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Spindrift discontinues alcohol offering amid decline in hard seltzers
The beverage maker will end production of its Spiked line after four years, noting it took “substantial resources and time.”
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Danone overhauls leadership structure for ‘greater focus and agility’
As part of the Oikos maker’s plan to improve performance, the company will reorganize from five geographic segments to three starting in 2026.
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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy JDE Peet’s for $18B to boost struggling coffee business
Once the deal closes, the company plans to separate its coffee and beverage units into two independent, publicly listed operations.
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Beyond Meat taking longer to pay its bills as plant-based sales plunge
The company said it is “not planning to file for bankruptcy” even as data shows an increase in overdue payments.
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Grocers’ meat departments show resilience amid economic woes: report
Sales growth in this key segment of the store outpaced all other fresh food categories in 2024, highlighting its importance to price-sensitive shoppers, according to FMI.
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Q&AWhy 818 Tequila is using fashion to tap into Gen Z’s ‘little treat’ craze
CMO Kathleen Braine explains how the Kendall Jenner-founded brand is channeling Labubus and lip gloss keychains to launch its new 818 minis.
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ColumnLeftovers: Skittles brings the heat with spicy gummies | Siete Foods gets into kids’ meals
Mars is releasing a "swicy" take on its iconic rainbow candy, while Dole and Malibu team up on tropical-inspired canned cocktails.
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McCormick reaches $750M deal to expand condiments business in Latin America
The spice giant will become the majority owner of a joint venture in Mexico as it sees strong demand for mayonnaise.
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Nestlé develops ‘groundbreaking’ process to boost cocoa production
The discovery could increase the supply of the popular commodity, which has seen yields cut due to climate change.
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JBS invests $100M to build its largest US bacon and sausage plant
The Brazil-based meat giant will buy and transform a Hy-Vee facility in Iowa as part of a plan to expand its prepared foods business.
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Behind the croissant craze: Why baked goods shine even as snacking declines
Circana says consumers still want to indulge but are more mindful about what and how much they eat.
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Anheuser-Busch to invest $15M in flagship St Louis plant
The spending, part of a $300 million commitment from the beer giant, comes as the Trump administration pushes companies to expand manufacturing in the U.S.
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Conagra to invest in supply chain amid production revamp
The food maker embarked on an overhaul of chicken production in fiscal year 2025 following the shutdown of a facility due to product quality issues.
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Trump administration to explore limits on advertising unhealthy foods to kids
A leaked draft of a White House policy roadmap addressing chronic health reveals the potential for new regulation on children’s marketing.
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Campbell’s and Pabst Blue Ribbon crack open beer-infused flavored soups
The products, which will be sold under the Chunky line, come as more consumers eat meals at home.
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Tyson adjusts beef production in face of low supply, healthy demand
The meat processor has cut costs from its operation and slowed processing speeds to get the most from record-low cattle availability.
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FMI says it’s concerned about tariffs’ impacts on grocery prices
More than half of respondents to the trade group’s U.S. consumer trends survey for August said tariffs were their primary concern related to food costs.
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WK Kellogg signs legal agreement to remove artificial dyes from cereals
The deal with the Texas attorney general's office represents the first time a food company has gone beyond a voluntary commitment to phase out petroleum-based colors.
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Food companies consider switching from seed oils
Frozen brand Real Good Foods made one of the largest-scale commitments to use beef tallow as the ingredient gains more prominence.
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How umami flavors are taking the cocktail world by storm
Spirit makers and others in the alcohol sector are crafting new drinks that embrace consumer demand for savory and Asian-inspired flavors.
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ColumnLeftovers: Mountain Dew and Trolli link on candy, soda | Twinings splashes into refreshers
The brands are teaming up for a “boundary pushing” collaboration, while Guinness launches a beer flavored ice cream with Van Leeuwen.
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Mars to release Skittles and M&M’s without artificial dyes
The candy giant stopped short of pledging to transition its entire portfolio to natural colors, though said it will offer options under some of its biggest brands.
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Michelle Obama’s Plezi grows up to serve expanding beverage wellness market
After focusing on kids’ juices with less sugar and more nutrients, the company has turned to better-for-you sodas and sports drinks aimed at teens and adults.
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Bazooka chews up $48B confections space by turning candy into ‘edible entertainment’
The gum and Ring Pop maker is differentiating itself through innovations that encourage consumers to play with their food.
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Daring Foods acquired by one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat producers
The purchase of the vegan chicken brand gives v2food a U.S. foothold as it looks to become a global plant-based leader through a partnership with Ajinomoto.
