For producers, for the planet: Why we need conservation on farmland

Conservation agriculture practices have short and long-term benefits, yet adoption lags.

By Melissa Willhouse-Chase • 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

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Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

By Food Dive staff

As MAHA clashes with courts, is RFK Jr’s food policy agenda on life support?

The movement’s passion for bad ideas, penchant for public intimidation and reliance on government mandates is meeting its match in federal judges, writes Sean McBride.

By Sean McBride • July 8, 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

Food giants defeat lawsuit calling ultraprocessed products addictive

A court ruled that a correlation between the rise in ultraprocessed foods and an increase in childhood diseases does not amount to causation.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 6, 2026

FDA adds caffeine labeling to regulatory priority list

The disclosure comes after Celsius and other energy drink manufacturers face mounting scrutiny for allegedly failing to disclose health risks to consumers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • 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

Takis to remove artificial colors

The spicy rolled tortilla chip brand popular among children will phase out synthetic dyes and the preservative TBHQ by the end of the year. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 29, 2026

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola to add QR codes for ingredients transparency

The beverage giants are joining an industrywide effort to connect consumers with government safety data as shoppers become increasingly concerned about what’s in their food and drinks.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 25, 2026

Judge blocks states from excluding soda and candy from SNAP

A federal district court ruled that the USDA exceeded its legal authority when it approved five state waivers barring participants from buying certain foods through the food assistance program.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 24, 2026

How Mars and Mondelēz fared on 2025 packaging targets

The snacking giants’ most recent sustainability reports show progress, though both companies fell short on some goals.

By Maria Rachal • June 22, 2026

Bill in Congress targets ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging

The No Toxics in Food Packaging Act seeks to ban PFAS, phthalates, BPA and certain other substances from food packaging and food processing materials.

By Maria Rachal • June 16, 2026

[Podcast] Cold Chain 2026 – Evolving Under Pressure Episode 2

This podcast series examines the forces reshaping cold chain operations, from trade volatility and tariffs to AI adoption and supply chain resilience.

By Food Dive's studioID • June 11, 2026

SNAP waivers could lead to $830M sales loss for soda, candy, energy drinks

By the end of 2026, state-specific restrictions are expected to impact one-third of participants in the government food assistance program, Numerator found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 29, 2026

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

4 ways Bazooka rethought its supplier strategy in face of tariffs

The candy maker scrapped its volume-for-price playbook and adopted a collaborative approach to sharing the pain.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 21, 2026

FDA names safety vet acting head of food

Donald Prater will lead the Human Foods Program and replace Kyle Diamantas, who is taking over as department commissioner.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 18, 2026

FDA chief Marty Makary resigns from agency, ending tumultuous tenure

Kyle Diamantas, previously the deputy commissioner for food, will lead the department in an acting capacity.

By Ben Fidler , Sarah Zimmerman • May 12, 2026

[Podcast] Cold Chain 2026 – Evolving Under Pressure

  This podcast series examines the forces reshaping cold chain operations, from trade volatility and tariffs to AI adoption and supply chain resilience.  

By Food Dive's studioID • May 12, 2026

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

Hemp THC ban remains intact after House abandons rescue plan

Lawmakers declined to delay or overturn restrictions on the buzzy category, which has grown into a significant competitor of the alcohol sector.

By Sarah Zimmerman • May 4, 2026

New York poised to become first state to close food ingredient ‘loophole’ criticized by RFK Jr

If approved, the bill would ban three additives and require safety data when companies determine that an ingredient is safe.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 30, 2026

Food giants hit with consumer lawsuit calling ultraprocessed ingredients addictive

The complaint against Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo and other companies aims to connect packaged foods and consumer health issues after a judge tossed a similar lawsuit last fall.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 30, 2026

Why Hershey is making big changes to its sustainability strategy

While the Reese’s maker has “made tremendous progress,” there is still “a ton of work to do” as consumers pay more attention to what they eat, a top executive said.

By Christopher Doering • April 22, 2026

Recall rodeo: Roping in risk with precision, not panic

How better traceability turns recall confusion into coordinated action.

April 20, 2026