Utz Brands eyes ‘big opportunity’ in California with acquisition

The Zapp’s potato chips maker is buying distribution assets to expand its presence in the Golden State, the country's largest salty snack market.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2025

Hormel parts ways with CFO, warns of persistent inflation impacts

Controller Paul Kuehneman will take the interim chair as the branded food company warns against ongoing headwinds including food recalls and commodity inflation.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 3, 2025

Danone can’t make enough high-protein yogurt to meet US demand

The Oikos and Activia maker said supply constraints have forced the company to make “trade-offs” within its innovation strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 30, 2025

Out of the box: How food and beverage giants are making their packaging shine

Conagra Brands and B&G Foods are among the companies spending more time on packaging, which attracts consumer attention and influences purchasing decisions.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2025

McCormick ups tariff impact to $140M despite mitigation efforts

The spice giant is trying to offset tariff costs through productivity savings, alternative sourcing and higher prices.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 29, 2025

Chomps bites into surging meat stick demand with new Nebraska plant

The facility, set to open in 2027, will increase annual production capacity by 15% and comes as the company has struggled to keep up with demand.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2025

How rising chocolate prices are changing Halloween candy options

Tariffs and inflation have prompted manufacturers to lean more into miniature sizes and fruitier candies.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 28, 2025

Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf

Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2025

Navigating holiday supply chain volatility: Insights for the food industry

Food supply chains face new risks—see how smart sourcing and analytics build resilience.

By Noah Hoffman, Vice President - NAST • Oct. 27, 2025

Dole breeds pineapple that tastes like piña colada | Mission launches GLP-1 friendly tortillas

The produce giant says its Colada Royale pineapple is a “game-changing” innovation that took 15 years to develop, while Coca-Cola taps into nostalgia with the revival of Diet Coke Lime.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 24, 2025

Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs

New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.

By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 24, 2025

Chobani raises $650M to support growth, innovation

The additional capital will support projects including a $1.2 billion plant in New York, the Greek yogurt giant's largest-ever facility investment.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2025

JM Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over ‘copycat’ Uncrustables sandwiches

As private label continues to steal market share from traditional food giants, more companies are pushing back through litigation to protect their brands.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 17, 2025

Nestlé cutting 16,000 jobs to accelerate turnaround

CEO Philipp Navratil said the Lean Cuisine maker will be “ruthless” in assessing talent as it looks to slash 6% of its workforce and drive $3.8 billion in savings.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 16, 2025

Albertsons eyes 30% private label penetration

The grocer’s own brands are playing a key role in helping the company connect with value-focused shoppers and boost its long-term profitability, its CEO said.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2025

The Magnum Ice Cream Company prepares for a ‘new frontier’ after Unilever spin-off

The Ben and Jerry's owner is set to become the world’s largest frozen novelty maker, benefiting from its diverse portfolio and focus on a single category.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 15, 2025

Food recalls are on the rise. What happens to the waste?

The Food and Drug Administration recalled nearly 85 million units through the first half of the year and managing this organic waste can be complicated.

By Leslie Nemo • Oct. 14, 2025

Inside Ferrero’s push to become America’s next packaged food giant

Fresh off its acquisition of WK Kellogg, the sweets maker is investing over $100 million in marketing during the Super Bowl and World Cup to show it’s more than just Nutella and Ferrero Rocher.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 9, 2025

Magnum taps into better-for-you craze with Yasso frozen Greek yogurt pints

The fast-growing brand, which Unilever purchased in 2023, will be spun out next month when the CPG giant divests its ice cream division.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2025

Tyson agrees to record $85M settlement in pork price-fixing lawsuit

Meatpacking giants have agreed to pay nearly $200 million to address allegations they illegally conspired to limit bacon, ham and sausage supply to boost profits.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 7, 2025

Hormel Foods ends bacon production at Georgia plant

The shift is one of roughly 90 projects the company executed in the third quarter as part of a multiyear transformation initiative.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 6, 2025

JM Smucker to spend over $120M on Hostess plant expansion

The Twinkies owner was acquired two years ago for $5.6 billion, but has since seen demand wane amid inflation and an uptick in the use of GLP-1 drugs.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 3, 2025

General Mills to close 3 Missouri plants as part of supply chain restructuring

The food giant plans to shutter a pizza crust and two pet food facilities as part of a multiyear initiative to streamline its business.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 1, 2025

Campbell’s says tariff mitigation strategies can only go so far

Limited domestic tinplate capacity makes it difficult to source materials for canned goods in the face of steel and aluminum tariffs, executives say.

By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 1, 2025

Top food and beverage industry events in 2026

The coming year will be busy with conferences and conventions showcasing the latest trends and innovations in snacks, frozen foods and more.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 1, 2025