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 Sarah Zimmerman • April 21, 2026

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

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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

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 and veggie pouch maker needs to do more to promote its offerings.

By Christopher Doering • April 21, 2026

Sensient invests $250M to expand natural food dye production

The ingredients supplier's CEO says the transition away from artificial dyes is “the single largest opportunity in the company's history.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 20, 2026

Hershey projects $100M inventory cut from supply chain tech

The Reese’s maker is using the technology across sourcing, manufacturing, delivery and planning.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 20, 2026

PepsiCo says price cuts are paying off

CEO Ramon Laguarta noted layoffs and productivity improvements have allowed the company to reduce costs and invest in affordability.

By Christopher Doering • April 20, 2026

Food waste began to decline 4 years after the pandemic, Refed finds

A combination of supportive laws and growth in spending on solutions may be moving the nation past “peak food waste,” according to a report.

By Jacob Wallace • April 17, 2026

Leftovers: Kraft Mac & Cheese gets restaurant-inspired upgrade | PBR pickle beer is here

Restaurant Edition is a premium version of the classic macaroni and cheese, while Ferrero brings Baby Ruth and Butterfinger to ice cream.

By Food Dive staff • April 17, 2026

Hershey US president unexpectedly departs

Andrew Archambault, who joined the Reese's maker in February 2025 from Keurig Dr Pepper, is leaving to pursue another opportunity.

By Christopher Doering • April 16, 2026

3 growth areas for food packaging

Private label items and new launches are some of the main factors driving growth, according to Circana. 

By Maria Rachal • April 16, 2026

Boston Beer faces $175.5M fine in packaging dispute

A jury ruled in favor of Ardagh Metal Packaging, which accused the company of failing to purchase a contractual minimum of aluminum cans.

By Laurel Deppen • April 16, 2026

How Chobani’s protein push is reshaping its dairy empire

The yogurt giant's head of commercial growth says the company could lean on innovation or M&A as it looks to expand further into dairy, noting it's still not in every category.

By Laurel Deppen • April 15, 2026

5 charts showing the changing energy drink landscape

While all of the major energy drink companies saw sales increases year over year, the rising tide is not lifting all boats, according to a Goldman Sachs report.

By Jessica Loder • April 15, 2026

Grocery price growth cools as overall inflation surges

Prices for meat, produce and coffee continued to accelerate, but overall food-at-home inflation was below 2% for the first time since November 2025.

By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2026

Hershey wants a bigger bite of the functional foods market

CEO Kirk Tanner said the Reese’s maker sees the segment as an important growth driver and “has an aspiration for how big we can build that business.”

By Christopher Doering • April 14, 2026

Slice soda maker Suja Life files for IPO

The wellness shot and cold-press juice company hopes a public debut will position the brand as the “definitive leader in better-for-you beverages.”

By Laurel Deppen • April 13, 2026

How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.

By Kelly Stroh • April 13, 2026

Conagra Brands names JM Smucker executive as new CEO

John Brase will take over on June 1, replacing Sean Connolly who has run the Slim Jim maker since 2015.

By Christopher Doering • April 13, 2026

Why manual work persists in food and beverage and how connected data eliminates it

Manual work persists, but connected data is the fix. Here’s how food and beverage teams close the gap.

April 13, 2026

Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war

The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.

By Antone Gonsalves • April 10, 2026

Leftovers: Liquid IV turns Grillo’s pickle flavor prank into reality | Mike’s Hard Lemonade gives dirty soda a shot

The Unilever-owned hydration brand is launching a briny new variety, while PBR teams with Smithfield on a brat-infused sausage for grilling season.

By Food Dive staff • April 10, 2026

Breakfast food is breaking free of the morning routine

Changing eating habits, plus growing demand for protein and convenience, has opened new opportunities for food companies to bring the most important meal to other parts of the day.

By Christopher Doering • April 9, 2026

High gas prices are crimping grocery spending, research finds

More than a third of respondents to a survey conducted in March said they have cut back on their grocery spending by either trading down or buying less.

By Sam Silverstein • April 8, 2026

Kylie Jenner’s vodka soda brand Sprinter expands into hydration

The company is launching k2o, an electrolyte and collagen powder positioned to capitalize on growing demand for beauty-focused functional beverages. 

By Laurel Deppen • April 8, 2026

Diageo supplier to idle 2 Kentucky whiskey distilleries

MGP Ingredients will pause production as the market “continues to be structurally oversupplied” due to tariffs and declining alcohol consumption.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 8, 2026