Kraft Heinz brings convenience to frozen meals with Homebake 425°/:30

The new brand, the latest in a series of recent innovations from the CPG giant, features different options for main courses as well as side and vegetable dishes.

By Megan Poinski • May 3, 2023

Above Food to go public through SPAC merger

The deal values the Canadian agriculture, ingredient and CPG company at $319 million, and company leaders say there are opportunities for margin growth.

By Megan Poinski • May 1, 2023

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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8 mistakes food and beverage brands make as they move to retail

Experts weigh in on how success can be short-lived when food and beverage brands fail to understand some of the biggest pitfalls after diving into the world of retail.

By Sharon Brandwein • May 1, 2023

JBS USA taps new CEO

Wesley Batista Filho, grandson of the company’s founder, is taking over. Outgoing chief Tim Schellpeper chose to retire, the meat giant said in a statement.

By Chris Casey • May 1, 2023

Leftovers: Conagra brings Wendy’s chili to cans; M&M’s brews Caramel Cold Brew candy

The CPG version of the fast food staple features beef, peppers and beans in a tomato-based sauce, and DiGiorno gets thick and thin with new pizza styles.

By Food Dive staff • April 28, 2023

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

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