Nestlé identifies the big food trends of 2026
According to Nestlé, America’s obsession with heat is evolving. What started with “swicy” foods is moving into deeper, more layered spice profiles.
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PepsiCo and Infosys partner for AI-driven Sales+ platform
Sales+ developed with Infosys consolidates legacy tools into one guided ecosystem, improving speed to shelf and reducing manual processes across the DSD network.
Roonies Ice Cream goes national with US Foods and RangeMe partnerships
Retailers and operators can now acquire Roonies handcrafted novelties through one of the country's largest foodservice distributors, making procurement easy and scalable.
ADvendio and Vistar Media integrate to streamline DOOH campaign management
Partnership enables submission of media campaigns and retrieval of delivery data all within a single platform.
The CPG Guys: Dollar General Media Network’s GM Austin Leonard
Austin Leonard is the VP/GM of the Dollar General Media network.
Wendland to step down from HRG after 34 years
He has been a visionary leader at HRG and a key public representative with hundreds of speaking engagements and editorial contributions.
Cinnabon launches cinnamon roll scented wrapping paper
Limited-edition wrapping paper offers the irresistible scent of Cinnabon's classic cinnamon rolls for holiday gifts—available now while supplies last.
The CPG Guys: Albertsons Media Collective’s Brian Monahan
Monahan is the SVP/Head of Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media division of the Albertsons Companies.
Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue
Move to create a $32 billion global health and wellness leader
Coca-Cola launches new holiday flavor
For the first time in five years, Coca-Cola is unwrapping a new limited-time holiday flavor.
Hallmark launches nationwide search for its first-ever Mr. Hallmark Christmas Experience
This holiday-themed showdown invites promising Hallmark “hunks” to compete in a series of festive challenges.
Game Face Grooming and NBALAB team up for sneaker cleaning innovation
The partnership grants Game Face Grooming the rights to produce and sell NBA team-branded products for all 30 teams across the United States and Canada.
Speech pathologist Kevin Simmons wins Wahl Benevolent Beards Contest
Simmons, a pediatric speech pathologist and volunteer sensory barber, developed a haircutting experience intended to be calming and comfortable for children with sensory sensitivities.
Kenvue taps Jon Halvorson as new chief marketing officer
Company still battling claims from the Trump administration that its painkiller Tylenol is linked to autism.
Welch's uncorks fancy juice with new sparkling campaign
The campaign kicks off this week and celebrates how families make everyday moments feel special with the "fruity, fizzy fanciness" of Welch's Sparkling.
PepsiCo’s first logo refresh in 25 Years unites its global brands
The redesign marks PepsiCo’s shift from a “house of brands” model to a “branded house” strategy.