Food News

Key Takeaways: Conagra Brands has agreed to sell its Van de Kamp’s and Mrs. Paul’s brands to seafood producer High Liner Foods for $55 million. This move allows Conagra to focus on strengthening its core frozen offerings, as the two…

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. We can’t write about everything that we get…

New Developments: A bill in Texas is on the verge of becoming law, which would mandate food manufacturers to include warning labels on products containing certain additives and artificial colors not recommended for human consumption. The labels would inform consumers…

Dive Brief: Natural ingredients supplier Custom Flavors is expanding its production capacity to meet the growing demand from food companies looking to transition to natural ingredients. The company recently broke ground on a new processing facility in Concord, North Carolina,…

Consumer preferences are evolving, and Hershey is adapting by prioritizing innovation. With iconic brands like Kisses, Reese’s, and Dot’s, Hershey is focusing on product innovation and carefully selecting which consumer trends to invest in. The company is not only enhancing…

President Donald Trump has decided to increase steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%, a move that has packaging manufacturers concerned about the impact on the food industry. Despite a recent court ruling blocking many tariffs, Trump’s decision aims to protect…

Key Takeaways: Several prominent brands and retailers have recently withdrawn from the U.S. Plastics Pact, a collaborative initiative aimed at achieving shared sustainability targets for packaging by 2025. Notable departures include Walmart, Mondelēz, Mars, Nestlé, and L’Oréal USA, as well…

Key Points: Mondelēz International has announced investments in companies focusing on compostable packaging and regenerative agriculture through its sustainability-focused venture arm. The investments aim to advance scalable, high-impact solutions at the intersection of climate, community, and circularity. Companies receiving investment…

JBS USA to Invest $135 Million in New Sausage Plant in Perry, Iowa JBS USA has announced plans to invest $135 million in building a new sausage plant in Perry, Iowa. The plant is expected to start operations in late…

Key Points: The Campbell’s Company reported that consumers are cooking meals at home at the highest level since early 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. Consumers are focusing on ingredients that help them stretch their food budgets, benefiting Campbell’s…