J.M. Smucker Opens Board to Elliott as Activist Pressure Mounts
Smucker's Smucker Elliott board expansion signals activist influence over a major food manufacturer's strategic direction, with an information-sharing agreement now formalized.
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Neuro Just Walked Into Walmart. Energy Drinks Should Be Worried.
Neuro's functional candy retail expansion into Walmart signals growing mass-market appetite for confection-based energy alternatives.
Food-at-home prices will climb 2.5% this year, per USDA.
Food-at-home prices will climb 2.5% this year, per USDA. The rate sits just below the 20-year historical average for grocery price increase 2026.
Kraft Cheese Gets Swole
Kraft Natural Cheese is launching protein-enriched products that put dairy at the center of food's hottest macro trend — and signal a bigger opportunity for the category.
JM Smucker Boots COO, Bets Big on AI Innovation
The Uncrustables maker is shifting its C-suite structure by eliminating the COO, leaving room for a new chief technology role to enhance its AI capabilities. tldr JM Smucker removes COO position to streamline operations. New chief technology role emphasizes artificial…
Protein Chips Are Having a Moment: SimplyProtein, Quest, and Doritos Are All In
The USDA put proteins at the top of the new food pyramid, and snack brands are following suit. tldr Three major brands are launching protein chips at the same time, signaling a category shift. The moves range from SimplyProtein to…
What Food Manufacturers Need to Know About FDA’s Color Label Shift
New guidelines aim to phase out synthetic dyes and support cleaner labeling in food products.
Chipotle’s Transparency Problem
The fast-casual chain's new campaign highlights fresh ingredients amid growing consumer demand for transparency and sustainability in food sourcing.
Valentine’s Day Goes Clean: YumEarth Returns with Allergen-Free Candy Collection
The 2024 lineup proves you can have sweet romance without artificial ingredients or common allergens.
PepsiCo Bets Big on Flavor Innovation with Swap Product Launch
New Flavor Swap products set to debut in February, offering unique taste experiences for consumers and potential sales boosts for retailers.