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  • Conagra Brands' Healthy Choice meals at a Maryland Wegmans.
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    Conagra eliminates COO role in leadership shakeup

    The executive restructure marks one of the first major moves by CEO John Brase to simplify the Slim Jim maker’s operations.

    By • July 30, 2026
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    Coca-Cola’s namesake soda won big at the World Cup

    CEO Henrique Braun said the 5% volume increase, the brand’s largest in nearly 20 years, reflects how the beverage giant is using innovation and market insights to drive growth.

    By • July 29, 2026
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    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
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    Conagra to invest $125M in supply chain resilience

    The food manufacturer intends to maintain high service levels, reassess its product mix and reduce days of inventory, executives said.

    By Antone Gonsalves • July 29, 2026
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    ‘Bean Appétit’: How Jelly Belly is positioning itself as a luxury candy

    Ferrara is framing the jelly bean as an alternative to high-end chocolate, which has become a thriving category as consumers flock to premium offerings.

    By • July 29, 2026
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    Coca-Cola restores Fairlife production after ransomware attack

    The company said it does not expect the disruption to have a material impact on financial performance or operations. 

    By David Jones • July 28, 2026
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    Spam maker Hormel Foods elevates insider to CEO

    CPG veteran John Ghingo will assume the top role on Oct. 26, telling Food Dive he has plans to “accelerate” investments in critical areas such as data and artificial intelligence.

    By • July 28, 2026
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    Grocery volumes contract for fifth consecutive month, report finds

    Shopper pullback has outpaced pricing growth and inflation, according to an analysis from Bain & Company and NielsenIQ.

    By Sam Silverstein • July 27, 2026
  • Boxes of Campbell's Chunky Frozen Bowls in a Washington, DC, grocery store
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    Campbell’s Chunky Soup expands into frozen meals

    The offerings, which contain up to 28 grams of protein and feature some of the soup’s most popular flavors, bring the brand into a new part of the store.

    By • July 27, 2026
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    Sponsored by Toyota Automated Logistics

    Building a more resilient food and beverage supply chain with automation

    Automation is transforming food and beverage distribution for speed, accuracy and growth.

    July 27, 2026
  • Bottles of S. Pellegrino are lined up on display.
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    Nestlé to sell half of waters business in $3.4B deal

    The transaction creates a newly independent company called Peranel, which will house brands such as S.Pellegrino and Source Perrier.

    By • July 24, 2026
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    McCormick outlines operating structure ahead of Unilever combination

    The spice giant disclosed its new executive team after its $44 billion acquisition made some investors "squeamish," according to one analyst.

    By • July 23, 2026
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    Vita Coco buys premium coconut water maker Copra in deal worth up to $275M

    The transaction expands the fast-growing company into super-premium offerings.

    By • July 23, 2026
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    Threat group claims credit for ransomware attack on Coca-Cola’s dairy unit

    The attackers previously exploited vulnerabilities or used stolen credentials for initial access. 

    By David Jones • July 23, 2026
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    Jeni’s exec says ‘intentional indulgence’ is sweetening ice cream sales

    Despite the gourmet ice cream brand’s high price tag, household penetration has accelerated as more consumers look to treat themselves with premium products.

    By • July 23, 2026
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    JM Smucker snags Hershey exec as SVP of operations, supply chain

    Douglas Guilherme will step into the role on July 29 with over 30 years of experience, including stints at the chocolate maker and Procter & Gamble.

    By Phil Neuffer • July 22, 2026
  • A red and yellow M&Ms Classic Mix bag and a light blue Crispy Cookie M&Ms bag on a grocery store shelf.
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    Mars Snacking to close US headquarters in New Jersey

    The Pringles maker plans to shutter the Newark location by the end of 2027 as it shifts more of its operations to Chicago.

    By • July 22, 2026
  • Bags of Utz potato chips at a Washington, D.C., store
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    Snacks maker Utz Brands sold for $2.9B in go-private deal

    Germany-based Intersnack will purchase the chip maker for $14.25 a share, with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter.

    By • July 21, 2026
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    Kraft Heinz, Disney enter long-term strategic marketing partnership

    The partnership spans marketing campaigns, digital content and other branded opportunities across Disney’s media outlets, cruise line, parks and events.

    By Chris Kelly • July 21, 2026
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    General Mills subpoenaed in Florida ingredients investigation

    The state’s attorney general is requesting safety information and documentation from the Pillsbury owner connected to breadmaking additive potassium bromate.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    How Dum Dums owner Spangler created a candy empire built on nostalgia

    The sweets maker has carved out an enviable niche in the $55 billion candy space with a unique collection of brands with storied histories, such as Sweethearts and Bit-O-Honey.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    Coca-Cola suspends Fairlife production after ransomware attack

    The beverage company is still working to determine the full scope of the breach at its dairy business.

    By David Jones • July 17, 2026
  • Cases of Pepsi are stacked on top of each other in a grocery store setting.
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    PepsiCo improves sustainable sourcing, delays emissions reporting

    The company adjusted its environmental targets last year “to what we have confidence we can achieve.”

    By Phil Neuffer • July 17, 2026
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    Marzetti taps former Unilever exec as supply chain head

    Mark Carter will oversee the specialty food maker's continued efforts to simplify its network and improve productivity.

    By Antone Gonsalves • July 16, 2026
  • Slim Jim meat sticks at at Washington, DC. grocery store.
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    Conagra’s new CEO ready to take ‘bold actions’ to turn around food giant

    John Brase, who recently joined from J.M. Smucker, told Food Dive he is “not happy” with the Slim Jim maker's performance and that divestitures of brands could be on the table.

    By • July 15, 2026
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    General Mills plans supply chain revamp

    The upgrade, part of a $3 billion cost cutting effort, is critical because the company’s current network was built for a lower-volume era, executives said.

    By Antone Gonsalves • July 15, 2026