Big Beer quickens pace of innovation as sales of iconic brews languish

With volumes of the popular alcohol dropping for the fourth straight year in 2019, hard coffee, kombucha, spiked seltzers and flavored versions of popular brews could be the future.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 21, 2020

Beyond beverages: Harmless Harvest launches dairy-free coconut yogurt

The California company uses the same microfiltered organic Thai coconut it puts in its drink lines, and it includes no gums to thicken the texture.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 21, 2020

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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

Nestlé to invest up to $2B in sustainable packaging

The global company wants to lead the shift to food-grade recycled plastics and accelerate the development of more environmentally friendly solutions with a venture fund.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 17, 2020

Farm-grown food dyes replacing artificial ones in more products

As consumers turn to better-for-you items, the use of sustainable and clean label plant-based colors are growing in popularity.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 16, 2020

Califia Farms raises $225M to expand globally

The plant-based beverage company said the financing will help grow its oat platform and launch other lines, as well as increase production capacity and R&D.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 16, 2020

Good Catch nets General Mills in $32M financing round

The plant-based tuna company's investors also included Lightlife parent company Greenleaf Foods.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 16, 2020

PepsiCo to get all its US electricity from renewable sources

The maker of its namesake soda, Gatorade and Doritos plans to reach the target later this year. America accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2020

Danone US yogurt chief 'bullish' despite segment's broader struggles

The French company is unveiling products in 2020 that address demand for lower sugar or alternative sweetener options, different textures and more plant-based varieties.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 15, 2020

Russell Stover announces 400 layoffs and 300 new jobs

Despite "strong" sales, the company said the job shifts are modifying the company's infrastructure to make sure it can meet future demand.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 15, 2020

Krave embraces plant-based craze with new jerky product

The Hershey-owned snacks company said along with its product made from peas and fava beans, it's also introducing a pork rind item this month.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 15, 2020

Hershey, Cheerios and M&M's are among the most trusted brands

Morning Consult's rankings came from interviewing 16,700 consumers about their feelings for 2,000 trademarks.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2020

Wine consumption drops for the first time in 25 years

Industry tracker IWSR also said people have drank less beer annually since 2015, with 2019 volumes down 2.3%.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2020

Mosa Meat gets investments and support to bring cultured meat to Europe in 2022

The Dutch company that made the first lab-grown hamburger is receiving funds from Lowercarbon Capital and animal nutrition company Nutreco, which also will help create the nutrients to grow the cells.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 2020

Quorn displaying carbon footprint data on some labels

The U.K. firm said the information is shown on some items sold online, making the company the first global meat-free brand to list it on products. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 13, 2020

Cell-based food maker New Age Meats raises $2.7M in funding

The California company, which has already developed a pork variety, will use the money to invest in manufacturing and develop new technology. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 13, 2020

Heinz uncaps new HoneyRacha condiment as part of Super Bowl play

The sweet and spicy blend is part of a campaign that includes a 30-second in-game spot and specially marked packaging that unlocks prizes.

By Dianna Christie • Jan. 10, 2020

Mars collaborates to boost cacao yields, quality and disease resistance

The CPG company is working with Nature Source Improved Plants to develop new varieties based on enhanced genomics.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2020

Kraft Heinz names Campbell Soup snacks chief as US business head

Carlos Abrams-Rivera, who starts at the mega-company in February, has a track record of turning around products and strengthening sales.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 9, 2020

Magnum thinks pink with ruby chocolate ice cream bar launch

The premium Unilever brand is the first CPG item to bring pink chocolate to the U.S. with a frozen treat that will be available nationwide next month.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 9, 2020

Tyson sells Golden Island Jerky Co. and shutters plant

Jack Link's Beef Jerky bought the business for an undisclosed amount and will move operations to its facilities, resulting in the closure of a California plant and the loss of 371 jobs.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 9, 2020

Canadian beer consumption drops 3% in 1st year of marijuana legalization

The category recorded its worst domestic volume decline in at least six years, dropping 3.9%. That was offset by imported beer volumes, which grew 1.4%.  

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 9, 2020

Perdue Farms launches direct-to-consumer e-commerce site

The company will sell frozen beef, pork, chicken and lamb online under its own brand, as well as Niman Ranch, Coleman Natural, Sonoma Red and Skagit Red lines.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 8, 2020

6 trends that will shape the food and beverage industry in 2020

What will this new year bring? We see the launch of meat substitutes that go beyond the burger, the elevation of alternative dairy products and smaller M&A deals. 

By Lillianna Byington , Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • Jan. 8, 2020

Tofurky launches new burger in crowded plant-based space

The non-GMO and vegan patty is a combination of soy protein, vegetable protein and wheat gluten. It will be available at Target this month. 

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 8, 2020

Plant-based beverage maker OWYN raises $7.5M to expand, innovate

The funding also will be used to increase the company's sales and e-commerce teams as well as broaden its retail footprint in places such as Target and Walmart.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 8, 2020