Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.

The ketchup and Mac & Cheese maker said its foodservice unit is “an integral strategic building block” to growing its business and raising brand awareness.

Blake’s Hard Cider, which has grown to be a multi-million dollar national business, developed out of a 77 year-old apple farm in Michigan.

In other beverage news, a new player in the whiskey category hopes to stand out with the help of a bourbon trailblazer.

The food manufacturer is appealing to a large audience with an abundance of the popular nutrient, natural ingredients and no added sugar.

The recent storm shows why farmers and manufacturers need to be proactive for the next disaster, according to the CEO of pecan milk brand PKN.

Newly appointed CFO Tim Bosslet said the company is leaning into its simple messaging to attract a wider net of consumers.

The Canadian company, which is also growing its alcohol portfolio, believes its cannabis-infused products are positioned to benefit no matter the outcome in November.

As consumers' eating habits evolve, so has the way food manufacturers think about ingredients and their placement in products.

The debut of Mings and Tapatío allows the food giant to tap into growing consumer interest for international cuisine, particularly among Gen Z consumers eager for new flavors.

The cultivated meat startup is eyeing its next phase of growth with an invite-only January open-house including investors, government officials and strategic consultants.

The age cohort currently in their teens and early twenties are interested in international flavor profiles, driving producers to create experimental dishes and products.