GNT Says Natural Candy Color Is Harder Than It Looks
GNT's Alice Lee breaks down why natural candy coloring agents demand more technical precision than synthetic alternatives ever did.
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Mexico Is the Bet PepsiCo, Nestlé, and Coca-Cola Are All Making
When three of the world's largest food and beverage companies move in the same direction at the same time, operators should pay attention.
La Vie Ditches Pink, Adds Tofu
France's La Vie plant-based meat brand rebrands green and launches tofu, signaling a wider whole-food pivot across Europe's alt-protein sector.
Beyond Meat Bets on Beverages and Breakfast Sausage
Beyond Meat's US retail expansion now spans functional beverages and reformulated breakfast sausage, signaling a pivot beyond its core burger identity.
Marriott Dumps Pepsi After 34 Years for Coke
The Marriott Pepsi Coca-Cola switch ends a 34-year pouring rights deal, reshaping beverage supply across one of the world's largest hotel chains.
Chrissy Teigen’s Baking Brand Has a CEO. Here’s the Strategy.
The CEO behind Cravings by Chrissy reveals what celebrity food brand growth actually requires beyond the famous name.
Is Cocoa the Culprit? Archambault Bolts from Hershey’s After A Meager 14-Month Stint
Andrew Archambault joined Hershey in February 2025. Now he's gone, and the Hershey US president departure raises real questions about leadership stability.
General Mills Bets on Nutrients, Not Just Clean Labels
General Mills' latest sustainability report shifts focus to key nutrients in US products, covering supply chain resilience and packaging commitments.
Mars and ofi Bet Big on Ecuador Cocoa
A five-year pact between Mars and ofi targets regenerative agriculture in Ecuador's cocoa supply chain, with real stakes for sourcing and supplier accountability.
Albertsons Is Betting $2B on Stores and Tech
Albertsons store remodels and technology investments are accelerating, with capex crossing $2 billion as the chain chases organic growth.