After funding collapse, what’s next for food startups?

Despite changes in the investment landscape, startups remain “critical” for big food companies to remain competitive, according to Cargill and PepsiCo.

Leftovers: Clif chews on energy bites | Jimmy Dean bulks up protein offerings

The snack bar brand wants to deepen its presence in the energy space, while craft brewer Dogfish Head bets big on RTD.

‘Not all proteins are created equal’: Inside PepsiCo’s approach to functional ingredients

The snacks giant is ensuring that cleaner ingredients don’t compromise taste or color, especially as consumers send mixed messages around what they want.

Updated March 19, 2026

Campbell’s brings iconic soup name to sauces

A new line set to be released in June comes as more consumers use the CPG giant’s soups as an ingredient in home meals.

How Mondelēz identifies the next disruptive snacking trends

The Oreo maker’s venture capital arm is prioritizing innovation with better-for-you ingredients, but admits it’s “skeptical” of some emerging health trends.

Hershey combines salty, sweets units to accelerate growth

The Reese’s maker also announced several leadership changes, including expanding the oversight of sweets head Andrew Archambault to include the full U.S. portfolio.

Why Nestlé is betting on ‘huge opportunity’ in frozen food

The business is a "strategically important" part of the company’s growth outlook due to its presence in key areas like convenience, affordability and global cuisine, according to a top executive.

General Mills to sell Brazil business for $153M as it sharpens focus

The divestiture marks the latest move by the Cheerios maker to improve margins and reposition its business for growth amid a challenging environment.

Ingredion leverages AI to advance ingredient discovery

New partnerships with Shiru and Holobiome reflect how the supplier is working to accelerate innovations that support gut health or provide other benefits.

Updated March 18, 2026

Hydration for her: Coconut water brand Greater Than pivots to reach more women

The brand is unveiling a new formula and look as it aims to shake up the traditional hydration category.

Kraft Heinz leans into fiber, protein craze with new mac and cheese

PowerMac, which took nearly a year to develop, is the latest innovation from a major food company looking to turn around sales with trendy ingredients.

General Mills revives taco shell maker La Tiara

The food manufacturer is bringing back and expanding the regional brand, which disappeared from shelves after its previous owner went out of business.

An ‘everyday choice’: Celsius surges as energy drinks become ‘mainstream’

CEO John Fieldly said more consumers are turning to the beverages as a companion to meals, an alcohol alternative and even when taking GLP-1s.

JBS workers go on strike at one of largest beef plants in the US

The work stoppage at the meatpacker's facility in Greeley, Colorado, comes as consumer beef prices soar to record highs.

PepsiCo enters booming meat stick space with Good Warrior

The new brand gives the snacking giant a larger presence in the fast-growing segment popular with consumers seeking convenience and protein.

USDA sued over state SNAP restrictions on candy, soda

Consumers bringing the lawsuit claim that the limits in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers.

Leftovers: Chomps chomps on chicken | Twizzlers sip from dirty soda trend

The fast-growing meat stick brand said the launch marks a “major evolution” for the company, while Surfside owner Stateside Brands releases a sports drink inspired canned cocktail.

Reformulation surge prompts Ingredion to reasses how it does business

With more food companies wanting to add protein or create clean-label products, the 120-year-old ingredient supplier has to be more selective about which categories it participates in.

Craft beer’s push into cans is leveling off, Brewers Association says

The conversion from glass bottles to cans may be reaching its ceiling, according to the trade group’s staff economist. Meanwhile, impacts from tariffs are still playing out.

Mondelēz rethinks chocolate innovation as high cocoa prices linger

The Toblerone maker is selling more bars with fillings like caramel and nougat while expanding its premium lineup even as commodity costs have come down from record highs.

Senate Democrats push to ‘break up’ the meat industry

A proposal aimed at lowering consumer grocery prices would force companies like Tyson and Cargill to choose between beef, poultry and pork production.

General Mills names chief supply chain officer

Company veteran Jonathan Ness will oversee global supply chain operations and report directly to the CEO.

Revisiting the predictions: How have GLP-1s changed the food industry?

Weight loss medications are pushing consumers to become more intentional about what they eat. That has major implications for the future of the sector.

George Clooney regroups with Casamigos founders on new nonalcoholic beer

 After selling their tequila brand for $1 billion, the trio is back in the beverage business with Crazy Mountain.

Nestlé USA enters at-home condiments space with new sauce brand

Minor’s Kitchen is the food giant’s first brand to launch in America in two years and builds on growing demand for home cooking.