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    Blow Pop maker plans $98M Tennessee plant expansion

    Candy manufacturer Charms said it will hire 62 workers and bolster its Covington distribution center as part of the investment.

    By Sara Samora • Feb. 19, 2025
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    How Graeter’s ice cream outlasted over 150 years of wars, depressions and deep-pocketed competitors

    Older, but costlier production methods allow the company to stay true to its roots and dominate in Midwestern markets where it outsells Ben & Jerry’s in some stores.

    By • Feb. 19, 2025
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    Mergers and acquisitions

    Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    Coca-Cola enters trendy prebiotic soda market with Simply Pop

    The drink, which contains fiber for gut health and Vitamin C and zinc for immunity support, pits the beverage giant against fast-growing upstarts Olipop and Poppi.

    By • Feb. 18, 2025
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    Nestlé largely ‘immune’ to tariff impact, CEO says

    While the Nespresso maker is closely watching global trade and tariffs, it benefits from having regional production facilities.

    By • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Why Welch’s is embracing experiential marketing as it expands into alcohol

    CMO Scott Utke discusses how the grape growing giant is looking to better appeal to groups like millennials with new offerings that go beyond juice or fruit snacks.

    By Peter Adams • Feb. 13, 2025
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    Olipop valued at nearly $2B following latest funding round

    The prebiotic soda offering is the top non-alcoholic brand in the U.S. by dollar sales and unit growth, according to the company.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    More ‘shrinkflation’? How Trump tariffs could reverberate through the food industry

    Companies sensitive to inflation-wary consumers are unlikely to immediately raise prices, experts say, but could respond by changing ingredients, packaging and portion sizes.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Coca-Cola could use more plastic bottles in response to Trump tariffs

    The beverage giant may pivot away from aluminum cans if input costs rise, said CEO James Quincey.

    By Maria Rachal • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Wonder bread owner Flowers Foods positioned to weather GLP-1 uncertainty, CEO says

    Ryals McMullian noted consumers are moving away from traditional white and wheat bread into organic, keto, gluten-free and premium areas.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
  • Cereal is lined in a row, reading "Raisin Bran, Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles, and Honey Bunches of Oats."
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    Post Holdings sees cereal demand dip as Gen Z seeks healthier breakfasts

    Shifting consumer preferences and niche competitors are weighing on large players in the category, according to the Honey Bunches of Oats owner.

    By • Feb. 11, 2025
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    Coke rolls out an ice cream truck to boost new orange cream flavor

    Soundtracked by Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy,” ads for the latest launch tap into childhood nostalgia.

    By Chris Kelly • Feb. 11, 2025
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    Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial explores sale of personal care brands

    The segment generated about 3% of the company’s net sales during its most recent quarter, with the majority of its business coming from snacks, beverages and meal prep.

    By • Feb. 10, 2025
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    How Mondelēz laid the groundwork for a major digital overhaul

    The snack maker spent 18 months gearing up for transformation, which will include generative AI exploration.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 10, 2025
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    Mondelēz, Hershey pressured by a prolonged spike in cocoa prices

    The Oreo maker warned of “unprecedented” inflation for the commodity that would reduce its earnings, while the Kisses giant cautioned of a disconnect between fundamentals and market price.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Ingredion invests $100M in Indianapolis plant to grow texture business

    The facility will also install modernized equipment to improve efficiency and reliability while reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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    ADM to cut up to 700 jobs, sell assets as nutrition segment faces headwinds

    The ingredients manufacturer and crop trader identified more than $2 billion in opportunities to streamline its portfolio as it looks to cut costs.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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    The Weekly Sip: Jones Soda changes up C-suite, again | Absolut cracks open RTD cocktail varieties

    In other beverage news, Celsius is tapping into the nostalgia of roller rinks and arcades with its latest energy drink flavor.

    By • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Oreo hypes Post Malone cookie drop with new Snapchat ad format

    The Mondelez marketer is the first in the snack category to take advantage of Sponsored Snaps, which include a link to make a purchase.

    By Peter Adams • Feb. 6, 2025
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    PepsiCo to focus on value, healthier offerings amid slump in snacks

    CEO Ramon Laguarta said the Doritos maker hasn’t seen a “direct impact” from GLP-1 medications despite higher consumer interest in health and wellness.

    By • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Opinion

    How Super Bowl brand extensions can fuel big-time growth

    The event has proven to be ideal for Budweiser and other brands to launch new offerings, writes Patricia Manos with Curion. But unless done right, these campaigns could become a high-profile flop.

    By Patricia Manos • Feb. 5, 2025
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    Heinz teams with hip-hop hitmaker Mustard for new product, campaign

    The marketer launched the culturally minded — and perhaps overdue — campaign with a spot that aired during the Grammy Awards.

    By Chris Kelly • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Tyson chicken earnings pop as consumers prioritize protein

    Growing demand for convenient meals is pushing the poultry giant to expand its presence in foodservice and the frozen aisle.

    By • Feb. 4, 2025
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    Canada pauses tariffs on US food and alcohol after Trump delays trade action

    Retaliatory tariffs would have targeted $155 billion worth of American goods including beef, pork, orange juice, coffee and spirits.

    By Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 3, 2025
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    JM Smucker to divest some sweets brands for $40M as it focuses on Hostess

    The sale of the Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, as well as certain private-label products, also will help cut costs and reduce complexity across its manufacturing network.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
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    Nestlé opens $675M beverage factory, distribution center in Arizona

    The facility, which is creating 300 jobs, will produce creamers for several brands, including Coffee mate, Natural Bliss and Starbucks. 

    By • Jan. 31, 2025