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PepsiCo’s Strategy to Offer Healthier Versions of Popular Brands PepsiCo is making significant changes to some of its popular brands to cater to the growing demand for healthier options. The company plans to introduce versions of Cheetos and other well-known…

The announcement made by President Donald Trump about Coca-Cola agreeing to use cane sugar in its namesake soda in the U.S. has sparked interest among consumers. However, Coca-Cola has not officially confirmed this claim, leaving many eager to see if…

Key Takeaways: The FDA announced its plan to revoke more than 50 outdated standards of identity for various food products, deeming them unnecessary. The removal of these standards is part of a larger initiative to review over 250 identity standards,…

Texas’ attorney general is currently investigating Mars, the maker of M&M’s and Skittles, for allegedly failing to uphold their promise made in 2016 to remove artificial colors from their food products. Attorney General Ken Paxton has stated that Mars decided…

Kraft Heinz is making waves in the plant-based foods market. The consumer packaged goods giant, along with food tech company NotCo, is introducing a new spicy mayonnaise and a portable cup version of their Kraft NotMac & Cheese. This comes…

The U.S. Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit against California, alleging that the state’s animal welfare laws have led to an increase in egg prices nationwide by imposing unnecessary regulations on production, which the department deems unconstitutional. The Trump…

The Rise of Brynwood Partners in the Food and Beverage Industry Brynwood Partners, a private equity firm, has been making waves in the food and beverage space with a series of high-profile deals. In May, they divested SunnyD maker Harvest…

Ice Cream Makers Pledge to Remove Artificial Colors From Products by 2028 Turkey Hill Dairy and numerous other U.S. ice cream manufacturers have committed to eliminating artificial colors from their products by the end of 2027. This initiative aligns with…

The FDA has given its approval for a natural blue color extracted from the fruit of the gardenia plant, while also urging the food industry to accelerate the phasing out of Red No. 3 from their products. Gardenia blue is…

Key Points: Conagra Brands, based in Chicago, is expecting a significant increase in cost of goods sold (COGs) inflation for fiscal 2026, with a combination of 4% core inflation and a 3% rise due to tariffs, totaling around 7% according…