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Brown-Forman CFO to retire as sales decline at Jack Daniel’s owner
Leanne Cunningham's departure on May 1 comes as the spirits company faces uncertainty around tariffs and changing alcohol consumption habits.
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General Mills invests $54M in innovation hub for next generation of products
The spending comes as the Cheerios maker plans to launch new products across its biggest product categories, tapping into consumer trends like protein and spicy.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 28, 2025 -
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Mergers and acquisitions
Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.
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4 food trends that could define the rest of 2025
Companies are restructuring operations or rethinking M&A as they feel the heat from slowing sales and face pressure to transform their ingredient lists.
By Christopher Doering , Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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How Celsius is building on brand campaign success with college football
The energy drink maker is investing in new channels “we haven’t played as big in,” CMO Kyle Watson said.
By Chris Kelly • Aug. 27, 2025 -
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Danone overhauls leadership structure for ‘greater focus and agility’
As part of the Oikos maker’s plan to improve performance, the company will reorganize from five geographic segments to three starting in 2026.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 26, 2025 -
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Spindrift discontinues alcohol offering amid decline in hard seltzers
The beverage maker will end production of its Spiked line after four years, noting it took “substantial resources and time.”
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 25, 2025 -
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Grocers’ meat departments show resilience amid economic woes: report
Sales growth in this key segment of the store outpaced all other fresh food categories in 2024, highlighting its importance to price-sensitive shoppers, according to FMI.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 25, 2025 -
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Keurig Dr Pepper to buy JDE Peet’s for $18B to boost struggling coffee business
Once the deal closes, the company plans to separate its coffee and beverage units into two independent, publicly listed operations.
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Beyond Meat taking longer to pay its bills as plant-based sales plunge
The company said it is “not planning to file for bankruptcy” even as data shows an increase in overdue payments.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 22, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Skittles brings the heat with spicy gummies | Siete Foods gets into kids’ meals
Mars is releasing a "swicy" take on its iconic rainbow candy, while Dole and Malibu team up on tropical-inspired canned cocktails.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 22, 2025 -
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McCormick reaches $750M deal to expand condiments business in Latin America
The spice giant will become the majority owner of a joint venture in Mexico as it sees strong demand for mayonnaise.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2025 -
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JBS invests $100M to build its largest US bacon and sausage plant
The Brazil-based meat giant will buy and transform a Hy-Vee facility in Iowa as part of a plan to expand its prepared foods business.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 21, 2025 -
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Anheuser-Busch to invest $15M in flagship St Louis plant
The spending, part of a $300 million commitment from the beer giant, comes as the Trump administration pushes companies to expand manufacturing in the U.S.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 20, 2025 -
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Conagra to invest in supply chain amid production revamp
The food maker embarked on an overhaul of chicken production in fiscal year 2025 following the shutdown of a facility due to product quality issues.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2025 -
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Behind the croissant craze: Why baked goods shine even as snacking declines
Circana says consumers still want to indulge but are more mindful about what and how much they eat.
By Amanda Schuster • Aug. 20, 2025 -
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Trump administration to explore limits on advertising unhealthy foods to kids
A leaked draft of a White House policy roadmap addressing chronic health reveals the potential for new regulation on children’s marketing.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 19, 2025 -
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Tyson adjusts beef production in face of low supply, healthy demand
The meat processor has cut costs from its operation and slowed processing speeds to get the most from record-low cattle availability.
By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 19, 2025 -
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WK Kellogg signs legal agreement to remove artificial dyes from cereals
The deal with the Texas attorney general's office represents the first time a food company has gone beyond a voluntary commitment to phase out petroleum-based colors.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 18, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Mountain Dew and Trolli link on candy, soda | Twinings splashes into refreshers
The brands are teaming up for a “boundary pushing” collaboration, while Guinness launches a beer flavored ice cream with Van Leeuwen.
By Food Dive staff • Aug. 15, 2025 -
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Food companies consider switching from seed oils
Frozen brand Real Good Foods made one of the largest-scale commitments to use beef tallow as the ingredient gains more prominence.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 14, 2025 -
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Daring Foods acquired by one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat producers
The purchase of the vegan chicken brand gives v2food a U.S. foothold as it looks to become a global plant-based leader through a partnership with Ajinomoto.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 13, 2025 -
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Why Coke and Pepsi think dirty soda is a win for restaurants
Consumer demand for premium, customizable beverages is pushing soda makers to add everything from dried fruit to flavored soft serve.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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Monster Energy executives aim to revitalize Thrifty Ice Cream
A holding company linked to Hilton Schlosberg and Rodney Sacks plans to bring the former Rite Aid-owned brand into new retailers and geographies.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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Bazooka chews up $48B confections space by turning candy into ‘edible entertainment’
The gum and Ring Pop maker is differentiating itself through innovations that encourage consumers to play with their food.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 12, 2025 -
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Post Holdings elevates cereal, pet food exec to COO role
Nicolas Catoggio will assume the position when Jeff Zadoks steps down in January after nearly 14 years at the CPG maker.
By Christopher Doering • Aug. 11, 2025
