Finances and Deals

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    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 • Dec. 16, 2025
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    The discount market year-in-review: Shifts creating opportunity for CPGs

    The dynamics of discount, off-price and secondary markets are shifting — and for CPG teams managing excess inventory, these shifts matter.

    Dec. 15, 2025
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    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
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    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 • Updated Dec. 11, 2025
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    Campbell’s to pay $286M for 49% stake in Rao’s pasta sauce supplier

    The transaction will better position the CPG giant to continue growing the recently acquired brand by ensuring quality and accelerating innovation.

    By • Dec. 9, 2025
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    Mars to close $36B Kellanova acquisition following EU approval

    The merger, the largest since Kraft Heinz's combination in 2015, would create a snacking giant with a portfolio including M&Ms, Pringles and Pop-Tarts.

    By • Dec. 8, 2025
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    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
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    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 , • Dec. 5, 2025
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    Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions

    The deal with Varaha will focus on implementing climate-friendly practices on smallholder corn farms in India, which is emerging as a major hub for carbon removals.

    By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 4, 2025
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    Horizon Family Brands buys Maple Hill Creamery to grow better-for-you portfolio

    The Wallaby yogurt owner is acquiring the grass-fed dairy company as it aims to expand its wellness-focused offerings.

    By • Dec. 2, 2025
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    Opinion

    Lessons learned from 5 years of food tech investing

    Enough with vertical farming, AI platforms and sugar replacements. Here are the startup pitches actually capturing venture capital’s attention, according to PeakBridge's Yoni Glickman.

    By Yoni Glickman • Dec. 1, 2025
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    Barry Callebaut to use NotCo’s AI for chocolate recipes

    The chocolate maker will use the startup's technology to improve nutritional profiles and unlock new innovation amid volatile commodity prices.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    Hershey closes LesserEvil acquisition as it looks to ‘lead the future of snacking’

    The purchase of the better-for-you puffs and popcorn maker comes as the confectionery giant aims to grow its salty snacks division to 20% of revenue during the next decade.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    JBS venture to buy US egg producer amid efforts to diversify protein business

    Mantiqueira, a Brazil-based supplier co-owned by the meat giant, is acquiring Hickman's Egg Ranch after the farm lost the majority of its flock to bird flu.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
  • Ingredion partnering with Cosaic on a new in yeast-based emulsion that enhances the creaminess and stability of products.
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    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.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
  • Boxes of Green Mountain Keurig coffee K-Cup pods displayed on a store shelf. The box lable reads "Keurig Genuine K-Cup Pods Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Cinnamon Sugar Cookie"
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    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.

    By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2025
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    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.

    By • Nov. 12, 2025
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    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.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    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.

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    Caulipower purchased by private equity firm

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

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Utz Brands eyes ‘big opportunity’ in California with acquisition

    The Zapp’s potato chips maker is buying distribution assets to expand its presence in the Golden State, the country's largest salty snack market.

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Hormel Foods sells majority stake in Justin’s nut butter

    The Spam maker, which will remain a minority owner, is offloading 51% of the brand to Kodiak owner Forward Consumer Partners.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Sober celebrities pour into nonalcoholic beer

    Actor Charlie Sheen and comedian John Mulaney are the latest stars to introduce booze-free offerings as more Americans become sober-curious.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Sazerac invests more than $1B in US spirits production

    The Fireball and Buffalo Trace owner plans to build barrel-aging warehouses in Kentucky and improve equipment at its Indiana bottling plant as distilled spirit demand remains strong.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Unilever’s Magnum Ice Cream spinoff delayed by US government shutdown

    The CPG giant still expects the divestiture of the unit, which includes Klondike and Ben & Jerry’s, to be completed this year.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Chobani raises $650M to support growth, innovation

    The additional capital will support projects including a $1.2 billion plant in New York, the Greek yogurt giant's largest-ever facility investment.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025