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Hain Celestial Appoints Alison E. Lewis as Permanent CEO Alison Lewis, who has been serving as the interim CEO of Hain Celestial, is now taking on the role permanently. The organic and natural products maker is hopeful that Lewis will…

Summary: According to a recent survey by AlixPartners, the majority of consumers plan to maintain or increase their spending on groceries in 2026 compared to 2025. Grocery is the only category expected to see a rise in consumer spending next…

Keurig has launched a new brand platform called “Great Coffee Without the Grind,” aiming to offer a fresh creative and strategic direction for the brand. The campaign features 15- and 30-second commercials that will be shown on various streaming platforms…

A New $475 Million Manufacturing Plant to Boost Growth and Sustainability Goals Swire Coca-Cola, a leading producer and distributor of Coca-Cola products, has announced plans to open a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The $475 million facility, spanning…

J.M. Smucker Absorbs $75M in Tariff Costs, Reverses Coffee Price Hike Plans J.M. Smucker has decided to reverse its initial plans for a third price hike on coffee this fiscal year. Instead, the company will absorb $75 million in tariff-related…

Food Industry Challenges Texas Law Requiring Warning Labels for Ingredients Dive Brief: A coalition of food and beverage industry groups, including Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola, has filed a lawsuit against Texas to overturn a state law mandating warning labels for…

Leftovers is our roundup of product ideas making waves in the market. From intriguing to amazing, we can’t cover them all, so here are some highlights from our inbox. McCormick selects Black Currant as the Flavor of 2026 Herbal flavors…

Anheuser-Busch is making significant changes to its U.S. manufacturing operations by closing two brewing facilities. The company will be shutting down plants in Fairfield, California, and Merrimack, New Hampshire, in early 2026. Additionally, the Newark, New Jersey, brewery has been…

Summary: Hormel Foods experienced higher prices for pork and beef in fiscal year 2025, with turkey supplies limited by the avian flu, according to interim CFO and Controller Paul Kuehneman during a Dec. 4 earnings call. Cost inflation for pork…

Sean McBride, the founder of DSM Strategic Communications and former executive vice president of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now the Consumer Brands Association), shares his insights on the recent lawsuit filed by the City of San Francisco against packaged food…