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Leftovers is our unique take on a selection of product ideas making waves in the market. Some are fascinating, some are truly innovative, and some are ideas we never saw coming. With the countless pitches we receive, we can’t cover…

One of the leading food companies, J.M. Smucker, is set to invest $120 million in expanding its Hostess manufacturing plant located in Columbus, Georgia. This significant investment will involve the construction of a new building, renovation of existing areas, and…

Amazon Launches New Value-Focused Private Label Food Brand Dive Brief: Amazon has recently unveiled a new private label food brand called Amazon Grocery, offering quality products at affordable prices. This new brand replaces Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly, and most…

Dive Brief: Walmart announced on Wednesday that it plans to eliminate artificial dyes and 30 other ingredients commonly found in processed foods from its store brands by January 2027. This move is considered one of the largest private brand reformulations…

Powerade Introduces Power Water, Its First Product Innovation in Over Five Years Powerade is making a splash in the enhanced water market with the launch of its latest product innovation. Powerade Power Water, a flavored water packed with 50% more…

Danone has decided to pause litigation against Lifeway Foods and will vote in favor of the company’s board as part of a comprehensive agreement. This development follows Danone’s recent announcement that it was dropping its year-long attempt to acquire the…

Sean McBride is the founder of DSM Strategic Communications and the former executive vice president of communications for the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now the Consumer Brands Association). Opinions are the author’s own. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of…

Kellanova, in collaboration with data firm Vidmob and MMA Global, has discovered that utilizing artificial intelligence to drive predictive impact scoring can help connect campaign creative to business outcomes more efficiently. This technology analyzes past performance data to identify specific…

Aldi Revamps Private Label Portfolio Dive Brief: Aldi is undergoing a major rebranding effort for its private label products, with the introduction of its first-ever namesake brand. Existing store brands will receive new packaging featuring the endorsement “an ALDI Original.”…

Key Points: Anheuser-Busch is investing $7.4 million in its Los Angeles brewery to boost production of Michelob Ultra. The investment is part of Anheuser-Busch’s $300 million commitment to enhance its U.S. manufacturing operations. Michelob Ultra, the top-selling beer in the…