Leftovers: Snoop Dogg swaps smoking for sipping | General Mills’ Cheerios go green

The rap legend is partnering on CBD and THC-infused beverages, and UK-based frozen treat Doughlicious makes its debut across the pond.

By Food Dive Staff • Dec. 22, 2023

ADM ends 2023 with 2 flavoring acquisitions: Revela and FDL

The agricultural commodities giant hopes to further its reach in the nutritional ingredients space.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 21, 2023

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How GLP-1s are shaking up snacking

Food companies, including Danone and Nestlé, are adding more protein and changing portion sizes as weight loss medications reshape consumption patterns.

By Food Dive staff

Beyond Meat launches new burger patties at Costco

The California plant-based pioneer say they crafted a patty that is closer in taste to real beef.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 20, 2023

T. Hasegawa USA declares ube 2024’s ‘flavor of the year’

The ingredients giant projects the bright purple root with an earthy, nutty taste will join other trendy Asian flavors in U.S. food and beverage products.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 18, 2023

Leftovers: Doritos pours Nacho Cheese-flavored liquor | Nissin’s ‘spiciest noodles ever’ infuses heat into ramen

The PepsiCo brand collaborates with Empirical to create a boozy nacho experience and Mondelēz’s beloved Golden Oreo goes gluten-free.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 15, 2023

Tamarind unveiled as McCormick & Company’s 2024 flavor

The company also introduced Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning to mark the year of the sweet, sour and tangy flavor.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 14, 2023

Wisconsin cheese farmers share 2024 food trends

Cooking and consuming food at home, adventurous flavors and “mindful indulgence” will drive consumer behavior, according to producers from the major dairy state.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 14, 2023

Chobani launches first major product in 2 years with dessert-inspired Greek yogurt

Chobani Creations will help yogurt expand beyond the morning with flavors such as Mocha Tiramisu and Cherry Cheesecake that are healthier than their traditional counterparts.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 13, 2023

Behind Lactalis’ goal to challenge Reddi-wip with Président Whipped Crème

The gourmet cheese maker said its premium dessert offering capitalizes on increasing demand for baking at home and the growing desire for luxury products.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 12, 2023

Leftovers: Perdue takes on takeout with air fryer-ready wings | Idahoan shreds potato category with bold flavors

The poultry giant aims to combat soggy chicken wings with a home-cooked alternative, and vertical farm Oishii debuts a sweet tomato developed using AI.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 8, 2023

Pea fiber market poised for growth as dietary preferences shift

Puris Protein, AM Nutrition and other leading plant-based suppliers could see high levels of business activity through 2034, according to a new report.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 7, 2023

Daiya revamps dairy-free cheese products

The company said the new oat cream blend, developed using fermentation technology, gives its offerings the same melt factor and taste as animal-based alternatives.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 7, 2023

Campbell Soup’s Goldfish launches potato chip-inspired crisps

The innovation marks the first time the food manufacturer incorporated spuds into the nearly $1 billion snacking brand, which is popular among teens and adults.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023

Consumers on weight-loss drugs buying less in certain grocery aisles, study finds

Buy rates are down as much as 20% in some categories, with bakery and snacks among the hardest hit, Numerator found.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023

Impossible Foods broadens portfolio with plant-based franks

The vegan hot dogs will be available in retailers and grocers in 2024 after debuting in a New York City pop-up this month.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 6, 2023

Plant-based milk maker Ripple Foods raises another $49M on heels of innovation

The company, which rolled out a new unsweetened kids’ non-dairy milk product in July has $274 million in funding.

By Elizabeth Flood • Dec. 5, 2023

General Mills leans into cereal as a snack with new twists on old favorites

The CPG giant is betting on consumers continuing to see the breakfast staple as a treat option with new flavors and mini versions of some of its biggest brands.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2023

Leftovers: Blue Moon takes on bagels; Fresh Cravings debuts Tajín, pickle hummus flavors

Molson Coors’ beer brand partners with viral brand PopUp Bagels, and Momo Kombucha unveils a hoppy new offering in time for Dry January.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 1, 2023

Tate & Lyle Sugars adds sucralose to sweetener portfolio

The debut of the low-calorie sweetener to its portfolio also marks the company’s retirement of its sucrose brand, Zucro. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 30, 2023

Kraft Heinz’s incoming North American president dishes on innovation, M&A

Pedro Navio, who takes over from soon-to-be CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera, also discussed with Food Dive the biggest challenges and opportunities facing his business.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 30, 2023

Kraft Heinz launches plant-based mac & cheese

The product, which starts hitting shelves this week, is the third innovation launched by the CPG giant and food tech company NotCo in just over a year.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2023

Danone partners on $200M+ accelerator to reduce methane

The yogurt producer is the first corporate sponsor of the Global Methane Hub’s program, which will fund research for solutions that address livestock's effect on emissions.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 28, 2023

Nestlé, Kraft defeat egg producers in price-fixing case

An Illinois federal jury found Cal-Maine and other egg giants liable for limiting the supply of the protein in 2004-2008 in an effort to drive up costs. Damages are set to be awarded to companies such as Nestlé, Kraft and Kellogg.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 27, 2023

FTC crackdown could change influencer marketing for food and beverages

Warnings from the antitrust division over aspartame have the potential to make social media campaigns more cautious in how they communicate.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 27, 2023

How Fresh Del Monte uses its farms to test regenerative agriculture efforts

The produce giant is stepping up to address gaps in sustainability for tropical fruits by experimenting with conservation efforts on company-owned farms.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 22, 2023