Food Dive
Brownie Brittle owner buys meat snack maker Tillamook Country Smoker
The acquisition by Second Nature gives it a presence in the fast-growing protein snacks space, which had been missing from its portfolio.
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Violife slices through dairy-free cheese misconceptions with social series
The brand’s “Undairy the Craving” campaign attempts to combat preconceived ideas surrounding the taste and quality of vegan cheeses.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
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Ingredion strikes deal to buy Tate & Lyle for $3.6B
The combined company will generate nearly $10 billion in annual revenue and have a broad portfolio to address more consumer needs, such as clean label and lower sugar.
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A $395 pineapple? How innovation is upending the popular tropical fruit
Fresh Del Monte and Dole have spent years developing premium pineapples featuring different flavors and colors to drive growth and meet demand by consumers and retailers for variety.
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3 real-world examples of modeling and simulation for food safety
See how simulation software has been used in optimizing food testing, drying and packaging.
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The next recall risk isn’t ingredients—it’s your packaging data
Packaging data errors are driving recalls. Here’s how smart brands reduce the risk.
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Celsius under investigation for marketing high-caffeine drinks to minors
Texas AG Ken Paxton’s review marks his latest crusade against a big CPG firm after previously targeting WK Kellogg, General Mills and Mars.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG
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Snickers wins praise from Reeses for bigger push behind peanut butter
A spot digging at Reese’s shows a focus group composed of people named Reese who assess the flavor and texture of Snickers Peanut Butter.
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Popeyes launches at-home biscuits | Tom Holland’s Bero expands into shandies
The fried chicken chain is making its first entry into the grocery aisle, while Cuervo Tequila cracks into ready-to-drink canned cocktails.
Topics: Grocery
Entities: Grocery
Food Dive
Sunflower power: Inside Barry Callebault’s bid to win the chocolate alternatives race
The world’s largest chocolate supplier is partnering with Planet A Foods to scale its cocoa-free substitute ChoViva, which has received “very strong” interest from U.S. food manufacturers.
Food Dive
How 3 major food and beverage execs view the state of c-stores
Leaders from brands like PepsiCo and Athletic Brewing discussed growth opportunities and key challenges in convenience retail at the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum.
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Sazerac enters Tennessee whiskey space with AJ Bond
The Buffalo Trace owner will release an inaugural spirit for the brand, marking a departure from its recent acquisition blitz.
Topics: CPG
Entities: CPG