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Nestlé inks partnership to support labor rights in coffee supply chains
The two-year social justice project with the International Labour Organization will focus on three main coffee sourcing countries: Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.
By Zoya Mirza • April 3, 2026 -
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Shift to natural ingredients opens the door to food fraud
As companies race to replace artificial dyes, experts are seeing a surge in fake ingredients claiming to be clean label.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 2, 2026 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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How AI is changing food supply chains
As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.
By Laurel Deppen • April 2, 2026 -
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How Kraft Heinz’s NFL deal could help the marketer get back on track
The five-year partnership comes as the CPG giant recently paused plans to split its condiment and grocery businesses.
By Chris Kelly • April 2, 2026 -
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Hershey reverting back to ‘classic’ chocolate recipe for some Reese’s products
The change, which will only affect 3% of products, follows a weeks-long campaign from the grandson of the peanut butter cup’s founder.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2026 -
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Food industry moves toward transparency with smarter barcodes
A SmartLabel initiative that gives consumers detailed product information via QR codes is gearing up for a major shift in retail technology.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 1, 2026 -
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Protein pickles, Butterfinger Top Ramen: The best April Fools’ food pranks of 2026
The holiday has become an annual tradition for companies to connect with consumers and test potential concepts that could one day become reality.
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Keurig Dr Pepper picks JDE Peet’s CEO to helm coffee spinoff
Rafael Oliveira will lead the newly created Global Coffee Co. once it separates from the beverage giant.
By Laurel Deppen • April 1, 2026 -
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Unilever to combine food business with McCormick in $45B deal
The transaction creates a global spice and condiments giant with a portfolio that includes Hellmann's mayonnaise and Frank's RedHot sauce.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 31, 2026 -
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How AI is being used to strengthen food safety
Automation could help contain issues as soon as they arise and before they become widespread, according to experts.
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Mars invests $100M to expand Chicago headquarters
The investment in its snacking operations, which is expected to create 600 jobs, comes three months after it closed its $36 billion purchase of Pringles maker Kellanova.
By Christopher Doering • March 30, 2026 -
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Q&AHow Mondelēz is adding more ‘razzle-dazzle’ to Easter and beyond
The company is positioning Oreo, Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids to have a bigger holiday presence as the seasonal segment drives outsized growth for the snacking giant.
By Christopher Doering • March 30, 2026 -
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Jack Daniel’s owner in talks to merge with Absolut’s Pernod Ricard
Brown-Forman said a deal with the Jameson whiskey maker would give the combined company enhanced scale and a balanced geographic footprint.
By Laurel Deppen • March 27, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Pop-Tarts adds more filling with Super Stuffed | Jel Sert makes water basic
The Mars-owned brand said the launch responds to fans' most requested innovation, while Campbell's V8 jolts its energy drink lineup with zero sugar options.
By Food Dive staff • March 27, 2026 -
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PepsiCo hits pair of water sustainability targets
The food and beverage giant has a goal to become net water positive or replenish more water than it consumes by 2030.
By Zoya Mirza • March 27, 2026 -
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Magnum Ice Cream partners with Tilray on hard Popsicle drinks
The ready-to-drink canned cocktails are meant to tap into consumers’ growing interest in nostalgic flavors.
By Laurel Deppen • March 26, 2026 -
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Unilever taps influencer agency for food business as potential spinoff looms
Samy is tasked with developing a global influencer strategy for the CPG giant’s food business, which Unilever is in talks to sell to McCormick & Co.
By Chris Kelly • March 26, 2026 -
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Coca-Cola spends $650M to expand Fairlife production
The beverage giant is adding to a Michigan manufacturing plant as the dairy brand sees “significant growth.”
By Laurel Deppen • March 25, 2026 -
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Why Campbell’s $1B Rao’s brand is winning on sauce
By touting its premium ingredients list and encouraging trial, the fast-growing sauce aims to build consumer awareness and household penetration.
By Christopher Doering • March 25, 2026 -
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Chobani invests $567M in La Colombe plant expansion
The food and beverage giant has announced manufacturing projects totaling more than $2 billion in the last year to meet growing demand for its coffee, creamer and yogurt brands.
By Christopher Doering • March 24, 2026 -
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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 Laurel Deppen • March 24, 2026 -
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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 Christopher Doering • March 23, 2026 -
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Sponsored by ZappiConsumers 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 Christopher Doering • March 20, 2026
