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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.
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Blue Tree granted FDA approval for sugar reduction technology
The Israeli food technology company plans to license out the system to fruit juice producers.
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Ingredients in Focus: Nuike Foods turns grain to milk
The Israeli startup is using unconventional ingredients such as quinoa to improve the taste and texture of alternative milks.
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Opinion
Brands need a new model of sustainability. Here’s how we can flip the script
Companies need to shift their focus from selling to doing, writes Kenny Fahey, president and CEO of Leading Harvest.
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Second US dairy farm worker tests positive for bird flu
The CDC says the risk to the general public remains low, but underscored the importance of precautions for farmhands.
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Meatable appoints beef industry veteran as CEO
Jeff "Trip" Tripician spent years leading companies with ties to Big Ag and is now part of the cultivated meat company's mission to expand in the U.S.
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Founders Brewing brings botanical buzz to nonalcoholic hop water
The offering from the craft brewer derives its taste from plant-based terpenes and is targeted at drinkers curious about cutting back on alcohol.
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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.
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4 trends to watch in frozen treats
Inflation has slowed unit sales among icy desserts, but there are pockets of the category still performing well and reasons for optimism, experts say.
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Gutzy taps into gut health craze with prebiotic pouches
The brand, which launched in 2019, aims to dominate the prebiotic snacks lane as consumers continue to prioritize wellness.
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5 attention-grabbing products from the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo
Fish jerky, ramen-flavored popcorn, and gum with more caffeine than a cup of coffee were among the innovative products featured by 1,000 exhibitors.
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On Special: Chicken sales cook as prices fall
Grocers are leaning into the protein as it continues to resonate with price-sensitive shoppers.
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Food prices prompting a ‘consumer revolution’ through intricate homemade dishes
As inflation continues, a Circana expert said people are looking for more opportunities to bring a restaurant experience in home.
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Leftovers: Blue Moon takes ice cream out to the ball game | Dave’s Killer Bread packs protein into bars
Molson Coors is debuting an orange and vanilla-flavored treat inspired by the famous brew, and Blue Diamond turns to ranch flavor for its latest almonds.
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Eat Just’s Good Meat becomes first cultivated item on retail shelves
The offering, which is available in Singapore, uses 3% of cultivated chicken cells. It allows the company to lower production costs and sell the product at a competitive price.
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The Weekly Sip: NFL’s Patrick Mahomes enters RTD iced coffee | Diageo steeps itself in Smirnoff tea
The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback aims to score with a better-for-you beverage offering, and canned hard tea brand Loverboy seeks to make a splash with its Walmart launch.
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Jack Link’s takes shot at competition in Gen Z-focused national campaign
“Feed Your Wild Side” will target college towns this summer and include TikTok videos dedicated to “wild content” and taking playful digs at “Jim.”
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CPG promotional activity unevenly impacts packaging suppliers
Boxboard producers stand to benefit the most as consumer packaged goods companies shift away from their recent “value over volume” strategy, according to a Truist Securities analyst.
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Improved nutrition continues to drive preference in purchasing behaviors: Ingredion
As consumers continue to seek healthier options, more than half of the current R&D effort is devoted to reformulating existing products.
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Ingredients in Focus: Supplier uses tomatoes to boost flavor and simplify ingredients list
Lycored is harvesting the juicy red fruit to improve the eating experience for consumers in savory and sweet ways.
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Cultivated meat becomes part of the culture wars in the US
Two separate bills signed in Alabama and Florida this month make it unlawful to manufacture, sell and distribute products made from animal cells.
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Cattle rebuilding unlikely as high interest rates and costs stick around
Despite improving pasture conditions, farmers continue to sell off their herds, pushing up prices and compressing margins for meat giants like Tyson Foods.
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Kellanova packs protein into waffles with Eggo Fully Loaded
The new offering from the snacking company comes as better-for-you breakfast items gain steam.
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United Sodas of America’s fight to invigorate an unloved category
The fast-growing beverage brand has distinguished itself from other sodas with a clean label, proprietary sweetener blend and minimalist packaging.
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Grass-fed beef demand is on the rise. Can supply keep up?
Although consumer appetite for the label is increasing, cost constraints and environmental questions have prevented a production expansion.