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Taking a bite out of 2024’s biggest snacking trends
Market research firm Circana identifies three of this year's major takeaways in a space that's experienced drastic changes in consumer preferences.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThe stealthy snacking giant behind Dippin’ Dots, Icee and other treats
While J&J Snack Foods may not be a household name, the company has drawn praise for its “unique collection” of category-leading brands and nearly recession-proof business model.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
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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Umiami Foods rebrands to Swap, launches in US market
The French food tech company aims to increase demand for its plant-based product, marketed as a one-for-one substitute for traditional chicken.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Ferrero’s Butterfinger debuts first major innovation in nearly a decade
The Salted Caramel bar, which debuts in April, is the first limited-time offering for the century-old brand under the Nutella owner. Similar changes are expected for Crunch and Baby Ruth.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz ‘betting big’ on reaching consumers away from home
The ketchup and Mac & Cheese maker said its foodservice unit is “an integral strategic building block” to growing its business and raising brand awareness.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by O-I GlassThe post-pandemic trends impacting food packaging preferences
Why consumers are demanding glass packaging amid 2020s culture shifts.
Oct. 14, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Chips Ahoy! goes overboard for jumbo-sized cookies | Lifeway turns to trendy kefir flavors
The Mondelēz-owned brand is launching a bigger version of its iconic cookie while Bobo's is tapping into fruit for its newest oat bar.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Q&ANespresso’s marketing and sustainability maven on her dual role
Jessica Padula discussed acting like a luxury brand and how to navigate growing ESG backlash at Advertising Week New York.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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More snacks to include fruit and vegetable ingredients: report
As consumers' eating habits evolve, so has the way food manufacturers think about ingredients and their placement in products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Impossible Foods launches 3 new family-friendly products
The company is launching plant-based chicken nuggets, meal kits and corn dogs in grocery stores in the coming weeks.
By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ReposiTrakLabels are not enough for FSMA 204 food traceability
Learn the truth about traceability: No, labels aren't enough, there are legal risks for noncompliance (and undercompliance) with FSMA 204, and there's no time to waste.
By Randy Fields, ReposiTrak Chairman and CEO • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Weekly Sip: Boston Beer summons Sam Adams with séance kit | Shock Top shakes up hard tea
In other beverage news, C4 Energy is freezing up with its latest set of flavors and color-changing cans.
By Food Dive staff • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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‘Sauce is boss’: How Campbell Soup is turning Rao’s into its next $1B brand
While the premium brand has branched out into pasta, frozen entrees, pizza and soup, executives said about 75% of sales will come from its fast-growing jarred sauce.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: M&M’s spreads into PB&J | KitKat gives vanilla fans a break
The iconic chocolate brand is thinking outside of its shell with a new flavor and a sugar-free jam brand launches a spicy surprise.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Coconut meat
Filled with manganese, copper, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and other essential minerals, the trendy ingredient is making its way to more products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Nestlé‘s Nespresso launches first ready-to-drink coffee in US
The limited-edition beverage allows the brand to tap into the growing popularity of RTD offerings and further extend its reach outside of the home and office.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Brand loyalty, cost rank highest in importance for Halloween candy shopping habits
Chocolate and sweets brands like M&Ms, Hershey and Twizzlers will continue to dominate this spooky season, according to a survey from Trax.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz steak sauce heads to the dairy aisle with A1 butter
The innovation, the first outside of its signature condiment in more than five years, comes as the packaged food giant looks to generate $2 billion in incremental net sales by 2027.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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C4 partners with Hershey to bring its sweets to energy drinks, protein powders
The initial tranche of products will include the confectionery giant’s Bubble Yum, Jolly Rancher, Hershey's Milk Chocolate and Reese's brands.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Ready-to-drink cocktail brands seek ‘bar cart worthy’ premium glass packaging
Some beverage makers are turning to unique bottles in order to differentiate their products in a crowded category.
By Hollie Stephens • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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PepsiCo’s Gatorade debuts electrolyte powder aimed at everyday hydration
The product fills a void for the $6 billion-plus brand that is typically geared toward athletes and other physically active people.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Nestlé‘s Stouffer’s launches first shelf-stable offering with macaroni and cheese
The product will compete in a segment with almost $3 billion in sales and help the CPG giant take advantage of consumer interest in shelf-stable and frozen versions of the food.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper to pay $1.5M to settle charges about K-Cup recyclability
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission says the beverage company omitted from filed documents important information about testing the recyclability of its K-Cup coffee pods.
By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Are strawberries tasting worse? Tech platform says it can help fruit maintain quality
New labels track the humidity and temperature of berries and can help producers maintain a fresher, sweeter fruit.
By Chris Casey • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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USDA tightens guidance for use of ‘antibiotic free’ and other meat labels
The department is signaling that it will take enforcement action against producers who make false or misleading claims about how animals are raised.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 9, 2024
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