Campbell’s heats up digital focus amid marketing reformulation

Channels including social, influencer and e-commerce will command 85% of working media budgets as the food maker tries to meet modern consumer tastes.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 11, 2026

General Mills, Mars sue sugar producers for alleged price-fixing

Food giants claim suppliers coordinated on sensitive pricing information and pushed costs for the sweetener to a record high.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 10, 2026

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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

The fastest-growing food and beverage brands of 2026

Only 14% of brands saw growth in purchasing intent among consumers, with legacy players securing the biggest boost, according to Morning Consult. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 10, 2026

Boston Beer hires tech-savvy CMO to hone data-driven marketing

Allison Stransky will join the Samuel Adams owner from Samsung Electronics America, where she’s focused on applications of big data and AI.

By Peter Adams • Sept. 10, 2026

General Mills’ CEO says M&A not a priority in challenging environment

Jeff Harmening said there is a “high bar” for acquisitions, but the food maker could consider additional divestitures.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 10, 2026

How Mondelēz wants to ‘shake up’ snacking with cookies

The Oreo and Chips Ahoy! maker is turning to innovation and marketing to woo more consumers inundated with other choices, such as chips and candy.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 10, 2026

Nestlé USA launches kids hydration drink Gerberlyte

The CPG giant is looking beyond meals as part of a turnaround for its 100-year-old Gerber brand.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 8, 2026

California approves first statewide non-ultraprocessed food label

The landmark measure establishes a voluntary certification system and requires large grocery stores to prominently display cleaner label food options. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 8, 2026

Hershey finance exec succeeds retiring CFO

Dave Hulays is taking the candy and snack giant's finance reins from Steven E. Voskuil, who served as CFO for seven years.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 8, 2026

Leftovers: Hershey’s fills up on fillings | Red Baron brings new spark to microwave pizza

The sweets giant is launching new chocolate bars with creamy fillings, while Monster's Flrt flirts with fall in its first flavor innovation.

By Food Dive staff • Sept. 4, 2026

Campbell’s slashes 13% of salaried workforce as part of $500M cost-cutting plan

The soup maker will also close two snack plants and cut its dividend as CEO Mick Beekhuizen said the company needs to take “decisive action.”

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2026

PepsiCo puts fresh foods in focus as consumers move away from processed snacks

The CPG giant is taking aim at the fast-growing $271 billion store perimeter with healthier fare such as guacamole, hummus and gazpacho.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 3, 2026

Kraft Heinz invests $30M in Jet-Puffed plant

The facility in Kendallville, Indiana, is the sole producer of the company's marshmallow and caramel brands.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 2, 2026

Younger shoppers are driving private label adoption, report finds

Gen Z and millennials have played a key role in store brand sales growing faster than name brands, according to Spins.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 2, 2026

Nestlé reaches $1B deal to sell 7 vitamin, mineral and supplement brands

The company said the divestiture of mainstream offerings, including Nature’s Bounty and Ester-C, will allow it to prioritize businesses with the “strongest competitive advantage.”

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2026

Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant

The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper, which it will convert into a “major new hub” for growth.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2026

SNAP bans led to 12% decline in soda purchases

Recipients didn’t buy more sugary drinks with their own dollars, bucking a common theory held across the food industry, a new academic study found. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 1, 2026

Jim Beam maker chooses next chief supply chain officer

Manuel Cabañas has been with Suntory Global Spirits since 2000 and will now oversee global manufacturing, distribution, quality, sourcing and operations.

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 1, 2026

Keurig Dr Pepper sells equity stake back to Chobani for $800M

The soda and coffeemaker said the transactions will help reduce debt as it prepares to split the company in early 2027.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2026

Ben & Jerry’s adds three board members to boost social mission

The ice cream maker’s new independent directors bring experience in environmental and social justice, civil rights, economic equity and free speech.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 31, 2026

Leftovers: Pringles introduces thicker chips | Pop-Tarts gets buzzed with BuzzBallz

The Mars Snacking brand is launching a sturdier crisp designed for dipping, while Snoop Dogg's Dr. Bombay releases a nostalgic popsicle.

By Food Dive staff • Aug. 28, 2026

Corona, Modelo maker names supply chain lead for beer division

Alex Alvarez will join Constellation Brands after serving in supply chain roles at Suntory Global Spirits and Brown-Forman.

By Phil Neuffer • Aug. 28, 2026

PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz under investigation in Texas over avocado oil claims

A probe into food giants' better-for-you brands follows a UC Davis study that found many products may be adulterated with cheaper oils.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 27, 2026

Packaging industry braces for impacts from U.S.-Canada trade war

Trade groups for manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging say higher costs could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2026

Sapporo USA to close craft brewing facilities following sale

The beer maker, which will also lay off 220 workers, sold Stone Brewing earlier this year and is transitioning its brewing operations away from California.

By Laurel Deppen • Aug. 27, 2026