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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 Christopher Doering • July 15, 2026 -
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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 -
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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.
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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 -
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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 -
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How 5 top food and beverage brands are celebrating America’s 250th
General Mills, Campbell’s and Kraft Heinz are breaking out the red, white and blue with special innovations honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial.
By Food Dive staff • July 2, 2026 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Campbell’s launches gluten-free chicken noodle soup in partnership with Banza
The offering comes as big snack brands like Cheez-It and Oreo lean into the gluten-free market, which is forecast to reach $14 billion by 2032.
By Christopher Doering • June 16, 2026 -
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JBS to close meat plants in manufacturing reshuffle
The company plans to lay off at least 2,000 workers as it shutters a Pennsylvania beef processing facility and makes changes at majority-owned Pilgrim’s Pride.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 15, 2026 -
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How grocers are catering to GLP-1 users
Weight loss medications have changed the game of health and wellness. From protein-focused private label to wellness guides, here’s how grocers are keeping up.
By Peyton Bigora • June 10, 2026 -
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Tyson promotes company insider to COO
Wes Morris will oversee the company’s chicken, beef and pork businesses as it battles record cattle prices.
By Laurel Deppen • June 10, 2026 -
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Brownie Brittle owner buys meat snack maker Tillamook Country Smoker
The acquisition by Second Nature gives it a presence in the fast-growing protein snacks space, which had been missing from its portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • June 8, 2026 -
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Q&AAhold Delhaize USA’s head of private label talks strategy
Abby Cook, the grocer’s newly appointed SVP of Own Brands, shares why its store brands continue to outpace the rest of its assortment in sales and volume.
By Peyton Bigora • June 3, 2026 -
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Spam thinks outside the can in expansion to sushi and hotdogs
The Hormel-owned brand, which has reported record sales for most of the last decade, is entering new eating occasions as it looks to get more consumers to eat the iconic meat.
By Christopher Doering • June 1, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Hidden Valley Ranch launches dippable snacks | Hot Pockets leans into snacking
The ranch dressing maker is entering the refrigerated aisle for the first time, while Liquid IV takes on the mocktail market.
By Food Dive staff • May 29, 2026 -
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Tyson Foods hires Jeff Schomburger as CEO
The executive takes over for Donnie King, who has been with the meat and chicken processor for 43 years, including the last five as CEO.
By Christopher Doering • May 28, 2026 -
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How the food and beverage industry is rethinking manufacturing investments
Companies are increasingly focused on modernizing facilities as they shrink their footprints.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 26, 2026 -
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Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile race returns with bolder media blitz
After boosting hot dog sales last year, the event is jumping from streaming to broadcast as the Kraft Heinz brand looks to win Memorial Day weekend.
By Peter Adams • May 22, 2026 -
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FDA to reassess safety of ‘yoga mat’ chemical in food
The agency will review ADA and chewing gum preservative BHT as it backs away from a plan to prioritize ingredient safety evaluations based on consumer concern.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 21, 2026 -
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Once Upon a Farm soars as parents seek healthier kids’ foods despite inflation
John Foraker, the company’s CEO and co-founder, said consumer demand for better-for-you offerings remains robust even as rising prices prompt shoppers to cut back on spending in other areas.
By Christopher Doering • May 20, 2026 -
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Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023
Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.
By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2026 -
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Beyond Meat puts protein drinks at the center of turnaround plan
CEO Ethan Brown said it’s been acting as a “beverage company in hiding,” with a board of executives from Coke, Boston Beer and more.
By Laurel Deppen • May 13, 2026 -
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DOJ confirms antitrust investigation into top beef producers
A top official said the Justice Department is using “every law enforcement tool available to help reduce food prices.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 5, 2026 -
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Banks fail to address meat and dairy’s rising methane emissions: report
Most banks with greenhouse gas reduction targets failed to account for methane — a powerful driver of climate change — emitted by the agricultural companies they finance, per a new report from Planet Tracker.
By Lauren Schenkman • April 30, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Liquid IV turns Grillo’s pickle flavor prank into reality | Mike’s Hard Lemonade gives dirty soda a shot
The Unilever-owned hydration brand is launching a briny new variety, while PBR teams with Smithfield on a brat-infused sausage for grilling season.
By Food Dive staff • April 10, 2026
