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How rising chocolate prices are changing Halloween candy options
Tariffs and inflation have prompted manufacturers to lean more into miniature sizes and fruitier candies.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 28, 2025 -
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Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf
Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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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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Sponsored by C.H. RobinsonNavigating holiday supply chain volatility: Insights for the food industry
Food supply chains face new risks—see how smart sourcing and analytics build resilience.
By Noah Hoffman, Vice President - NAST • Oct. 27, 2025 -
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ColumnDole breeds pineapple that tastes like piña colada | Mission launches GLP-1 friendly tortillas
The produce giant says its Colada Royale pineapple is a “game-changing” innovation that took 15 years to develop, while Coca-Cola taps into nostalgia with the revival of Diet Coke Lime.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs
New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.
By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 24, 2025 -
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Chobani raises $650M to support growth, innovation
The additional capital will support projects including a $1.2 billion plant in New York, the Greek yogurt giant's largest-ever facility investment.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2025 -
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JM Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over ‘copycat’ Uncrustables sandwiches
As private label continues to steal market share from traditional food giants, more companies are pushing back through litigation to protect their brands.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 17, 2025 -
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Nestlé cutting 16,000 jobs to accelerate turnaround
CEO Philipp Navratil said the Lean Cuisine maker will be “ruthless” in assessing talent as it looks to slash 6% of its workforce and drive $3.8 billion in savings.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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Albertsons eyes 30% private label penetration
The grocer’s own brands are playing a key role in helping the company connect with value-focused shoppers and boost its long-term profitability, its CEO said.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company prepares for a ‘new frontier’ after Unilever spin-off
The Ben and Jerry's owner is set to become the world’s largest frozen novelty maker, benefiting from its diverse portfolio and focus on a single category.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 15, 2025 -
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Food recalls are on the rise. What happens to the waste?
The Food and Drug Administration recalled nearly 85 million units through the first half of the year and managing this organic waste can be complicated.
By Leslie Nemo • Oct. 14, 2025 -
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Inside Ferrero’s push to become America’s next packaged food giant
Fresh off its acquisition of WK Kellogg, the sweets maker is investing over $100 million in marketing during the Super Bowl and World Cup to show it’s more than just Nutella and Ferrero Rocher.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 9, 2025 -
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Magnum taps into better-for-you craze with Yasso frozen Greek yogurt pints
The fast-growing brand, which Unilever purchased in 2023, will be spun out next month when the CPG giant divests its ice cream division.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2025 -
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Tyson agrees to record $85M settlement in pork price-fixing lawsuit
Meatpacking giants have agreed to pay nearly $200 million to address allegations they illegally conspired to limit bacon, ham and sausage supply to boost profits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2025 -
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Hormel Foods ends bacon production at Georgia plant
The shift is one of roughly 90 projects the company executed in the third quarter as part of a multiyear transformation initiative.
By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 6, 2025 -
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JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion
The Twinkies owner was acquired two years ago for $5.6 billion, but has since seen demand wane amid inflation and an uptick in the use of GLP-1 drugs.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 3, 2025 -
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General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring
The food giant plans to shutter a pizza crust and two pet food facilities as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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Campbell’s says tariff mitigation strategies can only go so far
Limited domestic tinplate capacity makes it difficult to source materials for canned goods in the face of steel and aluminum tariffs, executives say.
By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 1, 2025 -
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Top food and beverage industry events in 2026
Innovation, artificial intelligence, and health and wellness are set to become some of the biggest topics in this year's conference lineup.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Jan. 29, 2026 -
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Anheuser-Busch spends $7.4M to expand Michelob Ultra production
The alcohol giant is investing in its Los Angeles brewery to keep up with demand for the brand, which dethroned Modelo as the top-selling U.S. beer.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 29, 2025 -
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Utz Brands joins food giants in pledge to remove artificial colors
The chip and pretzel manufacturer plans to fully transition away from synthetic dyes by the end of 2027.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 24, 2025 -
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company taps NotCo AI for product innovation
The Ben & Jerry's owner plans to use the startup’s artificial intelligence platform to address some of the industry's “most complex growth and innovation challenges.”
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 23, 2025 -
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Lifeway to double production capacity at Wisconsin kefir factory
The dairy producer says the expansion is needed to keep pace with surging consumer demand for probiotic-rich products.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 22, 2025 -
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Red Bull moves ahead with $1.7B factory after delay
The plant is expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the U.S.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 15, 2025 -
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Perdue Farms to lay off 300 workers at Indiana turkey plant
Production for the Thanksgiving staple has fallen to a three-decade low as poultry companies grapple with bird flu and changing consumer habits.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 11, 2025
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