Tyson chicken earnings pop as consumers prioritize protein

Growing demand for convenient meals is pushing the poultry giant to expand its presence in foodservice and the frozen aisle.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 4, 2025

Canada pauses tariffs on US food and alcohol after Trump delays trade action

Retaliatory tariffs would have targeted $155 billion worth of American goods including beef, pork, orange juice, coffee and spirits.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Feb. 3, 2025

What food and beverage stakeholders need to know for 2025

Analysts say the adoption of GLP-1 drugs, the expansion of AI and the growth of multi-billion-dollar M&A deals chart an unpredictable path for the industry this year.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 31, 2025

Meat giant JBS breaks into the egg business

A merger with South American producer Mantiqueira Brasil comes amid soaring U.S. egg prices.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 30, 2025

US detects rare bird flu strain H5N9 in poultry for first time

The finding at a California duck farm is raising alarms among public health experts that bird flu could further mutate into “unpredictable new viruses.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 30, 2025

‘Topsy-turvy’ Super Bowl food prices reflect volatile market: Wells Fargo

While consumers are willing to pay more for some items, they are being more choosy about which ones to purchase, according to the bank’s chief agricultural economist.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 30, 2025

Aji Amarillo pepper to enter more food and beverage items, McCormick says

Grown in Peru, the ingredient features fruity, tropical notes with moderate heat. It is used in everything from seafood and poultry to sauces and salsas.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 30, 2025

Egg prices could break more records in 2025

The USDA expects consumer costs to rise another 20% this year as bird flu devastates commercial flocks.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 29, 2025

Mondelēz’s BelVita launches energy snack bites

The offering is being marketed by the food giant as a mid-morning snack that bridges the gap between breakfast and lunch.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2025

Ferrero buys protein snack company Power Crunch

The purchase expands the Nutella maker's presence in the better-for-you category while increasing its U.S. footprint. 

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 24, 2025

Perdue Farms to shutter Tennessee chicken plant

The company is set to close the facility at the end of March, eliminating 433 jobs.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 23, 2025

Danone’s yogurt sales surge among US consumers using GLP-1 drugs

Oikos and its other popular brands are seeing a spike in demand as people taking the weight-loss medications turn to the portion-controlled snacks to meet their nutritional needs.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 22, 2025

Hormel Foods CEO to retire after 36 years with the Spam maker

The departure of James Snee, who took over the top post in 2016, is the third leader from a major food company to announce they are leaving since December.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2025

Louis Dreyfus buys BASF’s food and health ingredients business

The food processor seeks to dominate the plant-based space while chemical producer BASF shifts its focus to other areas.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 9, 2025

Smithfield Foods files for public offering on US stock exchange

The proposed listing comes amid pricing pressures in the pork industry and mounting public scrutiny over the agriculture industry's ties to China.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 8, 2025

GLP-1 drug use cuts grocery spending by 6%, study finds

Purchases of calorie-dense, processed items such as chips, baked goods and cookies were most affected, according to findings by Cornell University and Numerator.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 2, 2025

A food guide to shrinking the climate crisis

Mark Easter, a Colorado State University researcher, examines the impact on everything from cover crops and shellfish to meat and dairy by focusing on one ingredient and crop at a time.

By David Silverberg • Jan. 2, 2025

USDA to strengthen oversight of meat plants after listeria recalls

The Food Safety and Inspection Service said it will prioritize in-depth food safety reviews at ready-to-eat meat and poultry facilities, as well as other steps to protect public health.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 19, 2024

Sausage maker cited by OSHA three years in a row

Dean Sausage Co.'s latest safety and hazard violations at its Alabama meat processing facility led to $103,000 in fines.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 17, 2024

Post Holdings egg business impacted by bird flu as prices rise

The company’s Michael Foods subsidiary lost 4.5 million birds from a third-party facility, adding to a large uptick in cases across U.S. poultry operations over the past few months.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 16, 2024

General Mills boosts protein levels in new Cheerios

The CPG giant is turning to the nutrient to help keep the legacy brand relevant as many consumers ditch cereal for other breakfast alternatives.

By Chris Casey • Dec. 16, 2024

Butterball to shutter Arkansas turkey plant, lay off 180 workers

The closure adds to a wave of layoffs in the agriculture industry as weak sales continue to weigh on profits across the sector.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 10, 2024

US to test national milk supply amid bird flu concerns

The federal order allows the USDA to test samples of unpasteurized milk from all farms, transporters and facilities as officials look to contain an expanding outbreak.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 9, 2024

PepsiCo’s ‘we can’t do it alone’ thinking prompts food giant to look for outside help

The snack manufacturer's Culinary Advisory Board consists of chefs, culinary scientists and restaurateurs, to assist in creating new products and provide feedback on its offerings and strategy.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2024

Leftovers: Pam cooking spray gets air fryer upgrade | Hormel shakes up chili seasoning

The Conagra brand adopted a formula designed for the popular appliance, and Amy’s Kitchen brings a tofu scramble line to the freezer section.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 6, 2024