Meal Kits’ Evolution Should Scare Supermarkets

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Tyson Adds Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwiches to Jimmy Dean Lineup

It's Tyson's most recent example of its pursuit of meeting the growing demand for alternative protein products.

USDA, HHS Release 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines

Like previous dietary recommendations, the new guidelines address added sugars and alcoholic beverages and emphasize limiting them.

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November Consumer Spending Fell 0.4% in First Decline Since April

The decline followed a 0.3% gain in October and even bigger increases starting in May.

Labatt Promotes Moderation With 'Swap Out Six' Campaign

Targeting younger consumers, the campaign encourages beer drinkers to swap out six alcoholic beverages for non-alcoholic beer throughout the holidays.

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Kroger Sales Jump As Americans Stock Up Amid Pandemic

The grocer boosted its full-year outlook, believing that families will continue to try to reduce their risks to exposure.

Molson Coors Boosts Production Capacity of Seltzers, Trending Products by 400%

The company's Fort Worth and Milwaukee breweries are set to churn out much more Vizzy, Coors Seltzer and Blue Moon LightSky beverages.

Travelers leave the AirTrain at JKF International Airport on Nov. 20 in New York.

Despite Warnings, Millions Stick With Thanksgiving Travel Plans

Many travelers are unwilling to miss out on seeing family and are convinced they can do it safely.

Why COVID-19 is Boosting Big Tobacco

Major tobacco companies are reporting surprise increases in their profit targets.

Unilever Sets Bold Plant-Based Sales Goals

The London-based company is targeting annual sales of $1.2 billion within the next 5-7 years.

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What CPG Companies Can Learn from a COVID-19 Thanksgiving

At this point, it's too late for unprepared companies to pivot in time for Thanksgiving. Here, Ronen Lazar examines what's likely to be a rapid rise in excess CPG inventory.

McDonald’s to Launch Meatless McPlant Burger

It comes after a recent test run in Canada and long after Burger King's Impossible Whopper launch.

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Beyond Meat Shares Sink Upon Weak Q3, McDonald's Questions

Besides weaker volume sold in Q3, McDonald's raised questions earlier Monday about its relationship with Beyond Meat.