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Keurig Dr Pepper inks sales and distribution deal for Black Rifle Energy Drinks

Christopher Doering — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:09:00 -0400

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.

Leftovers: Ferrero unwraps new chocolate bar | Tabasco takes on Tex-Mex heat

Food Dive staff — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:31:00 -0400

The confectionery giant debuts a product with hazelnuts and salted caramel, and Good Culture hops on the pumpkin spice bandwagon with its latest cottage cheese.

Hershey names ex-PepsiCo exec as president of US confections

Christopher Doering — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:24:00 -0400

The Reese’s maker said Michael Del Pozzo “brings a wealth of experience,” noting his role in transforming Gatorade from a sports drink into a fitness brand.

Hormel challenged by weak whole turkey prices

Nathan Owens — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:52:00 -0400

Despite headwinds in the commodity market, the food processor saw higher demand for ground turkey and other branded products as more consumers make meals at home.

Beyond Meat unveils plans for new steak

Elizabeth Flood — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:32:00 -0400

CEO Ethan Brown said the company will likely introduce the product in collaboration with a “healthier” restaurant.

Ingredients in Focus: Emulsifiers

Elizabeth Flood — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:47:00 -0400

Suppliers and manufacturers aim to provide food and beverage companies with clean-label versions of the in-demand ingredient.

Nura expands ingredients business with 3 new products

Elizabeth Flood — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:34:00 -0400

The company is focusing on consumer trends in healthy and sustainable eating to assist companies that are reformulating their products.

The Weekly Sip: Diageo sweetens Baileys with churros | Leinenkugel’s stretches into taffy

Chris Casey — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:51:00 -0400

In other beverage news, THC-infused beverage maker Blaze Mota debuted a hemp-derived variety of its canned michelada.

Molson Coors latest company to revise DEI policy

Christopher Doering — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:19:00 -0400

The beer giant will no longer participate in a scoring system by the Human Rights Campaign and will tie executive incentives to business performance, not “aspirational representation goals.”

Impossible Foods and Motif FoodWorks dismiss long-standing legal battle

Elizabeth Flood — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:29:00 -0400

The drawn-out saga between the companies over the use of heme proteins has come to a close after two and a half years.