Corporate Operations: Page 2
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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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TrendlineHow 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.
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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 -
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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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Laurel Deppen • Updated March 19, 2026 -
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Q&AHow 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 Laurel Deppen • March 19, 2026 -
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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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • March 18, 2026 -
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EXCLUSIVEIngredion 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 Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 18, 2026 -
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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 Laurel Deppen • March 17, 2026 -
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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 Christopher Doering • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 -
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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 Christopher Doering • March 16, 2026
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