Beyond Meat terminates controller after identifying material weakness

The finance leadership shifts mark the latest twist in what has been a bumpy year for the plant-based meat maker.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 22, 2025

Leftovers: Ritz embraces sweet and salty | Stoli spices up vodka

The Mondelēz brand is introducing Drizzled Minis to “push the boundaries of what a cracker can be," while Laird Superfood rolls out new innovations for health-conscious consumers.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 19, 2025

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Reformulating for the future: Why the food industry is overhauling ingredient lists

Companies are under rising pressure to improve the nutritional profile of their products while balancing taste, texture and affordability.

By Food Dive staff

How MAHA transformed the food industry in 2025

Lawmakers capitalized on anxieties around ultraprocessed ingredients to introduce new regulations, with companies choosing to reformulate or fight back.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2025

White Claw maker names first new CEO in 50 years

Mark Anthony Group founder Anthony Von Mandl will stay on as chairman while Phil Rosse takes on the top leadership role.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 18, 2025

The biggest food and beverage layoffs in 2025

Nestlé, General Mills and Molson Coors were among the most high-profile companies to announce job cuts or plant closures this year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 17, 2025

FTC claimed Walmart got unfair pricing advantages from PepsiCo

In the newly unsealed complaint, the agency alleged the retailer got preferential pricing and promotions from the CPG giant.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 17, 2025

Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial makes interim CEO permanent

The appointment comes as the organic and natural food maker struggles with declining sales and growing competition.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Shoppers plan to spend more on groceries next year: report

The grocery sector is the only category included in an international survey conducted by AlixPartners that’s expected to see an overall increase in consumer outlays in 2026.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 16, 2025

Nestlé’s US CEO embraces a ‘sense of urgency’ to accelerate growth

In his first interview since taking the top spot, Marty Thompson said the Stouffer’s maker is paying more attention to its core brands and identifying untapped growth opportunities.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz names former Kellanova leader as CEO

Steve Cahillane will take over at the Oscar Mayer and Philadelphia manufacturer starting Jan. 1 as the company prepares to split later in 2026.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Coca-Cola manufacturer to build $475M plant

The project will replace a 90-year-old facility in Denver to help meet the rising demand for sports drinks, teas and other beverages.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 15, 2025

Why Keurig grounded its new brand platform in post-pandemic realities

The first major work from bespoke Publicis unit KDPOne looks to reset the coffee brand ahead of parent Keurig Dr Pepper’s split into two companies.

By Chris Kelly • Dec. 15, 2025

Preparing a year in advance: How Hershey plans for the holidays

The Reese’s manufacturer estimates seasonal celebrations like Christmas and Halloween make up roughly a third of its $9 billion in North American confectionery sales each year.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 15, 2025

Anheuser-Busch to shutter 2 breweries amid manufacturing consolidation

The Bud Light brewer has also sold its New Jersey brewery and will invest the money elsewhere in its portfolio.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 12, 2025

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey to leave top post after 9 years

The executive, who steered the iconic brand through waning consumer interest in sugary drinks and added more than 10 billion-dollar brands, will be replaced by COO Henrique Braun. 

By Christopher Doering • Updated Dec. 11, 2025

Jack Daniel’s owner sees Canada sales plunge 62% amid boycott of US booze

Brown-Forman said fallout from the Trump Administration’s trade policies has had a “significant impact” on earnings, with the majority of retailers in the country still refusing to stock alcohol from the United States.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 10, 2025

Campbell’s to pay $286M for 49% stake in Rao’s pasta sauce supplier

The transaction will better position the CPG giant to continue growing the recently acquired brand by ensuring quality and accelerating innovation.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2025

PepsiCo to reduce offerings, improve product affordability to accelerate growth

The Cheetos and Mountain Dew manufacturer is grappling with a slowdown in consumer spending and activist investor pressure to make big changes.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2025

Mondelēz launches sugar-free Oreos to ‘disrupt’ better-for-you snacking

The cookie took about four years to develop and is meant to "redefine what indulgence can look like," according to the brand's vice president of marketing.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2025

Mars to close $36B Kellanova acquisition following EU approval

The merger, the largest since Kraft Heinz's combination in 2015, would create a snacking giant with a portfolio including M&Ms, Pringles and Pop-Tarts.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 8, 2025

Trump orders investigation into food supply chains for possible price fixing

Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2025

Leftovers: Paris Hilton says ‘That’s Hot’ to cold foam | Chiquita goes bananas for plantain chips

The 2000s cultural icon is teaming with Danone's International Delight on three new creamers, while Guinness partners with luxury bakery Last Crumb on a $120 holiday cookie collection.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 5, 2025

How Tyson is tackling tight beef, pork supplies

The meat and poultry processor has leaned on value-added products and operational efficiencies to offset supply challenges.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 5, 2025

Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions

The deal with Varaha will focus on implementing climate-friendly practices on smallholder corn farms in India, which is emerging as a major hub for carbon removals.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 4, 2025

San Francisco sues Kraft Heinz, other food giants over ultraprocessed products

The first-of-its-kind lawsuit argues Coca-Cola, Nestlé and others engineered a "public health crisis" that has burdened the city with treatment costs.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 3, 2025