Innovation
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Spam maker Hormel Foods elevates insider to CEO
CPG veteran John Ghingo will assume the top role on Oct. 26, telling Food Dive he has plans to “accelerate” investments in critical areas such as data and artificial intelligence.
By Christopher Doering • July 28, 2026 -
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EXCLUSIVECampbell’s Chunky Soup expands into frozen meals
The offerings, which contain up to 28 grams of protein and feature some of the soup’s most popular flavors, bring the brand into a new part of the store.
By Christopher Doering • July 27, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Philadelphia rings in lactose-free cream cheese | Cheez-It launches first beer collab with Coors Light
The Kraft Heinz brand is positioning the innovation as a cheaper alternative to other options on the market, while Pringles collaborates with Buffalo Wild Wings on sauce-inspired chips.
By Food Dive staff • July 24, 2026 -
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Jeni’s exec says ‘intentional indulgence’ is sweetening ice cream sales
Despite the gourmet ice cream brand’s high price tag, household penetration has accelerated as more consumers look to treat themselves with premium products.
By Laurel Deppen • July 23, 2026 -
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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
