Food News

Food recalls are on the rise due to contamination risks such as Salmonella, Listeria, metal fragments, and undeclared allergens. The severity of recalls has increased, with the rate of foodborne illnesses linked to hospitalizations and deaths doubling in 2024. Total…

Bel Group Transitions Babybel Packaging from Plastic to Paper Bel Group, a snack producer, is making a significant sustainability move by replacing the biobased plastic film on its Babybel cheeses with paper overwraps. This transition, which has been in the…

Cheetos and Doritos are ditching artificial dyes as PepsiCo introduces a new line of snacks catering to health-conscious consumers. The dye-free versions of these popular snack brands will hit retailers nationwide on Dec. 1 under the Simply NKD line. Despite…

Private Label Packaging Trends on the Rise ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS — Private label presence in retail markets is growing, and so too are opportunities for packaging companies who serve those customers, according to speakers on Monday at the Private Label Manufacturers…

Dive Brief: Campbell’s has placed an IT executive on leave after an employee lawsuit claimed the executive said the company’s food was highly processed and for “poor people,” along with other disparaging remarks against Indian workers at the company. Former…

Households with users of GLP-1 medications for weight loss to represent 35% of U.S. food and beverage sales by 2030 A recent report by Circana predicts that households with users of GLP-1 medications for weight loss will make up more…

Key Points: Keurig Dr Pepper has named Anthony DiSilvestro, a former Mattel executive, as its new CFO amid preparations to finalize the JDE Peet’s acquisition and split into two separate beverage companies. DiSilvestro’s extensive M&A experience will be instrumental in…

Mondelēz International took a closer look at its Chips Ahoy! brand just before and during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to better engage with the next generation of snackers. The 62-year-old cookie brand aimed to attract interest from…

Tyson Foods to Close Beef Processing Plant, Lay Off Over 3,200 Workers Tyson Foods has announced the closure of one of its largest beef processing plants, resulting in the layoff of more than 3,200 workers. The decision comes as U.S.…

Hershey has finalized its acquisition of LesserEvil, an organic snacks brand, marking a significant milestone for the food giant as it expands its presence in the salty treats market and aims to shape the future of snacking, according to a…