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Mondelez Launches Sour Patch Kids Besties in New Format Push
The connected candy chain targets younger consumers seeking interactive snacking — a format play Mondelez hopes transla…
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BRIANNAS Extends Avocado-Oil Line With Six New SKUs
The Texas-based dressing maker bets on avocado oil's premiumisation wave, expanding a category it entered with consumer…
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Naked Smoothies Launches Two Protein SKUs on Smoothie Day
The 40-year-old brand bets on plant-based protein and no-added-sugar positioning as functional beverages continue to ou…
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Lioness Functional Snack Brand Enters 1,900 Target Doors
The Los Angeles startup claims women drive 70% of U.S. consumer spending yet have been underserved by the $42 billion s…
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GEN Restaurant Group Lands Save Mart Shelf Space in Six-SKU Push
The Korean BBQ chain moves into grocery retail with six consumer-packaged goods SKUs at Save Mart, signalling a broader…
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Soules Kitchen Launches 67 Chicken Nugget in Texas Brand Push
The all-white-meat meal starter anchors a branded awareness campaign timed to the 6/7 calendar date.
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Tia Lupita Foods Launches Two New Condiment SKUs
The former Shark Tank brand targets the fast-growing premium condiment segment with two Mexican-inspired sauces aimed a…
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Grill Season Lifts Condiment and Sides Demand, Retailers Say
Supporting categories — sauces, rubs, and prepared sides — are emerging as incremental revenue drivers as backyard gril…
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Alden's Organic Targets Street-Food Trend With Global Novelties
The Mango Chamoy Twist and Thai Tea Swirl Bars mark Alden's first foray into globally inspired frozen novelties, target…
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Raddish Kids Pitches Cooking Kits as Screen-Time Antidote
The meal-kit brand targets the seasonal parenting anxiety cycle, positioning hands-on culinary education as a direct su…
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Just Salad Bets on Gochujang in Summer 2026 Menu Refresh
The fast-casual chain's seasonal push reflects broader operator demand for Korean-derived condiments, which have posted…
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Beer Institute Data Shows Cans Dominate, Draft Stages Comeback
Aluminum remains the dominant format, but on-premise draft volumes are recovering — a split that carries margin implica…