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.

Guinness owner Diageo appoints new CEO to revive growth

Dave Lewis will join the alcohol giant as the company struggles to turn around a slowdown in sales.

Unilever sustainability officer steps down amid company’s corporate restructuring

Rebecca Marmot is exiting her role and leaving the CPG giant after serving at the company for nearly two decades.

PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers

The closures mark the latest response by the food and beverage giant to a slowdown in snack consumption and a shift toward healthier offerings.

Leftovers: Kraft bakes up Apple Pie Mac and Cheese | Tillamook blends mayo and butter into ‘Butternaise’

The snack giant said its Thanksgiving-inspired launch is “the beginning of more shockingly delicious innovations," while Boston Beer's cannabis cocktail brand gets into gummies.

Specialty food maker Marzetti is ‘locked and loaded for AI’

CIO Liam Durbin is preparing to roll out ChatGPT after strengthening the food company’s IT foundation, governance and data processes. 

Inside Perfect Snacks’ ambitious goal to become Mondelēz’s next $1B brand

Sales of the refrigerated snack bar have surged 20% during the last year as consumers turn to its healthy and fresh attributes.

Switching to natural dyes? What food companies should consider

Transitioning away from artificial colors requires careful collaboration with suppliers, experts say.

Molson Coors eyes M&A to build out beyond beer portfolio

The Miller Lite owner plans to redeploy savings from its corporate workforce reduction into growing its nonalcoholic presence.

Why Coca-Cola keeps pushing the limits of generative AI despite backlash

An AI-generated holiday ad “scored off the charts” with consumers, according to Islam ElDessouky, global vice president for creative strategy and content.

Magnum Ice Cream says Ben & Jerry’s chair ‘no longer meets criteria’ to serve

Co-founder Ben Cohen called the move a “power grab” and warned it would “destroy the long term value of the brand.”

Coca-Cola brings back Mr Pibb with more caffeine

The spicy cherry soda is meant to tap into consumer nostalgia while introducing a new generation to the soft drink.

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JBS to pay $1.1M to settle New York lawsuit over climate claims

The beef producer's American subsidiary will invest in sustainable agriculture programs for farmers in the state under the settlement.

Hormel Foods to cut 250 jobs as part of corporate restructuring

The Spam maker said it is directing resources toward areas such as technology, innovation, food safety and quality.

Caulipower purchased by private equity firm

The cauliflower pizza crust maker will be added to Paine Schwartz’s specialty dough portfolio.