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Post to shutter 2 cereal plants, cut 300 jobs
The facilities in Ontario and Nevada are expected to close by the end of the year.
By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2025 -
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Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers
Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, analysts say.
By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2025 -
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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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Knorr mini meals generating big business for Unilever in the US
As consumers move away from three large meals a day, it’s creating a growth opportunity for a brand best known for side dishes and bouillon.
By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2025 -
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The Campbell’s Company drafts Coca-Cola vet to lead digital transformation
The 155-year-old soup and snack giant appointed Aaron Gwinner as SVP, chief digital and technology officer Thursday.
By Matt Ashare • April 7, 2025 -
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Nestlé brings Maison Perrier sparkling non-alcoholic cocktails to US
The rollout reflects the growing demand for mocktails among consumers wanting to cut back on alcohol without losing the flavor and social aspects.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2025 -
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PepsiCo’s Life launches multigrain cereal aimed at family wellness
The debut of the healthier offering, which targets building immunity and healthy bones, comes as the category continues to lose sales.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2025 -
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How Kellanova’s clean room is improving targeting and lifting sales
The CPG marketer reworked creative and media plans to help turn around Special K in the U.K. and is using the same approach for brands like Pringles.
By Chris Kelly • April 4, 2025 -
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Hershey to buy healthier snacks maker LesserEvil
The purchase of the popcorn, puffs and curls maker adds a fast-growing brand to its portfolio while bringing the Pennsylvania company into new categories and eating occasions.
By Christopher Doering • April 3, 2025 -
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Walmart adds AI partner for produce crop monitoring
The retailer is working with Cropin to improve yield forecasting, monitor crop health and better predict seasonal transitions for fresh foods.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 3, 2025 -
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Anheuser-Busch debuts a new vodka tea brand called Skimmers
The launch comes as the niche alcohol segment surged 332% in 2024 with consumers turning away from beer in favor of alternative ready-to-drink offerings.
By Christopher Doering • April 2, 2025 -
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Smithfield sells off pigs as attention turns toward lunch meats
The pork producer is reducing its exposure to agricultural markets as it builds up more profitable and less volatile segments of its business.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 2, 2025 -
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How Coca-Cola is using Minute Maid to push into alcohol
The soda giant’s Red Tree Beverages subsidiary is making a bet that its vodka lemonade can help it gain a stronger foothold in booze.
By Chris Casey • April 2, 2025 -
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Q&ADanone’s CMO on adapting advertising as GLP-1 upends the food industry
Linda Bethea details how the marketer of brands including Oikos and Silk is approaching artificial intelligence and emerging channels like Pinterest.
By Chris Kelly • April 2, 2025 -
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PepsiCo names new US beverages CMO amid soda category disruption
Mark Kirkham, a 14-year company veteran, is taking over the role long held by Greg Lyons as PepsiCo ramps up a focus on better-for-you offerings.
By Peter Adams • April 1, 2025 -
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How the health and wellness boom is fueling Hain Celestial’s transformation
CEO Wendy Davidson said the Sleepytime Tea maker needed to first stabilize its business and boost innovation before it could tap into movements such as GLP-1 use.
By Christopher Doering • March 31, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kellanova serves up salty-sweet Rice Krispies Treats | Sargento partners with Mondelēz and McCormick on cheesy collab
The snacks maker is bringing the popular flavor to its latest products, while the cheese producer is working with large food companies to shake up its ready-to-eat dishes.
By Food Dive staff • March 28, 2025 -
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TraceGains uses AI to target food quality and safety
The tech platform said producers can better detect contamination and allergens with its program in order to achieve compliance.
By Chris Casey • March 27, 2025 -
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Fresh produce giant Fresh Del Monte strikes deal to enter high-value specialty ingredients
The purchase of a majority stake in avocado oil supplier Avolio also will help the fruit and vegetable giant boost margins and improve its sustainability efforts.
By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2025 -
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Wonder moves beyond bread with the launch of snack cakes
Flowers Foods said the new line of donuts, honey buns, cupcakes and cinnamon rolls is its first major extension in the brand’s 104-year-old history.
By Christopher Doering • March 25, 2025 -
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Conagra to close Michigan pie filling plant, lay off about 85 workers
The packaged food maker will shutter the facility in June as part of a plan to simplify its supply chain.
By Christopher Doering • March 25, 2025 -
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Constellation Brands beer executive exits amid tariff uncertainty
Bill Renspie’s departure after more than two decades comes as the Corona brewer faces pressure following a tax on Mexican imports levied by the White House.
By Chris Casey • March 24, 2025 -
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Trump admin delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks
The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. Coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2025 -
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Sponsored by CaptivateScale your CPG advertising strategy in 2025: The synergy of DOOH + retail media
Explore how Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising and Retail Media Networks (RMN) complement each other to drive consumer engagement and conversions.
March 24, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Krispy Kreme sweetens doughnuts with Hershey | Siggi’s debuts yogurt pouches for adults
The pastry maker is partnering with the chocolate manufacturer on new flavors, and a popular U.K. gummy candy makes its way into Target.
By Food Dive staff • March 21, 2025 -
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Chobani makes biggest plant investment in its history by spending $500M to expand Idaho facility
The expansion is expected to add 500,000 square feet of space and create at least 160 new jobs to the establishment making yogurt, oatmilk and coffee creamers.
By Christopher Doering • March 20, 2025
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