Food News

With the increasing influence of GLP-1 drugs, rising food costs, and the trend of swapping meals for snacks, consumers are becoming more discerning about their snack choices. They now expect snacks to offer quality, freshness, convenience, health benefits, and a…

Food manufacturers in the U.S. are cautioning about a prolonged period of reduced spending due to inflation and ongoing global uncertainty, which is leading budget-conscious grocery shoppers to cut back on buying cereal, chips, and cookies. Despite efforts in innovation,…

Tilray Brands, a cannabis and craft beer producer, has secured a licensing agreement with the Carlsberg Group for the production, marketing, and selling of Carlsberg’s beer portfolio in the U.S. The five-year agreement is set to commence in 2027, with…

Key Takeaways: Campbell’s has appointed Mohit Anand, former leader at Kellanova, as the new President of its snacks division, succeeding Elizabeth Duggan. Anand’s mission is to drive profitable growth in Campbell’s snack division, leveraging his experience at Kellogg’s and Mars.…

Leftovers is our take on some interesting product ideas making waves. Some are captivating, some are intriguing, and some are simply out of the box. We can’t cover everything that comes our way, so here are some highlights from our…

New Developments: In a strategic move to boost sales, Nestlé is selling off its remaining ice cream assets as part of a broader review of its business operations. Nestlé’s international ice cream business will be gradually transferred to Froneri, as…

Dive Brief: Hormel Foods has announced the sale of its whole-bird turkey business to Life-Science Innovations, retaining the Jennie-O brand. LSI will acquire Hormel’s production facility and feed mill in Minnesota, along with associated transportation assets and farmer supply contracts.…

The Trump Administration to Review Safety of Ultraprocessed Ingredients Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Trump administration is gearing up to take action on a petition calling for a review of the safety of…

Dive Brief: Kraft Heinz announced on Wednesday the appointment of Nicolas Amaya as the new president of its North American business unit, the company’s largest market. Amaya, former president of Kellanova’s North American business, will replace Pedro Navio, who is…

General Mills Embraces AI and Product Innovations to Drive Consumer Growth General Mills, the company behind Cheerios and Pillsbury, is shifting its focus towards artificial intelligence and product innovations in a bid to reignite consumer growth. CEO Jeffrey Harmening shared…