Food News

The Weekly Sip is Food Dive’s column focused on the latest news in the rapidly changing and growing beverage sector. From inaugural product lines to big investments and controversial topics, this column aims to quench the thirst for developments in…

Summary: A group of shareholders is urging major food and beverage companies to enhance transparency regarding how their products impact consumer health. This initiative is seen as a crucial first step in holding corporations accountable for their significant influence on…

Kraft Mac & Cheese Introduces Everything Bagel Flavor Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of.…

PepsiCo Acquires Full Ownership of Sabra and Obela Brands In a strategic move, PepsiCo has announced the purchase of the remaining half of Sabra and Obela dip and spread brands from Strauss Group. The acquisition, valued at $240.8 million for…

Teff, a small cereal grain originating from Ethiopia and Eritrea, is gaining popularity among chefs and consumers seeking healthy and sustainable ingredients. This trend is driven by the increasing demand for gluten-free products and the expansion of teff cultivation worldwide,…

Established in 2019, Shiru utilizes artificial intelligence to uncover novel proteins for incorporation into food and beverage items. The company’s flagship platform boasts the largest collection of natural proteins derived from plants and microbes worldwide. Through AI technology, consumer packaged…

Mars’ Nature’s Bakery Bar Sustains Growth Despite COVID-19 Downturn While the COVID-19 tailwind that sent sales soaring for many food brands has long since worn off, Mars’ Nature’s Bakery bar has managed to rebuff this broader downturn. “Nature’s Bakery’s momentum…

Lifeway Foods has turned down a higher bid from Danone, stating that the latest offer “significantly undervalues” the company. Last week, dairy giant Danone increased its offer to acquire the remaining shares of Lifeway to approximately $307 million, or $27…

Highlights: The J.M. Smucker Co. recently inaugurated a new 900,000-square-foot facility in McCalla, Alabama for manufacturing Uncrustables sandwiches to meet the growing demand for the popular frozen sandwiches. This $1.1 billion facility is expected to generate up to 750 new…

Ben & Jerry’s Lawsuit Against Unilever: A Fight for Advocacy and Integrity Ben & Jerry’s has taken legal action against its parent company Unilever, accusing the consumer goods giant of suppressing its efforts to support Palestinians affected by the conflict…