Finances and Deals
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Ingredion makes $3.7B offer to buy ingredients rival Tate & Lyle
A potential acquisition would expand Ingredion’s position in texture and mouthfeel.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 14, 2026 -
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BuzzBallz owner takes stake in influencer Alix Earle’s cocktail brand Sipmargs
The deal is Sazerac's second investment in a celebrity-backed brand in two weeks after it purchased equity in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila.
By Laurel Deppen • May 14, 2026 -
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TrendlineInside the functional beverage frenzy
Major companies like PepsiCo and Monster are adding ingredients to boost emotional or physical wellness as consumers demand more out of their drinks.
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Ben & Jerry’s owner to offer ice cream at entertainment venues through Mini Melts partnership
The agreement advances Magnum's out-of-home growth strategy by targeting consumers in high-traffic locations.
By Sarah Zimmerman • May 13, 2026 -
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Egg giant Cal-Maine diversifies business with purchase of Van’s waffles
The acquisition will significantly boost the company's growing prepared foods segment and solidify its presence in breakfast.
By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2026 -
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Suja Life taps into sizzling demand for health and wellness with IPO
The cold-pressed juice pioneer raised nearly $200 million in its offering, which it plans to use to expand production and consider an acquisition, its CEO said.
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Babybel parent buys Brainiac snacks to expand better-for-you portfolio
The acquisition comes as the GoGo squeeZ maker looks to expand its U.S. presence and become a leader in functional foods.
By Christopher Doering • May 6, 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.
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Mondelēz CEO says Iran war could further erode consumer confidence
Dirk Van de Put said shoppers are already “very concerned” about affordability, the economy and job security.
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Sazerac nabs minority stake in Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila
The investment continues a run of dealmaking for the spirits giant as it looks to appeal to the next generation of drinkers.
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Laird Superfood buys better-for-you food maker Terrasoul for $48M
The acquisition, funded with the help of a private equity firm, is "a significant step forward” in building a superfoods and functional nutrition giant, Laird’s CEO said.
By Christopher Doering • April 24, 2026 -
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Nestlé sells Blue Bottle Coffee to Centurium Capital
The deal includes the brand's cafes and the majority of its CPG business, a spokesperson confirmed.
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Nerds maker Ferrara to spend $675M on new South Carolina plant
The 750,000-square-foot facility is a “major step forward” for the company in positioning itself as a leader in candy, its CEO said.
By Christopher Doering • April 23, 2026 -
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Mars, Ofi collaborate to cut carbon footprint of cocoa production
The confectionery giant and ingredients supplier’s five-year project aims to employ regenerative agriculture practices and reduce emissions across their shared supply chain in Ecuador.
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No more ‘sleeping beauties’: Babybel owner quietly emerges as US healthy snacks powerhouse
Despite strong growth with brands tailored to today’s trends, new North American CEO Peter McGuinness said the cheese snacks and fruit and veggie pouch maker needs to do more to promote its offerings.
By Christopher Doering • April 21, 2026 -
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How Chobani’s protein push is reshaping its dairy empire
The yogurt giant's head of commercial growth says the company could lean on innovation or M&A as it looks to expand further into dairy, noting it's still not in every category.
By Laurel Deppen • April 15, 2026 -
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White Claw owner buys celebrity-backed Finnish Long Drink
The acquisition is the first for Mark Anthony Group's new CEO Phil Rosse as he looks to double the company's global presence in alcohol.
By Laurel Deppen • April 14, 2026 -
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Slice soda maker Suja Life files for IPO
The wellness shot and cold-press juice company hopes a public debut will position the brand as the “definitive leader in better-for-you beverages.”
By Laurel Deppen • April 13, 2026 -
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Hershey’s CEO stays ‘hungry’ for growth as snack giant outpaces rivals
Strength in permissible snacks and iconic brands, such as Reese’s, has enabled Hershey to grow despite inflation, GLP-1 adoption and other headwinds.
By Christopher Doering • April 7, 2026 -
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Hormel modernizes supply chain with AI
The food company is using o9’s forecasting tools to model demand drivers, reduce manual overrides and sharpen seasonal forecast accuracy.
By Antone Gonsalves • April 6, 2026 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper picks JDE Peet’s CEO to helm coffee spinoff
Rafael Oliveira will lead the newly created Global Coffee Co. once it separates from the beverage giant.
By Laurel Deppen • April 1, 2026 -
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Unilever to combine food business with McCormick in $45B deal
The transaction creates a global spice and condiments giant with a portfolio that includes Hellmann's mayonnaise and Frank's RedHot sauce.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 31, 2026 -
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Unilever taps influencer agency for food business as potential spinoff looms
Samy is tasked with developing a global influencer strategy for the CPG giant’s food business, which Unilever is in talks to sell to McCormick & Co.
By Chris Kelly • March 26, 2026 -
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Chobani invests $567M in La Colombe plant expansion
The food and beverage giant has announced manufacturing projects totaling more than $2 billion in the last year to meet growing demand for its coffee, creamer and yogurt brands.
By Christopher Doering • March 24, 2026 -
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Danone to buy protein and fiber food maker Huel
The Oikos parent is purchasing the powders and ready-to-drink beverage producer for a reported $1.2 billion, enhancing its presence in functional and complete nutrition.
By Christopher Doering • March 23, 2026 -
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Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick
The deal would be the largest in the flavor giant’s history and create a condiment portfolio that includes Frank’s RedHot and Hellmann’s.
By Christopher Doering • March 20, 2026
