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Top news and merchandising and marketing trends unfolding with grocery consumer brands in beverages, natural and organic, snacks, condiments and more.

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Plant-Based Ice Cream Is a ‘Thing’ Now

The Lempert Report: Plant-based food products are earning customers, and producers are reeling in investors.

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PepsiCo: Demand for Smaller Packs Driving Price

CEO Ramon Laguarta says shoppers are paying more for items that meet lifestyle demands.

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Ben & Jerry’s Hopes to Debut CBD Pints

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 20, 2019

The ice cream brand promises “sustainably sourced” products once the FDA sets parameters.

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New Campbell CEO Takes On Challenge of Reheating Soup

By Jon Springer on Jun. 18, 2019

In an investor presentation, Mark Clouse pledges to find new opportunities in old category and plans to run with challengers and private brands.

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Kellogg's Industry Ambassador Dave Jones to Retire

By WGB Staff on Jun. 10, 2019

The Kellogg Co. sales legend and industry liaison will retire in October after 33 years with the company.

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IRI’s Top Product Pacesetters

By WGB Staff on May 13, 2019

From candy to cat litter, a selection of 2018's most successful new product launches, according to IRI.

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Nestle Dropping Frozen DSD

By Jon Springer on May 09, 2019

The change, which will result in the closure of eight company-owned frozen distribution centers and about 4,000 layoffs, continues cost-cutting trend among big brands while meeting new demands of retailers, say company executives.

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Organic Valley Tops $1B in Sales for 3rd Year

By WGB Staff on May 01, 2019

Amid increasing market volatility, the dairy co-op is bullish on the future.

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International Delight Donates $150K to Pets for Vets

By WGB Staff on May 01, 2019

The organization helps find shelter animals homes with veterans.

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Transforming CPG Promotions Through the Power of AI

By Steven Hornyak on Apr. 02, 2019

The vast majority of CPG promotions fail to break even, but artificial intelligence and machine learning can help companies execute promotions that hit the mark with customers.

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