Food companies could be required to disclose when products contain gluten

The proposal is part of a long-awaited Trump administration strategy report outlining policy goals of the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.  

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 11, 2025

Perdue Farms to lay off 300 workers at Indiana turkey plant

Production for the Thanksgiving staple has fallen to a three-decade low as poultry companies grapple with bird flu and changing consumer habits.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 11, 2025

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Mergers and acquisitions

Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

By Food Dive staff

Private label, assortment changes may unlock SNAP spending

Adjusting product selections can help grocers weather policy changes that could negatively impact SNAP consumers, a Coresight Research report found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 10, 2025

Ben & Jerry’s cofounders push for independence as Unilever’s ice cream spinoff nears

The CPG giant’s Magnum Ice Cream unit said the offering is “a proud part” of its business and it has no interest in selling the Cherry Garcia maker.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 9, 2025

Nestlé CEO firing followed second probe of office romance, CFO says

The food giant’s finance chief said a May allegation of “improper favoritism” ultimately led to two investigations and the CEO’s dismissal.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 9, 2025

Kendall Jenner-backed 818 Tequila nabs new investment

The funding announcement comes as the brand's parent company appoints a new CEO and looks to gain cultural relevance as alcohol consumption declines.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 9, 2025

Celsius bolsters C-suite with brand and creative officer roles

The energy drink maker's CEO said the appointments will help grow its namesake beverage, plus the recently acquired Alani Nu and Rockstar, "from big brands into mega brands."

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 8, 2025

PepsiCo issues first progress report on revamped packaging targets

The company surpassed the annual virgin plastic reduction goal it set in May, while inching toward a reworked long-term recycled content target.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 8, 2025

Molson Coors is brewing a future beyond the beer tap

The alcohol giant has built a presence in everything from nonalcoholic cocktails to energy drinks to attract more consumers and offset a decline in beer consumption.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 8, 2025

Leftovers: Sour Patch Kids stretches into strips | Slim Jim launches first chicken sticks with Buffalo Wild Wings

The Mondelēz brand is tapping into demand for edible entertainment, while Home Run Pizza goes deep with a new collaboration with Garrett Popcorn. 

By Food Dive staff • Sept. 5, 2025

Nestlé scandal sticks corporate affairs in the spotlight — again

“Boards won’t put up with this,” one analyst said regarding romantic entanglements for top executives.

By Kathryn Moody • Sept. 5, 2025

Tyson supply chain officer dismissed for breaching code of conduct

The meat giant also signaled further leadership changes to come as part of the company's succession plan.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 4, 2025

How legacy CPG brands can crack the social-first marketing code

Ten-figure acquisitions, new agency experiments and organizational changes are underway, but the real key may be relinquishing a sense of control.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 4, 2025

Activist investor pushes for PepsiCo turnaround with $4B stake

Elliott Investment Management said the food and beverage maker has become a “dramatic underperformer,” and there’s a “historic opportunity” to boost its stock price.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 2, 2025

CEO of Jim Beam owner Suntory resigns after police drug search

Takeshi Niinami is leaving after a decade at the company as he faces an investigation into potentially illegal supplements.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 2, 2025

Kraft Heinz to break up a decade after mega-merger

The ketchup and Lunchables giant will create one business for grocery staples and another for sauces, spreads and seasonings.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 2, 2025

Nestlé fires CEO citing romantic relationship with subordinate

Laurent Freixe is being replaced after one year in the role by Philipp Navratil, the head of the company’s Nespresso brand.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2025

Post Holdings sells recently acquired pasta business for more than $350M

The company will retain the part of 8th Avenue's portfolio that includes nut butters, fruit and nut products and granola.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2025

PepsiCo ups stake in Celsius to 11% with $585M deal

Celsius also will acquire the beverage giant’s Rockstar Energy drink brand in the U.S. and Canada.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 29, 2025

Brown-Forman CFO to retire as sales decline at Jack Daniel’s owner

Leanne Cunningham's departure on May 1 comes as the spirits company faces uncertainty around tariffs and changing alcohol consumption habits.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 28, 2025

General Mills invests $54M in innovation hub for next generation of products

The spending comes as the Cheerios maker plans to launch new products across its biggest product categories, tapping into consumer trends like protein and spicy.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 28, 2025

4 food trends that could define the rest of 2025

Companies are restructuring operations or rethinking M&A as they feel the heat from slowing sales and face pressure to transform their ingredient lists.

By Christopher Doering , Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 27, 2025

How Celsius is building on brand campaign success with college football

The energy drink maker is investing in new channels “we haven’t played as big in,” CMO Kyle Watson said.

By Chris Kelly • Aug. 27, 2025

Danone overhauls leadership structure for ‘greater focus and agility’

As part of the Oikos maker’s plan to improve performance, the company will reorganize from five geographic segments to three starting in 2026.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 26, 2025

Spindrift discontinues alcohol offering amid decline in hard seltzers

The beverage maker will end production of its Spiked line after four years, noting it took “substantial resources and time.”

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2025