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Sponsored by Cognizant RetailHow food manufacturers can connect with consumers to boost brand relevance
By building customer data platforms, food brands position their organizations for success in the direct-to-consumer channel.
By Anup Prasad, Vice President & Market Leader in the Retail and CPG practice at Cognizant • April 19, 2021 -
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Molson Coors invests in brewery founded by gang rivals
The partnership with Tru Colors is not only a strategic investment but the latest in a series of actions by the beer maker to foster a more inclusive and diverse culture.
By Christopher Doering • April 16, 2021 -
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Food is Gen Z's top spending priority, survey finds
Younger consumers are embracing healthier snacking and plant-based meat, a new Piper Sandler report shows, providing an opportunity for brands seeking to cater to this demographic.
By Lauren Manning • April 14, 2021 -
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Molson Coors debuts organic beer
To market its new low-calorie Coors Pure, the company held a race in Central Park where consumers could scan QR codes worn by pro runners to get a rebate for a 12-pack.
By Peter Adams • April 07, 2021 -
Opinion
How Tyson is rethinking the online shopping experience for fresh meat
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated consumers' use of e-commerce to buy food. The fresh meat company is leveraging tech to improve the occasion, writes Jennifer Fitting, director of e-commerce for Tyson Foods.
By Jennifer Fitting • April 05, 2021 -
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White Claw, a brand built on social buzz, focuses on fans in first global campaign
Improvised moments animate the effort that looks to shore up White Claw's place at the top of an increasingly crowded hard seltzer category.
By Peter Adams • April 01, 2021 -
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IRI names Google exec as president and CEO
Kirk Perry also served in leadership and marketing roles at Procter & Gamble.
By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2021 -
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Caulipower adds frozen pastas to its cauliflower-based lineup
The sixth new product line from the company that helped make the white vegetable trendy is gluten free and has less calories and carbs than the traditional equivalent.
By Lauren Manning • March 30, 2021 -
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Q&AHungry for diversity: Female startup founders take on the challenges of growing a food business
From perfecting pitches to walking trade show floors, the execs of Partake Foods, Gr8nola and Siren Snacks share their survival strategy — and appetite for success.
By Barbara Smith , Samantha Oller • March 29, 2021 -
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Leftovers: Pepsi turns to Peeps to sweeten limited-edition sodas; Tostitos' latest flavor adds some habanero heat
The soda giant creates a small batch of marshmallow cola using the popular springtime treats, while Unilever uses truffles to add decadence to three new Magnum ice cream flavors.
By Food Dive staff • March 26, 2021 -
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AeroFarms to go public in SPAC deal valuing vertical farmer at $1.2B
The company, which plans to use the money raised to build more farms and enter additional stores, joins Utz and AppHarvest in using a blank check to become publicly traded.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2021 -
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7 in 10 US consumers would swap cell-based chicken for traditional meat
The study done by an outside firm on behalf of Eat Just found overall attitudes toward cultured meat offerings are becoming more favorable.
By Megan Poinski • March 25, 2021 -
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PepsiCo overhauls Evolve in bid to make plant-based brand a household name
The food and beverage giant, which acquired the maker of bars, shakes and powders from Hormel in 2019, is hopeful new packaging, advertising and flavor profiles will raise brand awareness.
By Christopher Doering • March 24, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Help wanted: Food manufacturers compete over workers as big data, e-commerce stoke hiring frenzy
While employers prioritize adding people who can pivot across multiple jobs, prospective employees are placing more value in what companies stand for before they accept a job.
By Christopher Doering • March 22, 2021 -
Givaudan launches FlavorFinders to consider consumers' taste preference in product design
How someone thinks about food has very little to do with traditional demographics, says the flavorings company. This system uses years worth of data to bring that aspect into new concepts.
By Megan Poinski • March 18, 2021 -
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M&M's leads CPG brands on DTC strategy as more shopper dollars shift online
A mix of engaging content, product personalization and clear loyalty offerings put Mars at the front of the pack, according to Forrester.
By Peter Adams • March 12, 2021 -
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VMG Partners raises $850M for new growth fund
The private equity firm has bet on a number of startups that grew into major brands, including Kind, Bare Snacks, Daily Harvest and Pirate Brands.
By Lauren Manning • March 08, 2021 -
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New frozen snack brand seeks to replicate the joy of Snow Days
Launched under the HumanCo platform by entrepreneur and businessman Jason Karp, the new pizza bites line is better-for-you, gluten free, organic — and aims to shake up the comfort food segment.
By Megan Poinski • March 03, 2021 -
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Pepsi deploys customized voice-overs to balance personalization, reach in Zero Sugar push
The soda maker is targeting middle-aged men as beverages that eschew the popular sweetener play a bigger role in its growth strategy.
By Peter Adams • March 01, 2021 -
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Beyond Meat signs global partnerships with McDonald's and Yum Brands
The plant-based meat producer will be the "preferred supplier" for the patty in the planned McPlant sandwich, and is creating menu items for KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.
By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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PepsiCo launches line of cocktail mixers as drinking at home surges
The nonalcoholic Neon Zebra brand can be used in margaritas, mojitos and other beverages. The offering is the latest drink from the beverage giant targeting new consumption occasions.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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Moët Hennessy buys 50% stake in Jay-Z's premium Champagne brand
The entertainer and businessman has been an owner of Armand de Brignac since 2006, which makes his ownership stake an "essential element of this alliance," the luxury brands powerhouse said. Financial details were not disclosed.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 23, 2021 -
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Q&AGeneral Mills CMO shares outlook on purpose, e-commerce and data as pandemic boosts sales
Ivan Pollard dished on how the company is connecting the physical and digital worlds, while stepping up initiatives into social justice.
By Peter Adams • Feb. 22, 2021 -
As more than half of consumers deal with food allergies, FARE looks to expand access to care
The leading advocacy and research group recently published a blueprint to make treatment more equitable among races and put it into action with a new community partnership in New Jersey.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Hershey's 'big bet' on better-for-you confections
Producing more low- or no-sugar, organic and bite-size offerings could generate up to $1 billion in additional revenue for the iconic maker of Kisses and Reese's, a top executive said.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 17, 2021
