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

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 15, 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

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 Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 15, 2026

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 Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 15, 2026

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

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2026

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

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2026

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 Laurel Deppen • Jan. 12, 2026

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

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026

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

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 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

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 Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2026

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 Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2026

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 Laurel Deppen • Jan. 5, 2026

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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 5, 2026

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

The biggest food and beverage M&A deals in 2025

While giants like Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper announced plans to break up, others leaned on acquisitions to grow their presence in trendy categories like health and wellness.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 23, 2025

Jim Beam halts production at flagship Kentucky distillery

The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant as it battles declining alcohol consumption and high barrel-aging taxes.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025

Laird Superfood grows health and wellness portfolio with $39M acquisition

The purchase of Navitas’ organic offerings will give the functional coffee and creamer producer a deeper presence in nutritional products while increasing the company’s reach in retail.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 22, 2025

PepsiCo, Walmart accused of price fixing in class action lawsuit

The new complaint follows an unsealed FTC lawsuit against the soda company claiming that it unfairly gave the retailer preferred pricing.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025