Food brands report challenges switching to recycled plastics in packaging

Material availability, cost and consumer purchasing habits have impacted Campbell's and other companies' abilities to incorporate more postconsumer recycled material.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 1, 2026

Hormel Foods to sell ‘challenged’ Brazil business

Interim CEO Jeffrey Ettinger said the country had been a “drag” on the company’s overall 2025 performance and hurt its ability to meet international growth targets.

By Christopher Doering • July 1, 2026

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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

Mondelēz bets big on Luna Bar after brand hit a ‘crossroads’

The Oreo maker is prioritizing innovation and marketing for the brand popular with young women, an underserved demographic in the $10 billion bar category.

By Christopher Doering • July 1, 2026

CVC Capital builds out ingredients portfolio with Irca acquisition

The deal for the Italian dessert ingredients supplier comes about a month after the private equity firm purchased IFF's ingredients business for $4.3 billion.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 30, 2026

Challenger food brands are standing out despite fewer marketing swings

Dan Eisenberg, CMO at Blue Chip, discusses how brands such as Emerald Nuts and Bob’s Red Mill compete against corporate giants.

By Danielle McLean • Updated June 30, 2026

Coca-Cola to close Massachusetts bottling plant

The beverage giant will lay off 175 workers as part of the closure, which has been planned for several years.

By Laurel Deppen • June 30, 2026

Takis to remove artificial colors

The spicy rolled tortilla chip brand popular among children will phase out synthetic dyes and the preservative TBHQ by the end of the year. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 29, 2026

4 key numbers highlighting the stress facing grocery consumers

From high food inflation to increasing usage of buy now, pay later programs, here’s a look at how shoppers are grappling with affordability woes.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 29, 2026

How TikTok Shop is changing innovation for food and beverage brands

Big companies, including PepsiCo and Mars, are using the app’s e-commerce feature to drive sales and inform new products, according to the platform’s head of food.

By Michael Brady • June 29, 2026

Leftovers: Dolly Parton pours into coffee | Eggo launches first zero-sugar waffle

The country music icon is introducing Cup of Ambition with Community Coffee, while King's Hawaiian enters the single-serve market with pretzel bites.

By Food Dive staff • June 26, 2026

Coke’s North America president to depart after 4 years

Jennifer Mann will remain with the company through April as a senior advisor. The beverage giant's CFO will oversee the region while it looks for a replacement.

By Christopher Doering • June 26, 2026

Alcohol brands need to emphasize value to grow sales: report

Current offerings aren't doing enough to convince a large cohort of consumers that the price is “worth it,” according to a Deloitte analysis.

By Laurel Deppen • June 25, 2026

Clubs and supermarkets score private brand growth

Both merchant types recorded dollar and unit share increases, while mass retailers and dollar stores posted declines, according to an FMI report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 25, 2026

Ocean Spray names Nestlé health exec as its CEO

Abigail Buckwalter joins from Nestlé Health Science U.S. and is set to lead the cranberry giant as it benefits from demand for minimally processed and better-for-you foods. 

By Christopher Doering • June 25, 2026

Hershey names Pepsico vet as president of US business

Heather Hoytink will oversee the Reese’s maker’s confection, salty and protein portfolio when she takes over July 8.

By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2026

Sazerac launches 3 canned cocktail brands to reach young drinkers

The Fireball and BuzzBallz owner is introducing two whiskey lemonade brands and a hard cream soda to capitalize on demand for spirit-based cocktails with big flavors.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2026

Nestlé ups automation use with latest distribution center

The 700,000-square-foot facility features the Hot Pockets maker’s largest automated storage and retrieval system and is part of a $25 billion investment plan.

By Phil Neuffer • June 23, 2026

How Modelo wants to win younger consumers

After launching its first nonalcoholic drink, the beer brand's vice president of marketing says it is “no longer defined by a single segment.”

By Laurel Deppen • June 23, 2026

Heineken taps JDE Peet’s executive as its next CEO

Rafael Oliveira will leave Keurig Dr Pepper for the beer giant, which is navigating a challenging economic environment and slowing alcohol consumption.

By Christopher Doering • June 23, 2026

How Mars and Mondelēz fared on 2025 packaging targets

The snacking giants’ most recent sustainability reports show progress, though both companies fell short on some goals.

By Maria Rachal • June 22, 2026

Bibigo owner to build cultivated seaweed plant to fuel Korean food demand

The land-based facility will allow CJ Foods to secure consistent supply of gim, an ingredient threatened by rising ocean temperatures.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 18, 2026

Mars taps new digital chief for snacking unit

Kemal Cetin will lead the division's technology agenda as the company continues to absorb the Kellanova acquisition completed last year.

By Roberto Torres • June 18, 2026

Better together: Hershey’s combined sweets and snacks business pays off for retailers, consumers

The merging of the company’s sweet, salty and protein brands under one umbrella called “One Hershey” allows the Reese’s maker to boost sales and help stores plan for big events.

By Christopher Doering • June 18, 2026

Kraft Heinz overhauls operating structure to accelerate growth

The Kool-Aid maker is reorganizing into three units and cutting senior leadership in a bid to turn around declining sales.

By Christopher Doering • June 18, 2026

Anheuser-Busch invests $20M in Michelob Ultra production in bet on beer rebound

The Bud Light owner will upgrade brewery and packaging equipment at facilities across Missouri after executives expressed optimism that the worst is over for the industry.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 17, 2026