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B&G Foods exploring sale of Green Giant frozen, canned vegetable businesses
The Crisco and Ortega owner is considering divestitures representing 10% to 15% of its consolidated net sales to focus its operations and lower its debt.
By Christopher Doering • May 9, 2024 -
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4 startups taking the cocoa out of chocolate
With cocoa prices rising and sourcing scarce, companies are looking to alternatives and raising more than $110 million in equity funding, according to a recent report.
By S.L. Fuller • May 8, 2024 -
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TrendlineHow AI is transforming the food and beverage industry
Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.
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The Ozempic effect is real: Study zeroes in on GLP-1 users’ food needs
Food startups have an opportunity to jump on the snacking needs of this new demographic with products focused on protein, portion size and hydration.
By Jennifer Lawinski • May 8, 2024 -
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Del Monte Foods boosts production, distribution of fast-growing bubble tea brand
Joyba's success comes amid broader momentum in the global bubble tea market, with sales projected to nearly triple to $6.2 billion by 2032.
By Christopher Doering • May 8, 2024 -
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Nestlé deepens cold coffee presence with Nescafé concentrate
The liquid allows the CPG giant to further tap into the cold segment, which was responsible for a third of all cups consumed in 2023 and is especially popular among younger individuals.
By Christopher Doering • May 7, 2024 -
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Deep DiveSurging air fryer popularity leads Nestlé, other CPG giants to rethink food
Once a novelty, the gadget’s presence in nearly two-thirds of U.S. homes has forced manufacturers to play catch-up and flood the market with compatible products.
By Christopher Doering • May 7, 2024 -
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Mondelēz brings $1B Chips Ahoy! brand into gluten-free category
The snacking giant also sells Oreos that avoid the wheat protein as the company appeals to the 25% of Americans who adhere to the diet.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz sells TGI Fridays frozen appetizers for perpetuity under revised deal
The restaurant brand is “an important part” of the packaged food company’s portfolio and “a growth driver” for its North American business, a top executive said.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2024 -
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Just Ice parent shifting scarce resources to fast-growing tea, pulling back on snacks
Eat the Change started selling environmentally friendly, nutrient-dense treats before moving into beverages in 2022 after Coca-Cola discontinued its organic Honest tea brand.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Fresh Del Monte pineapples turn red | Little Bites get a little less sweet
The unique fruit resulted from crossbreeding different varieties in Costa Rica, and General Mills purchases regeneratively grown almonds for its latest snack bar.
By Food Dive staff • May 3, 2024 -
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Consumers seeking better-for-you options to drive the food ingredients market: report
More food companies are investing in developing innovative solutions through technology to manufacture “next-generation alternative proteins” and other ingredients.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Ingredion’s PureCircle launches a ‘first of its kind’ drop-in stevia sweetener
The solution is considered a natural origin sweetener that mimics sugar without additives and can be used in beverages, syrups and sauces, according to the company.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 2024 -
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How reclassifying marijuana could benefit beverages
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is set to reclassify the drug as Schedule III, which experts say could help companies in the space increase their cash flow and innovation because of looser taxation.
By Chris Casey • May 2, 2024 -
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Healthy soda brand Poppi denies being M&A target of large beverage companies
The drink, introduced in March 2020, is posting triple-digit growth as it benefits from surging consumer interest in better-for-you offerings.
By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2024 -
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Walmart adds new grocery line to private brands portfolio
The retailer said its new bettergoods line includes 300 items and marks its largest private brand food launch in 20 years.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2024 -
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Velveeta launches queso in a jar, new Shells & Cheese varieties
The food giant has introduced innovations for several of its biggest brands during the last year as it looks to generate $2 billion in incremental net sales by 2027.
By Christopher Doering • April 30, 2024 -
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Traces of bird flu detected in 1 in 5 grocery store milk samples: FDA study
The findings come as avian influenza continues to spread in U.S. dairy herds, with a ninth state reporting a positive case.
By Nathan Owens • April 29, 2024 -
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An inside look at the innovation of Campbell Soup’s $1B Goldfish crackers brand
The company is using different textures, sizes and limited-time offerings to maintain the 62-year-old brand’s relevance amid an abundance of snack options.
By Christopher Doering • April 29, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Oreo goes sour | Campbell Soup’s Late July chip dips back into salsa
Mondelēz International leverages its Sour Patch Kids brand to create an unusual flavor combination and General Mills launches a “guilt-free” donut.
By Food Dive Staff • April 26, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Honey truffle sweetener
The rare tuber variety from Hungary could be a “game-changing alternative to sugar” due to its unique taste and intense sweetness, according to MycoTechnology.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 25, 2024 -
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Checking the label: Consumers raise questions around sustainable ingredients
An overwhelming majority of consumers said ingredients are important to them when making food purchasing decisions, but over half find it challenging to access valuable information.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 25, 2024 -
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Mondelēz seeks to work with tech startups focused on ingredients, packaging and sustainability
The snacking giant said the companies it partners with as part of its incubator program will provide early access to new capabilities to develop breakthrough products and platforms.
By Christopher Doering • April 24, 2024 -
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How Heineken is using AI to gain a competitive advantage
The Dutch brewer is among the first companies to utilize Stravito's new artificial intelligence chatbot that helps enhance its market research capabilities.
By Chris Casey • April 23, 2024 -
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Lindt expands plant-based portfolio with Lindor Oatmilk Truffles
The spherical confections are the second non-dairy product in the Lindt collection following the 2022 launch of its bars.
By Christopher Doering • April 23, 2024 -
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Boston Beer fuses beer and seltzer flavors in nonalcoholic offering
The maker of Sam Adams is using the new booze-free product as a launchpad for nationwide direct-to-consumer shipping.
By Chris Casey • April 22, 2024
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