Corporate Operations: Page 6

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    How Boston Beer is building Sun Cruiser hard iced teas into its next ‘iconic brand’

    The Sam Adams brewer has tripled distribution of the canned cocktail line, which has quickly become a top-selling RTD spirit.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Uno frozen pizza offloaded by private equity firm

    Brynwood Partners is selling Great Kitchens, which manufactures the popular brand and private label pizzas, for an undisclosed amount.

    By • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    PepsiCo CEO says sustainability debate needs a ‘reframe’

    Corporate strategy debates shouldn’t pit sustainability against profitability, but see it as a short-term versus long-term risk issue, Ramon Laguarta said during a World Economic Forum event.

    By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 26, 2026
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    Private label sales set another record in 2025

    Shoppers spent just under $283 billion on store-brand products last year, up 3% compared with 2024, the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported.

    By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 23, 2026
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    Leftovers: Cheez-It goes gluten-free | Sanpellegrino sips on limoncello

    The Mars-owned brand called the launch one of its “most highly requested innovations,” while Twisted Tea packs a punch with an expanded high-alcohol lineup.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 23, 2026
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    PepsiCo pilots digital twins to ‘reinvent’ manufacturing with AI

    The multi-year pilot with Nvidia and Siemens creates 3D replicas of U.S. plants and warehouses, allowing the food and beverage giant to test production improvements. 

    By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 22, 2026
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    Smithfield Foods to buy Nathan’s Famous for $450M

    The purchase of the iconic hot dog brand will enable the pork giant to grow sales of its packaged meat business, its largest segment.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Simply Good Foods brings back former CEO

    Joe Scalzo is returning as the Atkins owner faces decreased demand with consumers abandoning low-carb diets in favor of GLP-1s.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    ‘It’s not going to be easy’: Food industry faces uphill growth battle in 2026

    As CPG companies aim to improve their businesses amid a challenging environment, some firms are expected to cut jobs, lower prices and boost innovation to increase their competitiveness.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
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    Tapatio hot sauce acquired by private equity firm

    The purchase will enable the 55-year-old brand to enter new geographies and distribution channels while boosting innovation.

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Coke creates chief digital officer role to keep pace with tech demands

    Sedef Salingan Sahin will lead digital transformation efforts, including in marketing, while CMO Manolo Arroyo’s remit will expand.

    By Peter Adams • Jan. 20, 2026
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    B&G Foods buys Del Monte Foods’ broth brands for $110M

    The purchase of College Inn and Kitchen Basics gives the Crisco owner a bigger presence in home meals as consumers spend less at restaurants.

    By • Jan. 20, 2026
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    Why Dos Equis revived the Most Interesting Man amid category headwinds

    Alison Payne, CMO for parent company Heineken USA, explains how the iconic character is being reimagined for the social-digital world.

    By Chris Kelly • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Leftovers: Lifeway churns up probiotic butter | Modelo goes nonalcoholic

    The kefir maker is capitalizing on demand for premium butters, while Horizon Organic splashes into the fast-growing creamer category.

    By Food Dive staff • Jan. 16, 2026
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    Del Monte brand to combine under single owner following bankruptcy purchase

    The canned fruit and vegetable company sold a portion of its assets to the unrelated produce giant Fresh Del Monte for $285 million.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Babybel owner partners to put real fruit at center of snack innovation

    Bel US will leverage Foodberry’s plant-based coatings to develop products prioritizing nutrition and convenience, beginning with a protein and fruit snack.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Mission Produce buys avocado rival Calavo in deal worth $430M

    The acquisition gives the produce giant a path to enter the ready-made guacamole market and expand its portfolio to include tomatoes and papayas.

    By • Jan. 15, 2026
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    Abandoning packaging sustainability is a ‘serious strategic miscalculation’: Bain

    Companies are still pursuing sustainable packaging strategies even though they’ve toned down public messaging about it, according to a report.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Q&A

    How Kellanova tailors innovation to meet evolving consumer needs

    Nico Amaya, the company’s North America president, discusses why product development has moved away from a one-size-fits-all solution and the role that AI is playing in his business.

    By • Jan. 14, 2026
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    Danone invests $4M to expand Texas plant amid yogurt boom

    The expansion comes as the food giant struggles to meet surging consumer demand for high-protein dairy products.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Save A Lot to remove artificial food dyes from private label products

    The grocer’s move reflects an effort by the FDA to eliminate synthetic colors from the nation’s food supply.

    By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Vita Coco flexes back into sports and fitness

    The coconut water brand, with more than $500 million in annual sales, is going back to its roots to help boost revenue and attract younger consumers.

    By • Jan. 13, 2026
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    Heineken CEO to step down as beer sales slump

    Dolf van den Brink is leaving at the end of May as the company implements a reorganization plan.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
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    The social-to-shelf pipeline: Measuring what actually drives retail sales

    How top CPG brands turn TikTok discovery into real sales, online and in store.

    Jan. 12, 2026
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    Impossible Foods bulks up protein presence with partnership

    The plant-based meat company struck a licensing agreement with bread and pasta maker Equii to create products that pair with Impossible’s offerings.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026