Anheuser-Busch doubles US manufacturing investment to $600M

The company’s Brewing Future’s initiative includes improvements and workforce commitments at facilities across the country.

By Laurel Deppen • April 22, 2026

Why Hershey is making big changes to its sustainability strategy

While the Reese’s maker has “made tremendous progress,” there is still “a ton of work to do” as consumers pay more attention to what they eat, a top executive said.

By Christopher Doering • April 22, 2026

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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4 tech tools food brands are using to enhance inventory, demand planning

Companies are leveraging digital twins and planning systems to provide greater visibility into their supply chains, according to industry experts.

By Kelly Stroh • April 21, 2026

No more ‘sleeping beauties’: Babybel owner quietly emerges as US healthy snacks powerhouse

Despite strong growth with brands tailored to today’s trends, new North American CEO Peter McGuinness said the cheese snacks and fruit and veggie pouch maker needs to do more to promote its offerings.

By Christopher Doering • April 21, 2026

Sensient invests $250M to expand natural food dye production

The ingredients supplier's CEO says the transition away from artificial dyes is “the single largest opportunity in the company's history.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 20, 2026

Hershey projects $100M inventory cut from supply chain tech

The Reese’s maker is using the technology across sourcing, manufacturing, delivery and planning.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 20, 2026

PepsiCo says price cuts are paying off

CEO Ramon Laguarta noted layoffs and productivity improvements have allowed the company to reduce costs and invest in affordability.

By Christopher Doering • April 20, 2026

Kari-Out boosted output 25% without adding labor

The bottleneck wasn’t new. The fix wasn’t obvious. But after one shift, Kari-Out saw output climb 25%... without adding labor or capital.

By Brooklyn Kiosow • April 20, 2026

Food waste began to decline 4 years after the pandemic, Refed finds

A combination of supportive laws and growth in spending on solutions may be moving the nation past “peak food waste,” according to a report.

By Jacob Wallace • April 17, 2026

Boston Beer faces $175.5M fine in packaging dispute

A jury ruled in favor of Ardagh Metal Packaging, which accused the company of failing to purchase a contractual minimum of aluminum cans.

By Laurel Deppen • April 16, 2026

Mondelēz creates chocolate bars using Celleste’s cell-cultured cocoa butter

The milestone with a major food company positions the startup’s technology to enter the market within two years, Celleste’s CEO said.

By Christopher Doering • April 15, 2026

How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.

By Kelly Stroh • April 13, 2026

Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war

The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 10, 2026

Dippin’ Dots signature beaded ice cream enters the freezer aisle

Owner J&J Snack Foods has worked for years to bring the iconic brand to grocery stores despite the treat's complex temperature requirements.

By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2026

Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries

MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 8, 2026

Tyson to close Hillshire Brands plant in Georgia

The meatpacker said recent changes “have made continued operations at the site no longer viable.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 7, 2026

Tetra Pak launching $22M facility to support food, beverage innovation

The packaging company intends to work on innovation projects with customers from ideation to product launch.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 7, 2026

Shift to natural ingredients opens the door to food fraud

As companies race to replace artificial dyes, experts are seeing a surge in fake ingredients claiming to be clean label.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 2, 2026

How AI is changing food supply chains

As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.

By Laurel Deppen • April 2, 2026

Food industry moves toward transparency with smarter barcodes

A SmartLabel initiative that gives consumers detailed product information via QR codes is gearing up for a major shift in retail technology.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 1, 2026

General Mills launches Trix, Lucky Charms cereals with natural colors

The Cotton Candy and “Moana” varieties will debut this summer, the same time the food giant expects to remove synthetic dyes across its cereals.

By Christopher Doering • March 31, 2026

How AI is being used to strengthen food safety

Automation could help contain issues as soon as they arise and before they become widespread, according to experts.

By Sara Samora • March 30, 2026

Mars invests $100M to expand Chicago headquarters

The investment in its snacking operations, which is expected to create 600 jobs, comes three months after it closed its $36 billion purchase of Pringles maker Kellanova.

By Christopher Doering • March 30, 2026

How Mondelēz is adding more ‘razzle-dazzle’ to Easter and beyond

The company is positioning Oreo, Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids to have a bigger holiday presence as the seasonal segment drives outsized growth for the snacking giant.

By Christopher Doering • March 30, 2026

Jack Daniel’s owner in talks to merge with Absolut’s Pernod Ricard

Brown-Forman said a deal with the Jameson whiskey maker would give the combined company enhanced scale and a balanced geographic footprint.

By Laurel Deppen • March 27, 2026