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IFF to sell food ingredients business for $4.3B
The transaction with CVC Capital Partners marks the latest step by IFF to improve growth and boost profitability.
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Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch launches dippable snacks | Hot Pockets leans into snacking
The ranch dressing maker is entering the refrigerated aisle for the first time, while Liquid IV takes on the mocktail market.
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SNAP waivers could lead to $830M sales loss for soda, candy, energy drinks
By the end of 2026, state-specific restrictions are expected to impact one-third of participants in the government food assistance program, Numerator found.
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Inside ADM’s reformulation hub powering better-for-you innovation
The flavors and ingredient giant is working to rapidly create solutions for food makers to address consumer demand for lower sugar, reduced sodium and more protein.
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Tyson Foods hires Jeff Schomburger as CEO
The executive takes over for Donnie King, who has been with the meat and chicken processor for 43 years, including the last five as CEO.
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Sam Adams channels Revolutionary Era with America 250 beer
Boston Beer is going back to the 1770s with brews inspired by the country’s Founding Fathers that use ingredients from the period.
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WK Kellogg adds on-pack nutrition guide to highlight cereal benefits
The SPOONS framework, which will debut on classic products such as Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes, provides information on fiber, protein and sugar content.
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Splenda owner to buy Equal sweeteners maker
Heartland Food Products will acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business in a deal combining some of the most recognized sugar substitute brands.
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Nutella maker Ferrero may take ‘a breather’ in large-scale M&A in the US
After spending more than $8 billion for brands such as Keebler, Butterfinger and Rice Krispies, the sweets giant is turning its attention to innovation and boosting efficiencies.
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Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs
The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to “save quite a bit of money,” COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.
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Svedka’s senior brand director on the vodka’s future-forward marketing
David Binder talks about the vodka maker’s controversial AI-generated Super Bowl debut and its future plans under Sazerac.
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Cactus candies, protein donuts: 5 products highlighting the evolution of snacking
Nutrition and sustainability were key themes at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where 1,000 exhibitors from around the world gathered to display their innovations.