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ColumnLeftovers: Hershey’s fills up on fillings | Red Baron brings new spark to microwave pizza
The sweets giant is launching new chocolate bars with creamy fillings, while Monster's Flrt flirts with fall in its first flavor innovation.
By Food Dive staff • Sept. 4, 2026 -
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Campbell’s slashes 13% of salaried workforce as part of $500M cost-cutting plan
The soup maker will also close two snack plants and cut its dividend as CEO Mick Beekhuizen said the company needs to take “decisive action.”
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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TrendlineTop 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.
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PepsiCo puts fresh foods in focus as consumers move away from processed snacks
The CPG giant is taking aim at the fast-growing $271 billion store perimeter with healthier fare such as guacamole, hummus and gazpacho.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Kraft Heinz invests $30M in Jet-Puffed plant
The facility in Kendallville, Indiana, is the sole producer of the company's marshmallow and caramel brands.
By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 2, 2026 -
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Younger shoppers are driving private label adoption, report finds
Gen Z and millennials have played a key role in store brand sales growing faster than name brands, according to Spins.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 2, 2026 -
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Nestlé reaches $1B deal to sell 7 vitamin, mineral and supplement brands
The company said the divestiture of mainstream offerings, including Nature’s Bounty and Ester-C, will allow it to prioritize businesses with the “strongest competitive advantage.”
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant
The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper, which it will convert into a “major new hub” for growth.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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SNAP bans led to 12% decline in soda purchases
Recipients didn’t buy more sugary drinks with their own dollars, bucking a common theory held across the food industry, a new academic study found.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Jim Beam maker chooses next chief supply chain officer
Manuel Cabañas has been with Suntory Global Spirits since 2000 and will now oversee global manufacturing, distribution, quality, sourcing and operations.
By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper sells equity stake back to Chobani for $800M
The soda and coffeemaker said the transactions will help reduce debt as it prepares to split the company in early 2027.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Ben & Jerry’s adds three board members to boost social mission
The ice cream maker’s new independent directors bring experience in environmental and social justice, civil rights, economic equity and free speech.
By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Pringles introduces thicker chips | Pop-Tarts gets buzzed with BuzzBallz
The Mars Snacking brand is launching a sturdier crisp designed for dipping, while Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay releases a nostalgic popsicle.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 28, 2026 -
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Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division
Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.
By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 28, 2026 -
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PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz under investigation in Texas over avocado oil claims
A probe into food giants' better-for-you brands follows a UC Davis study that found many products may be adulterated with cheaper oils.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Packaging industry braces for impacts from U.S.-Canada trade war
Trade groups for manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging say higher costs could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Sapporo USA to close craft brewing facilities following sale
The beer maker, which will also lay off 220 workers, sold Stone Brewing earlier this year and is transitioning its brewing operations away from California.
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Investors sue Owyn protein shake owner after reformulation led to sales dip
Simply Good Foods' switch to "an inferior supplier of pea protein" led to negative reviews and lost distributor relationships, a lawsuit claims.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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Gen Z families are reshaping food spending, report finds
Young parents were more likely to buy prepared foods and purchase groceries online in 2025, according to an AlixPartners report.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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Q&AHow Oreo’s endless flavor innovations help keep it on top
From strawberry milkshake to chicken and waffles, Mondelēz International is attracting new consumers and keeping its 114-year-old cookie brand relevant with the launch of “playful” flavors.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 26, 2026 -
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Cyclospora outbreak is crimping produce sales, data shows
More than 6.5 million households stopped buying salad mixes and kits during the month that ended July 26, according to Numerator.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation
At issue is the Midwest Premium, a pricing structure that has led to increased costs for cans used by the U.S. beverage industry.
By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Beer giant Constellation Brands invests $100M in US farm profitability
The Modelo maker said the investment will help improve economic resiliency in key producing states, including Idaho, Montana and North Dakota.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Sazerac buys shuttered Kentucky distillery to boost spirits production
The Buffalo Trace owner has invested heavily in existing facilities within the state, but acknowledged it wasn’t enough to keep up with demand.
By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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With ‘shackles off’ after Unilever split, Magnum Ice Cream takes new approach to innovation
The Ben & Jerry’s maker is expanding the reach of its brands by making them more than an end-of-day indulgence, pitting them against other snacks such as candy and chips.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Newman’s Own bets on its purpose-driven heritage to engage millennials
Years after Paul Newman’s death, the brand’s new CMO sees opportunity in amplifying its use of good ingredients and that profits go to charities.
By Danielle McLean • Aug. 20, 2026
