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Functional beverage brand Culture Pop Soda has unveiled the first major product release from its strategic partnership with multi-platinum recording artist Noah Kahan: Noah Kahan's Limited-Edition Sparkling Black Cherry.

Functional soda brand Cove Soda has announced a major overhaul of its executive leadership team, appointing industry veteran Bryan Crowley as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member.

The legislation mandates the restoration of whole milk options in school meal programs, overturning previous restrictions that limited offerings to low-fat or fat-free varieties.

The launch aims to disrupt the golf snacking category, which has traditionally been dominated by high-sugar options or heavy meal replacements, by offering a "clean energy" solution packaged in a format native to the sport.

The milestone highlights the company’s role in what it terms the "Plant-Based Food Reformation," scaling its operations to meet the growing global appetite for alternative proteins and functional ingredients.

Aims to bring the business closer to consumers by unifying digital, data, and operational excellence under a newly created C-suite position, while simultaneously realigning oversight of key international growth markets.

Mars Snacking North America has announced a disruptive marketing activation for the 2026 Big Game, partnering with actor Elijah Wood and delivery platform Gopuff to launch a "never-before-tried" advertising concept.

Global pasta leader Barilla® has announced a strategic marketing activation for the New Year, partnering with Emmy® Award–winning choreographer Derek Hough to launch Barilla Protein+ Training Timers.