shows why farmers and manufacturers need to be proactive for the next disaster, according to the CEO of pecan milk brand PKN.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 10, 2024 -
How Chomps went from a side hustle to the fastest growing snack in the US
Newly appointed CFO Tim Bosslet said the company is leaning into its simple messaging to attract a wider net of consumers.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Chefs, food manufacturers embrace Gen Z-driven ‘chaos cuisine’
The age cohort currently in their teens and early twenties are interested in international flavor profiles, driving producers to create experimental dishes and products.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Nestlé taps into $110B global cuisine markets with Mexican, Asian brands
The debut of Mings and Tapatío allows the food giant to capture growing interest for international cuisine, particularly among Gen Z consumers eager for new flavors.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Impossible Foods launches 3 new family-friendly products
The company is launching plant-based chicken nuggets, meal kits and corn dogs in grocery stores in the coming weeks.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Chobani expands high protein presence with new yogurt
The food manufacturer is appealing to a large audience with an abundance of the popular nutrient, natural ingredients and no added sugar.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2024 -
How Milk Specialties Global CEO encourages innovation and creativity
David Lenzmeier said that while food fads come and go, consumers seeking products that are good for them is here to stay.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Food colorings
As consumers seek “Instagrammable” food products, food coloring agents are surging in growth.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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Mondelēz’s VC arm buys minority stake in healthier doughnut brand
The investment in UK-based Urban Legend expands the Oreo maker's presence in the better-for-you bakery space and builds on efforts to expand in cakes and pastries.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 1, 2024