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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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 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.
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ColumnLeftovers: 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 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
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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Deep DiveOut 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Laurel Deppen • 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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2025 -
Courtesy of Barefoot Wine
Q&AHow 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 -
Courtesy of Surfside
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 Laurel Deppen • 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 -
Courtesy of Unilever
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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Laurel Deppen • 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 Christopher Doering • 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 Christopher Doering • Oct. 16, 2025 -
Courtesy of Albertsons
Albertsons eyes 30% private label penetration
The grocer’s own brands are playing a key role in helping the company connect with value-focused shoppers and boost its long-term profitability, its CEO said.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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Heineken cuts 400 jobs as brewer restructures global headquarters
The beer company said certain departments would be redesigned and some employees would move to its Heineken Business Services unit.
By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 16, 2025 -
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Liquid Death swipes PepsiCo alum for CFO in growth push
Ricky Khetarpaul, who recently served as the chief financial officer at kombucha brand Health-Ade, joins the fast-growing water brand as it seeks to break into new beverage categories.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 15, 2025 -
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The Magnum Ice Cream Company prepares for a ‘new frontier’ after Unilever spin-off
The Ben and Jerry's owner is set to become the world’s largest frozen novelty maker, benefiting from its diverse portfolio and focus on a single category.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 15, 2025
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