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    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
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    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 • Nov. 4, 2025
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    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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    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
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    Caulipower purchased by private equity firm

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

    By • Nov. 3, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 3, 2025
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    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 • Nov. 3, 2025
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    Leftovers: Icee transformed into better-for-you soda | Sour Punch puckers for pickles

    The frozen treat is being released as an electrolyte-infused soft drink in partnership with No Cap, while Boston Beer unveils a 30% ABV beer.

    By Food Dive staff • Oct. 31, 2025
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    PepsiCo overhauls corporate branding to broaden focus beyond Pepsi

    The updates, PepsiCo’s first in nearly 25 years, come as only 21% of surveyed consumers can identity a brand under the company that isn’t Pepsi.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 31, 2025
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    Out of the box: How food and beverage giants are making their packaging shine

    Conagra Brands and B&G Foods are among the companies spending more time on packaging, which attracts consumer attention and influences purchasing decisions.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    McCormick ups tariff impact to $140M despite mitigation efforts

    The spice giant is trying to offset tariff costs through productivity savings, alternative sourcing and higher prices.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Hormel Foods sells majority stake in Justin’s nut butter

    The Spam maker, which will remain a minority owner, is offloading 51% of the brand to Kodiak owner Forward Consumer Partners.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Chomps bites into surging meat stick demand with new Nebraska plant

    The facility, set to open in 2027, will increase annual production capacity by 15% and comes as the company has struggled to keep up with demand.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Food companies are under pressure to innovate faster than ever before

    As social media shortens the lifespan of certain ingredient trends, the industry remains torn over whether to focus efforts on fewer and bigger bets.

    By • Oct. 28, 2025
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    Keurig Dr Pepper nabs $7B from private equity ahead of JDE Peet’s acquisition

    The beverage giant will also look for a new CEO for its coffee business as it looks to alleviate concerns from investors.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf

    Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    How Barefoot Wine is stepping up marketing to meet new, evolving drinkers

    E. & J. Gallo Winery CMO Stephanie Gallo explains how Barefoot approached its first major redesign in decades and why it’s bullish about its NFL tie-up.

    By Chris Kelly • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Surfside vodka tea sues Anheuser-Busch over Skimmers can design

    The Stateside-owned brand says the alcohol giant is seeking a “freeride” from Surfside's fast rise in popularity.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Wonder Bread maker names former Total Wine exec CFO

    The finance leadership change comes after Flowers Foods reported disappointing second-quarter earnings results.

    By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Welch’s names chief brand and innovation officer as strategy shifts

    The newly created role effectively replaces the CMO and is part of a larger push from the brand to become more agile and consumer-driven.

    By Peter Adams • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Unilever’s Magnum Ice Cream spinoff delayed by US government shutdown

    The CPG giant still expects the divestiture of the unit, which includes Klondike and Ben & Jerry’s, to be completed this year.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Nestlé leaves climate alliance focused on reducing dairy methane emissions

    The Lean Cuisine maker, which cut greenhouse gas emissions by 21% between 2018 and 2024, said it remains committed to improving its environmental footprint.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Chobani raises $650M to support growth, innovation

    The additional capital will support projects including a $1.2 billion plant in New York, the Greek yogurt giant's largest-ever facility investment.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    Molson Coors to cut 400 corporate jobs as it positions itself ‘beyond beer’

    The Miller Lite owner is reducing its salaried workforce by 9%, with new CEO Rahul Goyal saying the brewer needs to transform “even faster.”

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    JM Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over ‘copycat’ Uncrustables sandwiches

    As private label continues to steal market share from traditional food giants, more companies are pushing back through litigation to protect their brands.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Nestlé cutting 16,000 jobs to accelerate turnaround

    CEO Philipp Navratil said the Lean Cuisine maker will be “ruthless” in assessing talent as it looks to slash 6% of its workforce and drive $3.8 billion in savings.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025