Coca-Cola’s plastic will surpass 9 billion pounds by end of decade: report

The beverage giant, which recently pared back some packaging goals, is facing criticism from green groups concerned about its environmental commitments.

By Chris Casey • March 28, 2025

Fresh produce giant Fresh Del Monte strikes deal to enter high-value specialty ingredients

The purchase of a majority stake in avocado oil supplier Avolio also will help the fruit and vegetable giant boost margins and improve its sustainability efforts.

By Christopher Doering • March 26, 2025

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

How frozen foods can help fight climate change

Almost a third of food in the U.S. goes to waste, requiring more solutions to preserve shelf life.

By Stacey Snelling • March 25, 2025

Bill Gates-backed startup commercially launches butter made from carbon

Savor says its dairy-and-plant-free alternative can replace animal fats and palm oil. It plans to work with CPG companies to advance ingredient innovation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 20, 2025

Redefining food processing for a sustainable future

BAADER revolutionizes food processing with innovative, sustainable solutions for quality and efficiency.

March 17, 2025

Mars pledges $27M to slash dairy emissions

The confectionery giant is partnering with New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra to fund more sustainable farming practices.

By Kelly Stroh • March 6, 2025

Consumer confusion holds back sales of natural and organic products, research finds

Three-quarters of Acosta survey respondents said they recently bought at least one natural or organic item, but 40% think the terms mean the same thing.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 24, 2025

How food and beverage manufacturers are making more sustainable organic waste decisions

For food and beverage manufacturers, distributors and retailers, food waste is inevitable and with regulations frequently changing, it can be hard to keep up.

Feb. 10, 2025

Diageo to build $415M alcohol plant in Alabama

The Guinness maker is expanding operations in the South, saying the facility will improve its sustainability footprint and reduce transportation times.

By Chris Casey • Feb. 3, 2025

Nestlé opens $675M beverage factory, distribution center in Arizona

The facility, which is creating 300 jobs, will produce creamers for several brands, including Coffee mate, Natural Bliss and Starbucks. 

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2025

Texture, innovation and mindful eating take center stage in 2025

The food industry is entering an exciting new chapter in 2025 driven by Gen Z’s ability to dictate food trends through social media platforms.

By Jennifer Olmstead • Jan. 13, 2025

Building a resilient food system begins at the farm

Regenerative agriculture plays a critical role for building the resilience of our food system to feed a growing global population.

By Brooke Hokana Hansen, Vice President, Sustainability, Cargill Agriculture & Trading • Jan. 6, 2025

Inside the race to save Florida’s oranges

The state’s citrus industry is expecting one of its lowest production levels on record after recent hurricanes. But promising new science to address a devastating tree disease is giving growers hope.

By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Jan. 2, 2025

A food guide to shrinking the climate crisis

Mark Easter, a Colorado State University researcher, examines the impact on everything from cover crops and shellfish to meat and dairy by focusing on one ingredient and crop at a time.

By David Silverberg • Jan. 2, 2025

5 ‘disruptive’ trends in ingredients and flavors for 2025

Using AI to analyze social media, recipes, menus and shopping patterns, Tastewise predicts consumers will be looking for bold flavors like Hawaij and black lime. 

By Judy McGuire • Dec. 19, 2024

Unilever finds its fast-growing Talenti line is anything but vanilla

Behind innovative flavors such as Alphonso Mango Sorbetto and Caramel Cookie Crunch Gelato, sales have nearly doubled since 2014, outpacing the broader ice cream category.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2024

Coca-Cola lowers ambition with new 2035 packaging sustainability targets

The goals cover packaging design and collection. The move follows an August statement that it was “behind plan” to meet certain 2030 goals.

By Maria Rachal • Dec. 6, 2024

Mondelēz VC arm invests in cocoa-tech company Celleste Bio

The Cadbury and Toblerone maker was among the investors who participated in a $4.5 million financing round for the developer of cell-cultured cocoa.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 5, 2024

Ingredients in Focus: Teff

The superfood of the future could come from a tiny grain with a giant nutritional profile.

By Jennifer Lawinski • Nov. 21, 2024

Ingredients in Focus: Specialty ingredients

The category has been a buzz word in recent years. But what are they? Why are they rising in demand? Above Foods CEO gives Food Dive his perspective.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2024

USDA cuts soybean production outlook. Will it help prices?

The department is no longer expecting harvest to break new records, but surpluses will still pressure farm profits.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 11, 2024

New product development gives way to networked product development in F&B

Are long-established approaches to new product development keeping up, or is it time to try something new?

Nov. 11, 2024

Campbell’s and Kind receive USDA support to advance regenerative agriculture for key ingredients

The soup giant secured $3.4 million in USDA funding for tomato growers in California and Kind Snacks announced milestones for sustainable almond farming.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 4, 2024

Ingredients in Focus: Pea protein for nutrition shakes

Ingredion’s new innovation, Vitessence Pea 200 D, is targeting the sports beverage space.

By Elizabeth Flood • Oct. 31, 2024

Molson Coors completes 4-year upgrade of Colorado brewery

The Coors Banquet brewer said the modernization effort will result in less waste and help it save money.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 21, 2024