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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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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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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 -
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Kraft Heinz’s biggest portfolio campaign to date celebrates America250
The CPG giant is uniting several of its top brands to capitalize on cookout season as it ramps up marketing spend to support its turnaround.
By Peter Adams • May 19, 2026 -
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Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023
Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.
By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2026 -
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Deep DiveInside Utz’s rise from regional potato chip brand to salty snack juggernaut
The 105-year-old pretzel and chip maker is in the midst of a slow but steady national expansion as it competes with PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and scores of smaller local brands.
By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Keen Decision SystemsBuilding a solid ad budget amid more economic uncertainty
Spend smarter, not quieter: How food brands can build resilient ad budgets now.
By Justin Jefferson • May 18, 2026 -
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Canmakers say capacity is tight as beverage industry gears up for big summer
Ball, Crown and Ardagh are navigating higher input costs and inflationary pressures as brands prepare promotions related to the World Cup and America250 celebrations.
By Maria Rachal • May 15, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Welch’s debuts biggest ‘function-forward innovation’ | Mother’s sprinkles Nerds on frosted cookies
A new probiotic-packed yogurt fruit snack looks to answer demand for gut-friendly foods, while Saint James Iced Tea adds its twist to Arnold Palmer.
By Food Dive staff • May 15, 2026 -
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Jack Link’s names president of North America
Jeff Caswell joins the beef jerky maker from Mid America Pet Food, where he was CEO and a board member for the past two years.
By Brett Dworski • May 14, 2026 -
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Ingredion makes $3.7B offer to buy ingredients rival Tate & Lyle
A potential acquisition would expand Ingredion’s position in texture and mouthfeel.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 14, 2026 -
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Ben & Jerry’s owner to offer ice cream at entertainment venues through Mini Melts partnership
The agreement advances Magnum's out-of-home growth strategy by targeting consumers in high-traffic locations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 13, 2026 -
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Beyond Meat puts protein drinks at the center of turnaround plan
CEO Ethan Brown said it’s been acting as a “beverage company in hiding,” with a board of executives from Coke, Boston Beer and more.
By Laurel Deppen • May 13, 2026 -
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Kraft Heinz hikes marketing spend 37% as turnaround takes shape
The CPG giant highlighted innovations like its new protein-packed Kraft Mac & Cheese and a five-year sponsorship deal with the NFL.
By Peter Adams • May 12, 2026 -
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Sara Lee owner to invest $1B in US business
Grupo Bimbo said the funding will support innovation and affordability efforts as the Mexico-based company expands its reach in one of its largest regions.
By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2026 -
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Egg giant Cal-Maine diversifies business with purchase of Van’s waffles
The acquisition will significantly boost the company's growing prepared foods segment and solidify its presence in breakfast.
By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Lineage[Podcast] Cold Chain 2026 – Evolving Under Pressure
This podcast series examines the forces reshaping cold chain operations, from trade volatility and tariffs to AI adoption and supply chain resilience.
By Food Dive's studioID • May 12, 2026 -
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Sponsored by IFT FIRST Annual Event & ExpoWhy IFT FIRST matters: Where food industry decisions meet food science
Why food industry leaders look to IFT FIRST for science-backed clarity, connection, and action.
By Tracey L. Power, MBA • May 11, 2026 -
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Suja Life taps into sizzling demand for health and wellness with IPO
The cold-pressed juice pioneer raised nearly $200 million in its offering, which it plans to use to expand production and consider an acquisition, its CEO said.
By Laurel Deppen • May 11, 2026 -
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Danone to close plant-based dairy facility in New Jersey
The Silk and So Delicious manufacturer said 114 workers will be laid off and production will be reassigned to other U.S. facilities.
By Christopher Doering • May 11, 2026 -
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C4 Energy parent hires Hershey vet as COO
Andrew Archambault, who has prior experience leading beverages at Keurig Dr Pepper, will oversee Nutrabolt’s sales, supply chain and international operations.
By Christopher Doering • May 11, 2026
