Behind the Tindle Foods rebrand and new product launch

Co-founder and CEO Andre Menezes says the brand “holds itself to a very high standard,” and is focused on launching products with clean ingredients.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 6, 2023

From a regional soda to a national brand: How Sprecher is taking on Coca-Cola and PepsiCo

The Wisconsin-based company has spent millions of dollars and taken on debt to add production, staff and warehouse capacity to bring its craft beverages into 49 states.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2023

TreeHouse to sell snack bars business, plant to John B. Sanfilippo for $63M

The divestiture will allow the private-label giant to focus on high-growth and high-margin categories while enabling John B. Sanfilippo to diversify its offerings.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 6, 2023

Hormel lowers outlook amid challenging pork and turkey backdrop

Weak prices offset sales volume growth in the third quarter as the food processor struggled with supply chain issues that resulted in a hefty arbitration payment.

By Nathan Owens • Sept. 5, 2023

Eat Just, maker of plant-based eggs and cultivated chicken, gets a funding boost

The money comes as the company continues scaling in the U.S. and tries to reach profitability.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 5, 2023

Plant-based sales in food service surge, rebuffing broader slowdown in category

With COVID-19 restrictions over, the space is seeing promise in the food service sector after a pandemic-induced decline.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 1, 2023

Hain Celestial’s CEO describes her ‘prove it’ strategy as challenges loom

Wendy Davidson, who took over in January, said the organic and natural products giant has reached “an inflection point” where the 30-year-old business can “unlock” its potential.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2023

Former Cargill executive joins cultivated meat company Meati

Nicole Johnson-Hoffman has joined the firm’s board as it commences a nationwide retail launch of its mycelium steak and chicken breast analogs.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 29, 2023

Environmental groups petition SEC to halt JBS’ US listing

Activists say the Brazil-based meat giant's alleged failure to adhere to its climate pledges is a risk for investors. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 28, 2023

Mondelēz leans on startups to help fuel ambitious growth plans

The Oreo manufacturer said SnackFutures, its venture capital arm, plans to at least double the number of companies in its portfolio by 2030.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 28, 2023

Hershey to close Dot’s Pretzels factory

The closure of the North Dakota plant is part of the company's plan to more efficiently increase production capacity at other manufacturing locations. 

By Kate Magill • Aug. 25, 2023

MOSH raises $3M for retail expansion

Patrick Schwarzenegger — a former investor in trendy CPG products — and his mom, Maria Shriver, bring a unique profile to promote a protein bar focused on brain health.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 23, 2023

Product testing firm working with Nestlé, Kraft Heinz raises $18M to fuel growth

Highlight, which streamlines the product testing process for CPG companies, said the money will be used to expand its business and hire additional employees.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 21, 2023

Leftovers: Kellogg’s Eggo brings boozy brunch to a jar | Entenmann’s debuts ready-to-bake cookies

The cereal giant partners with spirit specialists from Sugarlands Distilling on a waffle-inspired creamy liqueur, while bakery giant Entenmann’s brings its cookie dough to the refrigerated section.

By Food Dive Staff • Aug. 18, 2023

JBS reports $53.2M net loss as chicken glut eases and beef supply tightens

Despite unfavorable protein conditions, the meat giant expects commodity and input prices to improve in the coming months for pork and poultry.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 17, 2023

Smithfield owner expects tough market conditions to persist

Meat processing giant WH Group has seen pork profits plummet this year as high costs and demand challenges take their toll on its U.S. and Mexico operations.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 16, 2023

Welch’s OKs parents stealing Fruit Snacks in first-ever storybook

“Sometimes It’s Not Stealing,” narrated by actor Kristin Chenoweth, playfully makes a case for parents who indulge in their children’s fruit snacks.

By Jessica Hammers • Aug. 15, 2023

Kraft Heinz appoints head of North American operations as CEO

Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take leadership control of the CPG giant starting in January 2024. Current CEO Miguel Patricio will move to a non-executive role on the company’s board.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 14, 2023

Pink pineapples boost Fresh Del Monte earnings

Demand is outpacing supply for the produce giant's innovative Pinkglow fruit, which took 16 years of bioengineering to create.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 10, 2023

Flavor and ingredients provider IFF struggles as consumers cut back on spending

The company slashed its outlook and said volumes are not expected to recover in the second half of the year.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 10, 2023

Kellogg pins growth in snacking unit on Pringles, Cheez-It ahead of split

The two brands, along with Eggo, Pop-Tarts and Rice Krispies, will be responsible for about half of the more than $13 billion in sales from the new company called Kellanova.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 9, 2023

Meatable raises $35M as it aims to boost production and lower costs

The Netherlands-based cultivated meat company plans to enter retailers and restaurants in Singapore starting in 2024, while looking into other markets such as the U.S. in the future.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 9, 2023

Troubled Beyond Meat reduces 2023 outlook as revenues plummet by almost a third

The plant-based meat company reported disappointing second quarter results as the brand struggles to educate consumers on the benefits of its products.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 8, 2023

8 questions with Daily Harvest founder and CEO Rachel Drori

The head of the plant-based meal company discusses potential impacts of a major retail deal with Kroger.

By Judy McGuire • Aug. 8, 2023

Anheuser-Busch to sell 8 beer and beverage brands to pot company Tilray

The purchase for an undisclosed amount will elevate the Canadian firm to the fifth largest craft beer player in the U.S with brews such as Shock Top and Redhook.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 8, 2023