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Mars to close $36B Kellanova acquisition following EU approval
The merger, the largest since Kraft Heinz's combination in 2015, would create a snacking giant with a portfolio including M&Ms, Snickers, Pringles and Pop-Tarts.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Trump orders investigation into food supply chains for possible price fixing
Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 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.
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ColumnLeftovers: Paris Hilton says ‘That’s Hot’ to cold foam | Chiquita goes bananas for plantain chips
The 2000s cultural icon is teaming with Danone's International Delight on three new creamers, while Guinness partners with luxury bakery Last Crumb on a $120 holiday cookie collection.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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How Tyson is tackling tight beef, pork supplies
The meat and poultry processor has leaned on value-added products and operational efficiencies to offset supply challenges.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions
The deal with Varaha will focus on implementing climate-friendly practices on smallholder corn farms in India, which is emerging as a major hub for carbon removals.
By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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San Francisco sues Kraft Heinz, other food giants over ultraprocessed products
The first-of-its-kind lawsuit argues Coca-Cola, Nestlé and others engineered a "public health crisis" that has burdened the city with treatment costs.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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Grocers go niche with their private labels
Retailers including Natural Grocers, Albertsons and SpartanNash have recently rolled out items like cooking oils, herb blends and flavored butters under their store brands.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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Q&AHow Oreo maker Mondelēz is rethinking snack marketing with AI
The technology, called AIDA, has cost the snacking giant more than $40 million so far, but the opportunity to produce ads faster and personalize them for consumers could pay off big later on.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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How much further can source reduction in packaging go?
Ameripen, the Consumer Brands Association and Consumer Technology Association heralded progress by CPGs between 2019 and 2024, while noting future concerns over possibly conflicting sustainability aims.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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Horizon Family Brands buys Maple Hill Creamery to grow better-for-you portfolio
The Wallaby yogurt owner is acquiring the grass-fed dairy company as it aims to expand its wellness-focused offerings.
By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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Hershey enters the Dubai chocolate craze
The candy giant's chief customer officer said it is offering just 10,000 pistachio and kadayif-filled bars through GoPuff as a way to reach Gen Z consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 2, 2025 -
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OpinionLessons learned from 5 years of food tech investing
Enough with vertical farming, AI platforms and sugar replacements. Here are the startup pitches actually capturing venture capital’s attention, according to PeakBridge's Yoni Glickman.
By Yoni Glickman • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Private label’s allure transcends income levels, survey finds
Consumers with household incomes above $100,000 are becoming more likely to buy store-brand groceries as they look to save money, Alvarez & Marsal reported.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Sponsored by AltorProtecting more than food – Cold chain packaging optimization for perishable gifts
How food brands can protect quality, compliance and customer experience this holiday season.
By Altor • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Innovation Center for U.S. DairyClosing the nutrition gap: How U.S. dairy is expanding access to affordable, nutritious food
Through innovation and collaboration, U.S. dairy is making nutritious foods more accessible and affordable for families across the country.
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Campbell’s exec out after allegedly saying brand’s food is for ‘poor people’
Former employee Robert Garza claims he was fired for wanting to report the executive’s comments to human resources.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Private label growth unwraps opportunities for packaging manufacturers
Private label products and shelf-ready packaging are “essential to our model” as a low-cost grocer, said Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Cheetos, Doritos go colorless as PepsiCo launches versions without artificial dyes
The options, which are launching under a new Simply NKD line, come as the food and beverage giant aims to reimagine core brands and expand choices for health-conscious consumers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper replaces CFO ahead of JDE Peet’s acquisition
Former Mattel and Campbell's exec Anthony DiSilvestro is taking the helm as the beverage giant plans to split into two independent companies.
By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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GLP-1 users to make up 35% of food and beverage sales by 2030: report
As more consumers take weight loss medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, companies will need to act fast if they want to adapt, according to Circana.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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Say cheese: How Babybel is commercializing its plastic-to-paper makeover
Bel Group is spending millions to adapt its global production lines to handle the fiber substrate instead of biobased plastic, said the VP of research, innovation and development. But the signature red wax isn’t going anywhere.
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 25, 2025 -
Tyson to shutter major beef plant in Nebraska amid US cattle shortage
The meatpacker is set to lay off more than 4,000 workers across two facilities as it positions the business for “long term success.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 1, 2025 -
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Q&AHow Chips Ahoy! is reaching Gen Z snackers with innovation, Stranger Things
The Mondelēz chocolate chip cookie brand, with sales of approximately $1 billion and more than a 50% share of the category, is focusing much of its efforts on connecting with younger consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 24, 2025 -
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Monster faces modest tariff impact from aluminum costs
The beverage maker attributed higher can prices to a duty-driven increase in the Midwest premium for aluminum.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 21, 2025 -
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Tyson to stop selling ‘climate-smart’ beef as part of lawsuit settlement
The meat giant will also no longer say it can reach net-zero emissions by 2050 as part of the agreement, which comes as environmental groups pressure companies to back up sustainability claims.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 20, 2025
