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Quest protein bar owner cuts 15% of workforce in restructuring
Simply Good Foods, which also makes Atkins weight-loss shakes, has struggled amid a surge in competition and rising GLP-1 use.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 21, 2026 -
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No more ‘sleeping beauties’: Babybel owner quietly emerges as US healthy snacks powerhouse
Despite strong growth with brands tailored to today’s trends, new North American CEO Peter McGuinness said the cheese snacks and fruit and veggie pouch maker needs to do more to promote its offerings.
By Christopher Doering • April 21, 2026 -
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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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Sensient invests $250M to expand natural food dye production
The ingredients supplier's CEO says the transition away from artificial dyes is “the single largest opportunity in the company's history.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 20, 2026 -
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Gatorade to remove artificial colors from top flavors in brand refresh
The PepsiCo beverage is repositioning itself beyond sports by focusing on everyday hydration.
By Laurel Deppen • April 16, 2026 -
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Mondelēz creates chocolate bars using Celleste’s cell-cultured cocoa butter
The milestone with a major food company positions the startup’s technology to enter the market within two years, Celleste’s CEO said.
By Christopher Doering • April 15, 2026 -
Courtesy of Hershey
Hershey wants a bigger bite of the functional foods market
CEO Kirk Tanner said the Reese’s maker sees the segment as an important growth driver and “has an aspiration for how big we can build that business.”
By Christopher Doering • April 14, 2026 -
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How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments
Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.
By Kelly Stroh • April 13, 2026 -
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Sponsored by National Sunflower AssociationHigh oleic sunflower oil supports food formulations that are both adventurous and eco-conscious
High oleic sunflower oil for food formulations that are adventurous and eco-conscious.
April 13, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Pall CorporationFermentation is faster: How next generation technologies accelerate alternative protein production
New technologies are helping producers scale fermentation faster without sacrificing quality.
By Kartheek Anekella • April 13, 2026 -
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Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war
The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.
By Antone Gonsalves • April 10, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Liquid IV turns Grillo’s pickle flavor prank into reality | Mike’s Hard Lemonade gives dirty soda a shot
The Unilever-owned hydration brand is launching a briny new variety, while PBR teams with Smithfield on a brat-infused sausage for grilling season.
By Food Dive staff • April 10, 2026 -
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FDA delays approval of 2 natural food dyes following safety objections
Critics said the agency skipped critical assessments when approving beetroot red and expanding uses for spirulina extract.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 9, 2026 -
Courtesy of Ferrero North America
Deep DiveBreakfast food is breaking free of the morning routine
Changing eating habits, plus growing demand for protein and convenience, has opened new opportunities for food companies to bring the most important meal to other parts of the day.
By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2026 -
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Hershey’s CEO stays ‘hungry’ for growth as snack giant outpaces rivals
Strength in permissible snacks and iconic brands, such as Reese’s, has enabled Hershey to grow despite inflation, GLP-1 adoption and other headwinds.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2026 -
Courtesy of Vital Proteins
Vital Proteins launches collagen sparkling water
The Nestlé-owned brand is expanding its ready-to-drink lineup as more consumers look for ingredients that improve skin health and beauty.
By Laurel Deppen • April 6, 2026 -
Courtesy of La Colombe
La Colombe reformulates canned lattes to recreate coffeehouse experience
The Chobani-owned brand is turning to espresso and reducing added sugar to appeal to the “everyday consumer.”
By Laurel Deppen • April 6, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Prova Inc.The new flavor pipeline: How social media is rewriting the rules of food and beverage innovation
As trends go viral, flavor development timelines are being put to the test.
April 6, 2026 -
Sponsored by Burns & McDonnell
Rethinking food production amid the shift toward natural ingredients
As dye bans expand and safety rules tighten, food makers face new pressures. Success hinges on adapting quickly while keeping products familiar.
By Mark Vermeij • April 6, 2026 -
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Nestlé inks partnership to support labor rights in coffee supply chains
The project with the International Labour Organization to promote fair recruitment and labor rights in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.
By Zoya Mirza • April 3, 2026 -
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Shift to natural ingredients opens the door to food fraud
As companies race to replace artificial dyes, experts are seeing a surge in fake ingredients claiming to be clean label.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 2, 2026 -
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How AI is changing food supply chains
As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.
By Laurel Deppen • April 2, 2026 -
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Hershey reverting back to ‘classic’ chocolate recipe for some Reese’s products
The change, which will only affect 3% of products, follows a weeks-long campaign from the grandson of the peanut butter cup’s founder.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2026 -
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Food industry moves toward transparency with smarter barcodes
A SmartLabel initiative that gives consumers detailed product information via QR codes is gearing up for a major shift in retail technology.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 1, 2026 -
Courtesy of General Mills
General Mills launches Trix, Lucky Charms cereals with natural colors
The Cotton Candy and “Moana” varieties will debut this summer, the same time the food giant expects to remove synthetic dyes across its cereals.
By Christopher Doering • March 31, 2026 -
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Q&AHow Mondelēz is adding more ‘razzle-dazzle’ to Easter and beyond
The company is positioning Oreo, Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids to have a bigger holiday presence as the seasonal segment drives outsized growth for the snacking giant.
By Christopher Doering • March 30, 2026
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