Impossible Foods CEO to step down

Peter McGuinness worked to reframe the narrative around plant-based meat, saying the category was "mismarketed and mislaunched."

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 30, 2026

Campbell’s to shutter Cape Cod potato chip plant

The Massachusetts facility, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, “no longer makes economic sense” for the snack and soup maker.  

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 30, 2026

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Reformulating for the future: Why the food industry is overhauling ingredient lists

Companies are under rising pressure to improve the nutritional profile of their products while balancing taste, texture and affordability.

By Food Dive staff

The food and beverage outlook for 2026

The most successful CPG brands are redefining what it means to provide value to win back consumers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 30, 2026

ADM to pay $40M to settle SEC accounting fraud probe

The agency also sued the ingredient maker’s former CFO, claiming he inflated the performance of the company’s key nutrition business segment.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 30, 2026

Mondelēz elevates top finance chief to newly created COO role

Luca Zaramella’s appointment will allow the Oreo maker to quicken decision-making while freeing CEO Dirk Van de Put to focus on other priorities.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 30, 2026

From ‘newstalgia’ to ‘swangy’: The flavor trends taking over 2026

Unexpected combinations and globally-inspired ingredients are defining food and beverage innovation as brands cater to a rise in adventurous eating.

By Sarah Zimmerman , Christopher Doering , Laurel Deppen • Jan. 29, 2026

From grocery store to organic food brand: Wild Oats returns

The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2026

Dry January is dead. Long live intentional drinking.

Elimination has evolved into moderation and it’s a preview of how changing consumer preferences affect year-round demand for alcohol and non-alcohol brands alike.

By Katie Fellowes • Jan. 29, 2026

BeatBox parent to lay off 158 workers following Anheuser-Busch deal

The cuts come a little more than a month after the Michelob Ultra owner agreed to buy a majority stake in the popular RTD brand.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 28, 2026

How Campari is staking a claim in the low-alcohol market

Allison Varone, head of marketing for Campari America, explains how the maker of Aperol and Crodino is attempting to resonate with younger drinkers.

By Sara Karlovitch • Jan. 28, 2026

Food and beverage brands adopt new non-ultraprocessed label

Spindrift and Amy's Kitchen are among the first to be verified under the Non-GMO Project's certification program.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 27, 2026

Small and local food brands stand out at grocery stores

Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming a powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors while satisfying discerning customers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Jan. 27, 2026

How Boston Beer is building Sun Cruiser hard iced teas into its next ‘iconic brand’

The Sam Adams brewer has tripled distribution of the canned cocktail line, which has quickly become a top-selling RTD spirit.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 26, 2026

Uno frozen pizza offloaded by private equity firm

Brynwood Partners is selling Great Kitchens, which manufactures the popular brand and private label pizzas, for an undisclosed amount.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 26, 2026

PepsiCo CEO says sustainability debate needs a ‘reframe’

Corporate strategy debates shouldn’t pit sustainability against profitability, but see it as a short-term versus long-term risk issue, Ramon Laguarta said during a World Economic Forum event.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 26, 2026

Private label sales set another record in 2025

Shoppers spent just under $283 billion on store-brand products last year, up 3% compared with 2024, the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 23, 2026

Leftovers: Cheez-It goes gluten-free | Sanpellegrino sips on limoncello

The Mars-owned brand called the launch one of its “most highly requested innovations,” while Twisted Tea packs a punch with an expanded high-alcohol lineup.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 23, 2026

PepsiCo pilots digital twins to ‘reinvent’ manufacturing with AI

The multi-year pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, allowing the food and beverage giant to test production improvements. 

By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 22, 2026

Smithfield Foods to buy Nathan’s Famous for $450M

The purchase of the iconic hot dog brand will enable the pork giant to grow sales of its packaged meat business, its largest segment.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2026

Simply Good Foods brings back former CEO

Joe Scalzo is returning as the Atkins owner faces decreased demand with consumers abandoning low-carb diets in favor of GLP-1s.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 21, 2026

‘It’s not going to be easy’: Food industry faces uphill growth battle in 2026

As CPG companies aim to improve their businesses amid a challenging environment, some firms are expected to cut jobs, lower prices and boost innovation to increase their competitiveness.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2026

Tapatio hot sauce acquired by private equity firm

The purchase will enable the 55-year-old brand to enter new geographies and distribution channels while boosting innovation.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 20, 2026

Coke creates chief digital officer role to keep pace with tech demands

Sedef Salingan Sahin will lead digital transformation efforts, including in marketing, while CMO Manolo Arroyo’s remit will expand.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 20, 2026

B&G Foods buys Del Monte Foods’ broth brands for $110M

The purchase of College Inn and Kitchen Basics gives the Crisco owner a bigger presence in home meals as consumers spend less at restaurants.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 20, 2026

Why Dos Equis revived the Most Interesting Man amid category headwinds

Alison Payne, CMO for parent company Heineken USA, explains how the iconic character is being reimagined for the social-digital world.

By Chris Kelly • Jan. 16, 2026