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

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 30, 2026

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

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 27, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 26, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2026

‘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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 20, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 20, 2026

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

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 15, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026

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