The biggest food sustainability pledges at COP28, from Bezos to JBS

Food companies commit millions of dollars to tackle methane and advance regenerative agriculture, while governments prioritize farming in climate action plans. Here are the highlights from the U.N. climate summit in Dubai.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2023

White Claw enters nonalcoholic category with zero-proof beverage

The leading brand in the hard seltzer space is capitalizing on the growing number of Gen Z consumers abstaining from alcohol with electrolyte-infused, booze-free drinks in four flavors.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 7, 2023

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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Campbell Soup’s Goldfish launches potato chip-inspired crisps

The innovation marks the first time the food manufacturer incorporated spuds into the nearly $1 billion snacking brand, which is popular among teens and adults.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023

Consumers on weight-loss drugs buying less in certain grocery aisles, study finds

Buy rates are down as much as 20% in some categories, with bakery and snacks among the hardest hit, Numerator found.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023

Beer slump helped by growth in premium offerings, Constellation Brands CFO says

The executive noted consumers are spending more on expensive brews, helping the Modelo and Corona maker gain shelf space.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 6, 2023

What Coca-Cola’s generative AI experiments mean for the brand’s future

Selman Careaga, president of the global Coca‑Cola category, detailed how the brand balances artificial and human intelligence.

By Chris Kelly • Dec. 5, 2023

General Mills leans into cereal as a snack with new twists on old favorites

The CPG giant is betting on consumers continuing to see the breakfast staple as a treat option with new flavors and mini versions of some of its biggest brands.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2023

Over 130 countries sign COP28 pledge to integrate food into climate action

Notably absent from the list of signatories is India, which has said it will refuse to sign on to any agreement that could compromise food security.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2023

Post Holdings to close cereal manufacturing plant in Ohio

The Lancaster facility has about 200 employees and is expected to close by the end of September 2024. Production will be transferred to other locations.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 1, 2023

Biden steel tariffs could drive up canned goods prices, trade group says

The Consumer Brands Association also said the tax could result in the loss of tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the CPG food sector.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 1, 2023

Exposure doesn’t sway consumers to plant-based meat

A new study from Appetite suggests companies must adopt creative strategies to broaden their consumer base.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 30, 2023

Tyson debuts $300M highly automated chicken plant

The Virginia facility is one of the food giant's most technologically advanced, and is expected to churn out 4 million pounds of protein a week.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2023

Turkey drags down Hormel earnings amid inflation, bird flu headwinds

In the company’s earnings call, CEO Jim Snee signaled caution ahead of the new year, projecting a decline in sales as consumers cut back on spending.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 30, 2023

Food system transformation on the menu at COP28

Agriculture will be central to climate talks for the first time as the UN pushes nations to tackle farming's toll on the environment.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 29, 2023

NASA is helping Hawai’i farmers grow more food with AI

Through the use of machine learning and satellite technology, researchers are working with Maui farmers to address food security and rebuild local agriculture with a focus on local tradition.

By Lauren Liebhaber • Nov. 28, 2023

Anheuser-Busch spends $13M to upgrade Georgia brewery

The investment in its Cartersville location will increase the production of its craft offerings and beyond beer portfolio, which includes hard seltzers and canned cocktails.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2023

Nestlé, Kraft defeat egg producers in price-fixing case

An Illinois federal jury found Cal-Maine and other egg giants liable for limiting the supply of the protein in 2004-2008 in an effort to drive up costs. Damages are set to be awarded to companies such as Nestlé, Kraft and Kellogg.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 27, 2023

Secret Island Salmon swims upstream with ‘F-word’ campaign

Edgy messaging is helping the direct-to-consumer brand drive awareness as it prepares for a broader launch at retail.

By Christine Blank • Nov. 27, 2023

Leftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch doubles down on flavor | My Mochi debuts pickle variety

The Clorox-owned salad dressing brand is adding more spices and herbs in a special X-shaped bottle, and Ojoy unveils a low-alcohol alternative to champagne ahead of the holiday season.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 22, 2023

How Fresh Del Monte uses its farms to test regenerative agriculture efforts

The produce giant is stepping up to address gaps in sustainability for tropical fruits by experimenting with conservation efforts on company-owned farms.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 22, 2023

Kim Kardashian’s firm acquires minority stake in Truff

The investment is the first for private equity arm Skky Partners as it looks to cash in on growing demand for spicy, unique condiments.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 21, 2023

Danone’s Horizon Organic suspends use of milk from Texas farm at center of PETA report

The animal rights group released images showing animal suffering and deaths at the operation near Dallas. It urged the USDA to open an investigation.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 21, 2023

Beyond Meat makes another push into restaurants with Pizza Hut pepperoni in the UK

The topping will be available for a limited time starting in January. The plant-based pioneer has struggled to gain traction with similar partnerships in the U.S. 

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 20, 2023

Brown-Forman sells chardonnay maker to Duckhorn for $400M

The luxury wine company said its purchase of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards brings a leading brand in the growing chardonnay category to its portfolio.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 20, 2023

Leftovers: Hershey adds caramel to Reese’s | Nestlé pours Eggo-flavored Coffee mate

The candy giant is bringing a gooey layer of the sweet confectionery staple into its peanut butter-based Big Cup, and Oatly teams up with Insomnia Cookies.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 17, 2023