Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP

Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but most experts agree they're unlikely to improve health outcomes.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 17, 2025

Consumer sentiment plummets amid trade war

Inflation expectations surged to the highest level since 1981 as anxiety mounts over escalating tariffs, the University of Michigan found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • April 15, 2025

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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. 

By Food Dive staff

Constellation says Trump’s immigration crackdown is hurting sales of Modelo, Corona

Deportation threats and the potential of job losses have led to decreased spending among Hispanic consumers who make up half of the company’s beer sales.

By Chris Casey • Updated April 15, 2025

Food manufacturers look to stay agile amid tariff uncertainty

Supply chain leaders from Del Monte Foods and McCormick & Co. said they are making supplier adjustments and contingency plans to weather the storm.

By Nathan Owens • April 11, 2025

MycoTechnology’s honey truffle sweetener receives GRAS approval

The mushroom-based ingredients maker said its latest product can amplify caramel and citrus flavors while masking undesirable ones.

By Chris Casey • April 10, 2025

Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days

Most countries will be subject to a 10% baseline tax in the interim, prompting the E.U. to halt retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. in response. 

By Philip Neuffer • April 10, 2025

Tariffs are the latest test of beleaguered US consumers

Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • April 9, 2025

Trump unveils sweeping tariffs, sparking further turmoil in food

A 10% duty on imports and reciprocal levies on 60 countries will raise consumer costs and “unintentionally harm iconic American manufacturers,” according to the Consumer Brands Association.

By Philip Neuffer • April 3, 2025

Constellation Brands beer executive exits amid tariff uncertainty

Bill Renspie’s departure after more than two decades comes as the Corona brewer faces pressure following a tax on Mexican imports levied by the White House.

By Chris Casey • March 24, 2025

Trump admin delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks

The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. Coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2025

Dream team assemble: Working together to comply with FSMA Rule 204

Upgrading systems and collaborating to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 will be a long, complicated process. Learn how leaders are preparing.

March 24, 2025

Consumers worry tariffs will hit grocery prices the hardest: report

New findings from Intuit Credit Karma show half of U.S. consumers have changed their spending habits in anticipation of tariffs, led by Gen Z and millennial shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 20, 2025

Ben & Jerry’s says CEO fired by Unilever over social activism

The ice cream maker alleged the CPG giant has “repeatedly threatened” the ice cream’s personnel if they failed to “silence” their outspokenness.

By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2025

Escalating trade war heightens risks for alcohol industry

Tariffs and retaliatory backlash not only limit the market for U.S. spirits producers abroad, but also present challenges to companies whose portfolios depend on imported brews.

By Chris Casey • March 19, 2025

Trump admin looks to allow meat processers to permanently run faster line speeds

Pork and poultry companies have pushed for plants to operate faster, with critics warning of potential food safety concerns and risks to workers.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 19, 2025

RFK Jr wants to close a ‘loophole’ in food additive regulation

The Health and Human Services Secretary directed the FDA to consider eliminating a pathway that allowed companies to "self-affirm" whether their ingredients are safe for consumption.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 13, 2025

Food manufacturers seek tariff exemptions from White House for some imports

The Consumer Brands Association, which represents PepsiCo, Conagra and Mondelēz, said ingredients such as cocoa, coffee and certain spices aren’t produced in the U.S.

By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2025

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine and spirits

The president vowed to implement the new duties if the European Union doesn’t walk back its retaliatory actions against U.S. whiskey.

By Philip Neuffer • March 13, 2025

EU retaliates against US steel, aluminum tariffs

The European Commission announced the reinstatement of 2018-era tariffs on bourbon, orange juice and peanut butter, adding that additional taxes on food products could be coming in mid-April.

By Max Garland • March 12, 2025

What 6 food and beverage companies are saying about tariffs

CEOs of General Mills, Tyson Foods and Coca-Cola are among companies warning of an impact to their bottom line, with some predicting price increases from a prolonged trade war.

By Sarah Zimmerman , Christopher Doering • March 11, 2025

Jack Daniel’s owner says Canada pulling alcohol from stores ‘worse than a tariff’

The CEO of Brown-Forman said he's worried the move by retailers, a retaliatory measure against Trump's trade policies, could spread to Europe where its impact would be more severe.

By Chris Casey • March 7, 2025

Trump pauses some Mexico and Canada tariffs for one month

The move delays duties on nearly all agricultural products traded between the three countries, though steel and aluminum tariffs are still set to go into effect March 12.

By Philip Neuffer , Sarah Zimmerman • March 7, 2025

USDA rolls out $1B strategy to lower egg prices, curb bird flu

The five-pronged plan, which includes vaccine research and temporary import options, comes after the agency was hit hard by sweeping government layoffs. 

By Peyton Bigora • March 5, 2025

Trump trade war heats up as tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China take effect

The countries said they would take retaliatory measures against the U.S., with China announcing duties on pork, soybean and beef imports.

By Philip Neuffer , Edwin Lopez , Max Garland • March 4, 2025

RFK Jr will test the limits of his authority in quest to reshape food supply

Serving the same anti-industry ideas activist organizations have trumpeted for decades has little chance to help "Make America Healthy Again," writes Sean McBride.

By Sean McBride • March 3, 2025