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818 Spirits, founded by Kendall Jenner, attributes its success to the growing popularity for real spirits among younger consumers.
The brand founded by the Kardashian family member saw 65% growth in January and attributes its success to the growing popularity for real spirits.
Kraft Heinz is bringing its Velveeta cheese brand into queso with three options — Jalapeno, Queso Blanco and Queso Con Salsa — in a resealable jar.
Velveeta also is launching two new varieties of Shells & Cheese — pizza and buffalo — marking the first additions to the lineup in twelve years. In addition, Kraft Heinz is introducing its first-ever Gluten-Free Shells & Cheese offering for the Velveeta brand.
The food giant has introduced innovations for several of its biggest brands during the last year as it looks to generate $2 billion in incremental net sales by 2027.
Campbell's is using different textures, sizes and limited-time offerings to maintain 62-year-old brand Goldfish's relevance amid an abundance of snack options.
The company is using different textures, sizes and limited-time offerings to maintain the 62-year-old brand’s relevance amid an abundance of snack options.
This week in beverage industry news: Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.’s new electrolyte-infused juice is targeting active children, Not Beer takes on Liquid Death, and two California brewers join forces to form the largest Black-owned beer group.
The Keurig Dr Pepper brand’s new beverage is targeting active children, and two California brewers join forces to form the largest Black-owned beer group.
Mondelēz International said the tech startups it partners with as part of its incubator program will provide early access to new capabilities to develop breakthrough products and platforms.
The snacking giant said the companies it partners with as part of its incubator program will provide early access to new capabilities to develop breakthrough products and platforms.
The Coca-Cola Company is exploring the use of AI to streamline its operations, foster innovation, boost efficiency and discover growth opportunities.
The beverage giant is exploring the use of the technology to streamline its operations, foster innovation, boost efficiency and discover growth opportunities.
Though the plant-based meat space has made strides to reach more people, only 15% of U.S. households purchased its products in 2023, compared to 19% in 2022.
Though the space has made strides to reach more people, only 15% of U.S. households purchased its products in 2023, compared to 19% in 2022.
Boston Beer introduced a line of nonalcoholic brews called General Admission that the company says unites the flavors of alcohol-free beer and fruity seltzer.
The maker of Sam Adams is using the new booze-free product as a launchpad for nationwide direct-to-consumer shipping.
The maker of Sam Adams is using the new booze-free product as a launchpad for nationwide direct-to-consumer shipping.
Constellation Brands is converting its shares and withdrawing from cannabis producer Canopy Growth's board, its latest move to distance itself from its failed $4 billion investment.
The Modelo brewer is converting its shares and withdrawing from the cannabis producer’s board, its latest move to distance itself from its failed $4 billion investment.
Hydrox owner Leaf Brands, LLC, accused Oreo producer Mondelēz International of intimidating retailers and instructing workers who restock shelves to hide, misplace or move Hydrox to less desirable locations.
The cookie’s owner, Leaf Brands, accuses the snacking giant of intimidating retailers and instructing workers who restock shelves to hide, misplace or move Hydrox to less desirable locations.
Kraft Heinz's Primal Kitchen’s condiments aim to complement chicken nuggets and burgers, and Blue Bunny swirls into unique ice cream creations with Twist pints.
Primal Kitchen’s condiments aim to complement chicken nuggets and burgers, and Blue Bunny swirls into unique ice cream creations with Twist pints.
PepsiCo, which are targeted toward consumers grilling outdoors, further the beverage giant’s strategy to pair its drinks with certain foods and occasions.
The sodas, which are targeted toward consumers grilling outdoors, further the beverage giant’s strategy to pair its drinks with certain foods and occasions.
Mingle Mocktails says its booze-free beverages, which do not directly mimic the taste of alcohol, can satisfy consumers looking for an alternative option in social situations.
The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which do not directly mimic the taste of alcohol, can satisfy consumers looking for an alternative option in social situations.
General Mills is introducing Wheaties Protein. The line comes in two flavors: Maple Almond and Honey Pecan, containing 22 and 21 grams of protein per serving, respectively.
The new “Breakfast of Champions” cereal targets consumers seeking additional value from their foods with more than 20 grams of protein per serving.
Knorr, recognized for its sauces and broths, is launching seven rice and pasta options for people looking for healthier choices at the office.
The brand, recognized for its sauces and broths, is launching seven rice and pasta options for people looking for healthier choices at the office.
PepsiCo said the Quaker Oats facility, recently impacted by a recall, would have required “an extended closure for enhancements and modernization.”
The food giant said the facility, recently impacted by a recall, would have required “an extended closure for enhancements and modernization.”
Conagra Brands is closing a facility in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin that produces its Birds Eye frozen brand.
The Illinois-based CPG giant said 252 people will lose their jobs. Production at the plant is expected to end on or around June 10.
The packaged food giant said it regularly evaluates its production network to ensure it is “operating as effectively and efficiently as possible” in order to remain competitive.
Protein products maker GHOST announced the launch of Ghost Protein Cereal, created in collaboration with General Mills, the brand’s first foray into the cereal category.
For General Mills, the collaboration with a prominent brand in the protein space lends credibility to its aim to boost the presence of the nutrient in its products.
The launch of the two varieties, Marshmallow and Peanut Butter, furthers the cereal giant’s aim to improve the health halo of its portfolio as the breakfast staple faces waning interest from nutrition-minded consumers.
The Hain Celestial Group's divestiture of Thinsters to J&J Snack Foods for an undisclosed amount allows the organic and natural products giant to streamline its portfolio and reduce debt.
The divestiture to J&J Snack Foods for an undisclosed amount allows the organic and natural products giant to streamline its portfolio and reduce debt.
Consumer Reports said Kraft Heinz's Lunchables, the popular meal kit marketed toward kids, contain “relatively high” amounts of lead, cadmium and sodium and urged the USDA to remove it as an option on school menus.
The watchdog group said the popular meal kit marketed toward kids should not be allowed on school menus and urged the USDA to remove it as an option.
Nestlé launched a program in 2019 to better utilize ideas from its employees. Thousands of ideas have been received, leading to new products such as Stouffer’s Mac & Cheese Bite-Fulls.
The food giant launched a program in 2019 to better utilize ideas from its employees. Thousands of ideas have been received, leading to new products such as Stouffer’s Mac & Cheese Bite-Fulls.
New products this week: Kraft's five new on aioli sauces and General Mills Old El Paso soups and cornbread.
The condiment and sauce giant is launching five new offerings including Buffalo Style Mayonnaise, and Cup Noodles’ maker infuses the flavor of everything bagel cream cheese for its latest breakfast ramen.
Coors Banquet attributed its sales growth to nostalgia and its legacy brand status, as parent company Molson Coors faces an ongoing strike at one of its plants.
The brand attributed its sales growth to nostalgia and its legacy brand status, as parent company Molson Coors faces an ongoing strike at one of its plants.
Yuka aims to help consumers decipher food product labels, empowering them to make informed shopping decisions and hold CPGs accountable for their “healthy” claims.
The app aims to help consumers decipher food product labels, empowering them to make informed shopping decisions and hold CPGs accountable for their "healthy" claims.
Tony's Chocolonely said i will benefit from the former Starbucks CEO's “extensive experience” in building a global consumer brand and company.
The producer of slave-free chocolates said it will benefit from the coffee chain executive’s “extensive experience” in building a global consumer brand and company.
Dennis Carr, who was appointed CEO of tequila soda brand Casa Azul last month, said in an interview his mission is to usher in healthier options in the RTD beverages space, with less calories, a lower alcohol content and natural ingredients.
Dennis Carr, who took the reins of the agave-based soda brand last month, said drinkers are shifting to spirits because of their lower calorie count as malt-based RTD offerings see a decline.
Danone is introducing the new Remix banner to its Oikos, Too Good & Co. and Light + Fit yogurt brands to attract consumers hesitant to try other mix-ins seen as overly indulgent.
The dairy giant is introducing the new Remix banner to its Oikos, Too Good & Co. and Light + Fit brands to attract consumers hesitant to try other mix-ins seen as overly indulgent.
ALOHA, which manufactures better-for-you protein bars, is taking the next step to become a bigger presence in the snacking category, receiving $68 million from growth-stage investor SEMCAP, whose portfolio consists of food and beverage brands focused on sustainability and wellness.
Semcap Food & Nutrition, which makes minority investments in better-for-you brands like Purely Elizabeth and Good Culture, will help the plant-based business scale.
Mason Dixie Foods founder Ayesha Abuelhiga started her brand in a Washington D.C. food desert, and now aims to bring back using real food in the natural and organic food industry.
Ayesha Abuelhiga started her brand in a Washington D.C. food desert, and now aims to bring back using real food in the natural and organic food industry.
Co-founded by 'Yellowstone' star Cole Hauser, Free Rein Coffee Company aims to stand out in the crowded category by emphasizing a rugged cowboy aesthetic and its Texas heritage.
Co-founded by TV star Cole Hauser, Free Rein Coffee Company aims to stand out in the crowded category by emphasizing a rugged cowboy aesthetic and its Texas heritage.
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