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How Athletic Brewing plans to prevail past Dry January
The nonalcoholic beer category leader is focused on educating moderation-minded drinkers about the nutritional benefits of the products, its CEO told Food Dive.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Justin’s turns to healthier ingredients to challenge M&M’s
The organic brand avoids synthetic dyes and artificial sweeteners. It is the first major confectionery launch for the Hormel Foods-owned product in 13 years.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 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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Deep DiveTwo decades after its founding, Vita Coco is still fighting to silence skeptics
After weathering a demand downturn in coconut water and competition from Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, co-founder Mike Kirban said the brand can still avoid the same fate that doomed other once-trendy drinks.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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JDE Peet’s reaches $260M licensing deal with Caribou Coffee
The transaction will allow JDE Peet’s to expand its premium portfolio in North America, while giving Caribou the ability to focus on its growing coffeehouse business.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of Better Juice
Ingredion partners, invests in startup reducing sugar in juice
The deal allows the startup to accelerate the use of its technology in the U.S. while giving the ingredients giant another tool it can offer its customers looking to cut the sweetener.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Imagindairy promises to offer animal-free dairy at cost parity
The Israel-based food tech startup acquired its own industrial-scale, precision fermentation production lines focused on alternative dairy ingredients.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Aleph Farms
Aleph Farms receives green light from Israel for cultured beef
This is the first time a company has received approval globally to sell a non-chicken cultivated meat product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Harken Sweets CEO elicits nostalgia with better-for-you candy bars
Katie Lefkowitz is using her experience at Caulipower and showcasing dates as nature’s candy to recreate classics like Snickers and Milky Way bars.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Kraft Singles releases new cheese slice flavors for first time in nearly a decade
About 70% of U.S. consumers buying the dairy product are interested in trying different varieties, with flavor being a key factor that influences their purchasing decisions, according to the company.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of Jones Soda Co.
New flavors, formats driving cannabis-infused food and beverage products: Mary Jones
The Jones Soda brand has its sights on new products, including a new candy launch, as national efforts mount to reclassify marijuana.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThe key for growth in 2024 is innovation. Will more CPG companies embrace it?
Analysts said new products are more important than ever as consumers curtail their spending, seek items loaded with attributes important to them and navigate through a plethora of choices.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Farther Farms
Major french fry producer hit with potato surplus as restaurant demand falters
Lamb Weston reported a $71 million charge to write off the excess supply, with the processor noting inflation-wary consumers are dining out less.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 15, 2024 -
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New Zealand food tech startup innovates with freeze dried avocado powder
Using its vacuum technology, Ovāvo is able to maintain the nutritional properties of an avocado while turning it into a shelf stable product.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Courtesy of Hain Celestial
Hain Celestial launches better-for-you offering in $9B tortilla chip category
The product fills a void in the category dominated by PepsiCo’s Doritos and Tostitos and smaller diet-focused snacking brands geared toward adults.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Nissin Foods USA appoints CPG veteran as CEO
The company tapped Brian Huff, a former Kellogg executive, to help it capitalize on “unprecedented” demand for its ramen noodles in the U.S.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz partners with Taco Bell on meal kits that bring fast food favorites to the home
The items — the first of several Taco Bell at Home innovations planned for this year by the long-time collaborators — will be sold at Walmart.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Cal-Maine to acquire Tyson plant for egg production
The company said it will convert the Missouri facility, which was shuttered by Tyson last year, to grade eggs.
By Chris Casey • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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PepsiCo’s small snacking brands fill a big void for CPG giant
With brands such as SunChips and PopCorners, the food maker can attract and retain consumers while growing its business faster.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Courtesy of Sommarøy Spirits
Why Sommarøy sees promise in lower-alcohol spirits
The Chicago-based startup told Food Dive it sees great potential for its gin and vodka products to fill the gap between nonalcoholic and full-proof spirits.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 20, 2023 -
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Snickers maker Mars’ overlooked growth driver: Lunch and dinner
With brands such as Ben’s Original and Tasty Bite, the 100-year-old company is betting consumer demand for convenience, better-for-you and global cuisine will boost its food business.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 19, 2023 -
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WK Kellogg Co to keep Michigan plant, avoiding layoffs
After previously planning to move its Battle Creek plant’s operations to Canada, the company chose to stay in “Cereal City” after it was given a $5 million grant from the state.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Courtesy of Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry’s workers at flagship Vermont plant vote to unionize
The move at the Waterbury facility comes after employees at its flagship store in Burlington voted to join the union last spring, making it the first of the brand’s locations to do so.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 15, 2023 -
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Bird flu hits Cal-Maine, Post Holdings
The rapid spread of avian influenza is creating production complications for some of the nation's biggest food companies.
By Nathan Owens • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Courtesy of Lactalis
Behind Lactalis’ goal to challenge Reddi-wip with Président Whipped Crème
The gourmet cheese maker said its premium dessert offering capitalizes on increasing demand for baking at home and the growing desire for luxury products.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Courtesy of Atomo Coffee
Atomo Coffee plots sustainable success with beanless brew
The startup, which pitches its Arabica-free espresso as a more sustainable alternative, said it will use an investment from Suntory Holdings to fuel new product innovation and expand its reach.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 12, 2023
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