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Trump admin’s dietary guidelines face lawsuit from doctors’ group
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine said recommendations were illegally shaped by beef and dairy industry insiders.
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Newman’s Own bets on its purpose-driven heritage to engage millennials
Years after Paul Newman’s death, the brand’s new CMO sees opportunity in amplifying its use of good ingredients and that profits go to charities.
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B&G Foods’ Green Giant sale runs into antitrust concerns in Canada
The sale of two vegetable brands to Nortera Foods could lead to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers, the country’s Competition Bureau claimed.
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Sazerac enters fast-growing soju market
Dalho capitalizes on increased demand for the Korean spirit, which is seeing growth from younger drinkers.
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Zevia activist investor calls for sale of better-for-you soda brand
Kanen Wealth Management says the company has missed out on “the category it helped create.”
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JBS makes bid for remainder of Pilgrim’s Pride
The Brazil-based beef giant submitted a fresh bid for full control the chicken producer in a deal that could run into antitrust concerns.
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Where SNAP participation has fallen the most
All but one state saw a year-over-year drop in the number of people enrolled in the food assistance program in April.
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Diageo cut nearly 2K jobs during restructuring
The Guinness owner said its headcount has declined by more than 6% as it prepares a $1 billion savings plan.
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Sazerac buys UK-based canned cocktail brand Au Vodka
The acquisition broadens the BuzzBallz owner's RTD portfolio while opening the door for U.S. expansion.
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Ardagh considers sale of metal beverage can business
The company’s beverage can sales and global volumes were down 1% year over year in its most recent quarter.
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What does the ‘GLP-1 friendly’ label really mean?
Food companies are increasingly adopting the label on packaging, but failing to explain how it could help consumers on weight loss drugs, one industry expert writes.
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Kraft Heinz focuses innovation to address ‘unmet’ consumer diet needs
Lactose-free Philadelphia cream cheese and clean-label Heinz ketchup could attract consumers previously unable to engage with the food giant’s portfolio.