Leftovers: Heinz offers squeezable gravy for Thanksgiving leftovers | Novak Djokovic invests in sorghum snacks

The condiment maker's limited-edition offering is inspired by the iconic Moist Maker sandwich from Friends, while Athletic Brewing releases a nonalcoholic pickle beer.

Updated Nov. 24, 2025

Barry Callebaut to use NotCo’s AI for chocolate recipes

The chocolate maker will use the startup's technology to improve nutritional profiles and unlock new innovation amid volatile commodity prices.

Monster faces modest tariff impact from aluminum costs

The beverage maker attributed higher can prices to a duty-driven increase in the Midwest premium for aluminum.

Lower turkey prices slash Thanksgiving dinner costs in 2025

The American Farm Bureau Federation said that grocer deals and lower commodity costs have gone a long way.

Tyson to stop selling ‘climate-smart’ beef as part of lawsuit settlement

The meat giant will also no longer say it can reach net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the agreement, which comes as environmental groups pressure companies to back up sustainability claims. 

Convenience store food popularity spurs packaging adaptations

As some consumers frequent this channel over fast-food restaurants and replace meals with snacks, TC Transcontinental sees how food packaging can help build trust, emphasize freshness and offer new on-the-go formats.

Hershey closes LesserEvil acquisition as it looks to ‘lead the future of snacking’

The purchase of the better-for-you puffs and popcorn maker comes as the confectionery giant aims to grow its salty snacks division to 20% of revenue during the next decade.

Danone launches Silk Protein to help ‘reignite interest’ in plant-based dairy

The food giant said the segment has been largely ignored as a source of protein, providing a big opportunity for its brand.

PepsiCo tests combined snack, beverage warehousing to cut costs

The company is using a unified distribution model in Texas, which could eventually expand nationwide.

Monster takes on Alani Nu with female-focused energy drink

Flrt, set to make its debut in early 2026, is sugar free and includes functional ingredients supporting skin and hair health.

JBS venture to buy US egg producer amid efforts to diversify protein business

Mantiqueira, a Brazil-based supplier co-owned by the meat giant, is acquiring Hickman's Egg Ranch after the farm lost the majority of its flock to bird flu.

Food and beverage trends loom large over packaging earnings

Beef industry struggles specifically came up during packaging, food and beverage companies’ recent earnings calls, as did consumer trade downs and federal changes related to immigration and food assistance benefits.

How Vital Farms cracked open the pasture-raised egg market

The company is on track to reach $1 billion in sales, benefiting from consumer interest in traceable and ethically produced foods.

Congress appears unwilling to stop state ingredient bans in blow to food industry

A bill meant to reform the review process for new additives avoided preempting states from passing their own restrictions.

Trump walks back tariffs on some food, including beef, coffee

Tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by the U.S. earlier this year.

Leftovers: Torani unveils 2026 flavor of the year | Brown-Forman brings Mexico’s top RTD to US

The syrup maker said this year’s pick highlights growing interest in botanicals, while Flowers Foods adds protein to its popular Nature’s Own Life bread line.

US cracks down on hemp-derived THC drinks, upending buzzy beverage market

Lawmakers closed a legal loophole allowing companies to sell the products in a potentially critical blow to the budding industry.

The Save Mart Companies readies private label meat line

The move will add an affordable option to a category that’s seen significant price inflation, company executives said in an interview.

Danone’s Too Good & Co enters coffee creamers

The expansion into a new category, the first for the 5-year-old yogurt brand, taps into consumer demand for low sugar and natural ingredients.

Ingredion taps Cosaic’s yeast-based ingredient amid push to broaden its portfolio

The Illinois company is partnering with the Swiss startup to scale its innovation that contains a unique mix of stabilizing, emulsifying and texturizing functions.

Heineken to power brewery with renewable energy

The beer maker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.

Tropicana appoints former Pabst leader as CEO

Paul Chibe is taking the reins as the KeVita and Naked Smoothie owner faces financial difficulties following its spinoff from PepsiCo.

Chobani posts red-hot growth as food rivals languish

Retail sales have soared nearly 30% during the last year as the Greek yogurt, coffee and creamer manufacturer benefits from demand for clean-label and protein-packed snacks.

TreeHouse Foods to be acquired for $2.9B

The private label food and beverage maker is being purchased by Investindustrial, a European investment firm. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Keurig Dr Pepper eyes $200M in supply chain savings from spinoff

The beverage giant is carving out its coffee business, which will focus on sourcing resiliency, manufacturing consolidation and logistics optimization.