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    Leftovers: Pringles introduces thicker chips | Pop-Tarts gets buzzed with BuzzBallz

    The Mars Snacking brand is launching a sturdier crisp designed for dipping, while Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay releases a nostalgic popsicle.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 28, 2026
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    Trix maker General Mills removes synthetic dyes from US cereals

    The cereal maker said it remains on track to remove artificial colors from the rest of its American retail portfolio by the end of 2027.

    By • Aug. 27, 2026
  • Oreo's latest limited-time flavor offerings.
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    Q&A

    How Oreo’s endless flavor innovations help keep it on top

    From strawberry milkshake to chicken and waffles, Mondelēz International is attracting new consumers and keeping its 114-year-old cookie brand relevant with the launch of “playful” flavors.

    By • Aug. 26, 2026
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    Saint James enters yerba mate with first new product extension

    The Gen Z-focused brand is broadening its reach to tap into a demand for natural caffeine.

    By • Updated Aug. 25, 2026
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    Mondelēz brings UK protein bar Grenade to the US

    The Clif and Perfect Bar owner is doubling down on its domestic bar portfolio to leverage growing consumer demand for protein and portability.

    By • Aug. 25, 2026
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    With ‘shackles off’ after Unilever split, Magnum Ice Cream takes new approach to innovation

    The Ben & Jerry’s maker is expanding the reach of its brands by making them more than an end-of-day indulgence, pitting them against other snacks such as candy and chips.

    By • Aug. 24, 2026
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    Gopuff expands private label, debuts first-ever seasonal product lineup

    The additions mainly include baked goods such as cakes, cookies, danishes, edible and bakeable cookie dough, toaster pastries and fudge.

    By Brett Dworski • Aug. 21, 2026
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    Leftovers: Reese’s Puffs spoons up PB&J cereal | Little Bites debuts mystery muffins

    The launch from General Mills follows the success of Reese’s PB+J cups last year, while drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew enters retail with a lineup of caffeinated drinks.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 21, 2026
  • Products launched by Nestle under its Vital Pursuit brand that targets consumers taking GLP-1 medications and other individuals focusing on weight management.
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    Opinion

    What does the ‘GLP-1 friendly’ label really mean?

    Food brands are increasingly using the label on packaging, but failing to explain how it may help consumers on weight loss drugs, an expert writes.

    By Tom Newmaster • Aug. 18, 2026
  • Boxes of Kraft Heinz's PowerMac mac and cheese.
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    Kraft Heinz focuses innovation to address ‘unmet’ consumer diet needs

    Lactose-free Philadelphia cream cheese and clean-label Heinz ketchup could attract consumers previously unable to engage with the food giant’s portfolio.

    By • Aug. 17, 2026
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    Sponsored by Dennis Group

    Things to know before you grow

    Five overlooked design choices can make or break your facility’s future expansion plans.

    By Mallory Galloway • Aug. 17, 2026
  • A bag of Khloud collagen chips.
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    Leftovers: Khloud adds collagen to protein chips | Hershey goes beyond sweets for Halloween

    Khloé Kardashian's snack brand is expanding its functional lineup, while McCain's frozen snack brand debuts sauce-filled mozzarella sticks.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 14, 2026
  • A photo of two yellow bags of snacks against a yellow and orange swirled background. The bags say Hippeas protein crunch, 8 grams protein, crunchy baked pea protein snack. One says Cheddar Vibrations and the other says Pizza Party.
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    5 new snacks capitalizing on hot c-stores trends

    Unique offerings from both newer and popular snackmakers are rising up to meet changing customer tastes.

    By Christine Blank • Aug. 13, 2026
  • Bags of Tate's cookies at Walmart in Virginia.
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    Mondelēz takes big bite of premium cookie market with Tate’s

    The snacking giant said the brand is growing 2.5 times faster than the cookie category and is benefiting from consumer demand for high-end treats.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Jif’s reworks logo to go beyond peanut butter and jelly

    A new campaign taps into the brand’s recognizability and turns it into a vehicle to suggest new occasions for the peanut butter.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Goldfish debuts first gluten-free option

    The Campbell's Company said the innovation is one of the most requested by consumers in the brand's history.

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
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    7Up ups the lime in recipe overhaul

    The change, meant to differentiate 7Up from rival Sprite, marks the biggest innovation for the Keurig Dr Pepper-owned brand in more than 15 years.

    By • Aug. 10, 2026
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    Leftovers: C4 splashes into sparkling protein | Minute Maid Spiked expands into hard iced tea

    The energy drink brand's launch is part of a move into non-caffeinated functional beverages, while Mexico juice giant Jumex enters protein shakes.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 7, 2026
  • Bottles of Kraft Heinz ketchup and mustard are displayed side by side. One bottle reads "Heinz Estd. 1869 Tomato Ketchup 57 Varieties." The other bottle's label is blurred.
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    Kraft Heinz pours nearly $100M more into innovation to drive turnaround

    Higher-impact media partnerships and stronger creative are leading to “green shoots” for its brands in the U.S., executives said.

    By Peter Adams • Aug. 7, 2026
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    B&G Foods replaces CEO after 5 years

    The Ortega and Crisco owner has named Tractor Supply executive Robert Mills to replace Casey Keller.

    By • Updated Aug. 10, 2026
  • Kellogg cereal made with natural colors
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    Froot Loops maker WK Kellogg will cut artificial colors a year ahead of schedule

    All of the cereal giant’s products will soon use dyes from natural sources, with shipments to retailers expected to begin by the end of 2026.

    By • Aug. 6, 2026
  • Snacking brands made by PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division on a grocery store shelf in Washington, D.C.
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    Big Food fills up on DTC sales

    While sales directly from brands' digital platforms are unlikely to ever top brick-and-mortar, they allow food manufacturers to connect with consumers and test new products.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    PepsiCo expands presence in refrigerated meals with chilled soup

    The food giant is bringing its Alvalle gazpacho brand to the U.S. as it looks to expand in fresh snacks and meals.

    By • Aug. 4, 2026
  • A person uses chopsticks to lift noodles out of a packaged cup that reads "Top Ramen Hot Pot Fusions Japanese Garlic Tonkotsu Pork" as chopped cabbage and onions and cloves of garlic lay nearby.
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    Cup Noodles maker taps AI to sharpen planning, reduce costs

    Nissin Foods expects to record increased fill rates and improved forecasting accuracy by using an AI-powered demand and supply planning tool.

    By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 4, 2026
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    "Do you have a Froot Loops deficiency?" by frankieleon is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Why cereal box toys are making a comeback

    Companies like WK Kellogg are looking to tap into the nostalgia that millennial and Gen X parents feel for the childhood ritual of scooping out the tiny treasures.

    By Michael Brady • Aug. 3, 2026