JBS to close meat plants in manufacturing reshuffle

The company plans to lay off at least 2,000 workers as it shutters a Pennsylvania beef processing facility and makes changes at majority-owned Pilgrim’s Pride.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 15, 2026

PepsiCo expanding autonomous truck use in its supply chain

The multiyear deal with Gatik will help the food and beverage giant increase capacity in "hard to staff" areas of its transportation network.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 15, 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

Nestlé USA removes artificial colors in all food and beverages

The Nesquik maker joined other food manufacturers last year in pledging to eliminate synthetic dyes from the rest of its portfolio following pressure from the Trump administration.

By Christopher Doering • June 15, 2026

The CPG trust gap: Buying ad reach has never been easier. Building trust has never been harder.

74% of free streaming viewers like the brands in their ad breaks. CPG planners are taking note.

June 15, 2026

Why Nespresso diversified its delivery provider mix

The espresso and coffee company is tapping carriers like Jitsu in a bid to boost the end customer experience.

By Max Garland • June 11, 2026

[Podcast] Cold Chain 2026 – Evolving Under Pressure Episode 2

This podcast series examines the forces reshaping cold chain operations, from trade volatility and tariffs to AI adoption and supply chain resilience.

By Food Dive's studioID • June 11, 2026

How grocers are catering to GLP-1 users

Weight loss medications have changed the game of health and wellness. From protein-focused private label to wellness guides, here’s how grocers are keeping up.

By Peyton Bigora • June 10, 2026

Campbell’s CEO: ‘Tough decisions’ loom for struggling snack business

While the Goldfish maker is making progress to improve the operation, its top executive warned the turnaround will “take some time” amid a challenging environment.

By Christopher Doering • June 10, 2026

Tyson promotes company insider to COO

Wes Morris will oversee the company’s chicken, beef and pork businesses as it battles record cattle prices.

By Laurel Deppen • June 10, 2026

HowGood, Sweep partner to track carbon footprint of food, agriculture products

The carbon accounting companies' partnership aims to help food and agriculture businesses incorporate ingredient- and product-level emissions data into broader sustainability reporting efforts.

By Zoya Mirza • June 9, 2026

Brownie Brittle owner buys meat snack maker Tillamook Country Smoker

The acquisition by Second Nature gives it a presence in the fast-growing protein snacks space, which had been missing from its portfolio.

By Christopher Doering • June 8, 2026

Violife slices through dairy-free cheese misconceptions with social series

The brand’s “Undairy the Craving” campaign attempts to combat preconceived ideas surrounding the taste and quality of vegan cheeses.

By Sara Karlovitch • June 8, 2026

Ingredion strikes deal to buy Tate & Lyle for $3.6B

The combined company will generate nearly $10 billion in annual revenue and have a broad portfolio to address more consumer needs such as clean label and lower sugar.

By Christopher Doering • June 8, 2026

A $395 pineapple? How innovation is upending the popular tropical fruit

Fresh Del Monte and Dole have spent years developing premium pineapples featuring different flavors and colors to drive growth and meet demand by consumers and retailers for variety.

By Christopher Doering • June 8, 2026

The next recall risk isn’t ingredients—it’s your packaging data

Packaging data errors are driving recalls. Here’s how smart brands reduce the risk.

June 8, 2026

Snickers wins praise from Reeses for bigger push behind peanut butter

A spot digging at Reese’s shows a focus group composed of people named Reese who assess the flavor and texture of Snickers Peanut Butter.

By Peter Adams • June 5, 2026

Leftovers: Popeyes launches at-home biscuits | Tom Holland’s Bero expands into shandies

The fried chicken chain is making its first entry into the grocery aisle, while Cuervo Tequila cracks into ready-to-drink canned cocktails.

By Food Dive staff • June 5, 2026

How 3 major food and beverage execs view the state of c-stores

Leaders from brands like PepsiCo and Athletic Brewing discussed growth opportunities and key challenges in convenience retail at the Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum.

By Brett Dworski • June 4, 2026

Nestlé buys rest of ready-to-drink meals brand

The purchase of the remaining 51% of yfood Labs comes three years after the food giant’s initial investment, and will give Nestlé a bigger presence in healthier, portable offerings.

By Christopher Doering • June 3, 2026

Brown-Forman puts Slane Irish Whiskey distillery production on ice

The Jack Daniel’s owner is pausing operations at the facility in Slane, Ireland, amid changing consumer preferences and softening demand for whiskey.

By Laurel Deppen • June 2, 2026

The new rules: How functional foods are redefining CPG brand leadership

As nutrition becomes more important, companies will need to rethink their messaging on what actually makes their products better-for-you.

By Jon Shapiro • June 2, 2026

Barilla to invest $170M in New York facility expansion

The pasta maker said the addition of production, packaging and warehouse space will allow it to prepare for further growth in its U.S. business.

By Christopher Doering • June 1, 2026

J&J Snack Foods completes plant consolidation, turns to distribution

The frozen snack food manufacturer expects the network changes to save $15 million annually.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 1, 2026

Spam thinks outside the can in expansion to sushi and hotdogs

The Hormel-owned brand, which has reported record sales for most of the last decade, is entering new eating occasions as it looks to get more consumers to eat the iconic meat.

By Christopher Doering • June 1, 2026

Time to build smarter: EPC’s rise in food and beverage manufacturing

EPC delivery is reshaping how food and beverage manufacturing projects are executed, helping owners produce faster, control product quality and improve reliability.

By Jonathan Crabtree and Kate Snider • June 1, 2026