Sober celebrities pour into nonalcoholic beer

Actor Charlie Sheen and comedian John Mulaney are the latest stars to introduce booze-free offerings as more Americans become sober-curious.

Surfside vodka tea sues Anheuser-Busch over Skimmers can design

The Stateside-owned brand says the alcohol giant is seeking a “freeride” from Surfside's fast rise in popularity.

Wonder Bread maker names former Total Wine exec CFO

The finance leadership change comes after Flowers Foods reported disappointing second-quarter earnings results.

Sazerac invests more than $1B in US spirits production

The Fireball and Buffalo Trace owner plans to build barrel-aging warehouses in Kentucky and improve equipment at its Indiana bottling plant as distilled spirit demand remains strong.

Unilever’s Magnum Ice Cream spinoff delayed by US government shutdown

The CPG giant still expects the divestiture of the unit, which includes Klondike and Ben & Jerry’s, to be completed this year.

Welch’s names chief brand and innovation officer as strategy shifts

The newly created role effectively replaces the CMO and is part of a larger push from the brand to become more agile and consumer-driven.

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.

Nestlé leaves climate alliance focused on reducing dairy methane emissions

The Lean Cuisine maker, which cut greenhouse gas emissions by 21% between 2018 and 2024, said it remains committed to improving its environmental footprint.

CPGs and suppliers discuss the ‘magic’ of melding food packaging design with policy

Sustainable packaging innovation is a balancing act between regulation and eye-catching design, said speakers during a virtual event hosted by Food Dive and Packaging Dive.

Molson Coors to cut 400 corporate jobs as it positions itself ‘beyond beer’

The Miller Lite owner is reducing its salaried workforce by 9%, with new CEO Rahul Goyal saying the brewer needs to transform “even faster.”

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.

Kroger, Sprouts bulk up their protein offerings

From new private label offerings to grab-and-go meal options, here’s how two food retailers are leaning into this dominating health trend.

Mondelēz-backed startup reaches breakthrough for lab-grown chocolate

Celleste Bio's cell-cultured cocoa butter could replace the most expensive ingredient in the chocolate-making process as companies navigate long-term supply challenges.

Leftovers: Cup Noodles serves Thanksgiving ramen | Ore-Ida launches tater tot croutons

The Japanese instant ramen maker wants to deliver the full holiday experience with its latest limited-time offering, while Haribo soda gummies go sour for its latest innovation.

Winners and losers in c-store alcoholic beverages

Beer remains big, but other subcategories are getting battered by a years-long slump in booze sales, experts say.

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.

Heineken cuts 400 jobs as brewer restructures global headquarters

The beer company said certain departments would be redesigned and some employees would move to its Heineken Business Services unit.

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.

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.

Logan Paul’s Prime sues Más+ claiming Lionel Messi did not create the sports drink

The Mark Anthony Group-owned brand’s assertion that the professional athlete is a founder of the brand has hurt Prime’s sales, the lawsuit said.

Liquid Death swipes PepsiCo alum for CFO in growth push

Ricky Khetarpaul, who recently served as the chief financial officer at kombucha brand Health-Ade, joins the fast-growing water brand as it seeks to break into new beverage categories.

PepsiCo taps into protein boom with 3 beverage innovations

Innovations to Muscle Milk, Propel and Starbucks Coffee will reflect growing consumer demand for the nutrient throughout the day.

California becomes first state to ban ultraprocessed foods in schools

The law is the first in the U.S. to set a legal definition of the term, which has become a growing target of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.

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.

Color manufacturers sue to strike down West Virginia artificial dye law

The lawsuit is the first major legal challenge from the food industry as more states consider ingredient restrictions as part of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.