Cheetos, Doritos go colorless as PepsiCo launches versions without artificial dyes

The options, which are launching under a new Simply NKD line, come as the food and beverage giant aims to reimagine core brands and expand choices for health-conscious consumers.

Private label growth unwraps opportunities for packaging manufacturers

Private label products and shelf-ready packaging are “essential to our model” as a low-cost grocer, said Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt.

Keurig Dr Pepper replaces CFO ahead of JDE Peet’s acquisition

Former Mattel and Campbell's exec Anthony DiSilvestro is taking the helm as the beverage giant plans to split into two independent companies.

GLP-1 users to make up 35% of food and beverage sales by 2030: report

As more consumers take weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, companies will need to act fast if they want to adapt, according to Circana.

Say cheese: How Babybel is commercializing its plastic-to-paper makeover

Bel Group is spending millions to adapt its global production lines to handle the fiber substrate instead of biobased plastic, said the VP of research, innovation and development. But the signature red wax isn’t going anywhere.

How Chips Ahoy! is reaching Gen Z snackers with innovation, Stranger Things

The Mondelēz chocolate chip cookie brand, with sales of approximately $1 billion and more than a 50% share of the category, is focusing much of its efforts on connecting with younger consumers.

Tyson to shutter major beef plant in Nebraska amid US cattle shortage

The meatpacker is set to lay off more than 4,000 workers across two facilities as it positions the business for “long term success.”  

Updated Dec. 1, 2025

US removes tariffs on Brazil coffee, beef

The Trump administration is expanding tariff relief on the major agricultural producing country as the White House looks to lower consumer food costs.

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.