From Popeyes to açaí, how a new team plans to elevate Oakberry

Bruno Cardinali and Leandro Gasparin both have a breadth of experience in the CPG space, and big plans for the açaí category, they told Food Dive.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 16, 2023

Kraft Heinz appoints head of North American operations as CEO

Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take leadership control of the CPG giant starting in January 2024. Current CEO Miguel Patricio will move to a non-executive role on the company’s board.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 14, 2023

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Top 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. 

By Food Dive staff

The rise of edamame: The bean that’s seeing green with consumers

The popular crop is expected to continue benefiting from growing demand for higher protein and healthier snacks.

By Alex Frost • Aug. 10, 2023

Pink pineapples boost Fresh Del Monte earnings

Demand is outpacing supply for the produce giant's innovative Pinkglow fruit, which took 16 years of bioengineering to create.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 10, 2023

How Cheerios works to stay relevant across generations

The iconic cereal brand aims to satisfy consumers by adding in better-for-you elements such as vitamin D, said General Mills’ U.S. cereal division president.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 10, 2023

Flavor and ingredients provider IFF struggles as consumers cut back on spending

The company slashed its outlook and said volumes are not expected to recover in the second half of the year.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 10, 2023

Dive into flavor with Custom Flavors

Not all flavors are created equally. Learn more about natural flavors and why they’re so popular.

Aug. 7, 2023

Leftovers: Blue Diamond is sweet on Honey Butter flavored almonds | Lunchables debuts in produce aisle

The nut offering is inspired by Korean Honey Butter potato chips, while broth and stocks maker Swanson rips into portable pouches containing chicken.

By Food Dive staff • Aug. 4, 2023

Pecans coming out of their shell amid a surge in consumer demand, product launches

The nut has benefited from an increase in shopper preference for healthy and local items, as well as a jump in the popularity of snacking.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 3, 2023

Leftovers: French’s tastes the rainbow with mustard Skittles | Spam sweetens things with maple

Fun-sized packs of the mustard candy will be given away next week at pop-up events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta and look for a new Ragu to celebrate National Lasagna Day.

By Food Dive Staff • July 28, 2023

Postbiotics pack a punch as gut health boom continues

Proponents of the ingredients tout their immune-boosting capabilities, but food science experts want consumers to be cautious about claims appearing on products ahead of regulation and labeling.

By Chris Casey • July 27, 2023

Anheuser-Busch lays off hundreds of corporate employees

The job cuts follow months of declining sales for Bud Light, which was dethroned as the best-selling beer in the country after the controversy involving Dylan Mulvaney.

By Chris Casey • July 27, 2023

Kraft Heinz’s Maxwell House launches its first innovation in nearly a decade

The coffee brand’s Iced Latte with Foam, which is made by mixing together one of its packets with iced water, is aimed at consumers who want the premium beverage but also want to save time and money.

By Christopher Doering • July 26, 2023

Yo Egg announces nationwide partnership with Veggie Grill

The launch of the plant-based egg at the national restaurant group comes as other egg substitutes are available only as a scramble — not a whole egg.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023

Philadelphia Cream Cheese debuts three new plant-based flavors nationwide

After seeing success with an original version of the vegan spread, the renowned cream cheese brand is launching in strawberry and onion and chive.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023

With Coca-Cola and Nestlé dominating sparkling water, Mineragua finds its niche

The beverage, which competes with Topo Chico, San Pellegrino and other brands, has benefited as consumers gravitate toward better-for-you offerings while still wanting fizz.

By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2023

Wild Planet launches ‘sustainably caught’ seafood products

The company said the new offerings — including a ready-to-eat Tuna Quinoa Salad —  were sourced ethically by small fishers that cause less damage to the environment.

By Chris Casey • July 20, 2023

General Mills doubles vitamin D in cereals following FDA ruling

The move to include more of the nutrient in products like Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch comes after Kellogg petitioned the government department to increase the amount allowed in consumer products.

By Chris Casey • July 20, 2023

Nestlé debuts ‘breakthrough’ technology that reduces sugars in key ingredients

The CPG giant said it developed an enzymatic process that cuts intrinsic levels of the sweetener in ingredients such as malt, milk and fruit juices by up to 30%, with a minimal impact on taste and texture. 

By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2023

How AI is driving supply chain advancements for food manufacturers

CPG companies can use the technology to see which investments are most effective — particularly with product development and sustainability.

By Chris Casey • July 19, 2023

Cargill aims to help beef producers curtail emissions

The meat giant said its new framework helps producers quantify, audit and verify methane emitted by cows, which could drive down production of the greenhouse gas.

By Chris Casey • July 18, 2023

Russia seizes Danone assets, upending dairy giant’s exit from the country

Brewing company Carlsberg also lost control of its subsidiary as Russia makes it harder for Western companies to offload operations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 18, 2023

DOJ fails to block US Sugar’s $315M purchase of Imperial Sugar

An appeals court in Philadelphia said the government failed to prove the purchase, first announced in 2021, would raise prices for U.S. consumers and businesses.

By Chris Casey • July 17, 2023

Beyond Stack Burger will hit shelves this summer

The retail launch comes in time to ride the smash burger popularity and adds yet another product to the plant-based company’s lineup.

By Rose Palazzolo • July 17, 2023

Tradition to innovation: Liquid Shio Koji is a versatile ingredient for chefs

The latest spin on an age-old Japanese fermentation process is proving to be a critical time-saver.

July 17, 2023