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    B&G Foods’ Green Giant sale runs into antitrust concerns in Canada

    The sale of two vegetable brands to Nortera Foods could lead to higher prices and fewer choices for consumers, the country’s Competition Bureau claimed.

    By • Aug. 20, 2026
  • Bottles of varying sizes of Dalho, a soju brand from Sazerac. The bottles are surrounded with fruits.
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    Sazerac enters fast-growing soju market

    Dalho capitalizes on increased demand for the Korean spirit, which is seeing growth from younger drinkers.

    By • Aug. 20, 2026
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    Trendline

    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
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    Zevia activist investor calls for sale of better-for-you soda brand

    Kanen Wealth Management says the company has missed out on “the category it helped create.”

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
  • A woman shops for chicken at a grocery store in April 2020.
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    JBS makes bid for remainder of Pilgrim’s Pride

    The Brazil-based beef giant submitted a fresh bid for full control the chicken producer in a deal that could run into antitrust concerns. 

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Diageo cut nearly 2K jobs during restructuring

    The Guinness owner said its headcount has declined by more than 6% as it prepares a $1 billion savings plan.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Ardagh considers sale of metal beverage can business

    The company’s beverage can sales and global volumes were down 1% year over year in its most recent quarter. 

    By Maria Rachal • Aug. 18, 2026
  • Products launched by Nestle under its Vital Pursuit brand that targets consumers taking GLP-1 medications and other individuals focusing on weight management.
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    Opinion

    What does the ‘GLP-1 friendly’ label really mean?

    Food brands are increasingly using the label on packaging, but failing to explain how it may help consumers on weight loss drugs, an expert writes.

    By Tom Newmaster • Aug. 18, 2026
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    Kraft Heinz focuses innovation to address ‘unmet’ consumer diet needs

    Lactose-free Philadelphia cream cheese and clean-label Heinz ketchup could attract consumers previously unable to engage with the food giant’s portfolio.

    By • Aug. 17, 2026
  • Bottles of Pepsi soda are displayed in a store on March 17, 2025 in New York City.
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    PepsiCo reports increase in recycled content for plastic packaging

    The CPG company noted progress from lightweighting Gatorade and Lipton bottles in North America along with other international redesign examples.

    By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 17, 2026
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    Sponsored by Dennis Group

    Things to know before you grow

    Five overlooked design choices can make or break your facility’s future expansion plans.

    By Mallory Galloway • Aug. 17, 2026
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    Ferrero to buy better-for-you breakfast brand Purely Elizabeth

    The deal builds on the Luxembourg-based food giant's $3.1 billion acquisition of cereal maker WK Kellogg in 2025.

    By • Aug. 14, 2026
  • An empty Tyson food holder sits empty in a refrigerated grocery aisle
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    Tyson to close more beef plants amid cattle shortage

    The meat giant will sell or end operations at three facilities and lay off at least 2,500 workers as the company struggles to overcome heavy losses.

    By • Aug. 14, 2026
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    PepsiCo to cease warehouse operations at Oklahoma production site

    More than 180 warehouse employees will be impacted by the closure, though production operations will continue.

    By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 14, 2026
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    JBS heir to become CEO almost a decade after corruption scandal

    Wesley Batista Filho will lead the meatpacking giant effective January 2027, replacing Gilberto Tomazoni. 

    By • Aug. 13, 2026
  • A photo of two yellow bags of snacks against a yellow and orange swirled background. The bags say Hippeas protein crunch, 8 grams protein, crunchy baked pea protein snack. One says Cheddar Vibrations and the other says Pizza Party.
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    5 new snacks capitalizing on hot c-stores trends

    Unique offerings from both newer and popular snackmakers are rising up to meet changing customer tastes.

    By Christine Blank • Aug. 13, 2026
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    Olipop taps Electrolit head as next CEO

    Founder Ben Goodwin will move into a more innovation-focused role at the prebiotic soda brand while Christian Patiño Webb takes the top executive spot.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Mondelēz takes big bite of premium cookie market with Tate’s

    The snacking giant said the brand is growing 2.5 times faster than the cookie category and is benefiting from consumer demand for high-end treats.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Biscoff owner plans ‘substantial’ US investment

    Lotus Bakeries is expanding production in North Carolina as part of a $577 million commitment to accelerate growth in global markets.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Celsius COO out in exec shakeup

    The energy drink giant is also adding a chief business transformation officer as the company looks to revive its namesake brand.

    By • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Jif’s reworks logo to go beyond peanut butter and jelly

    A new campaign taps into the brand’s recognizability and turns it into a vehicle to suggest new occasions for the peanut butter.

    By Chris Kelly • Aug. 12, 2026
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    Goldfish debuts first gluten-free option

    The Campbell's Company said the innovation is one of the most requested by consumers in the brand's history.

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
  • GLP-1 injection pen held by woman in front of abdomen, weight management concept
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    GLP-1 users’ grocery spending is dropping

    Shoppers on the weight loss drugs now have over $660 billion in spending power, but their grocery spending is down 4%, Numerator found.

    By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 11, 2026
  • The newly redesigned Stoli halapeno pepper vodka.
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    Stoli redesigns spicy vodka following Tabasco lawsuit

    The spirits brand settled with the hot sauce maker after a judge agreed its Halapeño Pepper Vodka could confuse consumers.

    By • Aug. 11, 2026
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    Grocers have entered a ‘new affordability era,’ report notes

    With no end in sight to consumers’ value-focused shopping habits, retailers should focus on helping people feel confident they’re getting good quality for their money, according to Acosta.

    By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2026
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    Column

    Leftovers: C4 splashes into sparkling protein | Minute Maid Spiked expands into hard iced tea

    The energy drink brand's launch is part of a move into non-caffeinated functional beverages, while Mexico juice giant Jumex enters protein shakes.

    By Food Dive staff • Aug. 7, 2026