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    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 • Jan. 20, 2026
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    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
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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.  

    By Food Dive staff
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    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 • Jan. 20, 2026
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    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
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    Leftovers: Lifeway churns up probiotic butter | Modelo goes nonalcoholic

    The kefir maker is capitalizing on demand for premium butters, while Horizon Organic splashes into the fast-growing creamer category.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Del Monte brand to combine under single owner following bankruptcy purchase

    The canned fruit and vegetable company sold a portion of its assets to the unrelated produce giant Fresh Del Monte for $285 million.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Babybel owner partners to put real fruit at center of snack innovation

    Bel US will leverage Foodberry’s plant-based coatings to develop products prioritizing nutrition and convenience, beginning with a protein and fruit snack.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Mission Produce buys avocado rival Calavo in deal worth $430M

    The acquisition gives the produce giant a path to enter the ready-made guacamole market and expand its portfolio to include tomatoes and papayas.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Abandoning packaging sustainability is a ‘serious strategic miscalculation’: Bain

    Companies are still pursuing sustainable packaging strategies even though they’ve toned down public messaging about it, according to a report.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Q&A

    How Kellanova tailors innovation to meet evolving consumer needs

    Nico Amaya, the company’s North America president, discusses why product development has moved away from a one-size-fits-all solution and the role that AI is playing in his business.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom

    The expansion comes as the food giant struggles to meet surging consumer demand for high-protein dairy products.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Save A Lot to remove artificial food dyes from private label products

    The grocer’s move reflects an effort by the FDA to eliminate synthetic colors from the nation’s food supply.

    By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Vita Coco flexes back into sports and fitness

    The coconut water brand, with more than $500 million in annual sales, is going back to its roots to help boost revenue and attract younger consumers.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Heineken CEO to step down as beer sales slump

    Dolf van den Brink is leaving at the end of May as the company implements a reorganization plan.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    Sponsored by TikTok

    The social-to-shelf pipeline: Measuring what actually drives retail sales

    How top CPG brands turn TikTok discovery into real sales, online and in store.

    Jan. 12, 2026
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    Impossible Foods bulks up protein presence with partnership

    The plant-based meat company struck a licensing agreement with bread and pasta maker Equii to create products that pair with Impossible’s offerings.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Good Culture sells majority stake to private-equity firm L Catterton

    The deal comes amid strong sales for the company as consumers flock to cottage cheese for its high-protein content.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Mondelēz plans US creative review following new marketing exec hire

    The Martin Agency has been responsible for Ritz and Oreo’s Super Bowl work for the past three years, including an upcoming big game spot for the former.

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    The food and beverage trends to watch in 2026

    Companies are leaning on innovation, M&A and healthier options to navigate sometimes contradictory consumer preferences.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 8, 2026
  • Beyond Meat's Beyond Burgers shown in a pan on February 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Beyond Meat taps new chief accounting officer amid financial overhaul

    Tony Kalajian’s appointment comes as the embattled plant-based meat maker identified a material weakness late last year.

    By Grace Noto • Jan. 7, 2026
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    AB InBev buys back $3B stake in US metal container plants

    The Bud Light maker sold a minority stake in the business to investors in 2020.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Tyson agrees to $82.5M settlement in beef price-fixing lawsuit

    Meat giants have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims that they artificially raised prices for years.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Coca-Cola begins corporate restructuring with 75 layoffs

    Future cuts at the beverage giant are expected to occur in phases during the coming months.

    By • Jan. 5, 2026
  • Snacking brands made by PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division on a grocery store shelf in Washington, D.C.
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    Food makers cut prices to reignite growth

    PepsiCo and General Mills are among a handful of companies planning to boost affordability as shoppers tighten their spending.

    By • Jan. 5, 2026
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    Hi-Chew’s lifestyle marketing strategy helps it savor US growth

    The Japanese candy brand, which is celebrating 50 years in business, entered the U.S. market in 2008 and found success with coveted Gen Zers.

    By Aaron Baar • Jan. 5, 2026