IFF to sell food ingredients business for $4.3B

The transaction with CVC Capital Partners marks the latest step by IFF to improve growth and boost profitability.

By Christopher Doering • May 29, 2026

Tyson Foods hires Jeff Schomburger as CEO

The executive takes over for Donnie King, who has been with the meat and chicken processor for 43 years, including the last five as CEO.

By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2026

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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

WK Kellogg adds on-pack nutrition guide to highlight cereal benefits

The SPOONS framework, which will debut on classic products such as Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes, provides information on fiber, protein and sugar content.

By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2026

Nutella maker Ferrero may take ‘a breather’ in large-scale M&A in the US

After spending more than $8 billion for brands such as Keebler, Butterfinger and Rice Krispies, the sweets giant is turning its attention to innovation and boosting efficiencies.

By Christopher Doering • May 27, 2026

Mondelēz taps AI for distribution centers to cut costs

The snack and confectionery manufacturer plans to bring more manufacturing and packaging in-house to “save quite a bit of money,” COO and CFO Luca Zaramella said.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 27, 2026

Svedka’s senior brand director on the vodka’s future-forward marketing

David Binder talks about the vodka maker’s controversial AI-generated Super Bowl debut and its future plans under Sazerac.

By Aaron Baar • May 26, 2026

Cactus candies, protein donuts: 5 products highlighting the evolution of snacking

Nutrition and sustainability were key themes at the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, where 1,000 exhibitors from around the world gathered to display their innovations.

By Christopher Doering • May 26, 2026

How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments

Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 26, 2026

Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile race returns with bolder media blitz

After boosting hot dog sales last year, the event is jumping from streaming to broadcast as the Kraft Heinz brand looks to win Memorial Day weekend.

By Peter Adams • May 22, 2026

Kraft Heinz launches Jell-O line without artificial dyes

The food giant is rejiggling the brand known for its bright colors as part of a broader innovation plan to return the company to growth.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 21, 2026

4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs

The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 21, 2026

Ferrero to revive Wonka candy brand with Netflix

The candy giant is collaborating with the streaming platform on 10 seasonal and limited-edition products this fall, spanning categories including chocolate, cereal and ice cream.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 20, 2026

Independent grocers make up nearly 40% of US food retail sales, report says

An NGA analysis found that every $1 in indie grocery sales generates an additional 58 cents in supply chain and household spending nationwide.

By Peyton Bigora • May 20, 2026

Once Upon a Farm soars as parents seek healthier kids’ foods despite inflation

John Foraker, the company’s CEO and co-founder, said consumer demand for better-for-you offerings remains robust even as rising prices prompt shoppers to cut back on spending in other areas.

By Christopher Doering • May 20, 2026

Danone exits stake in Lifeway Foods

The dairy giant is selling off its shares in the kefir maker, ending a long and tumultuous relationship between the two companies.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 19, 2026

Kraft Heinz’s biggest portfolio campaign to date celebrates America250

The CPG giant is uniting several of its top brands to capitalize on cookout season as it ramps up marketing spend to support its turnaround.

By Peter Adams • May 19, 2026

Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023

Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.

By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2026

Inside Utz’s rise from regional potato chip brand to salty snack juggernaut

The 105-year-old pretzel and chip maker is in the midst of a slow but steady national expansion as it competes with PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay and scores of smaller local brands.

By Christopher Doering • May 18, 2026

Building a solid ad budget amid more economic uncertainty

Spend smarter, not quieter: How food brands can build resilient ad budgets now.

By Justin Jefferson • May 18, 2026

Canmakers say capacity is tight as beverage industry gears up for big summer

Ball, Crown and Ardagh are navigating higher input costs and inflationary pressures as brands prepare promotions related to the World Cup and America250 celebrations.

By Maria Rachal • May 15, 2026

Leftovers: Welch’s debuts biggest ‘function-forward innovation’ | Mother’s sprinkles Nerds on frosted cookies

A new probiotic-packed yogurt fruit snack looks to answer demand for gut-friendly foods, while Saint James Iced Tea adds its twist to Arnold Palmer.

By Food Dive staff • May 15, 2026

Jack Link’s names president of North America

Jeff Caswell joins the beef jerky maker from Mid America Pet Food, where he was CEO and a board member for the past two years.

By Brett Dworski • May 14, 2026

Ingredion makes $3.7B offer to buy ingredients rival Tate & Lyle

A potential acquisition would expand Ingredion’s position in texture and mouthfeel.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 14, 2026

Ben & Jerry’s owner to offer ice cream at entertainment venues through Mini Melts partnership

The agreement advances Magnum's out-of-home growth strategy by targeting consumers in high-traffic locations.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 13, 2026

Beyond Meat puts protein drinks at the center of turnaround plan

CEO Ethan Brown said it’s been acting as a “beverage company in hiding,” with a board of executives from Coke, Boston Beer and more.

By Laurel Deppen • May 13, 2026