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J. Skinner Baking Partners with Stellex in Expansion-Focused Recapitalization

Stellex’s partnership with J. Skinner will support investment into production capacity expansion, increased automation, and new product development. 




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New Bakery Cakes, Cookies, Brownies & Muffins for 2024 Q2

"Bob’s Signature Blends Baking Mixes are a testament to our commitment to combining the wholesome, premium ingredients we are known for with ease of use,” said Blake Issac, director of innovation marketing at Bob’s Red Mill. 




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New Breads, Rolls, Crackers & Pretzels for 2024

"Our research shows expanding the range of product choices enables us to engage new consumers who crave a selection of delicious, straightforward options crafted with wholesome ingredients," said Krystle Farlow, director of brand management for Nature's Own.




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Red Bull Sugarfree Watermelon, Strawberry Apricot

The new varieties will join the original Red Bull Sugarfree and Red Bull Zero in this expansion of zero sugar options.




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Bluebird Hardwater Flavored Alcoholic Waters

With 88 calories per 12oz serving, the new Lime, Cranberry, and Pineapple flavors are made up of real fruit, and premium spirits with ultra-purified water at an ABV (alcohol by volume) of just 4.5%.




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Westfalia Fruit Appoints New Top Leadership

Bush, a graduate of Manchester Business School and INSEAD, is an experienced international CEO with nearly 40 years of experience, working across grocery retail. 




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How to Reduce Heavy Metals in Food Supply

The white paper also calls attention to mitigation strategies and highlights research, collaboration, and public health communication needs to better address the issue while also offering insight into how a global, interdisciplinary approach can expedite solutions.




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Sabic, Lamb Weston And Opackgroup Team Up to Create Sustainable Packaging

The final packaging contains at least 60% UCO-based bio-renewable polymer material, which is part of SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio. Oerlemans Plastics member of OPACKGROUP, a specialized manufacturer of flexible films and packaging, converts these polymers to a multilayer PE film for Lamb Weston’s pre-fried frozen potato products.




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NotCo Unveils AI-Powered Fragrance Formulator

This tool is expected to transform the process of fragrance creation across various industries by leveraging Giuseppe, NotCo’s advanced generative AI platform, alongside Cramer’s extensive database of tens of thousands of fragrance formulations, enabling the rapid development of premium fragrances in seconds.




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The Food Industry Increases Strategic Investments While Tackling Financial Challenges

The 75th annual report surveyed food retailers’ and suppliers’ 2023 developments and expectations for the year ahead, finding that while the industry made key strides in addressing longstanding labor and transportation capacity issues, inflation and other financial hurdles caused industry profit margins to fall to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.




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Powering Beverage Product Formulations with Protein

Physically active consumers want convenient, protein-packed options to fit into their on-the-go routine. “Plant-powered” ready-to-drink (RTD) and ready-to-mix (RTM) protein beverages are emerging as a perfect solution to fill this niche nutrition category and grow into the mainstream market.




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Circana Research Highlights Global Opportunities to Support Consumer Pursuit of Well-Being

The report, “Tapping Into the Global Consumer Well-Being Opportunity,” reveals the complexity of personal well-being, with consumers turning to solutions as varied as physical activity, social media, food, pet ownership, beauty, and books, among many other products and services, to harmonize their physical, mental, and social well-being.




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How Shoppers Control Grocery Spending

Consumers continue to say their primary store for purchasing food does an excellent job of meeting their needs, with 79% of shoppers reporting that getting a “good value” when grocery shopping is their top priority. 




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One-Third of US Consumers Prioritize Wellness in Food and Beverage Choices

“Consumers are looking for wellness across every aspect of their lives, and food and beverages are playing a critical role in this transformation,” said Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor at Circana. 




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How to Develop Kids Foods and Beverages That are Both Appealing and Healthy

Parents care about health and wellness for their children, and their purchasing patterns drive innovation toward healthier children’s food and beverage products. We see growth in numerous categories in children’s products that are positioned as healthy and better-for-you, including dairy alternatives as well as new items in the sweet and savory bakery, and confectionery categories.  




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Bob's Red Mill Signature Blends Pancake & Waffle Mixes

Made with Bob’s Red Mill’s signature blends of premium flours and quality pantry staples, each mix delivers light and fluffy pancakes in minutes. And, with home cooks preferring recipes with a short list of ingredients, they’ll become an essential shortcut for easy, convenient breakfasts with scratch-quality homemade taste. 




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Formulating With Chocolate

The role of chocolate is growing and expanding from the classic sweet confections to combinations of sweet and spicy as well as in savory products.




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Hershey Names New US Growth Leadership

With a career spanning 23 years at PepsiCo, Del Pozzo brings a wealth of experience in leading growth and transformation for some of the world's most recognizable consumer brands such as Gatorade®, Propel®, Muscle Milk® and Evolve®. 




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Tic Tac Chewy!

Made with layers and layers of intense fruit flavors, Tic Tac Chewy! starts with a crunchy exterior and transforms with a chewy inside.




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Flavor and Food Show and Tell: Seeking Sweets & Snacks Trends

This summer’s Sweets & Snack Expo in Indianapolis drew more than 16,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors, from 25 countries. The trends I noticed involve lots of activity around texture—including freeze-dried candies and crunchy and chewy protein snacks. There also are intriguing new flavors in snacks and chips. 




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YumEarth Spooktacular Halloween Sour Littles

Like all YumEarth treats, the sour bites are free from of the top 9 allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, gluten, shellfish, soy, and sesame), contain no artificial dyes, are non- GMO, and made with organic and simple ingredients.




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Ferrero Opens New Kinder Bueno Production Facility

The 169,000sq-ft facility is an expansion of Ferrero's existing manufacturing campus in Bloomington. CRUNCH, 100 Grand, Raisinets, and other chocolate products are made at the campus, and it is also now home to the company's first-ever chocolate factory outside of Europe. 




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Collaboration Takes Center Stage at Climate Week NYC

A pilot program brings together financial support from Kellanova, Ahold Delhaize USA, and Bartlett to aid wheat farmers in North Carolina who are adopting regenerative agricultural methods. The wheat from these farms will be combined with conventionally grown wheat to produce Cheez-It® crackers.




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Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie

Designed with Gen-Z Chips Ahoy! lovers in mind – this oversized treat is perfect for on-the-go snacking during their busy lives or to split with a friend.




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Dairy Processors Develop Range of New Product Innovations

“Truffle is a beloved flavor that provides decadent luxury; combining with our rich and bold White Cheddar delivers the best of both worlds,” said Amanda Vaal, brand director at Cracker Barrel Cheese. “Dill also continues to be high in demand, delivering a sharp and savory twist to a snacking classic.”




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California Milk Advisory Board Names New Leadership

Dr. Wagoner brings more than 10 years of experience in dairy products research and innovation to the role. He got his start as a trained chef at the California School of Culinary Arts before obtaining his BS, MS, and PhD in Food Science from North Carolina State University. 




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University of Minnesota Students Win Checkoff’s New Product Competition

Students Anandu Chandra Khanashyam, Abrielle Schnurr, Nghi Huynh and Suchismita Roy are studying food science and earned the first-place prize of $10,000. 




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Sargento Announces New Leadership Changes Amid Long-Term Executive Retirements

Combined, McEvoy and Jankowski bring more than 50 years of exceptional contributions to Sargento. They will continue to provide strategic counsel by staying on as advisors to the senior leadership team through the end of the year.




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Tate & Lyle: Sweetener Solution

Tate & Lyle PLC unveils its new stevia composition, OPTIMIZER STEVIA® 8.10. This innovative ingredient delivers the highly desired premium taste profile closest to sugar, even at high sugar replacement levels, while offering a more cost-effective solution than other premium sweeteners.




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The Laughing Cow Limited-Edition Everything Bagel Style Flavor

The everything bagel flavor category is growing 20 times faster than other cheese flavors, however, most everything bagel flavored products on the market are limited to the cracker, chip and pretzel categories. The Laughing Cow Everything Bagel Style is a unique option for fans to enjoy the cheese wedges in a new way.




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Bobo's Partners with Acorn to Support Sustainable Agroforestry Farming Practices

Bobo's, known for oat bars, oat bites and baked goods, announced its new partnership with Rabobank's Acorn initiative (Acorn) to help Colorado's snack brand reach its carbon neutrality goals and further invest in a more sustainable future.




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Catalina Crunch Honey Nut With Almonds Cereal

Catalina Crunch®'s extensive line of cereals, cookies and snacks has gained widespread recognition for its emphasis on providing cleaner products that are low sugar and high protein without compromising on flavor. 




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Sweetkiwi, Broadus Foods Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars

The Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars are inspired by Snoop Cereal flavors, this partnership symbolizes a fusion of culinary creativity and a joint commitment to quality and community empowerment.




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Mrs. Butterworth's Dunkin' Glazed Donut Flavored Pancake Syrup

This new syrup, developed with Dunkin' culinary experts, mirrors the sweet vanilla flavor notes of a fried glazed donut. 




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New Products Featuring Fruit Ingredients

This fall saw Chocolove, Boulder, Colo., return with seasonal favorites, Tree-Shaped Bites, as well as holiday collection bars. Chocolove holiday collection bars include Candy Cane Crunch in Dark Chocolate, Frosted Gingerbread in Milk Chocolate, and a Fruit-Nut Medley in Dark Chocolate. 




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Growth Opportunities Abound in Cereals and Bars Category

Trends and innovations that took place in the cereals and bars market for 2023, and what formulators can look for going into 2024.




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Wheaties Protein

Available in two new flavors, Maple Almond and Honey Pecan, Wheaties Protein is made with hearty nut-clustered whole grain flakes, almonds or pecans, pumpkin seeds and honey or maple syrup.




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Atlas Bar Names New Leadership

Javid brings more than three decades of experience in the food and beverage industry to his new role at Atlas. 




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KIND Snacks Appoints New Leadership

As chief customer officer, Jarocki will lead KIND’s sales organization and oversee strategic planning and growth opportunities across all sales channels to bring KIND into even more households.




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That’s it. Names New Leadership

Eshuys has been instrumental in significantly increasing distribution across all channels, enhancing the brand's presence both domestically and internationally. 




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Virginia Dare Opens New Carteret, N.J., Headquarters, Innovation Center

Officials praise the new location as more efficient with state-of-the-art equipment upgrades. Moreover, they said it’s designed to accommodate future growth, expansion, and increased output—all without sacrificing lead times.




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Sunbelt Bakery Snickerdoodle Chewy Granola Bars

Each carton contains eight, individually-wrapped chewy granola bars for on-the-go snacking, entertaining, and lunchbox pairings. 




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Two Rivers Coffee Company Eggo Coffee

Deemed by the company as a morning chaos-solver, Eggo Coffee, made its trade debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.




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REBBL WELLNESS Juice Line with Aquamin™ Sea Algae

Ideal any time of day for hydration, WELLNESS juices are formulated without added sugar and are light and refreshing while supporting immunity-boosting nutrition with 100% organic fruits and greens.




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2024 Health and Wellness Trends

Functional foods and flavors continue to climb in popularity as such foods achieve just that: beyond providing nutritional benefits, they bring flavor, comfort, and excitement to the table. Among these, immunity-targeting products are in the forefront.




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heywell Sparkling Adaptogenic Water

heywell's functional beverages are made with adaptogens, antioxidants and organic caffeine to support energy, immunity, focus, hydration and stress.




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SunSip by Health-Ade Sodas with Benefits

SunSip delivers nostalgic soda flavors while staying true to Health-Ade's mission to make gut health more accessible. 




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ROAR Organic Cherry Limeade Plus Powder, Blackberry Lemonade

The vitamin and electrolyte-packed drink mix, made for on-the-go convenience with added immunity-boosting ingredients like additional Vitamin C, Zinc and Elderberry, boasts only 2g of sugar and 20 calories per single-serve stick.




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Nextfoods' Goodbelly Organic Prebiotic Sparkling Water

With this launch, GoodBelly continues to pioneer thoughtfully crafted beverages that are good for bodies and sustainably sourced. 




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Four Sigmatic Organic Instant Teas Infused With Functional Mushrooms

Functional mushroom coffee brand, Four Sigmatic announced that it will debut a new line of organic instant teas. Each tea is infused with functional mushrooms and adaptogens for focus, calm, positive mood, and immune and gut support.