Danone expands high-protein Silk line into yogurts, shakes

The launch comes after early success for the brand’s milk line, underscoring interest among younger consumers in plant-based options loaded with the popular nutrient.

By Christopher Doering • July 15, 2026

CEO of Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman to retire

Lawson Whiting, who led the company for seven years, will remain at the spirits giant until his successor is named.

By Laurel Deppen • July 14, 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

Coca-Cola files application to trademark ‘Spricy’

The request could signal that the beverage giant is planning a new spicy offering after discontinuing Coca-Cola Spiced in 2024.

By Laurel Deppen • July 14, 2026

PepsiCo CFO says tariff refund will help offset inflation

“We do expect some more pressure on the business from a commodity standpoint,” CFO Steve Schmitt said on an earnings call.

By Alexei Alexis • July 14, 2026

Premier Protein maker taps salty snack leader as CEO

Bellring Brands named Michael Axelrod to lead the company as it looks to maintain its top spot amid increased protein shake competition.

By Laurel Deppen • July 13, 2026

JBS axes 2040 net-zero goal, citing ‘immense’ execution challenges

The meat giant has also dropped targets for scope 3 emissions, which make up the bulk of its environmental footprint. 

By Zoya Mirza • July 13, 2026

California standardizes date labeling, Virginia bans foam food containers

While 2026 has already seen multiple new packaging laws implemented, the year’s halfway mark brings a few more.

By Maria Rachal • July 10, 2026

Leftovers: Reese’s Pieces launches first new flavor in 10 years | Quaker shakes up oats

The Hershey-owned brand is playing with texture for its first U.S. innovation in a decade, while Brown-Forman brings El Jimador tequila into RTDs.

By Food Dive staff • July 10, 2026

How Doritos gets global, year-round scale with Formula 1 partnership

Kyle Gore, vice president of global marketing for Doritos, compares the brand’s efforts to what’s required for the Super Bowl — but on a much larger scale.

By Chris Kelly • July 9, 2026

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

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