Ghirardelli brings 174-year-old chocolate brand to packaged cookies

and for the corrected teaser: The baked good will be pitted against other premium offerings in the nearly $19 billion cookie space, such as Mondelēz’s Tate’s.

By Christopher Doering • Updated 3 hours ago

Mars hikes use of sustainably sourced cocoa, but falls short of 2025 goal

The candy maker’s suppliers sourced 98% of cocoa through a responsible sourcing program last year.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 6, 2026

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Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

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Top food and beverage industry events in 2027

A list of must-attend conferences and trade shows for professionals to keep up with the biggest innovations and consumer trends set to define next year. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 6, 2026

Nutella maker Ferrero building a sweets ‘powerhouse’ in the US

The company is increasing marketing and innovation as it aims to nearly double sales to $20 billion through a portfolio of candies, cereals and more.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 6, 2026

Once Upon a Farm joins crowded kids electrolyte space

The pouch offering by the baby and infant brand is aimed at active children and comes a month after food giant Nestlé's Gerber entered the pediatric rehydration sector.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 5, 2026

Diageo to shutter Guinness brewery in Baltimore

The alcohol company is undergoing a $1 billion savings initiative that has involved restructuring its entire business.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 5, 2026

6 food manufacturers talk supply chain tactics

General Mills, Nestlé and more discussed how they are cutting operational costs, navigating uneven freight rates and sharpening demand forecasting at a Barclays conference.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 5, 2026

Ferrero launches Nutella-filled frozen waffles

The product, set to launch in the U.S. next spring, is meant to be a premium option in a space that has lacked meaningful innovation, an executive said.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 5, 2026

Leftovers: Skittles gives gummies some crunch | Cup Noodles bites back for Halloween

The Mars-owned brand leans into multi-textural experiences with Skittles Gummy Crystals, while the founders of THC cocktail brand Nowadays launch a relaxation-focused functional beverage.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 2, 2026

Private label brands embrace own identities in packaging design

Retailers are using store brand packaging to show they understand their customers’ priorities.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 2, 2026

Saputo creates ingredients division to capitalize on protein demand

The new business unit comes as the cheesemaker invests to increase production of whey protein amid industry-wide shortages.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 1, 2026

Keurig Dr Pepper names coffee spinoff CEO for a third time

Kimberly-Clark executive Russ Torres will oversee the spinout after former pick Rafael Oliveira left the company to lead Heineken.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 1, 2026

Sunkist Fruit Gems to return after consumer outcry

The gummies, a fixture at Jewish celebrations, will be produced by a new manufacturing partner after Ferrara confirmed it exited a licensing agreement with the citrus co-op.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 1, 2026

Conagra slims down portfolio while investing more in popcorn, meat sticks

The Healthy Choice maker is exiting Celeste frozen pizza as it reviews its business for other brands and SKUs to cut.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 1, 2026

How PepsiCo uses chefs to think differently about innovation

The snack giant is tapping into culinary expertise to remain competitive and uncover flavors that will resonate with fickle consumers.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 30, 2026

Hormel expands deeper into protein with $1B purchase of chicken processor

The acquisition of Brakebush Brothers gives the Spam producer a larger presence in value-added chicken and further strengthens its growing foodservice operations.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 30, 2026

Sour power: C-stores begin to capitalize on the in-demand flavor profile

Sour food and beverage sales across all retail types jumped 10.8% in dollar terms over the past year, according to Circana.

By Christine Blank • Sept. 30, 2026

Cheerios maker General Mills names company veteran as CEO

Dana McNabb, who has been with the food maker since 1999, will take over from Jeff Harmening in January.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 30, 2026

Nestlé breaks down its path to 2030 for virgin plastic reduction

Plastic accounted for about a quarter of the food and beverage giant’s packaging portfolio by weight in 2025.

By Maria Rachal • Sept. 29, 2026

Coca-Cola taps Monster exec to lead North America unit

Rob Gehring will lead the beverage giant’s largest region as it works to keep up with growing demand.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 28, 2026

How Mondelēz keeps Mallomars a ‘cultural icon’ after 113 years

The chocolate-coated marshmallow cookie is only available seasonally and in select markets, but it has carved out a valuable niche for the Oreo maker as a steady, dependable performer.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 28, 2026

Guinness owner Diageo hires CFO with cost-cutting bonafides

Sir Dave Lewis, the liquor giant’s CEO, said Joanne Wilson has experience with companies undergoing transformation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 28, 2026

Aldi to roll out first ready-made meals line

The collection of single-serve and family-size meals adds a new dimension to the discount grocer’s lineup of store brand products.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2026

Grocery inflation is primed to rise

Elevated fuel costs could soon wear down food companies that have so far kept price increases contained, industry experts said at an FMI briefing.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 24, 2026

General Mills prioritizes innovation following recent price cuts

The Cheerios maker is trying to make its products stand out with protein, clean labels and other consumer trends.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 24, 2026