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fromFood & Beverage Magazine
6 hours ago

Mondelez International Launches Summer Soccer Campaign

Mondelēz International launches 'Score Snack Goals' campaign blending soccer excitement with new snack flavors and exclusive experiences.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This one shift in Gen Alpha's habits could reshape the entire snack industry

Younger generations are reshaping the snacking industry by prioritizing healthier, cleaner ingredients and smaller portion sizes.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
6 hours ago

Coca-Cola Exec Says Work-Life Balance is a 'Weird' Term - Here's How He Thinks About Career Success

Coca-Cola executive chairman James Quincey views career success as survival through challenges rather than meticulous planning.
#nutella
Food & drink
fromMail Online
15 hours ago

The chocolate spreads that are healthier than Nutella, revealed

Nutella is high in sugar and unhealthy, prompting the rise of healthier alternatives with better nutritional profiles.
fromFox News
1 week ago
Marketing

Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission

Food & drink
fromMail Online
15 hours ago

The chocolate spreads that are healthier than Nutella, revealed

Nutella is high in sugar and unhealthy, prompting the rise of healthier alternatives with better nutritional profiles.
fromFox News
1 week ago
Marketing

Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission

Chicago Bulls
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

McDonald's Puts Red Bull On The Menu

Red Bull dominates the energy drink market with significant sales, while McDonald's adapts its menu to maintain competitiveness and attract budget-conscious customers.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Burger King UK expands despite cost pressures with 60m funding boost - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Burger King UK has secured a £60 million financing package from lenders to support its expansion plans, which include opening over 30 new restaurants in 2026. The majority of these will be company-owned, while some will operate under franchise agreements.
London startup
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Why marketing is now the operating system for growth

Artificial intelligence is transforming marketing into a central growth engine, influencing brand perception for both humans and automated systems.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

Who Owns Dutch Bros? - Tasting Table

Dutch Bros has rapidly grown to become the third largest coffee chain in the U.S., surpassing established brands like Caribou and Tim Hortons.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

6 Best And 4 Worst New Soda Flavors Of 2026 (So Far) - Tasting Table

R&D in the soda industry drives constant innovation, leading to new flavors and varieties for consumers.
SF food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

7 Underrated Sodas You Should Be Buying At World Market - Tasting Table

World Market offers unique sodas from around the globe, including Guaraná Antarctica and Spezi, that can refresh your beverage choices.
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

A Nutella Jar Went Viral on NASA's Artemis II Mission - and the Company Didn't Pay a Cent

NASA press secretary Bethany Stevens quickly clarified: 'NASA does not select crew meals or food in association with brand partnerships.'
Science
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The $200 billion functional drink boom is turning into a wellness arms race

The functional beverage market is rapidly growing, driven by consumer demand for wellness-oriented drinks with diverse benefits.
#aldi
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Life's unbearable without silly little snacks. Where would we be without Trader Joe's or M&S? | Bim Adewunmi

Cultural exchange is evident in the presence of Trader Joe's tote bags in London, highlighting the connection between the US and UK consumer habits.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

David Beckham's Supplement Brand Is Doing $10 Million A Month. The Secret Goes Beyond Just Celebrity.

David Beckham's supplement brand IM8 achieved $120 million in ARR within its first year, largely due to cofounder Danny Yeung's influence.
Venture
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Spice Economy

OpenAI's $122 billion investment reflects significant trends in private and public markets, while McCormick's merger with Unilever raises questions about market dynamics.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
5 days ago

Study: 'Default Nudge' to Oat Milk Reduces Carbon Footprint of Cafe Drinks

The baseline use of plant-based milk prior to instituting oat milk as the default was 16.6%. That jumped to 51.9% when baristas informed guests oat milk was the default option.
Coffee
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
5 days ago

New Data From DAIVID & Kinetiq Shows BODYARMOR Debut Increased Coca-Cola's March Madness Visibility By 55% - ExchangeWire.com

Coca-Cola shifted NCAA sponsorship from POWERADE to BODYARMOR, increasing ad frequency and market share significantly during March Madness 2026.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

What Wall Street Expects From These 3 Food Giants After Mixed Earnings

Cal-Maine Foods shows positive earnings, while Conagra and Lamb Weston face significant challenges despite some headline figures.
#hershey
Silicon Valley food
fromForbes
1 week ago

Why Hershey's Is Facing A PR Crisis

Hershey's decision to revert to classic recipes for Reese's was driven by public outrage sparked by a LinkedIn post from Brad Reese.
Silicon Valley food
fromForbes
1 week ago

Why Hershey's Is Facing A PR Crisis

Hershey's decision to revert to classic recipes for Reese's was driven by public outrage sparked by a LinkedIn post from Brad Reese.
#kitkat
Europe news
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Thieves Break Off 400,000 Pieces of KitKat Bars in a Major Heist. Nestle's Reaction Was Surprising.

Thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat bars during transport across Europe, but Nestlé assures no supply shortages will occur.
Europe news
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Thieves Break Off 400,000 Pieces of KitKat Bars in a Major Heist. Nestle's Reaction Was Surprising.

Thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat bars during transport across Europe, but Nestlé assures no supply shortages will occur.
Paris food
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The Great KitKat Heist turned into a sweet PR victory for Nestle

A truck carrying 12 tons of Nestlé's Formula 1-themed KitKat bars was stolen, but the company views it as a win.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
5 days ago

What splurging on $22 smoothies in this economy really represents

Consumer confidence has dropped, yet premium food sales are booming as consumers seek small indulgences amid economic anxiety.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Mondelez overhauls its $3.5 billion digital commerce strategy in era of AI search

Mondelez is overhauling its digital presence to adapt to AI-driven commerce, recognizing its significant impact on product search and brand visibility.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

How One Cartoon Character Reshaped Donut Culture And Marketing - Tasting Table

Homer Simpson's love for donuts has significantly influenced donut culture and marketing since the show's debut.
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Neither Hershey's Nor KitKat: This Is The Most Famous Chocolate Bar In The US - Tasting Table

The U.S. candy market is thriving, with Snickers leading in brand awareness among chocolate bars at 94% in 2025.
#pepsico
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How PepsiCo designed its new protein Doritos to look and taste like the real thing

PepsiCo has launched Doritos Protein, a healthier snack option with 10 grams of protein and no artificial ingredients, catering to health-conscious consumers.
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 weeks ago

Find Out How The Good Marketer Helped Pan-n-Ice

Pan-n-Ice improved its marketing strategy to boost sales during the critical Q4 period by focusing on gifting and retargeting campaigns.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Unilever vs. McCormick: Two Consumer Staples Giants, One Better Buy

Unilever pursues premium-focused simplification through divestitures and acquisitions, while McCormick expands via acquisition despite margin pressures from commodities and tariffs.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Magnum ad pumping out chocolate scent at busy London station changed after complaints

A scent-emitting Magnum ice cream advertisement at London's St Pancras station was modified after complaints from passengers and staff about the artificial chocolate smell causing nausea.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Hershey Reverses Chocolate Changes After Reese's Grandson Calls Them Out

Brad Reese expressed his disappointment over Hershey's decision to replace milk chocolate with 'compound coatings' and real peanut butter with 'peanut-butter-style crème' in various products, leading to widespread public outcry.
Silicon Valley food
#snacks
Silicon Valley food
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

McCormick combines with Unilever's food division and adds Hellmann's and Knorr to its brands | Fortune

McCormick is merging with Unilever's food division, with Unilever owning 65% of the combined company valued at $29.1 billion.
Social media marketing
fromPR Daily
1 month ago

How Cinnabon built a social fandom by 'marrying' Slim Jim - PR Daily

Authentic, unplanned social media interactions between brands can generate significant engagement by naturally leaning into internet culture and community moments.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Aldi's Biggest Competitor Has A Bakery That Shoppers Can't Stop Talking About - Tasting Table

The pretzels are next level. Seriously though Lidl's bakery has no business being as good as it is. One customer described Lidl's brownies as life-changing, and another shopper called Lidl's pain au chocolat the best found outside of Paris.
Berlin food
Food & drink
fromFortune
1 month ago

McDonald's CEO's viral burger taste test has a silver lining | Fortune

McDonald's CEO's hesitant bite of the new Big Arch Burger in a promotional video sparked viral ridicule, allowing competitors like Burger King to capitalize with mocking response videos.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The candy heir vs. chocolate skimpflation

Brad Reese bought a bag of Reese's Mini Hearts and realized those little hearts weren't made with the classic combo of milk chocolate and peanut butter that Reese's is known for. Instead, these mini hearts were made with "chocolate candy" and "peanut butter creme," cheaper concoctions that he felt were far inferior to the real deal.
US news
SF food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

7 Must-Try Snacks At World Market, And 7 To Leave On The Shelf - Tasting Table

World Market offers international snacks providing alternatives to repetitive American snack options, with varying quality and appeal across different products.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

12 Aldi Trail Mixes, Ranked - Tasting Table

Trail mix is usually a mix of nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, or other ingredients, and while it's not difficult to craft your own (like a scrumptious pumpkin spice trail mix), it's still nice to buy a pack once in a while. There's no better place to do so than Aldi, which has many options based on your desired ingredients.
Food & drink
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The new cola wars are upon us-but this time it's the battle of AI

Anthropic's Super Bowl ads attacked OpenAI's ChatGPT ad model, sparking controversy and fueling an industry-wide ad battle over trust and AI branding.
E-Commerce
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Ocado's brand boss says it has no idea how it wants to advertise itself

Ocado is hiring an external media agency and increasing broadcast advertising to acquire customers needed to utilize a new flagship distribution centre and scale orders.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Brands not owning their data "keeps me awake at night", says Mondelez VP of media and consumer engagement

Brands must own and manage long-term first-party data strategies to prepare for programmatic, agency-controlled media and maintain control over media buying.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Snack startups ditch potatoes, race to invent the next hit chip

Alternative protein and vegetable-based chips are gaining market share as consumers shift toward protein-rich, fiber-rich snacks with natural ingredients over traditional potato chips.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Kraft Heinz Just Shocked Investors With a Massive Pivot

Kraft Heinz Co (NASDAQ: KHC) delivered mixed fourth-quarter results on February 11, 2026, beating earnings expectations while missing on revenue. However, the bigger story was CEO Steve Cahillane's decision to halt the planned separation and commit $600 million to a turnaround effort. Shares fell roughly 7% in premarket trading as investors digested the strategic pivot and weak guidance. Q4 Results: EPS Beat, Revenue Miss Kraft Heinz reported adjusted EPS of $0.67, topping consensus of $0.62 by 8.1%. However, revenue of $6.35 billion fell short of $6.44 billion expectations, a 1.4% miss. Organic sales declined 4.2% year-over-year, driven by volume and mix headwinds of 4.7 percentage points.
Business
Coffee
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The new China isn't buying the American dream: Why Starbucks and Burger King are languishing

Two US corporations handed operational control to local partners to maintain presence in China as the market became less friendly and local competitors gained ground.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How Pepsico and Mondelez are tackling their biggest challenge to date - turning marketing into a revenue center

PepsiCo and Mondelez are acting as publishers, producing high-quality, sellable branded content to monetize marketing, counter ad-blocking, and sustain brand-funded growth.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Staggering Number Of Brands Owned By Hershey - Tasting Table

Founded in 1894 by Milton Hershey, The Hershey Company owns many more brands than just its signature chocolate bar brand, and Heshey is the brand of chocolate most eaten in the United States. The chocolate and candy company began with selling a simple bar of milk chocolate, followed a few years later by foil-wrapped dollops of chocolates, and then almost two decades later came the debut of the peanut-studded Mr. Goodbar.
Silicon Valley food
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

How stroopwafels and saffron tiramisu fit into Starbucks' plan to get to 40,000 stores around the world | Fortune

Starbucks plans to double international stores to about 40,000 by combining consistent global coffee with localized food offerings and major expansion in China.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

If you're happy and you know it: Cadbury, Google and Heinz in top ten happy brands

Cadbury was ranked the UK's number one 'happy brand', with Andrex second and Mars in eighth place.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Kraft Heinz announces it's pausing plans to split into 2 companies. Here's why

Kraft Heinz is pausing plans to split and will invest $600 million in marketing, sales and product development to accelerate a return to profitable growth.
fromDigiday
2 months ago

Coca-Cola, DIVE, Tribal Worldwide London, Volkswagen, Paper Crowns and Logitech G are Digiday Marketing and Advertising Awards Europe finalists

Brands are blending digital platforms with real-world environments to create immersive, personalized experiences that translate online energy into human connection. From awareness to ownership and advocacy, this year's Digiday Marketing and Advertising Awards Europe nominees prioritize frictionless journeys that deepen loyalty, strengthen brand perception and deliver sustained business results. In the new Best Out-of-Home Campaign category, agency DIVE is nominated for its work with Coca-Cola Spain.
Marketing tech
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Foodberry and Bel Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Reimagine the Future of Fruit-Based Snacking - Food & Beverage Magazine

Foodberry and Bel US are developing bite-sized, portion-controlled snacks combining real fruit and protein using plant-based fruit-purée coatings, debuting in select U.S. markets in 2026.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I took two bites and had to spit it out': candy makers are phasing out real cocoa in chocolate

I took two bites and I had to spit it out, Reese says. I've never had that happen to me, ever, in the 70 years of my life. There was no taste. It was inedible. Reese took a closer look at the packaging, specifically the ingredients. He noticed that instead of milk chocolate, the mini hearts were covered in a chocolate-flavored coating that was mostly sugar and vegetable oil; the list of ingredients contained a disclaimer that the candy contained less than 2% cocoa.
Silicon Valley food
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

McDonald's, Twitter, Nestle, Buzzfeed and more to speak at Dmexco 2015

Dmexco 2015 brings global brands, media and agencies together in Cologne to explore strategies for combining real and virtual worlds and shaping the digiconomy.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

10 Of The Biggest Chocolate Recalls In History - Tasting Table

Chocolate products can pose safety risks—Salmonella, undeclared allergens, and choking hazards—leading brands like Spring & Mulberry, Mars, and Cadbury to quickly recall affected items.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

David Dobrik's Wavers Snack Makes International Debut in Dubai, UAE at Candylicious - Food & Beverage Magazine

Wavers, David Dobrik's pizza-inspired snack brand, launched its largest international debut at Candylicious in The Dubai Mall, featuring four bold flavors and clean-label ingredients.
Marketing
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

Introducing MARVEL OREO Stuf of Doom Cookies

Limited-edition MARVEL OREO Stuf of Doom Cookies combine Masked Decadence flavor with color-changing crème and Doctor Doom embossing, launching March 2, 2026.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

DAVID DOBRIK - MAKING WAVES IN THE SNACKING AISLE - Food & Beverage Magazine

David Dobrik launched Wavers by The Original Doughbrik's Snacks, a global snack line co-founded with industry vets Jerry Bello and Adam Cohen under Tastemaker Foods.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Here's The Best Protein Bar Brand On Store Shelves - It Tastes Like Candy - Tasting Table

Fulfil took the top spot in Tasting Table's rankings of protein bar brands, for its chocolate-forward flavors and protein content, boasting at least 15 grams per serving. With a dessert-inspired tastes, these bars resemble a sweet treat while still delivering on the nutrients. Tasting Table's rankings highlight the triple chocolate and chocolate salted caramel flavors but other options also include chocolate hazelnut, chocolate peanut caramel, and chocolate peanut butter with Reese's flavor.
Food & drink
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This Awkward McDonald's CEO Video Sparks Fast Food War

McDonald's CEO's awkward burger bite sparked viral mockery, prompting competitors Burger King and Wendy's to launch social media attacks showcasing their executives eating full portions.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Mark Ritson: Nestle's new no-nonsense CEO is rewriting the rules of CPG turnarounds

Philipp Navratil's hard-edged, marketing-first leadership and ruthless talent accountability could revive Nestlé's performance and break its corporate malaise.
Silicon Valley food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Cinnabon's parent company says it's ready for the 'appetite economics' era

Food brands are adapting menus with smaller portions and protein-focused options to serve GLP-1 medication users, while avoiding explicit GLP-1 labeling that consumers reject.
fromwww.marketingdive.com
1 month ago

PepsiCo's first creator-led product launch reimagines chips for Gen Z

Flavor Swap is a campaign full of 'firsts.' The first time we've remixed these iconic flavors onto unexpected chips. The first time we teamed up with some of today's biggest tastemakers to help us launch and put their own spin on PepsiCo's legendary brands. The first time we've executed a truly social-first campaign to debut an iconic flavor drop, said Chris Bellinger, chief creative officer at PepsiCo Foods U.S., in a statement.
Food & drink
Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

9 New Snacks You're Going To See Everywhere In 2026 - Tasting Table

2026 brings numerous new snack products to market, many offering innovative takes on classic favorites across sweet and savory categories.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The Sneaky Way Nabisco Marketed Graham Crackers During The Great Depression - Tasting Table

Graham cracker crusts were created through Nabisco's Depression-era marketing to boost cracker sales and became a lasting, popular pie crust.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Worst Store-Bought Chocolate-Covered Fruit We Tried Belongs To A Top Brand - Tasting Table

TruFru's Nature's Bananas with peanut butter and dark chocolate has dry, bitter flavor and unpleasant texture, making it inferior to other frozen chocolate fruit options.
Silicon Valley food
fromFast Company
1 month ago

McDonald's CEO awkwardly samples his company's new burger in viral video

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski's Instagram video promoting the new Arch Burger went viral for appearing uncomfortable and unconvincing while eating the product.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Why dessert chains boom, bust, and get replaced by the next sweet thing

The cupcake boom, a twenty-year dessert trend that once captivated the nation, ended with a thunk. However, America's sweet tooth doesn't retire - it just hunts for its next obsession. When all ofSprinkles' stores abruptly closed at the end of 2025, a curtain dropped on an era. Not because the dessert chain, cofounded by pastry chef and entrepreneur Candace Nelson in 2005, was the biggest, but because it was the name-brand symbol of the nation's cupcake years.
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