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Keurig Dr Pepper inks sales and distribution deal for Black Rifle Energy Drinks
The new beverage line is expected to launch in the fourth quarter and be available nationwide in early 2025. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Emulsifiers
Suppliers and manufacturers aim to provide food and beverage companies with clean-label versions of the in-demand ingredient.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Nura expands ingredients business with 3 new products
The company is focusing on consumer trends in healthy and sustainable eating to assist companies that are reformulating their products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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Gum manufacturers turn to innovation to keep sales from popping
With demand falling from its 2011 peak, Hershey, Mars Wrigley and other companies are turning to unique flavors, ingredients and formats to boost consumption.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Barry Callebaut
Barry Callebaut names new president for its North America operations
Natasha Chen will take over at the cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer on Sept. 16. She succeeds Ben De Schryver who left to “pursue other opportunities.”
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Hain Celestial sells ParmCrisps to Pop Secret owner
The divestiture of the cheese crisp and snack mix brand to Our Home allows Hain to focus its portfolio and streamline its supply chain.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Buckwheat in your ice cream? Quinoa in your milk? Sustainable grains emerge as a star ingredient
More companies are incorporating these ingredients into their products to enhance nutrition and sustainability.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Maple water
The liquid, which is considered an alternative to rehydration beverages through its minerals and electrolytes, also appeals to consumers looking for environmentally sustainable practices.
By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Coca-Cola chided by green group for lack of progress on reusable packaging
Oceana said the CPG giant is falling behind in meeting its 2030 goal of having at least 25% of its beverage sales coming from reusable containers.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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The Better Meat Co. awarded $1.4M grant from US Defense Department
The California-based company plans to use the funding to produce large volumes of its Rhiza mycoprotein.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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Harken Sweets brings more superfood candy bars to the public in big retail push
Katie Lefkowitz, a former Caulipower executive, started the better-for-you confection company after a medical diagnosis.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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Campbell Soup sells Pop Secret for undisclosed amount
The divestiture to Popchips maker Our Home will allow the CPG giant to better focus its snacking portfolio and generate “accelerated growth.”
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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How a Swedish company plans to dominate better-for-you snacking
Nick's is expanding its U.S. presence for its ice cream and bars with a more aggressive marketing plan that includes a Kardashian partnership.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kellanova
From candy giant to snacking powerhouse: What’s behind Mars’ $36B Kellanova acquisition
The purchase of the Pringles maker provides more opportunities to respond to consumer preferences and compete against PepsiCo and Mondelēz.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Kraft Heinz hires Hershey’s exec as chief sales officer
Marlene Creighton will oversee the U.S. sales force at the Oscar Mayer maker and will be responsible for driving customer and channel growth.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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Nestlé names company veteran Laurent Freixe as CEO
He will replace Mark Schneider, who is resigning after eight years in the role. The change comes as the Lean Cuisine maker struggles with cash-strapped customers cutting back on spending.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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ColumnIngredients in Focus: Hemp protein
The ingredient is gaining popularity for use in plant-based meats, smoothies and baked goods.
By Jennifer Lawinski • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Howtian debuts innovation in stevia sweetener market
SoPure Dorado is a zero calorie sweetener that maintains its golden hue throughout the production process.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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AB InBev to shutter Anheuser-Busch distribution facility
The brewer’s closure of the Massachusetts plant will impact 193 jobs. It comes amid a national decline in beer volumes.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Pilgrim’s Pride to pay $100M in largest protein antitrust settlement
The poultry processor, along with rivals including Tyson and Perdue Farms, was accused of conspiring to suppress the pay of chicken farmers.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Can canned food outlast competition from flexible plastic alternatives?
With consumers feeling squeezed by inflation, food companies like Bush’s Beans and suppliers such as Sonoco see cans as a reliable space to grow in while also meeting sustainability goals.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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How a former agriculture industry exec found himself CEO of cultivated meat company Meatable
Jeff “Trip” Tripician is looking to work with the meat industry rather than pitting the two against each other.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Elmhurst 1925 launches a plant-based chicken powder
This is the company’s first product innovation outside of the dairy alternative space.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Fonterra and Superbrewed Food join forces for biomass protein technology
Under the partnership, the companies seek to address growing consumer demand for protein.
By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Extreme heat is destroying corn crops around the world. US exporters could see a boost.
Unfavorable growing conditions in Europe and South America may be a bright spot for U.S. farmers as they struggle to offload record supply.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 15, 2024
