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Hershey's "yes, and' innovation strategy blends better-for-you and indulgence
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (1054+ words) For many consumers, Hershey is synonymous with its eponymous chocolate bars, iconic Kisses and other indulgent sweets, but the CPG giant increasingly is focused on better-for-you confections and snacks with added benefits " a pivot that is paying off by creating…...
Cargill joins alternative chocolate race with Barry Callebaut and Nestl" amid cocoa volatility
4+ week, 4+ hour ago (657+ words) Cargill is the latest global food manufacturer looking beyond cocoa to scale chocolate alternatives that help the company better navigate market volatility and offer new benefits like allergen-free profiles. The food giant joins other global food manufacturers, including the world's…...
Craft flour" mill teams with local tribe to revolutionize food system and restore the health of planet and people
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (801+ words) Regenerative agriculture not only rebuilds soil health, but it also can rebuild the economic wellbeing of stakeholders across the value chain and communities long damaged by the conventional food system, according to Kevin Morse, co-founder & CEO of Cairnspring Mills. Larger…...
Hershey's innovation strategy: Flavor mashups, fan demand and Gen Z focus
1+ year, 3+ week ago (858+ words) The Hershey Company showcased during the Sweets & Snacks Expo a diverse lineup of product launches across legacy brands and new acquisitions " each reflecting a strategy centered on dual flavor profiles, authentic brand partnerships and expansion across different aisles. Reese's, Hershey's…...
Candy crush: 5 ways confectionery is staying sweet amid pricing pressure
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (715+ words) Candy continues to thrive as an affordable indulgence. Omnichannel growth, pack-price flexibility, flavor and format innovation, smarter seasonal planning and new cultural tie-ins are all helping brands and retailers keep the category relevant, according to Circana's July 2025 shopper survey. The…...
David Protein's acquisition spurs lawsuit, Hershey's nostalgia play and the sugar policy shake-up
1+ year, 2+ week ago (388+ words) Emerging protein bar brand David Protein raised $75 million in Series A funding to acquire food-tech company Epogee. Customers, including those of David, are calling for a boycott of David's products on platforms like Reddit on the grounds of the company…...