Wisconsin cheese farmers share 2024 food trends

Cooking and consuming food at home, adventurous flavors and “mindful indulgence” will drive consumer behavior, according to producers from the major dairy state.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 14, 2023

How to manage limited-time offer products

Experts weigh in on how to take advantage of that scarcity mindset and R&D holiday offerings. 

By Alexandra Frost • Dec. 13, 2023

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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

Chobani launches first major product in 2 years with dessert-inspired Greek yogurt

Chobani Creations will help yogurt expand beyond the morning with flavors such as Mocha Tiramisu and Cherry Cheesecake that are healthier than their traditional counterparts.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 13, 2023

Behind Lactalis’ goal to challenge Reddi-wip with Président Whipped Crème

The gourmet cheese maker said its premium dessert offering capitalizes on increasing demand for baking at home and the growing desire for luxury products.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 12, 2023

Here’s the UN’s roadmap for agriculture to reach net-zero emissions

A landmark report released at COP28 says wholesale changes to production practices and diets will be needed to keep temperatures in check while ensuring food security needs are met.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2023

How much do food and beverage CEOs really make?

An SEC rule requires companies to publish changes in stock awards given to executives. In many cases, it means millions more in previously undisclosed compensation. 

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 11, 2023

Draft text of COP28 agreement leaves food off the table

Nestlé and PepsiCo joined environmental groups in calling on negotiators to take "more ambitious, comprehensive, and equitable climate action on food."

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 11, 2023

General Mills leadership changes further push into pets, international segments

The food giant promoted Jon Nudi, who previously helmed its North American food segment, to lead the two segments driving the most growth for the company.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 8, 2023

Leftovers: Perdue takes on takeout with air fryer-ready wings | Idahoan shreds potato category with bold flavors

The poultry giant aims to combat soggy chicken wings with a home-cooked alternative, and vertical farm Oishii debuts a sweet tomato developed using AI.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 8, 2023

The biggest food sustainability pledges at COP28, from Bezos to JBS

Food companies commit millions of dollars to tackle methane and advance regenerative agriculture, while governments prioritize farming in climate action plans. Here are the highlights from the U.N. climate summit in Dubai.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2023

White Claw enters nonalcoholic category with zero-proof beverage

The leading brand in the hard seltzer space is capitalizing on the growing number of Gen Z consumers abstaining from alcohol with electrolyte-infused, booze-free drinks in four flavors.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 7, 2023

Campbell Soup’s Goldfish launches potato chip-inspired crisps

The innovation marks the first time the food manufacturer incorporated spuds into the nearly $1 billion snacking brand, which is popular among teens and adults.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023

Consumers on weight-loss drugs buying less in certain grocery aisles, study finds

Buy rates are down as much as 20% in some categories, with bakery and snacks among the hardest hit, Numerator found.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 7, 2023

Beer slump helped by growth in premium offerings, Constellation Brands CFO says

The executive noted consumers are spending more on expensive brews, helping the Modelo and Corona maker gain shelf space.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 6, 2023

What Coca-Cola’s generative AI experiments mean for the brand’s future

Selman Careaga, president of the global Coca‑Cola category, detailed how the brand balances artificial and human intelligence.

By Chris Kelly • Dec. 5, 2023

General Mills leans into cereal as a snack with new twists on old favorites

The CPG giant is betting on consumers continuing to see the breakfast staple as a treat option with new flavors and mini versions of some of its biggest brands.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 5, 2023

Over 130 countries sign COP28 pledge to integrate food into climate action

Notably absent from the list of signatories is India, which has said it will refuse to sign on to any agreement that could compromise food security.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 4, 2023

Post Holdings to close cereal manufacturing plant in Ohio

The Lancaster facility has about 200 employees and is expected to close by the end of September 2024. Production will be transferred to other locations.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 1, 2023

Biden steel tariffs could drive up canned goods prices, trade group says

The Consumer Brands Association also said the tax could result in the loss of tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the CPG food sector.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 1, 2023

Exposure doesn’t sway consumers to plant-based meat

A new study from Appetite suggests companies must adopt creative strategies to broaden their consumer base.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 30, 2023

Tyson debuts $300M highly automated chicken plant

The Virginia facility is one of the food giant's most technologically advanced, and is expected to churn out 4 million pounds of protein a week.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2023

Turkey drags down Hormel earnings amid inflation, bird flu headwinds

In the company’s earnings call, CEO Jim Snee signaled caution ahead of the new year, projecting a decline in sales as consumers cut back on spending.

By Chris Casey • Nov. 30, 2023

Food system transformation on the menu at COP28

Agriculture will be central to climate talks for the first time as the UN pushes nations to tackle farming's toll on the environment.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 29, 2023

NASA is helping Hawai’i farmers grow more food with AI

Through the use of machine learning and satellite technology, researchers are working with Maui farmers to address food security and rebuild local agriculture with a focus on local tradition.

By Lauren Liebhaber • Nov. 28, 2023

Anheuser-Busch spends $13M to upgrade Georgia brewery

The investment in its Cartersville location will increase the production of its craft offerings and beyond beer portfolio, which includes hard seltzers and canned cocktails.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2023