Innovation
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How Dum Dums owner Spangler created a candy empire built on nostalgia
The sweets maker has carved out an enviable niche in the $55 billion candy space with a unique collection of brands with storied histories, such as Sweethearts and Bit-O-Honey.
By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Middlesex CountyFood innovation no longer happens in the lab alone
Food innovation increasingly depends on ecosystems that can move concepts to shelf faster.
July 20, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Welch’s takes on Uncrustables | Campbell’s launches high-protein soups
The juice and jelly brand is launching a refrigerated PB&J, while Cann removes THC for a new mood-boosting drink.
By Food Dive staff • July 17, 2026 -
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ADM to scale egg proteins with precision fermentation
The ingredients giant is collaborating with startup Every’s OvoPro to give food companies innovative new protein options.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 16, 2026 -
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Conagra’s new CEO ready to take ‘bold actions’ to turn around food giant
John Brase, who recently joined from J.M. Smucker, told Food Dive he is “not happy” with the Slim Jim maker's performance and that divestitures of brands could be on the table.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2026 -
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Danone expands high-protein Silk line into yogurts, shakes
The launch comes after early success for the brand’s milk line, underscoring interest among younger consumers in plant-based options loaded with the popular nutrient.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2026 -
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Bakery ingredients supplier AAK to scale Savor’s carbon-based fats
The companies entered a two-year agreement to jointly develop sustainable solutions for bakery and dairy alternative markets.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 13, 2026 -
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Sponsored by FormicHow Boxed Water and 2 other manufacturers solved end-of-line palletizing without buying a robot
Three manufacturers. Three different products. Same answer when asked about robotic palletizing: "should've done it sooner."
By Brooklyn Kiosow • July 13, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Reese’s Pieces launches first new flavor in 10 years | Quaker shakes up oats
The Hershey-owned brand is playing with texture for its first U.S. innovation in a decade, while Brown-Forman brings El Jimador tequila into RTDs.
By Food Dive staff • July 10, 2026 -
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Del Monte to offer fruit extracts for beverage industry in ingredients partnership
The produce giant is working with Treatt to create a range of clean-label ingredients using upcycled fruit.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated July 13, 2026 -
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How Doritos gets global, year-round scale with Formula 1 partnership
Kyle Gore, vice president of global marketing for Doritos, compares the brand’s efforts to what’s required for the Super Bowl — but on a much larger scale.
By Chris Kelly • July 9, 2026 -
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110-year-old Turtles candy is ready to ‘break out of its shell’
The caramel nut cluster brand is boosting innovation and marketing to reach a new generation of consumers inundated with choice in the $55 billion confectionery space.
By Christopher Doering • July 9, 2026 -
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Hormel winning big as protein craze shows ‘resilience’
The Spam and Planters maker has posted organic sales growth for six consecutive quarters, bucking a downturn across the broader food space.
By Christopher Doering • July 7, 2026 -
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How 5 top food and beverage brands are celebrating America’s 250th
General Mills, Campbell’s and Kraft Heinz are breaking out the red, white and blue with special innovations honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial.
By Food Dive staff • July 2, 2026 -
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Mondelēz bets big on Luna Bar after brand hit a ‘crossroads’
The Oreo maker is prioritizing innovation and marketing for the brand popular with young women, an underserved demographic in the $10 billion bar category.
By Christopher Doering • July 1, 2026 -
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Takis to remove artificial colors
The spicy rolled tortilla chip brand popular among children will phase out synthetic dyes and the preservative TBHQ by the end of the year.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 29, 2026 -
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Q&AHow TikTok Shop is changing innovation for food and beverage brands
Big companies, including PepsiCo and Mars, are using the app’s e-commerce feature to drive sales and inform new products, according to the platform’s head of food.
By Michael Brady • June 29, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Dolly Parton pours into coffee | Eggo launches first zero-sugar waffle
The country music icon is introducing Cup of Ambition with Community Coffee, while King's Hawaiian enters the single-serve market with pretzel bites.
By Food Dive staff • June 26, 2026 -
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Ocean Spray names Nestlé health exec as its CEO
Abigail Buckwalter joins from Nestlé Health Science U.S. and is set to lead the cranberry giant as it benefits from demand for minimally processed and better-for-you foods.
By Christopher Doering • June 25, 2026 -
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Sazerac launches 3 canned cocktail brands to reach young drinkers
The Fireball and BuzzBallz owner is introducing two whiskey lemonade brands and a hard cream soda to capitalize on demand for spirit-based cocktails with big flavors.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2026 -
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Q&AHow Modelo wants to win younger consumers
After launching its first nonalcoholic drink, the beer brand's vice president of marketing says it is “no longer defined by a single segment.”
By Laurel Deppen • June 23, 2026 -
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Beef tallow takeover? Big food companies begin to embrace MAHA ingredient
Major food companies such as Conagra and Utz are making products with the rendered animal fat, which has seen its popularity soar under RFK Jr.’s recent dietary guideline changes.
By Christopher Doering • June 22, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Prova Inc.Vanilla profiles that drive ice cream experience: Where sensory meets market demand
New sensory research identifies three vanilla flavor profiles & their connection to ice cream consumers.
June 22, 2026 -
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Sponsored by ENTR TechnologiesFrom formula to label: Why connected product data matters more than ever
Disconnected product data slows innovation. Here's why leading teams are connecting it.
By ENTR Technologies • June 22, 2026 -
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Q&ABetter together: Hershey’s combined sweets and snacks business pays off for retailers, consumers
The merging of the company’s sweet, salty and protein brands under one umbrella called “One Hershey” allows the Reese’s maker to boost sales and help stores plan for big events.
By Christopher Doering • June 18, 2026
