Leftovers: Ferrara chills out with freeze-dried Lemonheads | Truly spills the raspberry tea with ‘Love Island’ star

The candy giant is tapping into the latest TikTok craze, while Hamburger Helper expands its lineup as the brand experiences a “blockbuster resurgence.”

Unilever makes interim CFO permanent

The Hellman’s mayonnaise and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream owner is the latest to choose a company insider to take the financial reins.

FDA proposes ban on rarely used Orange B food dye

With the Trump administration's authority to revoke the artificial colors in question, it's targeting less common additives that are unlikely to garner industry pushback.

Danone abandons acquisition of Lifeway Foods

The yogurt giant reportedly didn’t believe the two companies could work together effectively and wanted to pursue opportunities within its own portfolio.

Splenda owner buys SlimFast for undisclosed amount

The purchase by Heartland Food Products comes as sales for the weight loss brand have plummeted, with more consumers turning to GLP-1 medications.

Nestlé chairman steps down 2 weeks after CEO’s abrupt firing

Paul Bulcke is leaving the post earlier than expected after drawing criticism from investors over the company’s performance.

JM Smucker to raise coffee prices again in the face of tariffs

The Folgers and Café Bustelo owner is planning another hike for “early winter,” its third increase this year. 

Ben & Jerry’s cofounder quits amid escalating tension with Unilever

Jerry Greenfield said the CPG giant has “silenced” the Cherry Garcia’s maker’s independence and ability to speak out on social issues.

Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial ‘aggressively’ accelerates restructuring

As sales tumble, the company is taking steps to stabilize its business, including eliminating its North American president role and planning the sale or divestiture of brands.

Tyson to end use of high fructose corn syrup

The meat processor is also removing other ingredients associated with ultraprocessed foods by the end of the year, including sucralose and titanium dioxide.

Mars leans on clean energy contracts to accelerate transition across supply chain

A partnership with Enel builds on the confectionery giant’s “Renewable Acceleration” program, launched in April.

Grocery inflation hits a 2-year high

Food-at-home prices rose in August at a 2.7% annual clip, stoked by steep increases in the cost of beef, eggs, coffee and produce.

How meat sticks became America’s favorite new snack

With sales reaching $3.3 billion last year, food brands such as Chomps, Jack Link's and Slim Jim are benefitting from consumers’ obsession with protein and convenience.

Red Bull moves ahead with $1.7B factory after delay

The plant is expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the U.S.

Grocers aim to significantly increase private brand dollar share by 2027

An FMI survey found a majority of retailer and manufacturer executives plan to increase private brand investments in the next two years.

Leftovers: Cheez-It adds crunch for biggest innovation in years | Wonderful Pistachios enters confectionery category

Kellanova is playing into consumer demand for sensory snacking, while Snickers unveils a trio of dipping sauces for football season.

Danone settles 2 plastic packaging lawsuits

The consumer packaged goods company will change certain marketing statements about plastic recycling under agreements with the Earth Island Institute and the Plastic Pollution Coalition.

FDA takes first step toward closing GRAS ingredient ‘loophole’

The agency is proposing a requirement that companies submit data when self-affirming an additive is safe for consumption.

Perdue Farms to lay off 300 workers at Indiana turkey plant

Production for the Thanksgiving staple has fallen to a three-decade low as poultry companies grapple with bird flu and changing consumer habits.

Food companies could be required to disclose when products contain gluten

The proposal is part of a long-awaited Trump administration strategy report outlining policy goals of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.  

Coca-Cola aims to help solve the orange juice crisis with AI

The Minute Maid producer is a founding member of an MIT consortium that looks to solve “real-world problems” through artificial intelligence.

Nutrabolt boosts stake in Bloom Nutrition with nearly $160M investment

The C4 Energy drink maker, Bloom’s largest investor, said the deal will help it attract a broader customer base.

Private label, assortment changes may unlock SNAP spending

Adjusting product selections can help grocers weather policy changes that could negatively impact SNAP consumers, a Coresight Research report found.

Ben & Jerry’s cofounders push for independence as Unilever’s ice cream spinoff nears

The CPG giant’s Magnum Ice Cream unit said the offering is “a proud part” of its business and it has no interest in selling the Cherry Garcia maker.

Kendall Jenner-backed 818 Tequila nabs new investment

The funding announcement comes as the brand's parent company appoints a new CEO and looks to gain cultural relevance as alcohol consumption declines.