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Sponsored by National Sunflower AssociationU.S.-grown sunflower oil helps food innovations keep pace with trends shaping when and what we eat
Balancing the lifestyle and health trends shaping snack demand and innovation is the growth of adventure-seeking in snacks, marked by interest in bigger, bolder and global flavors.
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ColumnLeftovers: Reese’s bites into PB&J with latest flavor | Mondelēz gives Clif Bar a caffeine boost
The Hershey-owned candy is tapping into the taste of the classic sandwich, and Hollywood star Glen Powell aims to shake up the condiment category with a new brand.
By Chris Casey • April 4, 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 buy healthier snacks maker LesserEvil
The purchase of the popcorn, puffs and curls maker adds a fast-growing brand to its portfolio while bringing the Pennsylvania company into new categories and eating occasions.
By Christopher Doering • April 3, 2025 -
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Walmart adds AI partner for produce crop monitoring
The retailer is working with Cropin to improve yield forecasting, monitor crop health and better predict seasonal transitions for fresh foods.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 3, 2025 -
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How tech advancements allowed Oobli to create a healthier alternative to sugar
A growing interest in the "food as medicine" movement has accelerated development of ingredients that can allow consumers to indulge without guilt.
By Jesse Klein • April 3, 2025 -
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Trump unveils sweeping tariffs, sparking further turmoil in food
A 10% duty on imports and reciprocal levies on 60 countries will raise consumer costs and “unintentionally harm iconic American manufacturers,” according to the Consumer Brands Association.
By Philip Neuffer • April 3, 2025 -
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ColumnThe best April Fools’ pranks in food and beverage, from quiet Crunch bars to BodyArmor shampoo
While meant to be a joke, the fake offerings can generate valuable buzz and in some cases lead to real product launches.
By Christopher Doering , Chris Casey • April 1, 2025 -
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How the health and wellness boom is fueling Hain Celestial’s transformation
CEO Wendy Davidson said the Sleepytime Tea maker needed to first stabilize its business and boost innovation before it could tap into movements such as GLP-1 use.
By Christopher Doering • March 31, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kellanova serves up salty-sweet Rice Krispies Treats | Sargento partners with Mondelēz and McCormick on cheesy collab
The snacks maker is bringing the popular flavor to its latest products, while the cheese producer is working with large food companies to shake up its ready-to-eat dishes.
By Food Dive staff • March 28, 2025 -
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TraceGains uses AI to target food quality and safety
The tech platform said producers can better detect contamination and allergens with its program in order to achieve compliance.
By Chris Casey • March 27, 2025 -
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McCormick working with industry to reformulate more products as efforts to ban synthetic food dyes intensifies
CEO Brendan Foley noted “a tick-up” in activity as RFK Jr. and the Trump administration increase pressure on food manufacturers to improve the healthiness of their offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Updated March 28, 2025 -
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Fresh produce giant Fresh Del Monte strikes deal to enter high-value specialty ingredients
The purchase of a majority stake in avocado oil supplier Avolio also will help the fruit and vegetable giant boost margins and improve its sustainability efforts.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2025 -
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Michelle Obama’s Plezi Nutrition introduces healthier sports drink
The company is partnering with NBA star Stephen Curry on the beverage, which has less sugar and sodium as well as more potassium compared to Gatorade.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2025 -
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Trump admin delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks
The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. Coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2025 -
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Egg wholesale prices and consumer demand drop
The USDA’s latest weekly report on the egg market noted, however, that retail prices do not yet reflect these trends and demand is expected to remain under pressure until that happens.
By Peyton Bigora • March 20, 2025 -
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Bill Gates-backed startup commercially launches butter made from carbon
Savor says its dairy-and-plant-free alternative can replace animal fats and palm oil. It plans to work with CPG companies to advance ingredient innovation.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 20, 2025 -
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Q&AHow Danone’s yogurt taps into consumer demand for ‘benefit stacking’
Rafael Acevedo, president of yogurt at Danone North America, discusses why the CPG giant’s focus on protein, gut health and low sugar is resonating with shoppers.
By Christopher Doering • March 18, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Edlong Flavor SolutionsSmart indulgence – Healthier treats that don’t sacrifice on taste
Smart indulgence is here! Discover how indulgence meets innovation without sacrificing taste.
By Dr. Bernd Koehler (Vice President - Global R&D) & Angela Lantman (Manager – NA Applications) • March 17, 2025 -
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Sponsored by BAADER Food Systems USARedefining food processing for a sustainable future
BAADER revolutionizes food processing with innovative, sustainable solutions for quality and efficiency.
March 17, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Heinz debuts ketchup for dipping potato chips | Claussen turns pickle juice into mixer
The brand is testing whether consumers like the wide-mouth container for its sauce, and Guinness brings the flavor of its stout into pretzels.
By Food Dive staff • March 14, 2025 -
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RFK Jr wants to close a ‘loophole’ in food additive regulation
The Health and Human Services Secretary directed the FDA to consider eliminating a pathway that allowed companies to "self-affirm" whether their ingredients are safe for consumption.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 13, 2025 -
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Food manufacturers seek tariff exemptions from White House for some imports
The Consumer Brands Association, which represents PepsiCo, Conagra and Mondelēz, said ingredients such as cocoa, coffee and certain spices aren’t produced in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: DiGiorno infuses pizza with Hidden Valley Ranch | Ritz spices up with hot honey
Nestlé’s frozen aisle staple teams up with the cult favorite sauce, and Häagen-Dazs scoops up 3 new sorbet flavors.
By Food Dive staff • March 7, 2025 -
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Trump pauses some Mexico and Canada tariffs for one month
The move delays duties on nearly all agricultural products traded between the three countries, though steel and aluminum tariffs are still set to go into effect March 12.
By Philip Neuffer , Sarah Zimmerman • March 7, 2025 -
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To make healthy food taste good, texture is key
Ingredion says the attribute, a growing part of its business, can impact how quickly people eat, their fullness and perception of the food’s nutritional value.
By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2025
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