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Q&ARobotics can help food and beverage companies reach full potential, former Bai COO says
Barak Bar-Cohen, who launched a CPG manufacturing company this year specializing in “variety packs” for snacks and drinks, said his experience at the better-for-you beverage brand fueled his desire to revamp supply chains.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 24, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Frito-Lay twists into Cheetos Pretzels | Campbell’s celebrates Thanksgiving with Chunky soup
The PepsiCo-owned brand is bringing its cheesiness to the growing snack category after success with popcorn, and Goldfish taps a popular holiday movie character for its latest grahams variety.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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So far, it’s been a challenging year for many CPG companies with lingering supply chain issues, inflation worries and a slowdown in investments by venture capital firms.
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How General Mills refreshed its fruit snack brands to fend off disruptors
Splashier assets and branding experiments seek to help products like Gushers stand out in the social media age, execs said at Advertising Week.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 20, 2023 -
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Meati makes its move into growing plant-based snack category
The launch of jerky products comes after Beyond Meat unveiled shelf-stable products, heating up competition in the plant-based market.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 19, 2023 -
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Back to Basics: How to operate a successful private label brand
Proprietary items work best if retailers differentiate them through either cost or innovation and are thoughtful about choosing categories, experts say.
By Amanda Baltazar • Oct. 17, 2023 -
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The slow road to retail: How consumers are dictating cultivated meat’s strategy
Consumer acceptance is a major challenge facing the space, and a big reason why Upside Foods and Eat Just are only available at exclusive restaurants.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 16, 2023 -
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California makes history as first state to ban food additives linked to disease
The state’s Food Safety Act takes effect in 2027 and will prohibit the sale of common ingredients in products like candy and soda.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 12, 2023 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Kraft Heinz, Milk Bar burst into bagel bombs | Skittles get miniature with Littles
The Philadelphia cream cheese brand and the bakery are debuting a red velvet treat, while Whipnotic swirls up two unique whipped cream flavors.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 6, 2023 -
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Nestlé nutritional insight could soon benefit its iconic food brands
A top executive overseeing its vitamins, minerals and supplements segment said there are opportunities to “complement” other parts of the CPG giant’s $103 billion global business.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 5, 2023 -
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OpinionVegan: The product label which shall not be named
The term "plant-based" has become a more inclusive and approachable term when it comes to marketing vegan food. But are times changing?
By Paul Shapiro • Oct. 5, 2023 -
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Nestlé vows to increase sales of healthier foods by 2030
The world’s largest food company said it wants to boost sales of better-for-you products by as much as $27.3 billion by the end of this decade, a 50% increase from 2022.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 29, 2023 -
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Kellogg seeks omnivore consumers’ attention with new plant-based burger
The MorningStar Farms owner is looking to recreate the taste and texture of animal-based burgers.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 26, 2023 -
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Coca-Cola’s BodyArmor launches hydration powders at retail
The product, which is aimed at rapid hydration, is part of the beverage giant’s efforts to make the $1 billion brand a bigger player in larger, faster-growing categories.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 26, 2023 -
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From a high school project to taking on Dippin’ Dots: How Mini Melts is heating up ice cream
Sales are growing 35% annually and within striking distance of $100 million in the next 18 months as the brand enters new stores and regions, its CEO said in an interview.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 25, 2023 -
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Why Bettering saw an opening for luxury edibles
The company, which recently launched in Illinois, says its gummies contain minimal ingredients such as brewed tea and real fruits that prioritize a more consistent infusion of THC into the products.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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Q&A8 questions with Strong Roots founder and CEO Sam Dennigan
From an Irish farm to the frozen aisle section, Sam Dennigan credits his love of art and food for the success of his plant-based frozen brand.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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Sponsored by VericastThe power of printed circulars: Fueling multichannel success in reaching today’s consumers
Dive into the resurgence of print circulars and the secret to captivating today's consumers.
Sept. 18, 2023 -
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At-home consumption, ready-to-drink momentum driving canned beverage trends
“The industry really is different than what it was just a few years ago. We’re seeing a difference in how consumers are behaving,” said one leader at Crown Holdings.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 14, 2023 -
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What Biden’s cannabis rescheduling review could mean for food and beverage
Analysts said the administration’s recommended update will not spur greater availability of items, even as demand for the products continues to grow.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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Kraft Heinz debuts a pouch that makes a microwaved grilled cheese crispy
The technology, part of a broader push at the CPG giant to boost innovation, will first appear in Lunchables before making its way to three other brands.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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Coca-Cola launches beverage created with the help of artificial intelligence
Coca-Cola Y3000 is the latest flavor to launch under the company’s Creations platform designed to highlight its signature soda while drawing in younger consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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Taste trumps all in plant-based consumption, study finds
Shoppers who regularly buy groceries in the category represent a lucrative segment and are also frequently repeat customers in the space, a report from FMI said.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 11, 2023 -
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PepsiCo brings hydration juggernaut Gatorade into water
The electrolyte-infused beverage, which was developed by the CPG giant to help support all-day hydration, will start hitting shelves in 2024.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes into plant-based category
The offering allows the brand, with nearly half a billion in sales annually, to participate in a category that consumers are turning to more frequently throughout their day.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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TreeHouse to sell snack bars business, plant to John B. Sanfilippo for $63M
The divestiture will allow the private-label giant to focus on high-growth and high-margin categories while enabling John B. Sanfilippo to diversify its offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2023
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