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FDA names safety vet acting head of food
Donald Prater will lead the Human Foods Program and replace Kyle Diamantas, who is taking over as department commissioner.
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Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023
Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.
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Inside Utz’s rise from regional potato chip brand to salty snack juggernaut
The 105-year-old pretzel and chip maker is in the midst of a slow but steady national expansion as it competes with PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and scores of smaller local brands.
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How can you meet the evolving demands of today’s consumers?
How can you secure success and meet consumer demands in the shelf-stable food category?
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Building a solid ad budget amid more economic uncertainty
Spend smarter, not quieter: How food brands can build resilient ad budgets now.
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PepsiCo’s Muscle Milk flexes rebrand in crowded protein drink space
The reformulated beverage amps up the protein while cutting artificial colors, sweeteners and flavors, positioning it to stand out among competitors like Coca-Cola's Core Power.
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Canmakers say capacity is tight as beverage industry gears up for big summer
Ball, Crown and Ardagh are navigating higher input costs and inflationary pressures as brands prepare promotions related to the World Cup and America250 celebrations.
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Leftovers: Welch’s debuts biggest ‘function-forward innovation’ | Mother’s sprinkles Nerds on frosted cookies
A new probiotic-packed yogurt fruit snack looks to answer demand for gut-friendly foods, while Saint James Iced Tea adds its twist to Arnold Palmer.
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Cargill to launch cocoa-free chocolate in US
NextCoa, made in partnership with Voyage Foods, gives food companies a new option to “future-proof” supply, a Cargill senior product line specialist said.
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Jack Link’s names president of North America
Jeff Caswell joins the beef jerky maker from Mid America Pet Food, where he was CEO and a board member for the past two years.
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Ingredion makes $3.7B offer to buy ingredients rival Tate & Lyle
A potential acquisition would expand Ingredion’s position in texture and mouthfeel.
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BuzzBallz owner takes stake in influencer Alix Earle’s cocktail brand Sipmargs
This is Sazerac's second investment in a celebrity-backed brand in two weeks after it purchased equity in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila.