Month February 2025

Maneuvering in the GLP-1 era

ORLANDO, FLA. — Increasing levels of protein and fiber, stressing portion control, and adding savory flavors are ways that baked food manufacturers may succeed in the developing age of GLP-1 agonist medications for diabetes and weight loss, said Megan Passman,…

General Mills reins in outlook

ORLANDO, FLA. — General Mills Inc. expects a slowdown in reaping the benefits of its Accelerate growth strategy, top executives said at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) annual conference in Orlando. “I’m pleased with how we’ve executed…

Slideshow: GLP-1 friendly innovations on the upswing

KANSAS CITY — The growing prevalence of GLP-1 medications is continuing to shape innovation in the food and beverage industry. Consumers utilizing such medication are seeking out new products that offer high protein or fiber content, few added sugars and…

Organic flour miller upgrading plant

ROYAL CITY, WASH. — Cascade Milling is expanding its organic flour milling facility in central Washington with a new building as well as upgrading its retail packaging line, the latter of which is expected to make its packaging process more…

Menu innovation driving Wendy’s recent success

DUBLIN, OHIO — Successful limited-time promotions and seasonal menu items helped Wendy’s Co., bolster its 2024 fourth-quarter earnings. In particular, a SpongeBob SquarePants promotion and corresponding themed menu — which included a pineapple-flavored frosty — last October gave Wendy’s a 10%…

Where cookies meet the air fryer

EAGLE RIVER, ALASKA — “Weird gourmet” cookie startup Molly Bz, which launched July 2018 in Eagle River, Alaska, is venturing into the freezer aisle with the launch of its sub brand, The Trashy Gourmet. The first product to be introduced by…

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