Elizabeth Crawford

Kennedy signals new course for food labels as FDA nears definition for ultra-processed food

A forthcoming federal definition for ultra-processed foods could influence front-of-pack nutrition labeling requirements, product reformulation efforts and compliance timelines across the food industry

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

What happens when apple growers spend more on labor than their crop is worth?

That question, and concerns about nutrition programs, food safety oversight and packaging mandates, was at the center of the produce industry’s lobbying push on Capitol Hill last week

Taste still rules, but may no longer be enough to win in the snack aisle

New Circana data shows consumers increasingly expect functional benefits alongside flavor, driving a shift from ‘better-for-you’ to ‘nutritious and delicious’ snacks, like those showcased at Sweets & Snacks Expo by Barebells, Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn and...

Campbell’s weighs ‘tough decisions’ to offset weak snack sales and rising costs

Executives say portfolio cuts, network consolidation and targeted price hikes are among the options under consideration to improve profitability and reignite growth

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

Are marketers misreading women?

Women drive 85% of consumer spending, but new research from NIQ discussed in the latest episode of Soup-to-Nuts podcast suggests outdated assumptions about women shoppers are giving way to more individualized ‘micro-realities’ that are influencing the...

General Mills sees soft demand ahead, but also pockets of opportunity

Executives expect consumers to remain value-conscious, but believe investments in “remarkability” can boost growth across key categories

McCormick and Unilever ‘well underway’ with $40 billion merger despite investor fears

More than 200 employees are meeting in Baltimore this week to blueprint the integration as executives tout growth, margin expansion and up to $600 million in synergies

Keurig Dr Pepper’s meteoric rise in energy offers blueprint for CPG category expansion

From partnerships to acquisitions, Keurig Dr Pepper’s ‘build-buy-partner’ model underpins its rapid rise in energy drinks and signals how large beverage companies may enter future growth categories

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

Inside the race to create the next viral flavor in snacking

Executives from Just Born, Hawaii Host, SNAX-Sational Brands and Xaca Cantina share how they use heat, global flavors, strategic collaborations and accessible formats to turn consumer curiosity into repeat purchases

Letter from the editor

The new candy aisle: Where wellness meets whimsy

Consumers are demanding cleaner labels and functional benefits from confectionery, but taste, texture and fun still rule, creating opportunities for brand to balance better-for-you innovation with indulgence