What Coca-Cola has learned on its generative AI journey so far

Pratik Thakar, head of generative AI for The Coca-Cola Company, explains how the beverage giant is applying the tech throughout its organization.

By Chris Kelly • March 11, 2025

Sweetening the deal: How Taffy Town stretched innovation further with automation

Making candy is hard. That's why Taffy Town is taking the human guesswork out of its operations with automation. Now, employees use their heads instead of their muscles.

By Brooklyn Kiosow • March 10, 2025

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Top 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. 

By Food Dive staff

Using complex flavor profiles to appeal to experiential eaters

For food brands looking to develop the next generation of crave-worthy products, complexity is key. Walnuts provide it.

March 10, 2025

General Mills shuts down innovation unit, pauses venture investments

The Cheerios maker said the changes are part of a broader shift in how the Minnesota company pursues new growth.

By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2025

ADM partners on postbiotics targeting sleep, stress

The commodities producer will distribute a Japanese company’s functional ingredient that boosts gut health.

By Chris Casey • Feb. 27, 2025

Beyond Meat cutting 6% of workforce to reduce expenses

The layoffs come as the plant-based meat sector sees a slowdown in demand, forcing brands to shrink staff and strengthen finances.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 27, 2025

General Mills says AI has generated millions of dollars in savings

The food industry giant doubled its digital, data and technology investments since 2019 as it pursues enhanced capabilities and supply chain optimization.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 21, 2025

Oobli teams with Ingredion to jumpstart market for protein-based sugar alternatives

The sweet protein startup raised an additional $18 million from investors as it sees more interest with consumers prioritizing their health.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 20, 2025

Unilever’s ice cream supply chain looks to solve last mile hurdles

Technology is helping with forecasting and visibility, but the last mile remains complicated, an executive said at Manifest 2025.

By Max Garland • Feb. 20, 2025

How Mondelēz laid the groundwork for a major digital overhaul

The snack maker spent 18 months gearing up for transformation, which will include generative AI exploration.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Feb. 10, 2025

Innovation in the food industry with the help of NMR technology

Discover how NMR technology is transforming food production with precision, efficiency and sustainability.

Feb. 3, 2025

What food and beverage stakeholders need to know for 2025

Analysts say the adoption of GLP-1 drugs, the expansion of AI and the growth of multi-billion-dollar M&A deals chart an unpredictable path for the industry this year.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025

Nuritas CEO on how to transform ingredient discovery with AI

Nora Khaldi, the food tech company’s leader, said its recent $42 million funding round will help expand its mission to identify peptide ingredients.

By Jennifer Lawinski • Jan. 23, 2025

Food experts share ingredient and flavor trends

Insiders bet on the impact of Gen Z disruption and Gen X nostalgia, while umami and spicy flavors continue their reign.

By Jennifer Lawinski • Jan. 2, 2025

How tech is changing the grocery shopping experience

Clickable TV ads and livestreaming content are reshaping the grocery shopping experience.

Dec. 16, 2024

Oobli earns FDA GRAS status for monellin

The global sweet protein platform plans to expand its offerings, which have the potential to replace more than 70% of sugar in the majority of food and beverages.

By Jesse Klein • Dec. 12, 2024

Data and consumer insights are essential for CPG growth in a shifting market

Financial pressures have led consumers to shop more mindfully, prompting brands to adopt a data-driven approach to delivering value, says Circana’s chief commercial officer.

By Jeremy Allen • Dec. 10, 2024

Where is the food tech sector headed? Cocoa and coffee alternatives provide a clue

As alternatives to commodities gain traction, companies can create opportunities for investment in both alternative and incumbent solutions, the head of climate tech at J.P. Morgan writes.

By Kelly Belcher • Dec. 9, 2024

PepsiCo’s ‘we can’t do it alone’ thinking prompts food giant to look for outside help

The snack manufacturer's Culinary Advisory Board consists of chefs, culinary scientists and restaurateurs, to assist in creating new products and provide feedback on its offerings and strategy.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2024

Nostalgia, trending textures and stretched seasons: How Mars is shaping the confections category for 2025 and beyond

Mars U.S. President of Sales shares 2025 trends and what drives the company’s innovation strategy.

Dec. 9, 2024

Holiday hacks for restaurants: How to turn holiday traffic into engagement and sales with QR Codes

Tap into the holiday season rush with affordable tech tools you can integrate throughout your restaurant—here’s how.

By Jenny Coppola • Dec. 9, 2024

Clean food ingredients could be the next frontier in skincare

Consumers are turning to everything from collagen and antioxidants to kefir cultures as they look to improve their appearance.

By Jesse Klein • Dec. 5, 2024

California’s food safety overhaul: From label to table

With looming compliance deadlines, companies must prepare now to make sure they’re following the state’s food ingredient and labeling laws.

By Sedina L. Banks and Sherry E. Jackman • Nov. 26, 2024

Oishii nabs another $16M as it prepares to take its luxury strawberries worldwide

The funding comes as the vertical farming company enters the Chicago market and prepares to open its first international facility in Tokyo.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 25, 2024

How AI is reinventing F&B’s approach to sourcing

Learn more about tapping into AI and overcoming the most common challenges in NPD.

Nov. 25, 2024