Food News

Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get…

Key Points: Kellanova reported a 4% increase in organic net sales year-over-year in its latest quarter, with a 5% decrease in net sales attributed to currency issues and the divestiture of its Russian business. CEO Steve Cahillane highlighted Pringles as…

Commodities such as coffee, cocoa, and olive oil have been experiencing well-publicized supply chain challenges in recent times. Some companies have resorted to utilizing technology to replace traditional ingredients in their products. For instance, Voyage Foods is now producing cocoa-free…

Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Cocoa has faced numerous challenges — from adverse weather conditions to allegations of labor violations — resulting in farmers and producers grappling with complex supply…

Bakery Giants Flowers Foods and Bimbo Bakeries USA Announce Plant Closures Flowers Foods and Bimbo Bakeries USA have announced the closure of several plants as part of their efforts to increase efficiencies and cut costs. Flowers Foods will be closing…

Dive Brief: Several regional grocers are taking action in response to the recall of select Boar’s Head Provision deli meats due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Stop & Shop, Big Y, Giant Food, and The Giant Company have announced measures…

Dive Brief: U.S. health officials have confirmed three additional human cases of bird flu linked to a Colorado poultry farm outbreak, bringing the statewide total to 10. The cases came from a Weld County egg farm unrelated to another site…

The emergence of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy is already reshaping the strategies of major food companies as they look ahead to the future. However, experts believe that a broader dialogue is necessary between professionals in the food,…

With the beverage industry undergoing a rapid transformation and traditional category lines blurred, a new player in the market, Mela Watermelon Water, is confident that its product can make a splash. Mela Watermelon Water offers a zero-proof watermelon juice that…

Pennsylvania grocery stores are gearing up to introduce ready-to-drink cocktails to their shelves. Last week, Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvaniasigned a bill amending the state’s Liquor Code to allow restaurants and grocery stores to sell ready-to-drink cocktails. The new law,…