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KANSAS CITY — While meat and poultry slaughterers and processors are always looking for ways to make their plants and products safe, they must embrace at

CHAMBERSBURG, PA. — Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. is adding to its swirl bread lineup with the launch of three new varieties: maple brown sugar,

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. saw its digital sales grow 31% during the second quarter of fiscal 2019. The retailer said it expects digital sales

BALTIMORE — Honest Tea is expanding into the coffee category with the launch of Honest Cold Brew Coffee. Featuring organic and Fair Trade certified coffee

VEVEY, SWITZERLAND — Nestle S.A. is signaling its pledge to tackle climate change with the announcement it is targeting zero net greenhouse gas emissions by

KANSAS CITY — Flavor fusions are trending in C.P.G. innovation. Unilever P.L.C.’s Ben & Jerry’s Brand is launching Justice Remix’d, a new ice cream flavor

LOS ALTOS, CALIF.  — PepsiCo wants to reduce its use of virgin plastic by 35% by 2025. The new sustainability target builds on the company’s

SEATTLE — Starbucks Corp. has bolstered its board of directors with the appointment of three individuals: Richard E. Allison Jr., chief executive officer of Domino’s

LOS ALTOS, CALIF.  — Popeyes’ announcement late last month that it sold out of its chicken sandwich seemed to conclude the summer’s “chicken wars.” Several

BALTIMORE — Grain-free waffles, craft mocktails and non-dairy yogurt are launching at Natural Products Expo East this week in Baltimore. Shoppers are seeking more options

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in its Sept. 12 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, forecast the carryover of U.S. sugar on

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture in its Sept. 12 Crop Production report forecast 2019 U.S. production of corn at 13,799 million bus, down

BALTIMORE — Leaf Jerky, a new brand launching at Natural Products Expo East, has roots in Battle Creek, Mich. A Kellogg Co. employee submitted the

ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A. Inc. has reached its goal of serving “No Antibiotics Ever” chicken in all its U.S. locations. The quick-service restaurant made the commitment

KANSAS CITY — Since its relaunch in 2013, Hostess Brands, Inc. has demonstrated consistent growth. Going forward, the company plans to turn to four pillars

REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. — Dietary restrictions, consumer questions and a lack of time can make grocery shopping a daunting task. When it comes to dinner,

CHICO, CALIF. — Cali’flour Foods is building on its portfolio of frozen cauliflower pizza crusts and flatbreads with a new line of frozen topped pizzas.

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Protein and caffeine collide in Oikos Protein Fuel, a new line of ready-to-drink dairy beverages from Danone North America. “This game-changing