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Ocean Spray Names Abigail Buckwalter Former Nestlé CEO
Ocean Spray, the iconic cranberry juice brand, has tapped Abigail Buckwalter, a former Nestlé Health Science U.

Kroger and Aldi Drive Private Brand Growth Amid Supply Chain Challenges
In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Kroger's 'Our Brands' portfolio outpaced national brands by 175 basis points, according to TradingView .

Alcohol brands must emphasize value to grow sales, report says
Three-quarters of alcohol executives surveyed now believe that consumer demand for value isn't a fleeting trend, but a permanent fixture in the market.

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola Use QR Codes for Ingredient Transparency
Soon, scanning a Coca-Cola or PepsiCo can will lead directly to ingredient safety assessments from the US FDA, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), and Health Canada.

Hershey Appoints Heather Hoytink as US President, Starts 2026
Heather Hoytink has been appointed President, US, of The Hershey Company, but her official tenure will not begin until July 8, 2026.

Judge Blocks States From Barring Soda and Candy From SNAP Benefits
A federal judge has blocked 23 states from restricting SNAP recipients from buying soda and candy, ruling the government cannot dictate food purchases with benefits, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay .

Heineken Appoints Rafael Oliveira as New CEO from JDE Peet's
Rafael Oliveira, who led coffee and tea giant JDE Peet's to EUR 8.

Europastry to acquire Highland Baking to boost US presence
Europastry has agreed to acquire Highland Baking, with the transaction expected to finalize in 2026, strategically expanding its US market presence.

Diamond Brew closes oversubscribed pre-seed funding round
NFL players DeAndre Hopkins and Sean Clifford, alongside music executive Charlie Walk, have invested in Diamond Brew, a coffee pod startup that just closed a seven-figure pre-seed funding round.

Nestlé rolls out massive automation at new distribution hub
Nestlé USA just poured $330 million into a single 700,000-square-foot distribution center in Arvin, California.

Modelo Unveils New Strategy Targeting Gen Z Consumers
Modelo, the top-selling beer brand, recently introduced a non-alcoholic chelada in January, followed by new cheladas exceeding 8% ABV months later.

Organic Food Sales Soar to $95.4 Billion, Driven by Clean Label
U.S. sales of organic food products are soaring, reaching an estimated $95.4 billion in 2025, according to Vocal Media. This isn't just growth; it's a seismic shift, proving consumers are voting with their wallets for

Connected product data revolutionizes label importance for brands
Intelligent labels, a segment projected to hit $0.

Mars cuts virgin plastic 5.9% using 2019 benchmark
While Mars cut virgin plastic use by 5.

FDA Highlights Beef Tallow as Healthy Fat Amid Sales Boom
Sales of food products featuring beef tallow as an ingredient surged to $1.

Berry Myths: Nutritionists Set The Record Straight
Despite costing 30-50% more, a 2022 study found no significant nutritional difference between organic and conventionally grown blueberries, challenging a core belief for many health-conscious...

Aldi's Flatbread Wins 2026 Best New Product Award
Aldi's $4.39 Specially Selected Wood Fired Flatbread, a frozen item, just clinched a 2026 Best New Product award. This recognition signals a significant shift in how budget grocers are perceived. Aldi

Seattle's Italian Restaurants: Fresh Takes & Enduring Classics
Seattle's Italian dining scene now presents a surprising spectrum, from Roma's $35 three-course meal to Mezzanotte's $150 nine-course 'Nonnakase' tasting menu.

Electric pressure cookers: 3-year average, care extends lifespan
An Instant Pot, a brand synonymous with reliability, may only last about three years of frequent use before needing replacement or repair, according to Tasting Table .

Caesar Dressing is the Best Kitchen Staple for Grilled Corn
Forget butter and salt: a surprising kitchen staple, Caesar dressing, is being hailed as the secret weapon to elevate grilled corn's flavor profile in 2026.

Sea Buckthorn Signals Functional Berry Surge in Snacks & Drinks
Sea buckthorn, once a niche ingredient, now rapidly appears in mainstream food and beverage products across the United States.

2026 World Grain Market Outlook and Implications
Global wheat stocks are forecast to reach an astonishing 279.

Rise Baking agrees to acquire Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery in expansion move
Rise Baking Company just announced its agreement to acquire premium cookie maker Jimmy's Gourmet Bakery, yet the expected closing date for this significant deal is reported inconsistently across indus

Campbell names Janda Lukin Chief Growth Officer June 2
After 25 years, Chris Foley, President of Campbell's Snacks division, will depart the company, marking a significant executive shift alongside new appointments focused on growth and transformation.
