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Dive Brief: Post Holdings announced that Robert Vitale will be stepping down as president and CEO on Oct. 1, to be replaced by Nicolas Catoggio, the company’s current executive vice president and COO. Vitale will continue to serve as executive…

The Changing Landscape of Grocery Shopping Consumer behavior in the grocery industry is shifting as shoppers seek value and affordability. According to a recent report by Alvarez & Marsal, more consumers are opting for lower-priced retailers in their quest for…

Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get…

Consumers are showing an insatiable appetite for protein, but a potential shortage may hamper companies’ ability to meet demand. Once viewed as a mere byproduct of cheese production, whey protein concentrate has emerged as a highly sought-after ingredient as food…

General Mills Names Dana McNabb Chief Operating Officer General Mills has announced the promotion of Dana McNabb to chief operating officer, effective June 1. McNabb, who currently serves as the group president of North America retail, will continue her responsibilities…

Bel Group Acquires Ingenuity Foods, Brainiac Brands Bel Group, the owner of GoGo squeeZ, has acquired Ingenuity Foods, the maker of Brainiac functional fruit snacks designed to improve brain health. This strategic acquisition aims to expand Bel Group’s better-for-you snacking…

Nestlé Enhances Paid Media Strategy in the Creator Economy As marketing dollars continue to flow into the creator economy, Nestlé is taking steps to optimize how it leverages social content for paid media. The CPG giant, known for brands like…

Key Takeaways: The Justice Department is currently conducting an antitrust investigation into major beef producers in an effort to decrease food prices. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has not disclosed many details about the investigation, including whether it is a…

Crazy Mountain Receives $15 Million Investment George Clooney, along with the founders of Casamigos, recently launched a nonalcoholic beer called Crazy Mountain. The brand has just secured a $15 million investment, with Cavu Consumer Partners leading the funding round. Other…

Key Points: The looming federal ban on intoxicating hemp drinks is likely to stay in place after lawmakers decided not to delay or overturn the restrictions set to take effect in November. The House voted to keep the ban as…