By 2025-05-14 Off “Canopy Growth Appoints Luc Mongeau as New CEO to Drive Expansion Amid Industry Challenges” Cannabis producer Canopy Growth has appointed Luc Mongeau as its new CEO, bringing over 25 years of experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. He succeeds David Klein, who has been at the helm…
By 2025-05-14 Off Danone Enters $7 Billion Protein Shake Market with New Oikos Product to Meet Growing Consumer Demand for Nutritional Convenience Danone is making its debut in the $7 billion protein shake market as the consumer packaged goods (CPG) giant seeks to diversify its yogurt brands into new food categories. The Paris-based company is launching an…
By 2025-05-14 Off “Emerging Trends in Snack Innovations: From Jumbo Cookies to Trendy Kefir Flavors” Leftovers provides insights into some intriguing product ideas that are emerging across various markets. Some concepts are captivating, others are impressive, and some are truly unexpected. While we can’t cover every pitch we receive, here…
By 2025-05-14 Off “Higher Candy Prices Loom This Halloween as Cocoa Costs Surge: Consumers Brace for ‘Shrinkflation’ and Reformulated Treats” This Halloween, consumers should be prepared for higher prices on candy bars from Hershey and Mars. Cocoa prices have surged, doubling since the beginning of 2024, and are expected to remain elevated at least until…
By 2025-05-14 Off “Ferrero Launches Butterfinger Salted Caramel: A New Era of Innovation for the Iconic Candy Bar” Ferrero is optimistic that more consumers will reach for Butterfinger after the candy bar’s first significant innovation in nearly ten years. The confectionery giant, known for Ferrero Rocher and Nutella, is set to introduce Butterfinger…
By 2025-05-14 Off “Activist Investor Pushes WK Kellogg Co to Fulfill Commitment on Eliminating Harmful Food Dyes” An activist investor is spearheading efforts to urge WK Kellogg Co to honor its previous commitment to eliminate certain food dyes from cereals such as Froot Loops and Apple Jacks. Jason Karp, a shareholder of…
By 2025-05-14 Off “Exploring the Benefits of Pure Calcium Citrate for Enhanced Bone Health” Originally published on, the article discusses the benefits of pure calcium citrate. This form of calcium is not only highly absorbable but also gentle on the stomach. Many individuals seeking to improve their calcium intake…
By 2025-05-14 Off “Umiami Foods Rebrands as Swap Foods for Global Expansion and Focus on Plant-Based Chicken” Umiami Foods is rebranding as Swap Foods in preparation for its global expansion. The France-based food-tech company first introduced its flagship whole-cut chicken product four years ago in select European countries, including France, Belgium, the…
By 2025-05-14 Off “Hershey’s Commitment to Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing: Aiming for Full Transparency by 2025 Amid Rising Prices and Supply Chain Challenges” In a June ESG report, Hershey announced its objective to achieve complete sourcing visibility for its cocoa volumes from both the Ivory Coast and Ghana by 2025. By December 2023, the company had allocated over…
By 2025-05-14 Off “Confectionery Ingredients Market Set for 6.8% Growth Driven by Health Trends and Innovative Products” Ingredients in Focus is a concise column from Food Dive that spotlights intriguing developments within the ingredients sector. According to a report from the Business Research Company, the confectionery ingredients market is projected to grow…