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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Diageo’s spirits sales fall flat | International Delight turns to ‘Home Alone’ nostalgia for coffee
The Guinness brewer’s CEO said a long-term trend toward spirits over wine and beer work in the company’s favor; and a couple is harnessing the spirit of Louisville for their gin.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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4 trends that push purchasing decisions, according to Cargill report
From higher expectations to stretching their dollar, consumers still consider taste and convenience to be king.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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TrendlineHow AI is transforming the food and beverage industry
Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.
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Sara Lee, Wonderbread owners announce closures of plants affecting hundreds of workers
Flowers Foods plans to close a bun making plant in Louisiana, while Bimbo Bakeries USA will shutter two facilities in New York and another in Texas.
By Christopher Doering • July 31, 2024 -
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Weight loss drugs are shaking up Big Food, Ag and Health. Experts weigh in on what the industry should do
The changing snacking and eating behaviors of the increasing numbers of people on drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing food categories quickly, from snacking to restaurants.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 30, 2024 -
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits buys New England alcohol distributor
The largest wholesaler in the industry is set to purchase Horizon Beverage Group, a company with nearly a century of experience in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
By Chris Casey • July 30, 2024 -
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Mondelēz International taps Nestlé, P&G veteran as tech chief
Filippo Catalano will join the organization later this year, reporting directly to its CEO.
By Roberto Torres • July 26, 2024 -
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PepsiCo launches pilot to cultivate next generation of farmers
The effort provides job pathways for beginning producers and young people to be successful on the farm or within the agriculture industry at large.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2024 -
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Health, taste and texture: What Ingredion’s new chief innovation officer is prioritizing
Mike Leonard stressed the importance of working with experts before debuting new health focused products.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
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Danone partners with Microsoft to scale AI projects
As the dairy company looks to technology to drive operational efficiency, it aims to upskill 100,000 workers to become more comfortable with digital tools.
By Chris Casey • July 25, 2024 -
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Meati Foods new CCO, CEO look to avoid plant-based pitfalls
The mycelium-based meat maker is looking to go back to its roots and nail down its messaging in a burgeoning category.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
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After $3B sale by PepsiCo, Tropicana goes about juicing up its business
The company, which owns its namesake brand, smoothie maker Naked and probiotic drink KeVita, is prioritizing innovation and new consumption occasions to drive growth.
By Christopher Doering • July 24, 2024 -
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Food and beverage innovation plunges nearly 50% since 2007: Mintel
The market research firm said about a quarter of items introduced between January and May of 2024 were genuinely new products.
By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2024 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper to close Virginia coffee plant, impacting 379 people
The shuttering of the facility, which manufactures K-Cup pods, comes as the beverage giant ramps up production in South Carolina.
By Christopher Doering • July 22, 2024 -
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New snack launches propel annual dairy aisle sales to $76B: CoBank
From snackable cheese kits to dessert-inspired Greek yogurt, Chobani and other manufacturers are transforming the category to meet changing demands and taste preferences.
By Chris Casey • July 22, 2024 -
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How a candy lover is bringing discontinued sweets back from the dead
Ellia Kassoff has reintroduced once-popular brands like Wacky Wafers and Hydrox cookies after claiming “corporate mismanagement” caused them to be discontinued.
By Christopher Doering • July 22, 2024 -
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General Mills taps CPG veteran to spur growth
Asheesh Saksena, who previously served in the C-suite at Gap, Inc. and Best Buy, will help the food company diversify its portfolio.
By Chris Casey • July 18, 2024 -
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Roquette, Bonumose partner to boost tagatose production
The ingredients businesses are joining forces to scale the natural sweetener, giving food and beverage formulators a better-for-you alternative to sugar.
By Chris Casey • July 18, 2024 -
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Danone, Nestlé join over 130 companies in call to reverse biodiversity loss ahead of COP16
A coalition of businesses across various industries are pressing world leaders to take action on an issue often overlooked by corporate sustainability plans.
By Sarah Zimmerman • July 18, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Coca-Cola taps YouTube stars for BodyArmor collab | Evolution Fresh bursts into better-for-you soda
The sports drink is launching its latest offering with the influencers behind Dude Perfect, and California brewery Fieldwork debuts a line of nonalcoholic beverages.
By Food Dive staff • July 18, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz names former Pepsi marketer Todd Kaplan as North America CMO
The decorated CPG marketer, who spent nearly 20 years at PepsiCo, is tasked with realizing modern marketing capabilities that can unlock new growth.
By Peter Adams • July 17, 2024 -
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Kellanova brings waffle flavor to a mug with Eggo Coffee
The food giant is taking its breakfast brand into the lucrative morning beverage category where it will compete with offerings from companies such as Nestlé and J.M. Smucker.
By Chris Casey • July 17, 2024 -
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Ferrero’s Famous Amos returns to its original recipe after brand overhaul fails to resonate
The snack maker is altering the nearly 50-year-old cookie’s ingredients list again, redesigning the packaging and lowering the price.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2024 -
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From meatballs to deli dominance: How a former Mondelēz exec is building a $1B food company
CEO Adam Michaels has cut millions in spending from Mama’s Creations and added dozens of new foods like olives and pasta salad through acquisitions.
By Christopher Doering • July 16, 2024 -
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PepsiCo CEO sees lower prices across parts of its snacking portfolio
Ramon Laguarta said some of its products, such as unsalted potato or tortilla chips, need a “value reset” as inflation and higher borrowing costs weigh on U.S. consumers.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2024 -
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Pernod Ricard creates dedicated US whiskey company
The Jameson maker is growing its spirits operations following investments in brands such as Rabbit Hole and Jefferson’s.
By Chris Casey • July 15, 2024
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