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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Molson Coors faces declining beer demand | Nestlé brings Kit Kat into Coffee mate
The brewer said offerings such as Coors Banquet are helping drive sales despite a decline in total volume, and a U.K. canned cocktail brand hopes to make a statement in a crowded category.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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WK Kellogg Co to shutter Nebraska cereal plant as profits slide
The Frosted Flakes maker also plans to cut production at a Memphis facility while boosting output at locations in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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Logan Paul’s Prime sports drink hit with lawsuit from bottler
Refresco alleged Congo Brands, which sells the hydration beverage founded by YouTube star Logan Paul, backed out of its agreement to sell the drink.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Clio refrigerated bar demand heats up as yogurt offering upends dairy space
CEO John McGuckin said the snacks maker’s sales could reach $500 million as it boosts household penetration and convinces retailers to carry more of its offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 5, 2024 -
Ingredients in peril due to climate change
As global temperatures shift and weather events devastate agricultural land, some ingredients and crops are in jeopardy. One expert shares advice.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Mondelēz adds new offerings as consumer definition of value changes
The Oreo and Ritz manufacturer plans to implement “targeted promotions” and launch more packs within the $3-to-$4 price range to attract cash-strapped shoppers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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‘Brewless’ instant coffee startup tackles crowded category
Diamond Brew is leaning into TikTok marketing and financial backing from investors like GNC’s CEO to win over Gen Z consumers.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Sara Lee, Wonderbread owners announce closures of plants affecting hundreds of workers
Flowers Foods plans to close a bun making plant in Louisiana, while Bimbo Bakeries USA will shutter two facilities in New York and another in Texas.
By Christopher Doering • July 31, 2024 -
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits buys New England alcohol distributor
The largest wholesaler in the industry is set to purchase Horizon Beverage Group, a company with nearly a century of experience in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
By Chris Casey • July 30, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GS1 USCollaboration is Queen for FSMA 204 — for cost, compliance, efficiency
Why teamwork reigns in streamlining safety, sustainability, savings and innovation across the food supply chain.
July 29, 2024 -
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PepsiCo launches pilot to cultivate next generation of farmers
The effort provides job pathways for beginning producers and young people to be successful on the farm or within the agriculture industry at large.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2024 -
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The next big 4 ingredient trends from IFT
Manufacturers, suppliers and technology companies alike set the tone for how the space will continue to evolve at one of the food industry's largest events of the year.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 26, 2024 -
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Health, taste and texture: What Ingredion’s new chief innovation officer is prioritizing
Mike Leonard stressed the importance of working with experts before debuting new health focused products.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
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Danone partners with Microsoft to scale AI projects
As the dairy company looks to technology to drive operational efficiency, it aims to upskill 100,000 workers to become more comfortable with digital tools.
By Chris Casey • July 25, 2024 -
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Califia Farms acquires Uproot in bid toward its goal of more sustainable packaging
The deal will help the plant-based milk maker provide products to consumers at more food service locations.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 24, 2024 -
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Food and beverage innovation plunges nearly 50% since 2007: Mintel
The market research firm said about a quarter of items introduced between January and May of 2024 were genuinely new products.
By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2024 -
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Beyond Meat launches ‘first of its kind’ protein to appeal to health-conscious consumers
The company’s latest product is not intended to replicate beef, pork or chicken. It comes amid a sharp downturn in plant-based meat consumption.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 23, 2024 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper to close Virginia coffee plant, impacting 379 people
The shuttering of the facility, which manufactures K-Cup pods, comes as the beverage giant ramps up production in South Carolina.
By Christopher Doering • July 22, 2024 -
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How a candy lover is bringing discontinued sweets back from the dead
Ellia Kassoff has reintroduced once-popular brands like Wacky Wafers and Hydrox cookies after claiming “corporate mismanagement” caused them to be discontinued.
By Christopher Doering • July 22, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in focus: AAK’s use of shea in place of cocoa butter
The ingredients company is tackling cocoa’s supply chain woes by turning to a unique West African crop.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 18, 2024 -
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Roquette, Bonumose partner to boost tagatose production
The ingredients businesses are joining forces to scale the natural sweetener, giving food and beverage formulators a better-for-you alternative to sugar.
By Chris Casey • July 18, 2024 -
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Danone, Nestlé join over 130 companies in call to reverse biodiversity loss ahead of COP16
A coalition of businesses across various industries are pressing world leaders to take action on an issue often overlooked by corporate sustainability plans.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 18, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz’s Ore-Ida chills out with ice cream pops
The frozen potato brand and GoodPop partner to create a treat inspired by a favorite summer pastime of dipping French fries in a milkshake.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz names former Pepsi marketer Todd Kaplan as North America CMO
The decorated CPG marketer, who spent nearly 20 years at PepsiCo, is tasked with realizing modern marketing capabilities that can unlock new growth.
By Peter Adams • July 17, 2024 -
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Ferrero’s Famous Amos returns to its original recipe after brand overhaul fails to resonate
The snack maker is altering the nearly 50-year-old cookie’s ingredients list again, redesigning the packaging and lowering the price.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2024
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