Food News

Coca-Cola Announces Layoffs and Restructuring Plan Coca-Cola has revealed plans for layoffs in 2026 as part of a major restructuring initiative. The initial phase will see 75 workers at the corporate headquarters being affected by the layoffs, with more to…

Key Points: Beyond Meat terminated the employment of its corporate controller and principal accounting officer, Yi (Jevy) Luo, citing a material weakness in internal controls for finance reporting. Due to inadequate technical resources, the company struggled to properly account for…

Breaking News: PepsiCo and Walmart are currently facing a class action lawsuit from consumers who claim they were charged higher prices for soft drinks at non-Walmart retailers due to an alleged price-fixing scheme. This scheme reportedly led to inflated costs…

U.S. food industry undergoes transformation in 2025 In a significant shift, major food companies in the United States have been downsizing their operations in 2025. This move comes as a response to changing consumer preferences and a slowing market. Key…

Despite the recent restrictions on food item eligibility and other changes impacting SNAP in 2025, participants in the federal nutrition-assistance program continue to play a significant role in the grocery industry, according to statistics from Circana. Households receiving SNAP benefits…

Jim Beam has announced a temporary pause in production at its main distillery in Kentucky in 2026, citing a decline in whiskey and bourbon consumption. The decision to halt production at the Clermont, Kentucky plant was made after assessing consumer…

Key Takeaways: Laird Superfoods is making a strategic move in the health and wellness sector by acquiring Navitas LLC for $38.5 million in cash, expanding its product portfolio to include organic acai powder, hemp bites, and cacao sweet nibs. The…

Key Points: J&J Snack Foods is embarking on a business transformation with a focus on streamlining its manufacturing network, as revealed in its Q4 2025 earnings call. The company plans to close three production facilities by the end of Q1…

Written by Patricia Manos, SVP of Marketing & Consumer Experience at Curion. The opinions expressed are the author’s own. Taste vs. Health: The New Frontier in Product Development For years, the sensory world operated on the principle that taste was…

Athletic Brewing Company Launches “Athletic January” Campaign for Dry January Athletic Brewing Company, known as the largest dedicated nonalcoholic brewer in America, is once again introducing its “Athletic January” campaign in celebration of Dry January. The campaign aims to promote…