Corporate Operations: Page 3

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    How c-stores are capitalizing on Americans’ caffeine obsession

    As consumers look to boost energy across the day, brands and retailers are becoming more personalized in their product lineups, according to Circana.

    By Christine Blank • March 24, 2026
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    Molson Coors buys Monaco Cocktails owner in RTD expansion

    The brewing giant is leaning heavily on acquisitions as it continues to build out its portfolio beyond beer.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    Trendline

    How GLP-1s are shaking up snacking

    Food companies, including Danone and Nestlé, are adding more protein and changing portion sizes as weight loss medications reshape consumption patterns.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Danone to buy protein and fiber food maker Huel

    The Oikos parent is purchasing the powders and ready-to-drink beverage producer for a reported $1.2 billion, enhancing its presence in functional and complete nutrition.

    By • March 23, 2026
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    Consumers are telling food brands to do less. Not enough are listening.

    With 69% of Americans willing to trade variety for lower prices, the era of value-first shopping is here. CPG brands face a pivotal moment: simplify smarter or risk losing loyal customers to competitors.

    March 23, 2026
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    Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick

    The deal would be the largest in the flavor giant’s history and create a condiment portfolio that includes Frank’s RedHot and Hellmann’s.

    By • March 20, 2026
  • A look at greens at one of Bowery Farming's indoor farms.
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    After funding collapse, what’s next for food startups?

    Despite changes in the investment landscape, startups remain “critical” for big food companies to remain competitive, according to Cargill and PepsiCo.

    By • March 20, 2026
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    ‘Not all proteins are created equal’: Inside PepsiCo’s approach to functional ingredients

    The snacks giant is ensuring that cleaner ingredients don’t compromise taste or color, especially as consumers send mixed messages around what they want.

    By • Updated March 19, 2026
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    Q&A

    How Mondelēz identifies the next disruptive snacking trends

    The Oreo maker’s venture capital arm is prioritizing innovation with better-for-you ingredients, but admits it’s “skeptical” of some emerging health trends.

    By • March 19, 2026
  • A box of Hershey bars sits in a store.
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    Hershey combines salty, sweets units to accelerate growth

    The Reese’s maker also announced several leadership changes, including expanding the oversight of sweets head Andrew Archambault to include the full U.S. portfolio.

    By • March 19, 2026
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    General Mills to sell Brazil business for $153M as it sharpens focus

    The divestiture marks the latest move by the Cheerios maker to improve margins and reposition its business for growth amid a challenging environment.

    By • March 18, 2026
  • A peptide (in green) being captured by OppA (in orange), a protein taxi of Lactococcus lactis, responsible for transporting it into the bacterium where it is broken down into the essential amino acids the bacteria needs to survive and thrive in the gut.
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    EXCLUSIVE

    Ingredion leverages AI to advance ingredient discovery

    New partnerships with Shiru and Holobiome reflect how the supplier is working to accelerate innovations that support gut health or provide other benefits.

    By • Updated March 18, 2026
  • A box of La Tiara taco shells sits displayed on a round table.
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    General Mills revives taco shell maker La Tiara

    The food manufacturer is bringing back and expanding the regional brand, which disappeared from shelves after its previous owner went out of business.

    By • March 17, 2026
  • Boxes of Kraft Heinz's PowerMac mac and cheese.
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    Kraft Heinz leans into fiber, protein craze with new mac and cheese

    PowerMac, which took nearly a year to develop, is the latest innovation from a major food company looking to turn around sales with trendy ingredients.

    By • March 17, 2026
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    JBS workers go on strike at one of largest beef plants in the US

    The work stoppage at the meatpacker's facility in Greeley, Colorado, comes as consumer beef prices soar to record highs.

    By • March 16, 2026
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    USDA sued over state SNAP restrictions on candy, soda

    Consumers bringing the lawsuit claim that the limits in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 2026
  • Packages of PepsiCo's Good Warrior meat sticks.
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    PepsiCo enters booming meat stick space with Good Warrior

    The new brand gives the snacking giant a larger presence in the fast-growing segment popular with consumers seeking convenience and protein.

    By • March 16, 2026
  • Cans in Celsius Holdings' portfolio.
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    An ‘everyday choice’: Celsius surges as energy drinks become ‘mainstream’

    CEO John Fieldly said more consumers are turning to the beverages as a companion to meals, an alcohol alternative and even when taking GLP-1s.

    By • March 16, 2026
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    Craft beer’s push into cans is leveling off, Brewers Association says

    The conversion from glass bottles to cans may be reaching its ceiling, according to the trade group’s staff economist. Meanwhile, impacts from tariffs are still playing out.

    By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2026
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    Column

    Leftovers: Chomps chomps on chicken | Twizzlers sip from dirty soda trend

    The fast-growing meat stick brand said the launch marks a “major evolution” for the company, while Surfside owner Stateside Brands releases a sports drink inspired canned cocktail.

    By Food Dive staff • March 13, 2026
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    Reformulation surge prompts Ingredion to reasses how it does business

    With more food companies wanting to add protein or create clean-label products, the 120-year-old ingredient supplier has to be more selective about which categories it participates in.

    By • March 12, 2026
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    Senate Democrats push to ‘break up’ the meat industry

    A proposal aimed at lowering consumer grocery prices would force companies like Tyson and Cargill to choose between beef, poultry and pork production.

    By • March 12, 2026
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    General Mills names chief supply chain officer

    Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.

    By Antone Gonsalves • March 12, 2026
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    Opinion

    Revisiting the predictions: How have GLP-1s changed the food industry?

    Weight loss medications are pushing consumers to become more intentional about what they eat. That has major implications for the future of the sector.

    By Bryan Radtke and Jeremy Bartlow • March 12, 2026
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    Mondelēz rethinks chocolate innovation as high cocoa prices linger

    The Toblerone maker is selling more bars with fillings like caramel and nougat while expanding its premium lineup even as commodity costs have come down from record highs.

    By • March 12, 2026
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    Babybel parent spending $200M to expand cheese production amid protein boom

    Bel Group’s North American CEO said that without the expansion, it could struggle to meet demand as soon as 2027.

    By • March 11, 2026