Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick

The deal would be the largest in the flavor giant’s history and create a condiment portfolio that includes Frank’s RedHot and Hellmann’s.

By Christopher Doering • March 20, 2026

After funding collapse, what’s next for food startups?

Despite changes in the investment landscape, startups remain “critical” for big food companies to remain competitive, according to Cargill and PepsiCo.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 20, 2026

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Inside the functional beverage frenzy

Major companies like PepsiCo and Monster are adding ingredients to boost emotional or physical wellness as consumers demand more out of their drinks.

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Hershey combines salty, sweets units to accelerate growth

The Reese’s maker also announced several leadership changes, including expanding the oversight of sweets head Andrew Archambault to include the full U.S. portfolio.

By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2026

General Mills to sell Brazil business for $153M as it sharpens focus

The divestiture marks the latest move by the Cheerios maker to improve margins and reposition its business for growth amid a challenging environment.

By Christopher Doering • March 18, 2026

Ingredion leverages AI to advance ingredient discovery

New partnerships with Shiru and Holobiome reflect how the supplier is working to accelerate innovations that support gut health or provide other benefits.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 18, 2026

General Mills revives taco shell maker La Tiara

The food manufacturer is bringing back and expanding the regional brand, which disappeared from shelves after its previous owner went out of business.

By Laurel Deppen • March 17, 2026

An ‘everyday choice’: Celsius surges as energy drinks become ‘mainstream’

CEO John Fieldly said more consumers are turning to the beverages as a companion to meals, an alcohol alternative and even when taking GLP-1s.

By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2026

French fry maker Lamb Weston urged to double cost cuts by activist investor

Starboard says the company needs to do more to “catch up” to its peers, such as Tyson and Hormel.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 10, 2026

Hi-Chew owner to buy My/Mochi ice cream

The deal enables Tokyo-based Morinaga to expand its presence in U.S. snacking through the fast-growing frozen treats category.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 9, 2026

Shock Top owner Tilray buys craft brewer BrewDog for $44M

The purchase of the struggling UK beer brand is set to grow the alcohol and cannabis company’s global beverage revenue to $500 million annually.

By Christopher Doering • March 4, 2026

Mondelēz CEO says M&A is harder as acquisition targets become ‘too expensive’

The Oreo maker's top executive said high valuations mean "it's not really worth" making deals unless a brand can offer a "unique competitive advantage."

By Christopher Doering • March 3, 2026

B&G Foods sells Green Giant frozen line

The deal with Seneca Foods will bring the brand's canned and frozen businesses back under one roof.

By Christopher Doering • March 2, 2026

The measurement gap: 4 costly myths hindering experiential and sampling ROI

Each year, food brands pour small fortunes into experiential marketing programs that leadership can’t confidently defend.

Feb. 23, 2026

Nestlé to sell off remainder of ice cream business

CEO Philipp Navratil called the segment "a distraction" as the company looks to slim down its portfolio and focus on its biggest brand opportunities.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 20, 2026

Hormel to sell off Thanksgiving turkey assets

The Jennie-O owner is divesting its whole bird business to Life-Science Innovations as it focuses more on deli meat and value-added products.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 19, 2026

Craft brewer Tilray inks licensing agreement for Carlsberg beer in the US

The Shock Top's owner is leaning into premium and imported brews, with its CEO saying beer “is here to stay.”

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 19, 2026

Wonder bread maker taking ‘comprehensive review’ of business amid slump

Flowers Foods’ executives said the multiyear assessment could include plant closures or the sale of some brands.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 13, 2026

Marzetti buys Japanese barbecue sauce brand for $400M

The purchase of Bachan’s expands the dip and dressing maker’s presence in the sauces and taps into better-for-you and global flavor consumer trends.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 10, 2026

Plant-based food maker SunOpta sold for $1.1B

Dutch beverage giant Refresco is buying the producer as it expands into the better-for-you category.

By Laurel Deppen • Feb. 9, 2026

Behind Hershey’s ‘big bet’ on salty snacks

The Reese’s maker is building a formidable portfolio centered on pretzels, popcorn and other offerings that touch on the latest consumer trends.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 9, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Feb. 3, 2026

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 Laurel Deppen • Updated Feb. 4, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Feb. 2, 2026

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 Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 30, 2026

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