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Digging for gold: Kodiak CEO aims to convince consumers it’s more than waffles and pancakes
Despite competition from PepsiCo, Kellogg and other CPGs in the $47 billion breakfast category, new CEO Valerie Oswalt said her company plans to be more aggressive in promoting its oatmeal, frozen waffles and granola bars.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 5, 2023 -
Exclusive: PepsiCo to bring iconic chip brands into new snacking categories in 2023
Cheetos-flavored pretzels, Doritos co-branded jerky and a cracker with one of its major chip brands will allow the CPG giant to change how shoppers view its snacks and increase occasions when they are consumed.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 4, 2023 -
How upcycled food companies tackle their biggest challenge
As more brands create products using ingredients that would have gone to waste, leaders in the industry say educating consumers is key to success.
By Chris Casey • Dec. 19, 2022 -
Sponsored by The Ibotta Performance Network
2023 Forecast: The accelerated rise of private label
Economic weakening, fluctuating consumer behavior, and the latest rise of Private Label are challenges for brands to reckon with en masse.
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Equal sweetener owner Whole Earth announces CEO transition plan
The company’s board appointed member Michael Franklin to serve as its interim head starting Jan. 1. He replaces Albert Manzone, who has run the firm since 2016.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 15, 2022 -
Mars enters performance nutrition with Snickers Hi Protein Bars
The product has the same chocolate, caramel and peanut ingredients as the iconic treat, but 20 grams of protein and only four grams of sugar.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Functional soda Poppi raises $25M
The beverage maker also bulked up its C-suite by appointing former Anheuser-Busch executive Lana Buchanan as its chief marketing officer.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 13, 2022 -
Sponsored by Kwik Lok
5 tips for navigating a challenging distribution environment
Learn how companies are navigating the supply chain difficulties they face, from sourcing ingredients and raw materials from suppliers through distribution to retail and foodservice outlets.
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Leftovers: Hershey bursts into Hot Chocolate Bombs; Premier Protein flips for pancakes
The confection and snacking giant is bringing its own spin to the wintertime drink, and Kraft Heinz hopes its Lunchables Holiday Packs will give parents the gift of more time to prepare presents.
By Food Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Post’s Michael Foods to offer verified carbon reduced eggs in 2023
The company is partnering with supplier Do Good Foods, and will quantify the impact each foodservice buyer’s purchase had on climate change.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 2, 2022 -
Upstart bottled water makers thirst for differentiation in $40B industry
While companies like PepsiCo and Coca-Cola dominate the space, brands looking to carve out their own niche are touting better-for-you products and sustainability attributes to stand out.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 1, 2022 -
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Cove debuts biodegradable water bottles
The Los Angeles-based startup will launch the containers, which it says are the first of their kind, on Thursday in Southern California.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 28, 2022 -
Once a ‘sleepy category,’ the pretzel grabs its fill of the $106B snacking space
Long mocked as an unloved staple of bars and airplanes, brands such as Hershey’s Dot’s have turned to bold flavors to attract snack-obsessed consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 28, 2022 -
Nestlé’s Nespresso to debut paper-based compostable capsules
The new pods will be piloted in France and Switzerland in spring 2023, and will complement the brand’s existing aluminum option.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 22, 2022 -
Hummus leader Sabra regaining swagger after ‘difficult’ move to halt production
Several months after temporarily shutting down its Virginia plant for repairs, CEO Joey Bergstein said the brand, co-owned by PepsiCo, is experiencing a sharp rebound in sales and recouping lost market share.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 21, 2022 -
Inside Campbell Soup’s overhaul to innovation and how it’s paying off
From technology to how workers collaborate, the 153-year-old food giant is scrapping old practices in favor of new ones to quicken product development and boost its chances of success.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 15, 2022 -
How PepsiCo adapts to keep pace with food innovation
The company’s Frito-Lay unit is using artificial intelligence and expanding its consumer outreach to design new products and create more flavor options.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2022 -
General Mills thinks big with mini versions of 3 cereals
With bite-sized offerings of Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Reese’s Puffs, the CPG giant is capitalizing on cereal’s growing popularity as a snack.
By Chris Casey • Nov. 3, 2022 -
PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay introduces bite-sized versions of popular snacks
Doritos, Cheetos and SunChips Minis are packaged in canisters that the CPG giant said are conducive to sharing or eating on the go.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Nestlé aims for bigger bite of $600M thaw and eat category
The nascent segment, which is growing at a 25% CAGR, allows food makers to get their brands into the hands of on-the-go consumers who don’t have immediate access to an oven or microwave.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Leftovers: Entenmann’s bakes a truffle treat; Kellogg and Elf on the Shelf cool down breakfast
The sweets baker rolls out two varieties of bite-size indulgent treats, and Sierra Nevada’s new brew gives fresh hops the deep freeze.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 28, 2022 -
Constellation transitions to passive role at Canopy Growth
As part of a deal, the alcohol giant would keep its existing 35.7% stake, but no longer be allowed to nominate representatives to the board or approve certain transactions.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Consumer Brands Association names news industry trade group head as CEO
David Chavern, who takes over on Jan. 3, joins the group as CPGs deal with issues such as inflation, supply chain challenges and labor shortages.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2022 -
General Mills’ Old El Paso enters snack category with chips
The brand, best known for taco shells, tortillas and seasoning mixes, is debuting three sweet and savory Tex-Mex-inspired flavors at Walmart.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 21, 2022 -
FDA leaders say the agency is ‘focused on food’
Commissioner Robert Califf and safety and nutrition head Susan Mayne told a conference this week how they plan to use policy to improve what people eat amid unhealthy diets and poor nutrition.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 13, 2022