Dana McNabb will become General Mills CEO on Jan. 1, succeeding Jeff Harmening as the food maker works to return to profitable growth.

Hormel Foods’ planned acquisition of Brakebush Brothers would raise chicken’s share of its protein portfolio from less than 5% to about 13%

Misfits Market is building on its surplus-food model with packaged goods, private label and fulfillment services for perishable brands.

Hy-Vee CEO Jeremy Gosch explains how lower prices, private label products, supplier partnerships and GLP-1 services are shaping the grocer’s strategy.

Circana says ecommerce is driving an outsized share of dairy dollar growth as yogurt, yogurt drinks and cottage cheese lead the category.

Shoppers are using AI to compare grocery products and find deals, but few trust AI agents to reorder groceries or make purchases on their behalf.

GFI says restaurants can reach high-value diners by expanding well-positioned plant-based menu options as consumer interest persists.

General Mills, Kellanova, Mars and McKee Foods allege US sugar producers coordinated sensitive information to inflate granulated-sugar prices.

New launches from Knorr, Mountain Dew and Spam highlight food brands’ continued push into spicy, sweet-heat and heat-forward flavors.

Small indulgence formats may offer CPG brands a more effective way to meet value-conscious consumers than shrinkflation, according to o9 Solutions.

Kroger’s e-commerce sales climbed 20% and retail media rose 24% in Q2, while Cyclospora and pharmacy headwinds limited identical-sales growth to 0.2%.

JM Smucker will introduce Folgers Functional instant coffee in November, with protein, focus, energy and prebiotic varieties aimed at health-conscious consumers.

Celsius Holdings is restructuring its energy-drink portfolio to prevent sales overlap among Celsius, Alani Nu and Rockstar while pursuing growth in 2027.

Kraft Heinz increased its 2026 brand investment to $700 million, aiming to improve market share, repair Oscar Mayer and accelerate growth at Heinz, Philadelphia and Capri Sun.

General Mills plans $3 billion in cost cuts while prioritizing debt reduction over stock buybacks and keeping a high bar for acquisitions.

Hormel Foods’ retail segment faced volume softness in commodity turkey and private label snack nuts in Q3.

Uncrustables posted record quarterly sales and volume as JM Smucker expands marketing, production capacity and its presence in breakfast and away-from-home channels.

A federal judge dismissed most of Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit accusing Unilever of interfering with its social mission and board, while preserving payment and governance claims.

Marion Nestle’s Sugar Coated traces how cereal marketing and corporate lobbying shaped food labels, health claims and nutrition policy.

Better-for-you kids snack brands are expanding with lower-sugar, organic and cleaner-label products at Target, Whole Foods and other retailers.

The PCRM is suing the USDA and HHS, alleging a "secret panel" of meat and dairy industry insiders illegally influenced the 2025 Dietary Guidelines.

Walmart's Q2 same-store sales grew just 2.6%, missing analyst expectations and sending stock down 9%, despite strong core grocery performance and e-commerce growth.

Target reports a strong Q2 with 5.3% sales growth and a massive $1 billion tariff refund. Discover how the retailer's food strategy boosted its 2026 outlook.

The FTC warns businesses that undisclosed personalized pricing violates federal law.

Wait-and-see is over. European F&B companies are targeting vertically integrated US businesses to lock down supply chains, boost margins and dodge tariffs.

Brands should reconsider disruption in consumer loyalty patterns, as many shoppers experimented with “private brands, different retailers and new purchase behaviors as they searched for ways to manage...

Ferrero Group announced its acquisition of Purely Elizabeth. Founder Elizabeth Stein will continue as CEO as the brand operates independently.

Louis Dreyfus Company launches a purified pea protein isolate to eliminate sensory off-notes in high-protein drinks, sodas and weight-loss companion products.

Sen. Bernie Sanders slams large food retailers as a new GAO report details the high volume of retail employees utilizing SNAP and Medicaid benefits.

As the Trump administration rolls out new section 301 tariffs, food industry experts warn of supply chain disruptions, lawsuits and rising import costs.

The pumpkin spice craze is still mainly focused on North American markets, but Europe is catching on. Here are some of the newest product releases for pumpkin spice season.

New HHS proposals mandate FDA GRAS notifications for additives and addresses a definition for ultra-processed foods, sparking consumer brand backlash and advocate critiques.

A federal court ordered the USDA to rewrite its GMO labeling rules by Jan. 1, 2028, closing loopholes for highly processed foods and QR code disclosures.

Discover how Wiliot's battery-free IoT tags and AI technology are helping Walmart monitor grocery supply chains, tracking temperature for perishables nationwide.

WK Kellogg says new recipes free of controversial food colorants will be introduced across its cereal portfolio, including flagship Froot Loops and Apple Jacks brands, later this year.

Celsius Holdings missed Q2 earnings estimates as its PepsiCo integration of Alani Nu and Rockstar caused growing pains. Read about the $300M stock buyback.

CEO Steve Cahillane says Kraft Heinz is raising brand investment "from a position of strength" as US consumption improves and separation plans stay on hold.

GLP-1 use for weight loss has surpassed diabetes management for the first time, Numerator reports, as 22% of US households now include a GLP-1 user.

Stranger Things, Wednesday and Wicked tie-ins show why movie collabs work for snack brands, with 68% of consumers buying co-branded or special edition products.

A federal appeals court ruled a First Amendment case against USDA and FDA's ban on low-FODMAP food labels can move forward in district court.

At IFT FIRST, Ingredion unveiled Ask Ingredion, an AI-powered tool to guide formulation.

The American Egg Board is ushering in a new era of CPG companies through its Eggcelerator Lab and Founder Cohort programs.

The FDA's new BRIDGE Project is working to shift inspection responsbiitlies to the states.

The global beef tallow market is expanding as food brands reformulate snacks and bars without seed oils, tapping clean-label demand and legacy fats.

Intersnack is buying half of Utz Brands for $2.9B, taking the company private and boosting its presence in the US snack market.

Pickle products are booming in 2026, with new launches in protein snacks, beverages and functional formats.

The Every Company partners with ADM to boost OvoPro output in the US, positioning its animal-free egg protein as a reliable, functional ingredient for food manufacturers.

Critics say a $3.3 million DOJ settlement with major egg producers over alleged price-fixing falls far short of billions in profits tied to the scheme.

FTC steps up ‘Made in USA’ enforcement following Trump’s executive order. Food and beverage companies may face tighter scrutiny of origin claims.

Store brands outperform national brands in unit sales as loyalty declines and price sensitivity reshapes grocery buying, according to PLMA and Circana.