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Deep Dive
Confection 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 -
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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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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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 -
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 -
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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Ingredients 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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Mondelēz, 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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Inside 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 -
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 -
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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Leftovers: 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 -
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 -
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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Inside 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 -
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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How 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 -
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 -
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