Leftovers: General Mills dunks into Dunkin’ inspired cereal | Knorr takes pasta and rice dishes on the go

The food giant and coffee chain put a new twist on Reese’s Puffs and other cereals, while Vita Coco targets the next generation of coconut water drinkers.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 6, 2026

Sazerac buys Oregon craft brewery to expand national spirits production

The BuzzBallz owner acquired Full Sail Brewing, continuing its recent acquisition binge that led to new brands and manufacturing capacity.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 5, 2026

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

By Food Dive staff

Celsius creates new business structure to accelerate energy drink growth

The company will form dedicated divisions for Alani Nu, Rockstar Energy and its namesake brand as an activist investor calls for a leadership change. 

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 5, 2026

Celsius accused of ‘healthwashing’ in class action lawsuit

A consumer lawsuit takes issue with the energy drink company’s assertions that the beverage “accelerates metabolism” and “burns body fat.”

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 4, 2026

Tilray Brands targets $20M in cost savings after craft brewery closures

The Shock Top owner has reduced its SKU count and closed four facilities as it adapts to beverage industry shifts.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 3, 2026

Liquid I.V. enlists former Poppi CMO to drive cultural impact

The Unilever-owned hydration brand wants to push the boundaries of its marketing, which has recently focused on sport, music and movie partnerships.

By Peter Adams • Nov. 3, 2026

Anheuser-Busch CEO to depart

Brendan Whitworth is exiting as head of AB InBev's North American business as the brewer works to halt sliding volumes and diversify beyond beer.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 2, 2026

Oatly bets on fiber drinks to fuel plant-based turnaround

The company wants to be “among the leaders in reducing the fiber gap” as it positions itself as a functional beverage rather than just a milk alternative.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 2, 2026

Why Nespresso brought its loyalty program back from dormancy

The coffee brand rebuilt its 2000s-era loyalty program for the modern day with an emphasis on community and personalization.

By Bryan Wassel • Nov. 2, 2026

Leftovers: Pop-Tarts launches flavor inspired by Liquid Death | Bachan’s enters Japanese mayo

The breakfast pastry and canned water brands are joining together for a second collaboration, while That's it. fruit bars extend into granola.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 30, 2026

Why decaf coffee, alternative energy drinks are buzzing

Beverages touting lower or no caffeine are becoming mainstream as experts say consumers are rethinking the “daytime vice.”

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 29, 2026

Danone changes US leadership in ‘offensive phase’ of its turnaround

The Oikos maker named Francois Lacombe as president of Danone U.S. to improve performance in the region, which has faced surging demand for its products and lagging customer service.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2026

Danone joins Nestlé, Coca-Cola in revising recycling labels after EU greenwashing probe

The Evian owner committed to specifying what parts of its water bottles are made from 100% recycled plastics and will refrain from misleading marketing.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 28, 2026

Boston Beer CEO says hard sports drinks are alcohol’s ‘next big thing’

The Sam Adams maker has entered the emerging vodka ade space, which has “exploded faster” than hard teas or seltzers, according to Jim Koch.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 27, 2026

Zevia nabs $20M investment to fund turnaround

The money from GP Investments will help the better-for-you soda brand diversify its product offerings and increase distribution.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 26, 2026

Nestlé turnaround taking shape a year after new CEO

Philipp Navratil said innovations and category divestitures have helped lead to improvements in key markets like North America, but he’s still “not satisfied” with the company’s performance.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 23, 2026

Leftovers: Lays gives thanks with holiday flavors | Dogfish Head brews ‘ancient’ beer

The potato chip brand is releasing a seasonal lineup based on Thanksgiving favorites, while Tajín introduces a swicy chamoy sauce.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 23, 2026

How AB InBev built a culture of creative effectiveness that drives growth

To focus its marketing efforts, the Bud Light owner looks for opportunities at the intersection of consumer needs and business problems, rather than chasing creative ideas intended to generate hype or buzz. 

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 23, 2026

Food and beverage layoffs accelerate

The sector has slashed close to 30,000 jobs as of September, up 76% from the same period last year. 

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 22, 2026

Abbott plans to spin out its nutrition business

The Ensure and Pedialyte owner said the move would allow it to better capitalize on growing demand for functional nutritition.

By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 21, 2026

PepsiCo shutters Tennessee bottling plant amid soda slump

The closure comes after the beverage giant's CEO laid out a cost-cutting plan to improve flattening growth.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 20, 2026

Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila is ready to take on Gen Z after Sazerac deal

Months into its partnership with the Fireball owner, the celebrity-backed spirits brand is rapidly expanding and on pace to deliver its biggest sales year.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 15, 2026

Beyond Meat adds caffeine to protein drink as competition mounts

The company continues to innovate its protein beverages while looking to differentiate from the plant-based meat segment it became known for.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 15, 2026

Nestlé doubles investment in Mexico to $2B

The Nescafé maker said the additional $1 billion will allow the food giant to tap into the country’s growth opportunities.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 14, 2026

Monster tries again on protein shakes

The energy giant is returning to the category as innovation becomes a key piece of its growth strategy.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 14, 2026