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

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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 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

Barry Callebaut partners with Nestlé on agroforestry project

The chocolate producers believe they can lower the carbon emissions of their supply chains by planting new trees and implementing climate positive practices across 30,000 acres of land.

By Chris Casey • March 30, 2023

Cultivated meat maker New Age Eats shuts down

Founder and CEO Brian Spears said the company’s financial woes had nothing to do with the segment’s viability.

By Megan Poinski • March 29, 2023

Tyson wins COVID lawsuit against meatpacking employees

The U.S. appeals court in New Orleans granted the meat giant's motion to dismiss the case, stating the workers did not provide evidence they contracted the virus as a result of the company's negligence.

By Chris Casey • March 29, 2023

How thinking small could pay off big for Ingredion

The ingredient supplier is spending more time partnering with upstart companies to run tests and troubleshoot — a move that lays a foundation for growth while expediting product development for young businesses.

By Christopher Doering • March 29, 2023

Egg market may be improving ahead of Easter, but bird flu brings unknowns: Wells Fargo

As producers work to rebuild flocks, they remain cautious about the impact the virus will have this year, the banking giant's Agri-Food Institute sector manager said.

By Chris Casey • March 28, 2023

Kind CEO aims to reach more consumers, bring the brand to other parts of the store

In an interview, Russell Stokes talked about price increases, how products are faring in the current environment and changes in shopping behaviors.

By Christopher Doering • March 28, 2023