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Popeyes launches biscuit mixes as Tom Holland's Bero diversifies
Popeyes has launched its Cajun Cheddar and Homestyle biscuit mixes into grocery stores nationwide, making its signature items available at Walmart, HEB, and select Target locations, according to Index

Snickers Targets 'Reese' with New Peanut Butter Campaign
Snickers launched a new marketing campaign promoting its peanut butter-flavored snacks, offering a year's supply to consumers named 'Reese' who sign a pledge of support, according to Food Dive .

Sazerac Launches AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey for $39
After nearly a decade of quiet development since acquiring a distillery in the state, spirits giant Sazerac has finally unveiled its first Tennessee whiskey, AJ Bond, priced at $39.

PepsiCo tests new sizes, prices for 2026 convenience stores
PepsiCo is testing new price points and product sizes for convenience stores in 2026, including a 13-ounce can and mini cans priced around $1.

Ahold Delhaize USA elevates Own Brands leadership
Ahold Delhaize's private brands captured nearly 40% of total food sales last year.

Texture Emerges as Key Driver in Confectionery Innovation
Kracie Foods, a Japanese innovator, has engineered a 'flesh-like' candy.

Spam Brand Expands into Hot Dogs This Year
The SPAM Dog, a hot dog product made of 100% SPAM and safflower oil, made its national debut at the National Restaurant Association Show.

New Moms Get Easy Protein Boosts for Better Lactation
Lactating women require an additional 25 grams of protein daily, a physiological need often unmet.

Walmart Expands Private Brands with Mainstays Kids
Ninety-five percent of American households are actively shifting from established national brands to private labels, a trend Walmart is aggressively leveraging with new store brand products and releas

EPC rise in food and beverage manufacturing accelerates facility development
A new 500,000 sq ft automated dairy plant in Ohio, built entirely by an EPC firm, went from groundbreaking to full production in just 18 months, a timeline nearly impossible for traditional in-house t

IFF Sells 90% of Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners
International Flavors & Fragrances has agreed to sell 90% of its food ingredients business for $4.

Brutus Broth Expands Executive Team as Kettle & Fire Focuses Internally
While Kettle & Fire recently promoted Sam to a new leadership position, aiming to support its continued growth within the bone broth category, rival Brutus Broth aggressively expanded its executive te

Splenda owner Heartland buys Equal sweeteners business
Heartland Food Products Group, the company behind Splenda, has acquired the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, which includes the Equal sweetener brand, according to Food Dive and FoodBev...

New Pretzel Flavors Drive Market Growth
The global Chips & Pretzels market is projected to expand at a steady 3.

MattPak Embraces Growth by Saying Yes to New Co-Manufacturing Business
MattPak avoided a $150,000 upfront investment for a traditional palletizing system by choosing a full-service automation model, setting a new precedent for scaling in co-manufacturing, according to Fo

Wells Enterprises and Ferrero launch new Nutella ice cream
Nutella, the iconic hazelnut spread, is now available as a packaged ice cream, rolling out nationwide in tubs and cones in 2026.

New Snack Bars Debut Amid Shifting Consumer Habits
Despite a 15% year-over-year increase in new snack bar introductions, a third of these 'healthy' options still pack more than 10g of added sugar per serving, leaving consumers unknowingly paying premi

Michael Symon Shares His Top Beginner Smoker Grill Picks
Celebrity chef Michael Symon, known for his bold flavors, states that beginners can achieve "pro-level flavor" in smoked meats using a charcoal smoker.

Stanley Launches Star-Spangled Tumblers, Expanding Patriotic Decor
For $59.99, Kirkland's offers a "Patriotic Dog with Bandana Porch Statue," packaging national pride for everyday home decor. This item represents a shift where national symbols are integrated into whi

Beverage Companies Drive Booming Innovation Trends with New Product Launches
Molson Coors' non-alcoholic Blue Moon brand soared by 25%, according to Forbes .

VMG Partners Leads Brami Series B Funding Round
Brami, the fastest-growing national pasta brand in the U.

FDA Reassesses Yoga Mat Chemical Safety in Food
On May 12, 2026, the FDA announced it is seeking public feedback on revoking safety approvals for two food additives, BHT and ADA, chemicals found in everything from cereals to yoga mats.

Bush's Bakes Drops Apple Pie, Dill Pickle, and Rocket Pop Beans
A multi-pack of Bush's new apple pie, rocket pop, and dill pickle flavored baked beans sold out within hours of its limited release online!

Functional food market sees accelerated growth towards 2033
The functional food market, spanning fortified cereals to specialized sports nutrition, is projected to swell to nearly a trillion dollars by 2034.
