A recall affecting close to 12 million pounds of pre-cooked meat and poultry has sent shockwaves through major grocery chains, restaurants, and schools across the country. Federal officials are scrambling to understand the full extent of contamination, with the possibility…
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Ferrero Introduces Butterfinger Salted Caramel Ferrero, the company behind popular treats like Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is set to launch a new limited-time offering – Butterfinger Salted Caramel. This marks the first major innovation for the Butterfinger candy bar in…
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According to data from Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), wine sales decreased by 8% in the year ending August 2024, indicating challenges ahead for the category amidst changing consumer trends. Industry expert Dale Stratton attributes the decline in…
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How a third-generation farmer turned his small family apple farm into a $54M cider business
The Origin Story of Blake’s Hard Cider Blake’s Hard Cider traces its roots back to a promise made by Gerald Blake to his wife Lovely after returning home from World War II alive. The promise was to leave the city,…
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Halloween Candy Prices on the Rise Due to Cocoa Shortage This Halloween, candy lovers may notice a spike in prices for popular Hershey and Mars chocolate bars. The cost of cocoa has doubled since the beginning of 2024, and experts…
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Environmental activists recently suffered a setback as a federal judge dismissed their petition for stricter regulations on large livestock operations, a decision that was welcomed by the U.S. meat industry. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected…
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NEW YORK — Although Advertising Week New York is seeing more discussion tracks focused on performance marketing and commerce media, attention-grabbing brand-building ideas still hold the spotlight. PepsiCo Foods is set to showcase a case study at the annual confab…
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Ingredients in Focus: Hurricane Helene batters pecans and shines light on the southern crop
Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage to pecan crops in Georgia, a beloved export of the state. Despite this recent devastation, pecan trees in Georgia…
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Convenient Snacking Trends: A Shift Towards Healthier Options On-the-go snacking has become a popular choice for almost half (48%) of consumers globally, who consume over two snacks a day, according to a recent report from HealthFocus International. This shift in…
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Key Points: Tilray’s CEO and chairman, Irwin D. Simon, is optimistic about potential changes in cannabis regulation following the U.S. presidential election. The company is launching four hemp-derived THC drinks through its Tilray Alternative Beverages unit in key U.S. markets…