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    Ferrero names insider to head WK Kellogg after $3.1B purchase

    Jean-Baptiste Santoul vowed to accelerate growth, calling it “a pivotal time” for the Froot Loops maker and the future of cereal in North America.

    By • Feb. 3, 2026
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    Tabasco maker sues Stoli over spicy vodka launch

    The hot sauce maker claims the alcohol company’s Halapeño Pepper flavor uses packaging proposed in preliminary discussions for a potential partnership.

    By • Updated Feb. 4, 2026
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    Hain Celestial sells North American snacks business for $115M

    The sale of Garden Veggie Snacks, Terra chips and Garden of Eatin' will allow the company to pay down debt and sharpen its focus on tea, yogurt and home meals.

    By • Feb. 2, 2026
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    The food and beverage outlook for 2026

    The most successful CPG brands are redefining what it means to provide value to win back consumers.

    By • Jan. 30, 2026
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    ADM to pay $40M to settle SEC accounting fraud probe

    The agency also sued the ingredient maker’s former CFO, claiming he inflated the performance of the company’s key nutrition business segment.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 30, 2026
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    Mondelēz elevates top finance chief to newly created COO role

    Luca Zaramella’s appointment will allow the Oreo maker to quicken decision-making while freeing CEO Dirk Van de Put to focus on other priorities.

    By • Jan. 30, 2026
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    From grocery store to organic food brand: Wild Oats returns

    The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

    By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2026
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    General Mills sells Muir Glen tomato brand to private equity firm

    The divestiture allows the Cheerios maker to focus on core brands while giving purchaser Violet Foods a deeper presence in tomatoes.

    By • Jan. 27, 2026
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    Uno frozen pizza offloaded by private equity firm

    Brynwood Partners is selling Great Kitchens, which manufactures the popular brand and private label pizzas, for an undisclosed amount.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Smithfield Foods to buy Nathan’s Famous for $450M

    The purchase of the iconic hot dog brand will enable the pork giant to grow sales of its packaged meat business, its largest segment.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    ‘It’s not going to be easy’: Food industry faces uphill growth battle in 2026

    As CPG companies aim to improve their businesses amid a challenging environment, some firms are expected to cut jobs, lower prices and boost innovation to increase their competitiveness.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Tapatio hot sauce acquired by private equity firm

    The purchase will enable the 55-year-old brand to enter new geographies and distribution channels while boosting innovation.

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
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    B&G Foods buys Del Monte Foods’ broth brands for $110M

    The purchase of College Inn and Kitchen Basics gives the Crisco owner a bigger presence in home meals as consumers spend less at restaurants.

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Meeting the 2026 shopper: building value in a shifting market

    Who is the 2026 shopper? More cautious. Less loyal. Harder to predict. Discover how to meet their demands with smarter pricing, bold flavors, and clear value.

    Jan. 20, 2026
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    Del Monte brand to combine under single owner following bankruptcy purchase

    The canned fruit and vegetable company sold a portion of its assets to the unrelated produce giant Fresh Del Monte for $285 million.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Q&A

    How Kellanova tailors innovation to meet evolving consumer needs

    Nico Amaya, the company’s North America president, discusses why product development has moved away from a one-size-fits-all solution and the role that AI is playing in his business.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom

    The expansion comes as the food giant struggles to meet surging consumer demand for high-protein dairy products.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Impossible Foods bulks up protein presence with partnership

    The plant-based meat company struck a licensing agreement with bread and pasta maker Equii to create products that pair with Impossible’s offerings.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Good Culture sells majority stake to private-equity firm L Catterton

    The deal comes amid strong sales for the company as consumers flock to cottage cheese for its high-protein content.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    The food and beverage trends to watch in 2026

    Companies are leaning on innovation, M&A and healthier options to navigate sometimes contradictory consumer preferences.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 8, 2026
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    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 • Dec. 23, 2025
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    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 • Dec. 22, 2025
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    EXCLUSIVE

    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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    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