Corporate Operations

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    Why candy prices are scary high ahead of Halloween

    Rising ingredient costs in the confectionery industry have prompted giants such as Hershey to rethink innovation and broaden trick-or-treating options to include salty snacks.

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Food and beverage layoffs accelerate

    The sector has slashed close to 30,000 jobs as of September, up 76% from the same period last year. 

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    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.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Right on the Dot’s: Why the pretzel brand is key to Hershey’s salty snack ambitions

    The food manufacturer is aiming for $1 billion in sales for Dot’s by entering other categories, such as snack mixes, that are ripe for disruption.

    By • Oct. 22, 2026
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    Abbott plans to spin out its nutrition business

    The Ensure and Pedialyte owner said the move would allow it to better capitalize on growing demand for functional nutritition.

    By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 21, 2026
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    Danone partners on $40M facility turning yogurt waste to renewable energy

    The project, commissioned by PurposeEnergy, comes as the dairy giant boosts production to meet accelerating demand for high-protein yogurt.

    By • Oct. 21, 2026
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    Ghirardelli parent ousts CEO as growth slows

    Lindt & Sprüngli said Adalbert Lechner will leave the company, with former chief Dieter Weisskopf taking over on an interim basis.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Amy’s Kitchen tackles ultra-processed food myths in national campaign

    The campaign aims to position minimally processed foods as a better bargain for consumers.

    By Sara Karlovitch • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Mondelēz launches gluten-free Ritz crackers

    The snack giant has previously released gluten-free versions of Oreo and Chips Ahoy! as brands look for growth by catering to a range of dietary needs.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Nestlé to close Ohio factory by end of 2027

    The food giant will move production to South Carolina, saying it is "the most sustainable path forward" as consumer needs and volumes shift.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    PepsiCo shutters Tennessee bottling plant amid soda slump

    The closure comes after the beverage giant's CEO laid out a cost-cutting plan to improve flattening growth.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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    Primo Brands opens first new factory post merger

    The Arkansas plant will increase production for sparkling water brand Mountain Valley as demand for premium beverages surges.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Mondelēz finds success beyond Oreo with nostalgic cookie brands

    Sales of the snack giant’s smaller cookie offerings, such as Nutter Butter and Nilla Wafers, are accelerating as consumers embrace familiarity.

    By • Oct. 19, 2026
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    Inside Omaha Steaks’ efforts to ditch marketing bull and attract Gen Z

    The century-old meat delivery company emphasizes credibility for a “No Bull” campaign that spans TV, radio, paid social and influencer partnerships.

    By Danielle McLean • Oct. 16, 2026
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    Leftovers: Ghirardelli bites into Dubai chocolate | PepsiCo’s Flamin’ Hot spices up Pilgrim’s chicken

    The chocolatier is the latest to jump into the TikTok-inspired craze, while California Pizza Kitchen expands its CPG lineup with prepackaged salads.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 16, 2026
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    Nestlé doubles investment in Mexico to $2B

    The Nescafé maker said the additional $1 billion will allow the food giant to tap into the country’s growth opportunities.

    By • Oct. 14, 2026
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    B&G Foods sells bean brands amid push to sharpen business

    The sale of B&M and Joan of Arc to McCall Farms marks the one-time serial acquirer’s latest divestiture as the company focuses on its core brands and pays down debt.

    By • Oct. 14, 2026
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    US consumer trust in food safety falls to record low

    A Cyclospora outbreak and a series of food recalls has shaken consumer confidence and led to a shift in buying habits, according to Gallup.

    By • Oct. 13, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Can WK Kellogg save cereal?

    After years of sales declines amid a shift in eating habits, executives at the Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes manufacturer have a plan to give the category a wake-up call.

    By • Oct. 13, 2026
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    PepsiCo puts ‘all the urgency’ into turning around soft drinks

    The beverage giant is planning to add more functional benefits to Poppi, its newly acquired better-for-you soda brand.

    By • Oct. 12, 2026
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    B&G Foods calls off Green Giant sale in Canada after antitrust concerns

    A regulator previously said the sale to Nortera Foods could result in higher prices, fewer choices and reduced competition.

    By • Oct. 12, 2026
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    Fast-growing Clio yogurt bars snapped up by private equity firm

    The 11-year-old brand has been a major beneficiary of consumer demand for portability, snacking and better-for-you offerings.

    By • Oct. 12, 2026
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    Molson Coors taps chief supply chain officer for Americas

    Matthew Hook will step into the role with a mandate of continuing to modernize operations and boost service levels.

    By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Oterra teams with HowGood to track sustainability of natural colors

    As demand for natural dyes grows, companies are investing in environmental reporting metrics common within mainstream ingredients.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
  • Boxes of Pepsi soda at a Washington, D.C., grocery store.
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    PepsiCo plans cost cuts as North American struggles persist

    CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company plans to raise prices on select offerings and evaluate “every cost with aggressive lenses.”

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
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    Cal-Maine says egg supply is rebalancing

    Fewer hatched chicks from breeder eggs and a reduction in U.S. flock are helping ease the current glut, President and CEO Sherman Miller said.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 8, 2026