Bakery ingredients supplier AAK to scale Savor’s carbon-based fats

The companies entered a two-year agreement to jointly develop sustainable solutions for bakery and dairy alternative markets.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 13, 2026

Premier Protein maker taps salty snack leader as CEO

Bellring Brands named Michael Axelrod to lead the company as it looks to maintain its top spot amid increased protein shake competition.

By Laurel Deppen • July 13, 2026

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

How Doritos gets global, year-round scale with Formula 1 partnership

Kyle Gore, vice president of global marketing for Doritos, compares the brand’s efforts to what’s required for the Super Bowl — but on a much larger scale.

By Chris Kelly • July 9, 2026

110-year-old Turtles candy is ready to ‘break out of its shell’

The caramel nut cluster brand is boosting innovation and marketing to reach a new generation of consumers inundated with choice in the $55 billion confectionery space. 

By Christopher Doering • July 9, 2026

Hormel winning big as protein craze shows ‘resilience’

The Spam and Planters maker has posted organic sales growth for six consecutive quarters, bucking a downturn across the broader food space.

By Christopher Doering • July 7, 2026

CVC Capital builds out ingredients portfolio with Irca acquisition

The deal for the Italian dessert ingredients supplier comes about a month after the private equity firm purchased IFF's ingredients business for $4.3 billion.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 30, 2026

How TikTok Shop is changing innovation for food and beverage brands

Big companies, including PepsiCo and Mars, are using the app’s e-commerce feature to drive sales and inform new products, according to the platform’s head of food.

By Michael Brady • June 29, 2026

Better together: Hershey’s combined sweets and snacks business pays off for retailers, consumers

The merging of the company’s sweet, salty and protein brands under one umbrella called “One Hershey” allows the Reese’s maker to boost sales and help stores plan for big events.

By Christopher Doering • June 18, 2026

PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain

The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 15, 2026

Brownie Brittle owner buys meat snack maker Tillamook Country Smoker

The acquisition by Second Nature gives it a presence in the fast-growing protein snacks space, which had been missing from its portfolio.

By Christopher Doering • June 8, 2026

Ingredion strikes deal to buy Tate & Lyle for $3.6B

The combined company will generate nearly $10 billion in annual revenue and have a broad portfolio to address more consumer needs such as clean label and lower sugar.

By Christopher Doering • June 8, 2026

Sunflower power: Inside Barry Callebault’s bid to win the chocolate alternatives race

The world’s largest chocolate supplier is partnering with Planet A Foods to scale its cocoa-free substitute ChoViva, which has received “very strong” interest from U.S. food manufacturers.

By Christopher Doering • June 4, 2026

Nestlé buys rest of ready-to-drink meals brand

The purchase of the remaining 51% of yfood Labs comes three years after the food giant’s initial investment, and will give Nestlé a bigger presence in healthier, portable offerings.

By Christopher Doering • June 3, 2026

IFF to sell food ingredients business for $4.3B

The transaction with CVC Capital Partners marks the latest step by IFF to improve growth and boost profitability.

By Christopher Doering • May 29, 2026

Splenda owner to buy Equal sweeteners maker

Heartland Food Products will acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business in a deal combining some of the most recognized sugar substitute brands.  

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 27, 2026

Nutella maker Ferrero may take ‘a breather’ in large-scale M&A in the US

After spending more than $8 billion for brands such as Keebler, Butterfinger and Rice Krispies, the sweets giant is turning its attention to innovation and boosting efficiencies.

By Christopher Doering • May 27, 2026

How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments

Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 26, 2026

The co-manufacturer’s dilemma: How MattPak learned to say yes to more business

Ninety-eight percent uptime, no temp labor, a facility doubling in size. MattPak's automation story.

By Brooklyn Kiosow • May 26, 2026

Danone exits stake in Lifeway Foods

The dairy giant is selling off its shares in the kefir maker, ending a long and tumultuous relationship between the two companies.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 19, 2026

Ingredion makes $3.7B offer to buy ingredients rival Tate & Lyle

A potential acquisition would expand Ingredion’s position in texture and mouthfeel.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 14, 2026

BuzzBallz owner takes stake in influencer Alix Earle’s cocktail brand Sipmargs

The deal is Sazerac's second investment in a celebrity-backed brand in two weeks after it purchased equity in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila.

By Laurel Deppen • May 14, 2026

Ben & Jerry’s owner to offer ice cream at entertainment venues through Mini Melts partnership

The agreement advances Magnum's out-of-home growth strategy by targeting consumers in high-traffic locations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 13, 2026

Egg giant Cal-Maine diversifies business with purchase of Van’s waffles

The acquisition will significantly boost the company's growing prepared foods segment and solidify its presence in breakfast.

By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2026

Suja Life taps into sizzling demand for health and wellness with IPO

The cold-pressed juice pioneer raised nearly $200 million in its offering, which it plans to use to expand production and consider an acquisition, its CEO said.

By Laurel Deppen • May 11, 2026

Babybel parent buys Brainiac snacks to expand better-for-you portfolio

The acquisition comes as the GoGo squeeZ maker looks to expand its U.S. presence and become a leader in functional foods.

By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2026