Corporate Operations

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    George Clooney-backed nonalcoholic beer nabs $15M investment

    Investors hope Clooney and his Casamigos cofounders can replicate some of the tequila brand’s success with latest launch Crazy Mountain.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    DOJ confirms antitrust investigation into top beef producers

    A top official said the Justice Department is using “every law enforcement tool available to help reduce food prices.”

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

    Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    General Mills faces setback in supply chain sustainability push

    The food maker said total greenhouse gas emissions fell 14% in fiscal 2025 compared to the 2020 baseline, less than the 19% drop in 2024.

    By Antone Gonsalves • May 5, 2026
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    PepsiCo inks 10-year renewable energy deal to cut emissions across Europe

    The food and beverage giant’s virtual power purchase agreement with Statkraft is expected to reduce 32,000 metric tons of its carbon dioxide emissions annually.

    By Zoya Mirza • May 4, 2026
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    Leftovers: Tostitos enters the refrigerated aisle | Modelo launches first high ABV beer

    The PepsiCo brand is launching its first guacamole dip, while Jolly Rancher transforms into iced tea.

    By Food Dive staff • May 1, 2026
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    LA Libations launches new beverage using resealable aluminum can

    The incubator is using technology from Re:Lid USA, which hopes to establish a U.S. manufacturing presence for the innovation.

    By Katie Pyzyk • May 1, 2026
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    Food giants hit with consumer lawsuit calling ultraprocessed ingredients addictive

    The complaint against Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo and other companies aims to connect packaged foods and consumer health issues after a judge tossed a similar lawsuit last fall.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Mondelēz CEO says Iran war could further erode consumer confidence

    Dirk Van de Put said shoppers are already “very concerned” about affordability, the economy and job security.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Meijer ramps up private label to cater to nutrition trends

    The retailer is looking to make its own brands a destination for consumers who want food items packed with protein or fiber.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 29, 2026
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    Jack Daniel’s owner ends merger talks with Pernod Ricard

    A combination, which would have created a global spirits giant, broke down after Brown-Forman said it couldn’t come to agreeable terms with the Absolut maker.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Sazerac nabs minority stake in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila

    The investment continues a run of dealmaking for the spirits giant as it looks to appeal to the next generation of drinkers.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    Ferrero making first Nutella product in US with $75M investment

    The peanut spread being manufactured at an Illinois facility is the brand’s first new flavor in its 62-year history.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    Online grocery sales to near $500B by 2028: report

    The trade organization FMI —The Food Industry Association and Nielsen IQ increased their e-commerce sales projections for the next few years as omnichannel shopping grows.

    By Jeff Wells • April 28, 2026
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    Sara Lee parent moves US headquarters to Texas

    The relocation to Dallas will give Bimbo Bakeries USA a more centralized location and better position it to grow.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Hershey leans on cocoa sourcing resilience to blunt price shocks

    The candy maker is relying on diversified sourcing and long-term farmer programs to offset higher commodity costs. 

    By Antone Gonsalves • April 24, 2026
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    Leftovers: Lay’s flavors go global for World Cup | Taco teas look to cure homesickness

    The PepsiCo potato chip brand is releasing dozens of flavors tied to countries competing in the soccer event, while Captain Morgan expands its RTD line with piña coladas.

    By Food Dive staff • April 24, 2026
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    Laird Superfood buys better-for-you food maker Terrasoul for $48M

    The acquisition, funded with the help of a private equity firm, is "a significant step forward” in building a superfoods and functional nutrition giant, Laird’s CEO said.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Nestlé sells Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital

    The deal includes the brand's cafes and the majority of its CPG business, a spokesperson confirmed.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    How Nestlé’s US CMO keeps tabs on changing consumer tastes

    Vicki Felker discusses launching the CPG giant’s first at-home condiment brand, where AI is boosting efficiency and bigger bets on cultural marketing.  

    By Peter Adams • April 23, 2026
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    Nerds maker Ferrara to spend $675M on new South Carolina plant

    The 750,000-square-foot facility is a “major step forward” for the company in positioning itself as a leader in candy, its CEO said.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Mars, Ofi collaborate to cut carbon footprint of cocoa production

    The confectionery giant and ingredients supplier’s five-year project aims to employ regenerative agriculture practices and reduce emissions across their shared supply chain in Ecuador.

    By Zoya Mirza • April 22, 2026
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    EXCLUSIVE

    Why Hershey is making big changes to its sustainability strategy

    While the Reese’s maker has “made tremendous progress,” there is still “a ton of work to do” as consumers pay more attention to what they eat, a top executive said.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Quest protein bar owner cuts 15% of workforce in restructuring

    Simply Good Foods, which also makes Atkins weight-loss shakes, has struggled amid a surge in competition and rising GLP-1 use.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    4 tech tools food brands are using to enhance inventory, demand planning

    Companies are leveraging digital twins and planning systems to provide greater visibility into their supply chains, according to industry experts.

    By Kelly Stroh • April 21, 2026
  • Packages of The Laughing Cow at a Washington, D.C., area grocery store.
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    No more ‘sleeping beauties’: Babybel owner quietly emerges as US healthy snacks powerhouse

    Despite strong growth with brands tailored to today’s trends, new North American CEO Peter McGuinness said the cheese snacks and fruit and veggie pouch maker needs to do more to promote its offerings.

    By • April 21, 2026