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Snickers wins praise from Reeses for bigger push behind peanut butter
A spot digging at Reese’s shows a focus group composed of people named Reese who assess the flavor and texture of Snickers Peanut Butter.
By Peter Adams • June 5, 2026 -
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ColumnPopeyes launches at-home biscuits | Tom Holland’s Bero expands into shandies
The fried chicken chain is making its first entry into the grocery aisle, while Cuervo Tequila cracks into ready-to-drink canned cocktails.
By Food Dive staff • June 5, 2026 -
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TrendlineGetting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand
Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use.
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How 3 major food and beverage execs view the state of c-stores
Leaders from brands like PepsiCo and Athletic Brewing discussed growth opportunities and key challenges in convenience retail at the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum.
By Brett Dworski • June 4, 2026 -
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Nestlé buys rest of ready-to-drink meals brand
The purchase of the remaining 51% of yfood Labs comes three years after the food giant’s initial investment, and will give Nestlé a bigger presence in healthier, portable offerings.
By Christopher Doering • June 3, 2026 -
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Brown-Forman puts Slane Irish Whiskey distillery production on ice
The Jack Daniel’s owner is pausing operations at the facility in Slane, Ireland, amid changing consumer preferences and softening demand for whiskey.
By Laurel Deppen • June 2, 2026 -
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OpinionThe new rules: How functional foods are redefining CPG brand leadership
As nutrition becomes more important, companies will need to rethink their messaging on what actually makes their products better-for-you.
By Jon Shapiro • June 2, 2026 -
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Barilla to invest $170M in New York facility expansion
The pasta maker said the addition of production, packaging and warehouse space will allow it to prepare for further growth in its U.S. business.
By Christopher Doering • June 1, 2026 -
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J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution
The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 1, 2026 -
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Spam thinks outside the can in expansion to sushi and hotdogs
The Hormel-owned brand, which has reported record sales for most of the last decade, is entering new eating occasions as it looks to get more consumers to eat the iconic meat.
By Christopher Doering • June 1, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Burns & McDonnellTime to build smarter: EPC’s rise in food and beverage manufacturing
EPC delivery is reshaping how food and beverage manufacturing projects are executed, helping owners produce faster, control product quality and improve reliability.
By Jonathan Crabtree and Kate Snider • June 1, 2026 -
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IFF to sell food ingredients business for $4.3B
The transaction with CVC Capital Partners marks the latest step by IFF to improve growth and boost profitability.
By Christopher Doering • May 29, 2026 -
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Tyson Foods hires Jeff Schomburger as CEO
The executive takes over for Donnie King, who has been with the meat and chicken processor for 43 years, including the last five as CEO.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2026 -
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WK Kellogg adds on-pack nutrition guide to highlight cereal benefits
The SPOONS framework, which will debut on classic products such as Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes, provides information on fiber, protein and sugar content.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2026 -
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EXCLUSIVENutella maker Ferrero may take ‘a breather’ in large-scale M&A in the US
After spending more than $8 billion for brands such as Keebler, Butterfinger and Rice Krispies, the sweets giant is turning its attention to innovation and boosting efficiencies.
By Christopher Doering • May 27, 2026 -
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Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs
The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to “save quite a bit of money,” COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 27, 2026 -
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Q&ASvedka’s senior brand director on the vodka’s future-forward marketing
David Binder talks about the vodka maker’s controversial AI-generated Super Bowl debut and its future plans under Sazerac.
By Aaron Baar • May 26, 2026 -
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Cactus candies, protein donuts: 5 products highlighting the evolution of snacking
Nutrition and sustainability were key themes at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where 1,000 exhibitors from around the world gathered to display their innovations.
By Christopher Doering • May 26, 2026 -
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How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments
Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 26, 2026 -
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Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile race returns with bolder media blitz
After boosting hot dog sales last year, the event is jumping from streaming to broadcast as the Kraft Heinz brand looks to win Memorial Day weekend.
By Peter Adams • May 22, 2026 -
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Kraft Heinz launches Jell-O line without artificial dyes
The food giant is rejiggling the brand known for its bright colors as part of a broader innovation plan to return the company to growth.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 21, 2026 -
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4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs
The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.
By Antone Gonsalves • May 21, 2026 -
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Ferrero to revive Wonka candy brand with Netflix
The candy giant is collaborating with the streaming platform on 10 seasonal and limited-edition products this fall, spanning categories including chocolate, cereal and ice cream.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 20, 2026 -
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Independent grocers make up nearly 40% of US food retail sales, report says
An NGA analysis found that every $1 in indie grocery sales generates an additional 58 cents in supply chain and household spending nationwide.
By Peyton Bigora • May 20, 2026 -
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Once Upon a Farm soars as parents seek healthier kids’ foods despite inflation
John Foraker, the company’s CEO and co-founder, said consumer demand for better-for-you offerings remains robust even as rising prices prompt shoppers to cut back on spending in other areas.
By Christopher Doering • May 20, 2026 -
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Danone exits stake in Lifeway Foods
The dairy giant is selling off its shares in the kefir maker, ending a long and tumultuous relationship between the two companies.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 19, 2026
