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The Ferrero Group, best known in the U.S. for Nutella and golden-wrapped Ferrero Rochers, is expanding its American presence through a series of acquisitions and innovative changes to its core brands. The goal is to better compete with packaged sweets…

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…

Key Takeaways: The FDA has proposed a ban on the color additive Orange B, citing its disuse in the food industry for almost 50 years. The proposed ban targets the approval of Orange B for coloring frankfurters and sausages, with…

The movement towards healthier foods and beverages has evolved from a niche trend to a significant cultural and political force. This shift is driven by concerns over chronic disease, processed diets, and corporate influence in the food and pharmaceutical industries.…

Dive Brief: The Trump administration is considering whether food packaging should indicate if products contain gluten, as part of the newly released “Make America Healthy Again” strategy report. The FDA may recommend that food packaging disclose ingredients that affect certain…

Key Takeaways: The Campbell’s Company is set to eliminate artificial colors from its food and beverage products by August of next year. This change will affect only a few brands as most of Campbell’s products already use natural dyes like…

The food and beverage industry is facing challenges in 2025. Decreased consumption has led to lower sales due to inflation impacting consumer spending. Companies are also facing rising costs. Consumers are now looking for more functionality from their food, pushing…

Many food companies are now making the shift away from seed oils as the “Make America Healthy Again” movement gains traction, labeling these ingredients as unhealthy. Real Good Foods, a producer of better-for-you frozen meals, recently announced plans to transition…

Exciting News at Post Holdings! Post Holdings, a leading food manufacturer, has announced that Nicolas Catoggio will take over as Chief Operating Officer following Jeff Zadoks’ departure in January. Catoggio, who joined Post in 2021 as CEO of Post Consumer…

Consumers have become increasingly price sensitive in recent years, leading retailers to adjust their messaging to address economic concerns. Companies like Kroger, Giant Food, and Amazon Fresh have prominently displayed signs promoting low prices in their stores. Meanwhile, c-store chain…