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After funding collapse, what’s next for food startups?
Despite changes in the investment landscape, startups remain “critical” for big food companies to remain competitive, according to Cargill and PepsiCo.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 20, 2026 -
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‘Not all proteins are created equal’: Inside PepsiCo’s approach to functional ingredients
The snacks giant is ensuring that cleaner ingredients don’t compromise taste or color, especially as consumers send mixed messages around what they want.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 19, 2026 -
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Q&AHow Mondelēz identifies the next disruptive snacking trends
The Oreo maker’s venture capital arm is prioritizing innovation with better-for-you ingredients, but admits it’s “skeptical” of some emerging health trends.
By Laurel Deppen • March 19, 2026 -
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Hershey combines salty, sweets units to accelerate growth
The Reese’s maker also announced several leadership changes, including expanding the oversight of sweets head Andrew Archambault to include the full U.S. portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2026 -
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General Mills to sell Brazil business for $153M as it sharpens focus
The divestiture marks the latest move by the Cheerios maker to improve margins and reposition its business for growth amid a challenging environment.
By Christopher Doering • March 18, 2026 -
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EXCLUSIVEIngredion leverages AI to advance ingredient discovery
New partnerships with Shiru and Holobiome reflect how the supplier is working to accelerate innovations that support gut health or provide other benefits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 18, 2026 -
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General Mills revives taco shell maker La Tiara
The food manufacturer is bringing back and expanding the regional brand, which disappeared from shelves after its previous owner went out of business.
By Laurel Deppen • March 17, 2026 -
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Kraft Heinz leans into fiber, protein craze with new mac and cheese
PowerMac, which took nearly a year to develop, is the latest innovation from a major food company looking to turn around sales with trendy ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • March 17, 2026 -
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JBS workers go on strike at one of largest beef plants in the US
The work stoppage at the meatpacker's facility in Greeley, Colorado, comes as consumer beef prices soar to record highs.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 16, 2026 -
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USDA sued over state SNAP restrictions on candy, soda
Consumers bringing the lawsuit claim that the limits in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 2026 -
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PepsiCo enters booming meat stick space with Good Warrior
The new brand gives the snacking giant a larger presence in the fast-growing segment popular with consumers seeking convenience and protein.
By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2026 -
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An ‘everyday choice’: Celsius surges as energy drinks become ‘mainstream’
CEO John Fieldly said more consumers are turning to the beverages as a companion to meals, an alcohol alternative and even when taking GLP-1s.
By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2026 -
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Craft beer’s push into cans is leveling off, Brewers Association says
The conversion from glass bottles to cans may be reaching its ceiling, according to the trade group’s staff economist. Meanwhile, impacts from tariffs are still playing out.
By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Chomps chomps on chicken | Twizzlers sip from dirty soda trend
The fast-growing meat stick brand said the launch marks a “major evolution” for the company, while Surfside owner Stateside Brands releases a sports drink inspired canned cocktail.
By Food Dive staff • March 13, 2026 -
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Reformulation surge prompts Ingredion to reasses how it does business
With more food companies wanting to add protein or create clean-label products, the 120-year-old ingredient supplier has to be more selective about which categories it participates in.
By Christopher Doering • March 12, 2026 -
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Senate Democrats push to ‘break up’ the meat industry
A proposal aimed at lowering consumer grocery prices would force companies like Tyson and Cargill to choose between beef, poultry and pork production.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 12, 2026 -
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General Mills names chief supply chain officer
Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.
By Antone Gonsalves • March 12, 2026 -
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OpinionRevisiting the predictions: How have GLP-1s changed the food industry?
Weight loss medications are pushing consumers to become more intentional about what they eat. That has major implications for the future of the sector.
By Bryan Radtke and Jeremy Bartlow • March 12, 2026 -
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Mondelēz rethinks chocolate innovation as high cocoa prices linger
The Toblerone maker is selling more bars with fillings like caramel and nougat while expanding its premium lineup even as commodity costs have come down from record highs.
By Christopher Doering • March 12, 2026 -
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Babybel parent spending $200M to expand cheese production amid protein boom
Bel Group’s North American CEO said that without the expansion, it could struggle to meet demand as soon as 2027.
By Christopher Doering • March 11, 2026 -
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Hormel Foods faces transportation cost pressures
Tighter freight capacity in fiscal Q1 led to higher logistics expenses as the company continues to deal with elevated beef and pork prices.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 11, 2026 -
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George Clooney regroups with Casamigos founders on new nonalcoholic beer
After selling their tequila brand for $1 billion, the trio is back in the beverage business with Crazy Mountain.
By Laurel Deppen • March 10, 2026 -
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French fry maker Lamb Weston urged to double cost cuts by activist investor
Starboard says the company needs to do more to “catch up” to its peers, such as Tyson and Hormel.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 10, 2026 -
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Nestlé USA enters at-home condiments space with new sauce brand
Minor’s Kitchen is the food giant’s first brand to launch in America in two years and builds on growing demand for home cooking.
By Christopher Doering • March 9, 2026 -
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Hi-Chew owner to buy My/Mochi ice cream
The deal enables Tokyo-based Morinaga to expand its presence in U.S. snacking through the fast-growing frozen treats category.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 9, 2026
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