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  • Ice cream in freezer cases.
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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 • 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 • July 14, 2025
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    Trendline

    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
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    Tart 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
  • A package of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Hormel Black Label Bacon Flavored Cereal
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    Leftovers: 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
  • A customer picks up a Snickers Bar in a supermarket August 18, 2005 in Sydney, Australia.
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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
  • Spices such as cardamom and nutmeg are on display
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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 • 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 • July 10, 2025
  • Non-alcoholic spirits from Undone.
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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
  • Cans of Olipop soda.
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    Olipop doubles down on health claims as Pepsi, Coke enter better-for-you soda space

    New nutritional studies validate the benefits of the popular beverage while providing another way to differentiate the drink from its competitors, according to the company’s CEO.

    By • July 8, 2025
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    Can chocolate substitutes step in as cocoa prices soar?

    As Hershey and other confectionery giants continue to navigate higher costs, startups and ingredient suppliers are looking to scale alternative options to help manage the volatility.

    By Leah Borts-Kuperman • July 3, 2025
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    Hershey joins food makers in commitment to remove artificial dyes

    The Jolly Rancher and Twizzlers maker joins a fast-growing list of companies making similar pledges amid mounting pressure from states and the Trump administration.

    By • July 2, 2025
  • Packages of Dunkin' Donuts and Folgers coffee are displayed on a shelf at a grocery store.
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    JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

    The Folgers and Café Bustelo owner said duties add to “record high costs for the commodity.” 

    By Antone Gonsalves • June 30, 2025
  • Boxes of Nissin's Kanzen Meal.
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    Ramen maker Nissin launches frozen food brand for health-conscious consumers

    Kanzen Meal is positioned as a nutrient-dense option that can meet the needs of individuals taking GLP-1 weight loss medications.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    Lion’s Mane is the latest standout in functional food & beverages

    The functional F&B market is booming! Lion’s mane is making news for cognitive & emotional boosts.

    By Brian Zapp, Director of Marketing, Applied Food Sciences • June 30, 2025
  • Crystal Farms' Dill Pickle shredded cheese
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    Leftovers: Crystal Farms launches dill pickle shredded cheese | Peroni puts Italian Ice on tap

    The beer brand is entering the frozen aisle, while Oreo brings back its blueberry pie flavor after eight years.

    By Food Dive staff • June 27, 2025
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    JM Smucker latest food maker to commit to removing artificial dyes

    The Uncrustables and Twinkie maker plans to remove synthetic colors from its consumer food products by the end of 2027.

    By • June 27, 2025
  • McCormick spices are displayed
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    Spice giant McCormick warns tariffs could cost $90M a year

    As prices for ingredients such as black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla are expected to rise, the company is planning to offset the majority of higher costs through changes in sourcing.

    By • June 26, 2025
  • Conagra Brands' Healthy Choice meals at a Maryland Wegmans.
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    Conagra to remove artificial colors in frozen foods by the end of this year

    The Healthy Choice and Snack Pack maker said it aims to stop using synthetic dyes across its U.S. retail portfolio before 2028.

    By • June 25, 2025
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    Nestlé vows to eliminate use of synthetic colors in US by mid-2026

    The Hot Pockets maker joins General Mills and Kraft Heinz in pledging to remove artificial dyes from its portfolio amid pressure from the Trump administration.

    By • June 25, 2025
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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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    Deep Dive

    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
  • Boxes of cereal at a grocery store.
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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