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Gen Z’s obsession with pickles is starting to feel a little jarring.

The past year has seen a peck of pickle-flavored innovation – from frozen pizzas to shredded cheese to salad dressings – all with a decidedly dill and tangy twist. Now, next-gen olive snack slinger Freestyle Snacks believes pickles are primed for disruption. 

Insiders can access the full story to understand the brand’s approach to what has become known as “Gen Z’s avocado.”

The ice cream sector is the latest to embrace AI to mitigate the impact of external challenges and shifting consumer demands. 

Insiders can access the full report for an inside look at NotCo and The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s broad reaching innovation partnership.

The man behind Topo Chico’s cultural cachet has returned to CPG with an innovation of his own. 

Gerardo Galván introduced heritage food brand Casa Arte Sano this month with the unveiling of its first product line: NOPALLI Cactus-Tortilla Chips. 

Casa Arte Sano also counts Arturo Chávez and Armando Alcántara, two other former Topo Chico leaders, as part of its sales and marketing team. 

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What separates beverage brands that break out from those that burn out? In this episode, industry veteran Ken Sadowsky – often known by his sobriquet, the “Beverage Whisperer” – offers a behind-the-scenes look at what’s working (and what’s not) in the fiercely competitive drinks industry. 

Tune into the episode here. Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.