Hershey closes LesserEvil acquisition as it looks to ‘lead the future of snacking’

The purchase of the better-for-you puffs and popcorn maker comes as the confectionery giant aims to grow its salty snacks division to 20% of revenue during the next decade.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 19, 2025

JBS venture to buy US egg producer amid efforts to diversify protein business

Mantiqueira, a Brazil-based supplier co-owned by the meat giant, is acquiring Hickman's Egg Ranch after the farm lost the majority of its flock to bird flu.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 18, 2025

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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

Congress appears unwilling to stop state ingredient bans in blow to food industry

A bill meant to reform the review process for new additives avoided preempting states from passing their own restrictions.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 17, 2025

How Vital Farms cracked open the pasture-raised egg market

The company is on track to reach $1 billion in sales, benefiting from consumer interest in traceable and ethically produced foods.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 17, 2025

How food and beverage companies are planning for leadership continuity

3P Partners found 82% of food & beverage leaders are worried about losing institutional knowledge.

Nov. 17, 2025

Heineken to power brewery with renewable energy

The beer maker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2025

Ingredion taps Cosaic’s yeast-based ingredient amid push to broaden its portfolio

The Illinois company is partnering with the Swiss startup to scale its innovation that contains a unique mix of stabilizing, emulsifying and texturizing functions.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper eyes $200M in supply chain savings from spinoff

The beverage giant is carving out its coffee business, which will focus on sourcing resiliency, manufacturing consolidation and logistics optimization.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2025

Chobani posts red-hot growth as food rivals languish

Retail sales have soared nearly 30% during the last year as the Greek yogurt, coffee and creamer manufacturer benefits from demand for clean-label and protein-packed snacks.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2025

Tropicana appoints former Pabst leader as CEO

Paul Chibe is taking the reins as the KeVita and Naked Smoothie owner faces financial difficulties following its spinoff from PepsiCo.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 10, 2025

Guinness owner Diageo appoints new CEO to revive growth

Dave Lewis will join the alcohol giant as the company struggles to turn around a slowdown in sales.

By Laurel Deppen • Nov. 10, 2025

Unilever sustainability officer steps down amid company’s corporate restructuring

Rebecca Marmot is exiting her role and leaving the CPG giant after serving at the company for nearly two decades.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 10, 2025

TreeHouse Foods to be acquired for $2.9B

The private label food and beverage maker is being purchased by Investindustrial, a European investment firm. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 10, 2025

Turning disruption into advantage: How data is powering the next era of cold chain resilience

Resilience through data, growth and partnership in an unpredictable global supply chain.

Nov. 10, 2025

Leftovers: Kraft bakes up Apple Pie Mac and Cheese | Tillamook blends mayo and butter into ‘Butternaise’

The snack giant said its Thanksgiving-inspired launch is “the beginning of more shockingly delicious innovations," while Boston Beer's cannabis cocktail brand gets into gummies.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 7, 2025

Specialty food maker Marzetti is ‘locked and loaded for AI’

CIO Liam Durbin is preparing to roll out ChatGPT after strengthening the food company’s IT foundation, governance and data processes. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 7, 2025

PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers

The closures mark the latest response by the food and beverage giant to a slowdown in snack consumption and a shift toward healthier offerings.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 7, 2025

Why Coca-Cola keeps pushing the limits of generative AI despite backlash

An AI-generated holiday ad “scored off the charts” with consumers, according to Islam ElDessouky, global vice president for creative strategy and content.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 6, 2025

Magnum Ice Cream says Ben & Jerry’s chair ‘no longer meets criteria’ to serve

Co-founder Ben Cohen called the move a “power grab” and warned it would “destroy the long term value of the brand.”

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 5, 2025

JBS to pay $1.1M to settle New York lawsuit over climate claims

The beef producer's American subsidiary will invest in sustainable agriculture programs for farmers in the state under the settlement.

By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 5, 2025

Hormel Foods to cut 250 jobs as part of corporate restructuring

The Spam maker said it is directing resources toward areas such as technology, innovation, food safety and quality.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 4, 2025

Bumpy beverage trends punctuated Q3 for can makers

Beer distributors and other companies described price pack architecture opportunities, as well as investments in nonalcoholic markets like energy drinks, on recent earnings calls.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 4, 2025

Caulipower purchased by private equity firm

The cauliflower pizza crust maker will be added to Paine Schwartz’s specialty dough portfolio.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2025

Patrón’s billionaire founder wants to restore gin’s cool factor

John Paul DeJoria is planning a national expansion for recently acquired Waterloo Gin, betting on innovations that speak to younger consumers' desire for premium spirits. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 3, 2025

Utz Brands eyes ‘big opportunity’ in California with acquisition

The Zapp’s potato chips maker is buying distribution assets to expand its presence in the Golden State, the country's largest salty snack market.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2025