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 Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026

Good Culture sells majority stake to private-equity firm L Catterton

The deal comes amid strong sales for the company as consumers flock to cottage cheese for its high-protein content.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026

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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

Mondelēz plans US creative review following new marketing exec hire

The Martin Agency has been responsible for Ritz and Oreo’s Super Bowl work for the past three years, including an upcoming big game spot for the former.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 8, 2026

The food and beverage trends to watch in 2026

Companies are leaning on innovation, M&A and healthier options to navigate sometimes contradictory consumer preferences.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 8, 2026

Beyond Meat taps new chief accounting officer amid financial overhaul

Tony Kalajian’s appointment comes as the embattled plant-based meat maker identified a material weakness late last year.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 7, 2026

AB InBev buys back $3B stake in US metal container plants

The Bud Light maker sold a minority stake in the business to investors in 2020.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2026

Tyson agrees to $82.5M settlement in beef price-fixing lawsuit

Meat giants have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims that they artificially raised prices for years.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 6, 2026

Coca-Cola begins corporate restructuring with 75 layoffs

Future cuts at the beverage giant are expected to occur in phases during the coming months.

By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 5, 2026

Food makers cut prices to reignite growth

PepsiCo and General Mills are among a handful of companies planning to boost affordability as shoppers tighten their spending.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 5, 2026

Hi-Chew’s lifestyle marketing strategy helps it savor US growth

The Japanese candy brand, which is celebrating 50 years in business, entered the U.S. market in 2008 and found success with coveted Gen Zers.

By Aaron Baar • Jan. 5, 2026

The biggest food and beverage M&A deals in 2025

While giants like Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper announced plans to break up, others leaned on acquisitions to grow their presence in trendy categories like health and wellness.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 23, 2025

Jim Beam halts production at flagship Kentucky distillery

The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant as it battles declining alcohol consumption and high barrel-aging taxes.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025

Laird Superfood grows health and wellness portfolio with $39M acquisition

The purchase of Navitas’ organic offerings will give the functional coffee and creamer producer a deeper presence in nutritional products while increasing the company’s reach in retail.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 22, 2025

PepsiCo, Walmart accused of price fixing in class action lawsuit

The new complaint follows an unsealed FTC lawsuit against the soda company claiming that it unfairly gave the retailer preferred pricing.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025

Beyond Meat terminates controller after identifying material weakness

The finance leadership shifts mark the latest twist in what has been a bumpy year for the plant-based meat maker.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 22, 2025

Leftovers: Ritz embraces sweet and salty | Stoli spices up vodka

The Mondelēz brand is introducing Drizzled Minis to “push the boundaries of what a cracker can be," while Laird Superfood rolls out new innovations for health-conscious consumers.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 19, 2025

How MAHA transformed the food industry in 2025

Lawmakers capitalized on anxieties around ultraprocessed ingredients to introduce new regulations, with companies choosing to reformulate or fight back.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2025

White Claw maker names first new CEO in 50 years

Mark Anthony Group founder Anthony Von Mandl will stay on as chairman while Phil Rosse takes on the top leadership role.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 18, 2025

The biggest food and beverage layoffs in 2025

Nestlé, General Mills and Molson Coors were among the most high-profile companies to announce job cuts or plant closures this year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 17, 2025

FTC claimed Walmart got unfair pricing advantages from PepsiCo

In the newly unsealed complaint, the agency alleged the retailer got preferential pricing and promotions from the CPG giant.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 17, 2025

Sleepytime Tea owner Hain Celestial makes interim CEO permanent

The appointment comes as the organic and natural food maker struggles with declining sales and growing competition.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Shoppers plan to spend more on groceries next year: report

The grocery sector is the only category included in an international survey conducted by AlixPartners that’s expected to see an overall increase in consumer outlays in 2026.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 16, 2025

Nestlé’s US CEO embraces a ‘sense of urgency’ to accelerate growth

In his first interview since taking the top spot, Marty Thompson said the Stouffer’s maker is paying more attention to its core brands and identifying untapped growth opportunities.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz names former Kellanova leader as CEO

Steve Cahillane will take over at the Oscar Mayer and Philadelphia manufacturer starting Jan. 1 as the company prepares to split later in 2026.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Coca-Cola manufacturer to build $475M plant

The project will replace a 90-year-old facility in Denver to help meet the rising demand for sports drinks, teas and other beverages.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 15, 2025