Leftovers: Halo Top pops into froyo treats; Takis takes out the spice with nacho cheese snacks

The better-for-you dessert maker is taking a bite out of another new category, and Unique Snacks combines puffs and pretzels.

By Food Dive staff • March 24, 2023

Momofuku Goods raises $17.5M

The pantry essentials brand was spun off from Momofuku in 2020 and will use the funding to grow its product offerings in an increasingly competitive field.

By Dani James • March 23, 2023

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The Food Dive Outlook on 2023

Continued volatility, a focus on sustainability and technology playing a bigger role in giving consumers what they want are playing a huge part in the trends we see for 2023.  

By Food Dive staff

Nestlé says less than 40% of its sales come from food and beverage offerings considered healthy

The CPG giant, which has vowed to be more transparent about the nutritional value of its entire global portfolio, said it is the first company to disclose such information.

By Christopher Doering • March 23, 2023

PepsiCo pledges to invest $216M into regenerative agriculture

The soda and snacks giant is partnering with farm groups on new projects that aim to cut three million metric tons of emissions by 2030.

By Chris Casey • March 22, 2023

Best known for its iconic confections, Hershey hits its stride in salty snacks

Kristen Riggs, who oversees brands such as SkinnyPop popcorn and Dot’s pretzels, said the 129-year-old company is building scale and grabbing market share as it evolves into a major player in both sweet and salty foods.

By Christopher Doering • March 22, 2023

Eat Just gets FDA clearance for cultivated meat in US

Good Meat chicken, which has been approved for sale in Singapore since 2020, is the second cell-based meat item to get the first green light from the federal government.

By Megan Poinski • Updated March 22, 2023

Tyson invests $70M to build new Arkansas hatchery

The 131,000-square-foot facility will triple capacity and improve operational efficiency, the company said. The announcement comes less than a week after it said it would close two other plants.

By Chris Casey • March 21, 2023

Why Future Farm is getting into plant-based milk and honey

The Brazilian company known for its meat analogs is expanding its platform, making plans to provide varieties of many food items found on the farm.

By Megan Poinski • March 20, 2023

Three ways global food brands can stay competitive

As the cost of living rises across the world, companies must embrace artificial intelligence and other digital technologies to maintain a low-cost base, write Stuart Gilby and Duncan Macfarlane of PA Consulting.

By Stuart Gilby and Duncan Macfarlane • March 20, 2023

Miyoko’s Creamery founder accuses the company of gender discrimination and misusing her name

Miyoko Schinner claims in a lawsuit her removal as CEO of the business she started was retaliation for complaining to investors and HR that she was unfairly treated because she is a woman.

By Megan Poinski • March 20, 2023

Leftovers: March Madness-inspired ice and fire — Coors popsicles and Hormel basketball court-smoked bacon

The brewer’s frozen treats will be sold online and in select bars as the Big Dance heats up, and B&G provides a way to add the taste of Girl Scout Thin Mints to everything. 

By Food Dive staff • March 17, 2023

ADM expands regenerative reach with new consumer ingredient brand

Knwble Grwn, which features flax, hemp oil and seeds, focuses on sustainable practices and highlighting underrepresented farmers, the company's commercial manager told Food Dive.

By Chris Casey • March 16, 2023

Krispy Kreme exiting CPG snack business, cutting 102 jobs

The sweets maker said the segment underperformed on the market. Instead, the company is focusing on delivering fresh-baked doughnuts to stores.

By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2023

Kellogg’s new company names — Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co — signal ‘disruptive’ fresh start, CEO says

The monikers bring its recognizable brand into two distinct businesses for snacking and cereal, Steve Cahillane told Food Dive.

By Chris Casey • March 15, 2023

Believer Meats promotes its COO to the CEO slot

Gustavo Burger joined the cultivated meat maker last year, playing a key role in building an operations team with CPG experience as the company builds a facility in North Carolina and prepares to launch. 

By Megan Poinski • March 15, 2023

Bank collapses unlikely to affect large food companies, but smaller upstarts at risk, analyst says

A Mizuho research note said short-term disruption, tighter lending standards and a stronger emphasis on free cash/profitability could prevent some businesses from gaining financing or entering the industry. 

By Christopher Doering • March 15, 2023

Food inflation cools again in February, driven by decrease in egg prices

Grocery prices rose last month at a 10.2% annual rate, down from 11.3% in January, the federal government reported Tuesday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 14, 2023

How The Better Meat Co. scrambled to meet payroll after the SVB collapse

CEO and co-founder Paul Shapiro said a fast and unexpected loss of access to capital was one scenario the company wasn’t prepared to handle.  

By Megan Poinski • March 14, 2023

Tyson to close two plants, laying off nearly 1,700 workers

The company said closing two of its processing facilities will help it optimize its chicken supply chain. It offered assistance to employees impacted by the decision.

By Chris Casey • Updated March 14, 2023

Nobell Foods poaches Impossible executive to head food science and product development

Sergey Solomatin spent more than a decade at the plant-based meat giant where he helped to develop, scale and commercialize its technology.

By Christopher Doering • March 14, 2023

Experts worry migration season could further spread of bird flu

As meat and egg producers deal with ongoing supply issues, traveling waterfowl and raptor flocks potentially carrying the virus could complicate the situation.

By Chris Casey • March 14, 2023

Food startups describe a ‘roller coaster of emotions’ as Silicon Valley Bank collapsed

Many companies with accounts at the bank were showing off their products at Natural Products Expo West as news went out, sending many founders into a frenzy.

By Megan Poinski • March 14, 2023

Leftovers: Van Leeuwen scoops into Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream; Snoop Dogg brews a premium coffee brand

The premium dessert maker taps the condiments aisle for its latest savory combination, and Kellogg brings two of its most popular brands together with Apple Jacks Pop-Tarts.

By Food Dive staff • March 10, 2023

Bang Energy’s parent company ousts controversial founder and names interim CEO

Founder Jack Owoc will no longer run the business, while John DiDonato, currently the chief transformation officer, takes over on a temporary basis.

By Christopher Doering • March 10, 2023

How Bonumose’s new tagatose facility moves better-for-you sweeteners forward

The Virginia plant producing the rare sugar officially opened this month, making a supply of the healthier stand-in for sucrose available for manufacturers.

By Megan Poinski • March 9, 2023