Save A Lot to remove artificial food dyes from private label products

The grocer’s move reflects an effort by the FDA to eliminate synthetic colors from the nation’s food supply.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 13, 2026

Vita Coco flexes back into sports and fitness

The coconut water brand, with more than $500 million in annual sales, is going back to its roots to help boost revenue and attract younger consumers.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 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

Heineken CEO to step down as beer sales slump

Dolf van den Brink is leaving at the end of May as the company implements a reorganization plan.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 12, 2026

The social-to-shelf pipeline: Measuring what actually drives retail sales

How top CPG brands turn TikTok discovery into real sales, online and in store.

Jan. 12, 2026

Impossible Foods bulks up protein presence with partnership

The plant-based meat company struck a licensing agreement with bread and pasta maker Equii to create products that pair with Impossible’s offerings.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026

Good Culture sells majority stake to private-equity firm L Catterton

The deal comes amid strong sales for the company as consumers flock to cottage cheese for its high-protein content.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026

Mondelēz plans US creative review following new marketing exec hire

The Martin Agency has been responsible for Ritz and Oreo’s Super Bowl work for the past three years, including an upcoming big game spot for the former.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 8, 2026

The food and beverage trends to watch in 2026

Companies are leaning on innovation, M&A and healthier options to navigate sometimes contradictory consumer preferences.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 8, 2026

Beyond Meat taps new chief accounting officer amid financial overhaul

Tony Kalajian’s appointment comes as the embattled plant-based meat maker identified a material weakness late last year.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 7, 2026

AB InBev buys back $3B stake in US metal container plants

The Bud Light maker sold a minority stake in the business to investors in 2020.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2026

Tyson agrees to $82.5M settlement in beef price-fixing lawsuit

Meat giants have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims that they artificially raised prices for years.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2026

Coca-Cola begins corporate restructuring with 75 layoffs

Future cuts at the beverage giant are expected to occur in phases during the coming months.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 5, 2026

Food makers cut prices to reignite growth

PepsiCo and General Mills are among a handful of companies planning to boost affordability as shoppers tighten their spending.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 5, 2026

Hi-Chew’s lifestyle marketing strategy helps it savor US growth

The Japanese candy brand, which is celebrating 50 years in business, entered the U.S. market in 2008 and found success with coveted Gen Zers.

By Aaron Baar • Jan. 5, 2026

The biggest food and beverage M&A deals in 2025

While giants like Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper announced plans to break up, others leaned on acquisitions to grow their presence in trendy categories like health and wellness.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 23, 2025

Jim Beam halts production at flagship Kentucky distillery

The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant as it battles declining alcohol consumption and high barrel-aging taxes.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025

Laird Superfood grows health and wellness portfolio with $39M acquisition

The purchase of Navitas’ organic offerings will give the functional coffee and creamer producer a deeper presence in nutritional products while increasing the company’s reach in retail.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 22, 2025

PepsiCo, Walmart accused of price fixing in class action lawsuit

The new complaint follows an unsealed FTC lawsuit against the soda company claiming that it unfairly gave the retailer preferred pricing.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025

Beyond Meat terminates controller after identifying material weakness

The finance leadership shifts mark the latest twist in what has been a bumpy year for the plant-based meat maker.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 22, 2025

Leftovers: Ritz embraces sweet and salty | Stoli spices up vodka

The Mondelēz brand is introducing Drizzled Minis to “push the boundaries of what a cracker can be," while Laird Superfood rolls out new innovations for health-conscious consumers.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 19, 2025

How MAHA transformed the food industry in 2025

Lawmakers capitalized on anxieties around ultraprocessed ingredients to introduce new regulations, with companies choosing to reformulate or fight back.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2025

White Claw maker names first new CEO in 50 years

Mark Anthony Group founder Anthony Von Mandl will stay on as chairman while Phil Rosse takes on the top leadership role.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 18, 2025

The biggest food and beverage layoffs in 2025

Nestlé, General Mills and Molson Coors were among the most high-profile companies to announce job cuts or plant closures this year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 17, 2025

FTC claimed Walmart got unfair pricing advantages from PepsiCo

In the newly unsealed complaint, the agency alleged the retailer got preferential pricing and promotions from the CPG giant.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 17, 2025

Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial makes interim CEO permanent

The appointment comes as the organic and natural food maker struggles with declining sales and growing competition.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025