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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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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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‘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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Sponsored by O-I GlassWhy conscious consumers are choosing glass
Three reasons why glass packaging is the clear choice for shoppers.
Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper inks sales and distribution deal for Black Rifle Energy Drinks
The new beverage line is expected to launch in the fourth quarter and be available nationwide in early 2025. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Impossible Foods and Motif FoodWorks dismiss long-standing legal battle
The drawn-out saga between the companies over the use of heme proteins has come to a close after two and a half years.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Deep DiveGum manufacturers turn to innovation to keep sales from popping
With demand falling from its 2011 peak, Hershey, Mars Wrigley and other companies are turning to unique flavors, ingredients and formats to boost consumption.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Bisquick heads to the fair | Welch’s goes sugar free
The General Mills-owned brand is partnering with Kid Cudi on a funnel cake mix, and Thomas’ English muffins is bringing back its beloved pumpkin spice offerings.
By Food Dive Staff • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Coca-Cola chided by green group for lack of progress on reusable packaging
Oceana said the CPG giant is falling behind in meeting its 2030 goal of having at least 25% of its beverage sales coming from reusable containers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Harken Sweets brings more superfood candy bars to the public in big retail push
Katie Lefkowitz, a former Caulipower executive, started the better-for-you confection company after a medical diagnosis.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Unilever spices up Hellmann’s with flavored mayo
The brand, with more than $2 billion in global sales, has introduced new flavor options like Chipotle and Garlic Aioli to attract younger consumers and increase usage occasions for the condiment.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Consumers still reaching for ‘feel good’ products: Whole Foods exec
Even though consumers are wary of food price fluctuations, premium products are still the most desired.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Can canned food outlast competition from flexible plastic alternatives?
With consumers feeling squeezed by inflation, food companies like Bush’s Beans and suppliers such as Sonoco see cans as a reliable space to grow in while also meeting sustainability goals.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 19, 2024
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