110-year-old Turtles candy is ready to ‘break out of its shell’

The caramel nut cluster brand is boosting innovation and marketing to reach a new generation of consumers inundated with choice in the $55 billion confectionery space. 

By Christopher Doering • July 9, 2026

Mars to close Nature’s Bakery plant, lay off 345 workers

The closure comes a year after the brand opened a new $237 million production facility to keep up with demand.

By Laurel Deppen • July 8, 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

Better Meat Co rebrands to focus on plant-based protein

The new name, BMC Ingredients, comes as the company looks to offer its mycelium-based powders for use in protein shakes, baked goods and other food applications.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 8, 2026

Walmart cuts prices on groceries and other goods

The initiative includes ground beef, which received a nearly 12% price decrease, as well as Lay’s chips and private label foods.

By Peyton Bigora • July 8, 2026

McCormick gets $28M tariff refund as Iran war raises costs

The spice and ingredients maker plans to use the returned funds to help mitigate higher logistics and material costs tied to the conflict.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 7, 2026

Sara Lee owner to remove artificial preservatives from top brands

The reformulations will take effect before 2028, part of a sweeping commitment to clean label ingredients.

By Laurel Deppen • July 7, 2026

Hormel winning big as protein craze shows ‘resilience’

The Spam and Planters maker has posted organic sales growth for six consecutive quarters, bucking a downturn across the broader food space.

By Christopher Doering • July 7, 2026

How Tom Holland’s nonalcoholic Bero breaks through with brand partners

Co-founded by the Spider-Man star, the beer brand has used partnerships with Chase and fitness chain Barry’s to charge its marketing efforts.

By Chris Kelly • July 6, 2026

General Mills plans $3B in cost cuts to fight consumer spending slump

The Cheerios maker is focusing on improving the “remarkability” of its brands as the company acknowledges consumer sentiment is unlikely to recover anytime soon.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 2, 2026

Consumer sentiment rises from record low on prospect of lower inflation

Food companies said shoppers have shown a more pronounced focus on value in the past few months as cost pressures mounted. 

By Jim Tyson • July 2, 2026

Cal-Maine to donate 30M eggs in DOJ price-fixing settlement

The country's largest egg producer will also pay $1.5 million in an agreement that also involves producers Hickman's Egg Ranch and Versova.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 1, 2026

Food brands report challenges switching to recycled plastics in packaging

Material availability, cost and consumer purchasing habits have impacted Campbell's and other companies' abilities to incorporate more postconsumer recycled material.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 1, 2026

Mondelēz bets big on Luna Bar after brand hit a ‘crossroads’

The Oreo maker is prioritizing innovation and marketing for the brand popular with young women, an underserved demographic in the $10 billion bar category.

By Christopher Doering • July 1, 2026

Hormel Foods to sell ‘challenged’ Brazil business

Interim CEO Jeffrey Ettinger said the country had been a “drag” on the company’s overall 2025 performance and hurt its ability to meet international growth targets.

By Christopher Doering • July 1, 2026

CVC Capital builds out ingredients portfolio with Irca acquisition

The deal for the Italian dessert ingredients supplier comes about a month after the private equity firm purchased IFF's ingredients business for $4.3 billion.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 30, 2026

Challenger food brands are standing out despite fewer marketing swings

Dan Eisenberg, CMO at Blue Chip, discusses how brands such as Emerald Nuts and Bob’s Red Mill compete against corporate giants.

By Danielle McLean • Updated June 30, 2026

Coca-Cola to close Massachusetts bottling plant

The beverage giant will lay off 175 workers as part of the closure, which has been planned for several years.

By Laurel Deppen • June 30, 2026

Takis to remove artificial colors

The spicy rolled tortilla chip brand popular among children will phase out synthetic dyes and the preservative TBHQ by the end of the year. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 29, 2026

4 key numbers highlighting the stress facing grocery consumers

From high food inflation to increasing usage of buy now, pay later programs, here’s a look at how shoppers are grappling with affordability woes.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 29, 2026

How TikTok Shop is changing innovation for food and beverage brands

Big companies, including PepsiCo and Mars, are using the app’s e-commerce feature to drive sales and inform new products, according to the platform’s head of food.

By Michael Brady • June 29, 2026

Leftovers: Dolly Parton pours into coffee | Eggo launches first zero-sugar waffle

The country music icon is introducing Cup of Ambition with Community Coffee, while King's Hawaiian enters the single-serve market with pretzel bites.

By Food Dive staff • June 26, 2026

Coke’s North America president to depart after 4 years

Jennifer Mann will remain with the company through April as a senior advisor. The beverage giant's CFO will oversee the region while it looks for a replacement.

By Christopher Doering • June 26, 2026

Alcohol brands need to emphasize value to grow sales: report

Current offerings aren't doing enough to convince a large cohort of consumers that the price is “worth it,” according to a Deloitte analysis.

By Laurel Deppen • June 25, 2026

Clubs and supermarkets score private brand growth

Both merchant types recorded dollar and unit share increases, while mass retailers and dollar stores posted declines, according to an FMI report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 25, 2026

Ocean Spray names Nestlé health exec as its CEO

Abigail Buckwalter joins from Nestlé Health Science U.S. and is set to lead the cranberry giant as it benefits from demand for minimally processed and better-for-you foods. 

By Christopher Doering • June 25, 2026