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.

Molson Coors is brewing a future beyond the beer tap

The alcohol giant has built a presence in everything from nonalcoholic cocktails to energy drinks to attract more consumers and offset a decline in beer consumption.

Nestlé CEO firing followed second probe of office romance, CFO says

The food giant’s finance chief said a May allegation of “improper favoritism” ultimately led to two investigations and the CEO’s dismissal.

Celsius bolsters C-suite with brand and creative officer roles

The energy drink maker's CEO said the appointments will help grow its namesake beverage, plus the recently acquired Alani Nu and Rockstar, "from big brands into mega brands."

PepsiCo issues first progress report on revamped packaging targets

The company surpassed the annual virgin plastic reduction goal it set in May, while inching toward a reworked long-term recycled content target.

Lab-grown meat makers sue Texas over ban on cultivated protein

As more states restrict sales, startups Wildtype and Upside Foods argue the laws could threaten the survival of the nascent industry.

Leftovers: Sour Patch Kids stretches into strips | Slim Jim launches first chicken sticks with Buffalo Wild Wings

The Mondelēz brand is tapping into demand for edible entertainment, while Home Run Pizza goes deep with a new collaboration with Garrett Popcorn.