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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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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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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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Energy drink giant Celsius considers move into food, water
CEO John Fieldly said any entrance into “adjacent categories” would be several years away and that the beverage company remains focused on growing its signature offering.
By Christopher Doering • June 11, 2024 -
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JM Smucker’s Café Bustelo enters refrigerated aisle with iced coffee
The nearly century-old brand is launching the product as more consumers, especially millennials and Gen Z, show a penchant for cold coffee.
By Christopher Doering • June 10, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Nestlé’s Toll House triples the chip | Goldfish get a dilly kick
The food and beverage giant debuts a premixed bag with white, semi-sweet and dark chocolate morsels, while Kellanova's Nutri-Grain caters to hangry consumers.
By Food Dive staff • June 7, 2024 -
Diversifying country of origin is key for vanilla, say suppliers
While the flavoring's supply constraints are not expected to last long, growers warn of a potential cost problem.
By Jennifer Lawinski • June 6, 2024 -
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Lesser Evil’s better-for-you kids snacks have ‘concerning’ amounts of lead: Consumer Reports
The Lil’ Puffs offering had the highest level of the heavy metal out of any baby food tested by the nonprofit since 2017.
By Elizabeth Flood • June 6, 2024 -
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McCormick & Co.’s Cholula hot sauce enters frozen space with bowls
The products come a year after the spice and flavorings giant debuted salsas and taco seasonings to expand uses of Mexican hot sauce.
By Christopher Doering • June 4, 2024 -
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Poppi faces class action lawsuit for ‘prebiotic’ claims
The complaint, filed in a California district court, said aggregate claims in the suit amount to more than $5 million.
By S.L. Fuller • June 3, 2024 -
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Q&AInside the nonalcoholic beverage incubator big and small companies turn to for advice
L.A. Libations, which has served as an accelerator for Body Armor, Core and Athletic, has a reputation for spotting trends and helping nascent brands navigate the growing popularity of booze-free drinks.
By Christopher Doering • June 3, 2024 -
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Jif launches first major flavor innovation in nearly a decade with chocolate and peanut butter spread
J.M. Smucker said the product has 50% less sugar than the leading hazelnut spread with cocoa and has a smooth texture ideal for desserts, snacks and meals.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2024 -
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Q&AHow Unilever is embracing artificial intelligence to revolutionize food development
The CPG company uses the technology for everything from assessing the shelf life, taste and texture of its products to understanding changes in consumer preferences.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2024 -
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Froot Loops enters frozen beverages through Icee partnership
The product launch comes a year after Icee and WK Kellogg collaborated on a cereal version of the frozen carbonate beverage’s Cherry ‘n Blue Razz flavor.
By Christopher Doering • May 22, 2024 -
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Nestlé debuts new brand for consumers using GLP-1 drugs, managing weight
Vital Pursuit is the first major U.S. brand to be launched by the food giant in nearly three decades. The line’s frozen pizza, sandwiches and bowls will reach stores by October.
By Christopher Doering • May 21, 2024 -
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5 attention-grabbing products from the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Fish jerky, ramen-flavored popcorn, and gum with more caffeine than a cup of coffee were among the innovative products featured by 1,000 exhibitors.
By Christopher Doering • May 20, 2024 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Blue Moon takes ice cream out to the ball game | Dave’s Killer Bread packs protein into bars
Molson Coors is debuting an orange and vanilla-flavored treat inspired by the famous brew, and Blue Diamond turns to ranch flavor for its latest almonds.
By Food Dive staff • May 17, 2024 -
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CPG promotional activity unevenly impacts packaging suppliers
Boxboard producers stand to benefit the most as consumer packaged goods companies shift away from their recent “value over volume” strategy, according to a Truist Securities analyst.
By Katie Pyzyk • May 17, 2024 -
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Improved nutrition continues to drive preference in purchasing behaviors: Ingredion
As consumers continue to seek healthier options, more than half of the current R&D effort is devoted to reformulating existing products.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 16, 2024 -
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Cultivated meat becomes part of the culture wars in the US
Two separate bills signed in Alabama and Florida this month make it unlawful to manufacture, sell and distribute products made from animal cells.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 15, 2024
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