I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spray labeling is not misleading, appellate court rules

The U.S. 9th Circuit judges said the pump-action seasoning can be considered a spray — and therefore bill itself as having no calories or fat per serving.

By Megan Poinski • April 19, 2023

Kellogg closer to achieving diversity, equity and inclusion goals

At the end of 2022, 46% of all manager roles and above were filled by women globally, an increase of 1% from the previous year.

By Carolyn Crist • April 19, 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

How Bazooka Gum uses nostalgia to drive sweet success

More than 75 years after the iconic pink bubble gum first launched, it’s still popular for the flavor, texture and comics that made it famous — and that isn't likely to change.

By Megan Poinski • April 19, 2023

JBS to pay $25M to settle allegations of beef price fixing

The meat giant will pay the sum to a group of consumers after a class action lawsuit accused it of conspiring with competitors to inflate prices.

By Chris Casey • April 19, 2023

Kellogg discontinues MorningStar Farms Incogmeato burger

The CPG food giant said that while it eliminated its plant-based patty, it is still working to innovate and add new alternative protein products to its lineup.

By Chris Casey • April 18, 2023

Molson Coors debuts RTD cocktail Topo Chico Spirited

The beverage giant is boosting its media spend as it releases the fourth product in its partnership with Coca-Cola.

By Sara Karlovitch • April 14, 2023

How ADM and Brightseed are using AI to expand microbiome potential

The ingredients and commodity giant said the upstart’s technology will help it meet the growing demand for gut health products by identifying bioactive components in plants.

By Chris Casey • April 13, 2023

ADM partners with Believer Meats on cultivated products

The agreement brings the global food giant’s ingredients and nutritional expertise to enhance cultured meat items, and lays out a path to potentially produce them for commercialization.

By Megan Poinski • April 12, 2023

Chobani taking cautious approach to entering new categories as it prioritizes innovating existing core

After moving beyond its Greek yogurt roots into coffee, creamer and oatmilk, the food maker is now focusing on new flavors, packaging formats and additional usage occasions.

By Christopher Doering • April 12, 2023

Tyson workers go on strike at Arkansas plant set to close in May

Employees are demanding fair working conditions, including a severance payment for production floor workers, full payment of unused vacation time and compensation for injury claims.

By Chris Casey • April 11, 2023

The ambitious plan by Hain Celestial’s new CEO to restore growth and evolve the better-for-you food giant

In her first interview since taking over in January, Wendy Davidson said her strategy at the Greek Gods yogurt and Terra chips maker prioritizes increasing innovation, boosting brand awareness and expanding distribution.

By Christopher Doering • April 11, 2023

Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of some products, CEO Sean Connollly said in its latest quarterly earnings call.

By Kelly Stroh • April 10, 2023

Pilgrim’s Pride, Perdue settle in poultry price-fixing case totaling $35M

These chicken producers join a dozen other companies that have agreed to a settlement with Washington state’s attorney general who says the businesses colluded to increase profits. Five processors have yet to settle.

By Chris Casey • April 10, 2023

One-third of consumers can’t find a plant-based dairy product they like, survey finds

Ingredients provider Ofi found while 65% of consumers are buying these options along with regular dairy, many have not found completely satisfying offerings that fit their needs.

By Chris Casey • April 6, 2023

Leftovers: SpaghettiOs packs heat with Frank’s Red Hot; Rice Krispies pops into candy bars

The Campbell Soup-owned pasta dish is tapping the popular hot sauce for its new product, and better-for-you brand Jovial Foods serves up gluten-free mac and cheese from Italy.

By Food Dive staff • April 6, 2023

Sen. Sanders calls to ‘break up’ large egg producers as Cal-Maine profits surge 718%

The lawmaker once again brought up his rallying call to split “Big Ag” after the country's largest egg producer announced its latest quarterly profits.

By Chris Casey • Updated April 6, 2023

Sales at Top Ramen maker Nissin surge 41%

The company, which holds a 40% share of the instant ramen segment in the U.S., is benefiting from strong demand for its core products and newer innovations.

By Chris Casey • April 5, 2023

Chocolate maker Barry Callebaut appoints new CEO

The announcement that Peter Feld is taking the top spot came on the same day that the Swiss chocolate company reduced the amount it is investing and trimmed its sales guidance more than analysts had been expecting. 

By Christopher Doering • April 5, 2023

GoodBelly maker NextFoods acquires tart cherry beverage Cheribundi

The merger of the gut health probiotic juice brand and the natural sports recovery drink will expand their reach and production, CEO Marcel Bens said.

By Megan Poinski • April 5, 2023

Diageo to close Maryland Guinness facility, cut about 100 jobs

The alcohol maker, which opened the location in 2018, said it made the decision to “ensure long term sustainable growth” of its business and to optimize its existing operations.

By Christopher Doering • April 4, 2023

Conagra commits to phasing out gestation crates amid pressure

The food giant aims to source all of its pork from farms that use open pen gestation systems by 2026, a win for The Humane Society which had been pushing for the change. 

By Chris Casey • April 4, 2023

Kraft Heinz turns up the heat with Spicy Ketchup

Three varieties of the condiment — each featuring a different pepper — and Hot 57 Sauce are hitting stores as part of the company’s innovation platform.

By Megan Poinski • April 4, 2023

Despite dire warnings in climate report, HowGood sees promise in food production

The sustainability platform’s chief innovation officer Ethan Soloviev said in an interview that carbon sequestration and deforestation provide solutions to food insecurity despite Big Food’s impact on emissions.

By Chris Casey • April 3, 2023

Food meant for children in West Africa was at risk of going to waste. That’s when Hershey stepped in.

More than 1 million servings of a nutritional product for children was sitting, abandoned, in a warehouse in West Africa, because of disruptions caused by Covid-19.

April 3, 2023

Leftovers: Nissin brings Cup Noodles to breakfast; Kellogg rolls into another Little Debbie cereal

The ramen maker taps the flavors of pancakes, eggs and sausage for its new variety, and Blue Bunny expands its presence in frozen treats with Mini Bars and soft serve ice cream.

By Food Dive staff • March 31, 2023