Food News

Operation Stork Speed and the Future of Infant Nutrition Earlier this year, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Operation Stork Speed (OSS), a federal initiative aimed at strengthening and improving the infant formula industry. As part of that…

To leverage the power of social media in marketing, CPG brands are shifting towards a social-first approach. With the rise of platforms like TikTok and the influence of Gen Z consumers, companies are reallocating their ad budgets and acquiring social-savvy…

Nestlé CEO Dismissed for Undisclosed Romantic Relationship with Subordinate Nestlé immediately dismissed its CEO, Laurent Freixe, for not disclosing a romantic relationship with a subordinate, the company announced Sept. 1. This news comes barely a month after tech company Astronomer’s…

Discover some exciting new product ideas in our Leftovers segment. From intriguing innovations to amazing concepts, here are a few gems that caught our eye. Sour Patch Kids’ Sweet and Sour Strips Mondelēz International is pushing the boundaries with their…

Important Update from Tyson Foods: A recent announcement from Tyson Foods revealed that their head of supply chain has departed from the company due to a violation of the company’s code of conduct. This marks the second time in just…

Key Takeaways: Wildtype and Upside Foods, two cultivated meat companies, have filed a lawsuit challenging the recent Texas ban on lab-grown protein, citing unfair protection of the state’s agriculture industry. Seven states have enacted bans on cultivated meat, while five…

Key Takeaways: The Campbell’s Company is set to eliminate artificial colors from its food and beverage products by August of next year. This change will affect only a few brands as most of Campbell’s products already use natural dyes like…

Dive Brief: Kraft Heinz is set to divide into two separate entities, undoing much of the $46 billion merger that united one of the world’s largest food companies a decade ago. The first company will focus on sauces, spreads, seasonings,…

Dive Brief: Elliott Investment Management has acquired a stake of approximately $4 billion in PepsiCo, with plans to push for changes at the food and beverage giant. The activist investor has outlined ways in which the company can boost revenue…

Dive Brief: The CEO of Japanese beverage powerhouse Suntory Holdings stepped down following a police search of his home related to the purchase of potentially illegal supplements. Takeshi Niinami, the CEO in question, claims he was unaware that the supplements…