Wesson enters crowded plant-based butter aisle

The 124-year-old brand, known for its vegetable oil, is tapping into its widespread recognition and the consumer desire for alternative dairy products to launch the new offering.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 25, 2023

Robotics 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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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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Leftovers: 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

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

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

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

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

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

Leftovers: 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

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

Vegan: 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

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

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

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

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

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

8 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

The 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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