The biggest food and beverage layoffs in 2025

Nestlé, General Mills and Molson Coors were among the most high-profile companies to announce job cuts or plant closures this year.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 17, 2025

J&J Snack Foods to close 3 manufacturing sites in business revamp

The Icee maker expects to generate $20 million in annualized savings as part of its plan to simplify production and improve distribution.

By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 16, 2025

Kraft Heinz names former Kellanova leader as CEO

Steve Cahillane will take over at the Oscar Mayer and Philadelphia manufacturer starting Jan. 1 as the company prepares to split later in 2026.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2025

Coca-Cola manufacturer to build $475M plant

The project will replace a 90-year-old facility in Denver to help meet the rising demand for sports drinks, teas and other beverages.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 15, 2025

Preparing a year in advance: How Hershey plans for the holidays

The Reese’s manufacturer estimates seasonal celebrations like Christmas and Halloween make up roughly a third of its $9 billion in North American confectionery sales each year.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 15, 2025

Anheuser-Busch to shutter 2 breweries amid manufacturing consolidation

The Bud Light brewer has also sold its New Jersey brewery and will invest the money elsewhere in its portfolio.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 12, 2025

PepsiCo to reduce offerings, improve product affordability to accelerate growth

The Cheetos and Mountain Dew manufacturer is grappling with a slowdown in consumer spending and activist investor pressure to make big changes.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2025

From factory floor to shelf: How Mars meets category demand

Mars Site Director Gavin Kueber reveals how consumer trends are fueling manufacturing growth and innovation at the Yorkville, IL facility.

Dec. 8, 2025

How Tyson is tackling tight beef, pork supplies

The meat and poultry processor has leaned on value-added products and operational efficiencies to offset supply challenges.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 5, 2025

Kellanova leans on regenerative agriculture to slash supply chain emissions

The deal with Varaha will focus on implementing climate-friendly practices on smallholder corn farms in India, which is emerging as a major hub for carbon removals.

By Lamar Johnson • Dec. 4, 2025

AriZona buys California plant shuttered by troubled beverage company

A subsidiary of the canned tea maker purchased Manna Beverages’ packing facility and production equipment after the company abruptly ended operations.

By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 4, 2025

How Oreo maker Mondelēz is rethinking snack marketing with AI

The technology, called AIDA, has cost the snacking giant more than $40 million so far, but the opportunity to produce ads faster and personalize them for consumers could pay off big later on.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2025

The BAADER 1810 TrueGrader redefines accuracy and efficiency

The BAADER 1810 TrueGrader sets a new standard in weighing speed, accuracy and target batching within a compact footprint.

Dec. 1, 2025

Tyson to shutter major beef plant in Nebraska amid US cattle shortage

The meatpacker is set to lay off more than 4,000 workers across two facilities as it positions the business for “long term success.”  

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Dec. 1, 2025

Heineken to power brewery with renewable energy

The beer maker is using a solar and thermal storage system to cut emissions generated by its brewery and malting plant near Lisbon, Portugal.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 13, 2025

Danone’s Too Good & Co enters coffee creamers

The expansion into a new category, the first for the 5-year-old yogurt brand, taps into consumer demand for low sugar and natural ingredients.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 13, 2025

Keurig Dr Pepper eyes $200M in supply chain savings from spinoff

The beverage giant is carving out its coffee business, which will focus on sourcing resiliency, manufacturing consolidation and logistics optimization.

By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2025

Chobani posts red-hot growth as food rivals languish

Retail sales have soared nearly 30% during the last year as the Greek yogurt, coffee and creamer manufacturer benefits from demand for clean-label and protein-packed snacks.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2025

PepsiCo to shutter 2 Frito-Lay facilities in Florida, lay off 500 workers

The closures mark the latest response by the food and beverage giant to a slowdown in snack consumption and a shift toward healthier offerings.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 7, 2025

Utz Brands eyes ‘big opportunity’ in California with acquisition

The Zapp’s potato chips maker is buying distribution assets to expand its presence in the Golden State, the country's largest salty snack market.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 3, 2025

Hormel parts ways with CFO, warns of persistent inflation impacts

Controller Paul Kuehneman will take the interim chair as the branded food company warns against ongoing headwinds including food recalls and commodity inflation.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 3, 2025

Danone can’t make enough high-protein yogurt to meet US demand

The Oikos and Activia maker said supply constraints have forced the company to make “trade-offs” within its innovation strategy.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 30, 2025

Out of the box: How food and beverage giants are making their packaging shine

Conagra Brands and B&G Foods are among the companies spending more time on packaging, which attracts consumer attention and influences purchasing decisions.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2025

McCormick ups tariff impact to $140M despite mitigation efforts

The spice giant is trying to offset tariff costs through productivity savings, alternative sourcing and higher prices.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 29, 2025

Chomps bites into surging meat stick demand with new Nebraska plant

The facility, set to open in 2027, will increase annual production capacity by 15% and comes as the company has struggled to keep up with demand.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2025