SNAP consumers outspend other grocery shoppers, data shows

Participants in the federal nutrition assistance program also overwhelmingly direct their benefits to name brands, according to a report from Circana.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 23, 2025

The biggest food and beverage M&A deals in 2025

While giants like Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper announced plans to break up, others leaned on acquisitions to grow their presence in trendy categories like health and wellness.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 23, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Mergers and acquisitions

Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

By Food Dive staff

Jim Beam halts production at flagship Kentucky distillery

The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant as it battles declining alcohol consumption and high barrel-aging taxes.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025

Laird Superfood grows health and wellness portfolio with $39M acquisition

The purchase of Navitas’ organic offerings will give the functional coffee and creamer producer a deeper presence in nutritional products while increasing the company’s reach in retail.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 22, 2025

PepsiCo, Walmart accused of price fixing in class action lawsuit

The new complaint follows an unsealed FTC lawsuit against the soda company claiming that it unfairly gave the retailer preferred pricing.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025

Leftovers: Ritz embraces sweet and salty | Stoli spices up vodka

The Mondelēz brand is introducing Drizzled Minis to “push the boundaries of what a cracker can be," while Laird Superfood rolls out new innovations for health-conscious consumers.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 19, 2025

Athletic makes its own Dry January to boost nonalcoholic beer

The promotion includes a tie-up with OpenTable that includes a map spotlighting locations where the brand’s products are served.

By Jessica Hammers • Dec. 19, 2025

White Claw maker names first new CEO in 50 years

Mark Anthony Group founder Anthony Von Mandl will stay on as chairman while Phil Rosse takes on the top leadership role.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 18, 2025

The biggest food and beverage layoffs in 2025

Nestlé, General Mills and Molson Coors were among the most high-profile companies to announce job cuts or plant closures this year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 17, 2025

FTC claimed Walmart got unfair pricing advantages from PepsiCo

In the newly unsealed complaint, the agency alleged the retailer got preferential pricing and promotions from the CPG giant.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 17, 2025

Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial makes interim CEO permanent

The appointment comes as the organic and natural food maker struggles with declining sales and growing competition.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Nestlé’s US CEO embraces a ‘sense of urgency’ to accelerate growth

In his first interview since taking the top spot, Marty Thompson said the Stouffer’s maker is paying more attention to its core brands and identifying untapped growth opportunities.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz names former Kellanova leader as CEO

Steve Cahillane will take over at the Oscar Mayer and Philadelphia manufacturer starting Jan. 1 as the company prepares to split later in 2026.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Coca-Cola manufacturer to build $475M plant

The project will replace a 90-year-old facility in Denver to help meet the rising demand for sports drinks, teas and other beverages.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 15, 2025

Why Keurig grounded its new brand platform in post-pandemic realities

The first major work from bespoke Publicis unit KDPOne looks to reset the coffee brand ahead of parent Keurig Dr Pepper’s split into two companies.

By Chris Kelly • Dec. 15, 2025

Anheuser-Busch to shutter 2 breweries amid manufacturing consolidation

The Bud Light brewer has also sold its New Jersey brewery and will invest the money elsewhere in its portfolio.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 12, 2025

Leftovers: McCormick reveals 2026 flavor of the year | ‘Call Her Daddy’ host enters energy drink market

The spice manufacturing company said the top flavor plays into consumer demand for functional ingredients, while Kellanova creates a bite-sized RXBar.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 12, 2025

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey to leave top post after 9 years

The executive, who steered the iconic brand through waning consumer interest in sugary drinks and added more than 10 billion-dollar brands, will be replaced by COO Henrique Braun. 

By Christopher Doering • Updated Dec. 11, 2025

Jack Daniel’s owner sees Canada sales plunge 62% amid boycott of US booze

Brown-Forman said fallout from the Trump Administration’s trade policies has had a “significant impact” on earnings, with the majority of retailers in the country still refusing to stock alcohol from the United States.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 10, 2025

JM Smucker cancels new coffee price hikes after tariffs lifted

The food and beverage maker expects a less volatile coffee market in the future after the Trump administration exempted the commodity from levies.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 10, 2025

PepsiCo to reduce offerings, improve product affordability to accelerate growth

The Cheetos and Mountain Dew manufacturer is grappling with a slowdown in consumer spending and activist investor pressure to make big changes.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2025

Quince adds wine to assortment through partnership with Drinks

The online retailer teamed up with the AI-powered SaaS platform to offer a curated selection of wines as it expands into gourmet food and wine.

By Howard Ruben • Dec. 8, 2025

Anheuser-Busch acquires majority stake in BeatBox for $490M

The deal for the party punch maker, which is popular among young drinkers for its high alcohol content, gives the beer giant a path to complete ownership.

By Laurel Deppen , Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 5, 2025

Leftovers: Paris Hilton says ‘That’s Hot’ to cold foam | Chiquita goes bananas for plantain chips

The 2000s cultural icon is teaming with Danone's International Delight on three new creamers, while Guinness partners with luxury bakery Last Crumb on a $120 holiday cookie collection.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 5, 2025

Hop water to fill wellness niche in nonalcoholic beer

Brewers are playing up the sparkling beverage’s better-for-you attributes to appeal to a wide variety of consumers.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 4, 2025