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Hippeas unveiled the most dramatic packaging redesign, which communicates the brand’s attributes to consumers more efficiently.

Packaged food conglomerates detailed innovation plans for the coming year during the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference last week, and many of the new products previewed tap into today’s leading trends.

Row 7 Seed Company is taking its disruptive approach in produce to the canned vegetable aisle with Row 7 Tinned Vegetables, a new line of shelf-stable, seasoned offerings in innovative packaging.

Midwest natural retailer Fresh Thyme Market today announced the relaunch of its Own Brands private label lineup with new “trend-forward products” and updated packaging.

Five global leading chocolate manufacturers have joined forces to shore up the cocoa supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana – two countries that produce about half of the global cocoa supply.

Mason Dixie Foods announced today it is expanding its frozen portfolio with two new SKUs that underscore its mission to prove “clean label and comfort food aren’t in conflict,” according to founder and CEO Ayeshah Abuelhiga.

Armed with greater distribution capabilities from new parent company Vilore Foods, Tia Lupita is pushing further into the condiment aisle with four new SKUs.

Frozen food is steadily evolving from a secondary category into a key driver of meal planning and retail growth as shoppers continue to battle inflationary pressures.

Breakfast biscuit brand Olyra Foods has secured $3.5 million in debt refinancing, according to a SEC Form D filed last week.

Smash Kitchen, the celebrity-backed pantry staple startup, is venturing into the snack aisle with a line of kettle-cooked potato chips in Walmart stores nationwide.

Plant-based dairy brand Forager Project has expanded its high-protein Greek-style yogurt line with new sizes and flavors nearly a year after first debuting the format.

As Danone works to position itself as a global leader for the health-and-wellness movement, CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique admitted the French conglomerate needs to “step up its game” in the U.S. market during its Q4 and full year 2025 earnings report last week.

TRUFF is reimagining the packaging that fueled its early direct-to-consumer buzz as it pushes further into brick-and-mortar retail, unveiling today a new label focused on flavor differentiation and accessibility.

Food tech company Lasso has unveiled its first two products since its rebrand and focus on high-protein snacks using its SpinTech process.