PepsiCo buys modern soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion in continued better-for-you push
PepsiCo tries to shake off recent market challenges with a revamped better-for-you portfolio, acquiring Poppi, Siete Foods and Sabra
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How global trade tensions will impact the food & beverage industry
The Trump administration is pushing back a decision on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, but the scepter of further trade tensions looms large over the food and beverage industry
Reinventing fresh: How brands, retailers can boost Gen Z, millennial engagement with social media
Gen Z and younger millennial shoppers are using social media to find and purchase foods and beverages, providing fresh food brands and departments an opportunity to connect with these cohorts, Circana and FMI - The Food Industry Association shared in a...
Mars to acquire Kellanova for $35.9bn in snack push, as M&A activity set to takeoff
Following media reports, candy and snack maker Mars is set to acquire Kellanova — the parent company of Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts and more — in an all-cash deal worth $35.9 billion, marking one of the biggest deals in food and beverage CPG history...
Consumers split on sodium reduction importance, despite health benefits, IFIC reports
US consumers are citing mixed levels of concerns about their sodium intake, regardless of research on the benefits of reducing the consumption of salty foods, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) shared in a recent survey of 1,000 Americans.
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Moving beyond nuggets, burgers: How alt protein can capitalize on areas of whitespace innovation
The alternative-protein market might have an opportunity to kickstart market growth with innovative products that cater to more meal occasions, including breakfast, and by meeting the demands of flexitarian consumers, Fazeela Abdul Rashid, partner at...
'A totally new world of retail:’ NIQ unpacks how omnichannel shopping is evolving
CPG brands are retooling its marketing strategies as younger consumers shift more of their spending to social-media platforms like TikTok, Kenny Juskowiak, managing director of emerging brands for NIQ, shared during a recent webinar.
Future of plant-based foods: Whole-cut meats will lead ‘next resurgence of consumers’
The meat and dairy alternative markets are bifurcating as some consumers seek premium products, including whole cuts, while others make their own plant-based dishes to save money, Miri Eliyahu, senior research analyst at Euromonitor, told FoodNavigator-USA.
Scaling alt-protein production: What to know about moving from lab to commercial scale
Alt-protein companies scaling their fermentation processes beyond the lab face numerous challenges that require them to think through production processes, raw ingredients, and the design of a manufacturing facility to create a commercially viable product.
Sweet, savory snacks win in 2023, age influences purchase channel, Circana finds
Consumers are finding more ways to eat their favorite snacks, as younger shoppers increasingly turn to quick-service restaurants for a convenient option for in-between meal occasions, Circana shared in its annual snack report.