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Packaging innovations: Twinings gets canned, Black Cow’s udderly different vodka packaging
In other news, Sensei Farms ditches its plastic clamshells.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Chemical found in rocket fuel detected in fruits, dairy and meat: Consumer Reports
The group said while perchlorate was detected in measurable levels in two-thirds of nearly 200 samples, it was not “acutely dangerous” and didn’t exceed EPA guidelines.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 7, 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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Lawsuits accuse General Mills’ Cocoa Puffs of having high levels of lead
In a pair of class action lawsuits from California and Minnesota, plaintiffs are seeking $5 million in damages from the company.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Graza olive oil goes mini | Startup snack turns pasta into puffs
The viral brand is partnering with Little Spoon on a variety aimed at babies and toddlers; and Birch Benders flips into Filipino ingredient ube for purple pancakes.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Why Mela saw untapped potential with Gen Z in watermelon drinks
The upstart brand’s CEO said it hopes to ride the wave of unique beverages adjacent to the alcohol category with its zero-proof Watermelon Water.
By Chris Casey • July 29, 2024 -
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Meati Foods new CCO, CEO look to avoid plant-based pitfalls
The mycelium-based meat maker is looking to go back to its roots and nail down its messaging in a burgeoning category.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2024 -
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Califia Farms acquires Uproot in bid toward its goal of more sustainable packaging
The deal will help the plant-based milk maker provide products to consumers at more food service locations.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 24, 2024 -
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Food and beverage innovation plunges nearly 50% since 2007: Mintel
The market research firm said about a quarter of items introduced between January and May of 2024 were genuinely new products.
By Christopher Doering • July 23, 2024 -
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How a candy lover is bringing discontinued sweets back from the dead
Ellia Kassoff has reintroduced once-popular brands like Wacky Wafers and Hydrox cookies after claiming “corporate mismanagement” caused them to be discontinued.
By Christopher Doering • July 22, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz’s Ore-Ida chills out with ice cream pops
The frozen potato brand and GoodPop partner to create a treat inspired by a favorite summer pastime of dipping French fries in a milkshake.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2024 -
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Ferrero’s Famous Amos returns to its original recipe after brand overhaul fails to resonate
The snack maker is altering the nearly 50-year-old cookie’s ingredients list again, redesigning the packaging and lowering the price.
By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2024 -
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PepsiCo CEO sees lower prices across parts of its snacking portfolio
Ramon Laguarta said some of its products, such as unsalted potato or tortilla chips, need a “value reset” as inflation and higher borrowing costs weigh on U.S. consumers.
By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2024 -
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Deep DiveConfection giants find gummy sales anything but soft
The squishy treats provide Hershey, Ferrara and Mars Wrigley with opportunities to boost sales of well-known brands while offering them a nearly unlimited canvas for innovation.
By Christopher Doering • July 9, 2024 -
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FDA bans use of BVO in all food and beverages
The decision comes after a series of studies with the NIH found the ingredient to have adverse health effects.
By Elizabeth Flood • July 8, 2024 -
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New product launches a ‘priority’ for McCormick & Co., CEO says
Brendan Foley said innovation contributed to improved volumes during its most recent quarter while noting that the pipeline for products for the rest of the year “remains robust.”
By Christopher Doering • July 1, 2024 -
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Why Kellanova sees Pringles as its gateway to snacking domination
The snacking giant is betting on its ability to grow the chip offering into a $4 billion brand through a diverse array of flavors and formats.
By Chris Casey • July 1, 2024 -
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Poppi lawsuit turns attention and scrutiny to the prebiotic beverage industry
The category's explosive growth with little regulation has led to questions over what makes a product "gut healthy."
By Alexandra Frost • June 27, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Sweeteners
Consumers are far more open to individual artificial sweetener ingredients than “artificial sweeteners” as a category, according to a report by HealthFocus International.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 27, 2024 -
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Q&AMondelēz, Ahold Delhaize CEOs discuss how businesses can be better stewards of the planet
Dirk Van de Put and Frans Muller are co-chairs of The Consumer Goods Forum, a group of nearly 400 global companies taking on issues such as deforestation, human rights and food waste.
By Christopher Doering • June 25, 2024 -
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PepsiCo experiments with Smart Cans, AI tech to improve personalization
At Cannes Lions, the marketer showed off a new AI Hydration Coach for Gatorade and connected device for Pepsi inspired by its can shape.
By Peter Adams • June 25, 2024 -
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Nestlé introduces sustainably sourced chocolate brand
The confectionery offering, which uses cocoa certified by the Rainforest Alliance, will be available in airports around the world.
By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2024 -
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Hooters launches line of frozen appetizers and snacks
The restaurant chain said the initial roll out of wings and popcorn chicken will be followed by other products later in 2024.
By Christopher Doering • June 18, 2024 -
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Primo, Poland Spring owner BlueTriton agree to water merger
The new company, which expects to have combined net revenues of $6.5 billion, will serve millions of consumers across different product formats, channels, price points and usage occasions.
By Christopher Doering • June 17, 2024 -
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Nestlé taps into limited-time offerings to boost relevance of DiGiorno pizza
Products with unique toppings tied to the Deadpool & Wolverine movie are designed to increase shelf space and deepen the brand’s relationship with consumers, the food company said.
By Christopher Doering • June 17, 2024 -
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Q&AInside Chobani’s integration of its $900M acquisition of La Colombe
The Greek yogurt giant has spent $30 million to improve its La Colombe plant in Michigan and to increase pay and benefits for the coffee brand’s workforce.
By Christopher Doering • June 12, 2024
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