Nestlé urged by investor group to lower dependence on unhealthy food products

In a letter, the shareholders said they have “already made clear our willingness to escalate our engagement” with the CPG giant should it fail to act.

By Christopher Doering • April 28, 2023

New startup brings the ramen experience to instant pasta

Pasta Noodles Co. said it is bringing authentic Italian pasta packaged in a rapid cook cup, which cooks in three minutes in a microwave.

By Chris Casey • April 28, 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

SweetLeaf partners with American Diabetes Association to promote stevia and monk fruit

The year-long partnership will tout the company’s sweeteners as a healthier and safer alternative with event sponsorships, recipes and cooking demonstrations.

By Megan Poinski • April 27, 2023

Tyson Foods to lay off 10% of corporate employees

The job cuts — which include 15% of senior leadership positions — mark the third major cost-cutting measure by the largest U.S. meat processor in recent months.

By Chris Casey • April 27, 2023

Regenerative ag is driving food sustainability promises, but is it greenwashing?

As companies like PepsiCo and General Mills enlist farmers to deliver on their lofty emissions reduction goals, experts are divided over whether the practice will produce tangible results.

By Chris Casey , Shaun Lucas • April 27, 2023

Utz Brands to lay off 175 workers as it closes Alabama manufacturing facility

The snack maker said the plant, which makes Golden Flake and other products, will shutter on or around July 3 as part of “the company’s dedication to network optimization and cost containment.”

By Christopher Doering • April 26, 2023

JBS ends contracts with company fined for employing child labor

The meat processing giant will transition its sanitation services in-house at some locations and to third-party providers at other plants.

By Chris Casey • April 26, 2023

Amy’s Kitchen adds another new executive, promoting VP to company president

Paul Schiefer joins a slate of new leaders at the frozen organic meal company in HR, supply chain and communications following a year of labor complaints and boycotts.

By Megan Poinski • April 26, 2023

Kraft Heinz enters US seasonings segment with Just Spices

The CPG company bought a majority stake in the successful German startup — which sells trendy blends largely direct-to-consumer — in 2022. Ten offerings are now available to American consumers online. 

By Megan Poinski • April 26, 2023

AB InBev puts 2 execs on leave after furor over transgender influencer

Marketing executives Alissa Heinerscheid and Daniel Blake oversaw a controversial collaboration with Dylan Mulvaney.

By Chris Kelly • April 25, 2023

80% of consumers say companies are raising prices out of greed, according to study

Three quarters of the shoppers responding to Attest’s survey said they’d noticed the steepest increases at the grocery store, and 71% were willing to switch brands to save money.

By Megan Poinski • April 25, 2023

Meat prices rose less than 1% overall in March as sales remained close to year-ago levels

Prices for fresh beef, pork, bacon and lamb were down last month on a year-over-year basis, but costs for chicken and turkey increased by almost 10%.

By Sam Silverstein • April 24, 2023

Post plans $146M egg production facility expansion for Michael Foods

The project will nearly double the location’s square footage. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2024.

By Christopher Doering • April 24, 2023

Leftovers: Kellogg chills out with Icee cereal; Boston Beer signs up for signature cocktails

The breakfast giant’s new collaboration features flavors inspired by the slushie, and marshmallow brand Stuffed Puffs makes its way into the dessert aisle with ice cream products made by Blue Bunny.

By Food Dive staff • April 21, 2023

Why General Mills is embarking on a farmer-driven regenerative agriculture strategy

The CPG giant said its projects are less about setting stringent rules and more about listening to the producers who are familiar with their land.

By Chris Casey • April 21, 2023

More than 40% of consumers factor in sustainability when purchasing food, survey finds

Kearney's annual Earth Day report indicates that even as shoppers deal with inflation, they are still likely to consider the environmental impact when purchasing items.

By Chris Casey • April 21, 2023

Quorn mycoprotein becomes available as an ingredient

This is the first time the fungi-derived substance, which has starred in branded meat analog products since 1985, will be widely available to other manufacturers.

By Megan Poinski • April 20, 2023

Coca-Cola enters fresh fruit through licensing deal for Minute Maid and Simply brands

In the U.S., Simply Select labeling will be used on Frutura’s Dayka & Hacket fresh citrus while Minute Maid will adorn grapes. Products will begin appearing at retail before July.

By Christopher Doering • April 20, 2023

Sara Lee owner Grupo Bimbo lead investor in $4M funding round for Olyra

The company’s venture capital arm made a minority investment in the maker of organic and nutritional breakfast biscuits produced with stone-milled ancient Greek grains.

By Christopher Doering • April 19, 2023

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

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