Food News

Dive Brief: Nestlé is investing $150 million to expand its plant in Gaffney, South Carolina, focusing on single-serve frozen meals production and enhancing automation and digital technology. The U.S. frozen food market is growing rapidly, with Nestlé aiming to capitalize…

Thanksgiving Turkey Monopoly at Risk as Demand Declines A recent report by CoBank suggests that the traditional turkey monopoly on Thanksgiving dinner may be in jeopardy as consumers explore alternative protein options such as beef and pork. The report indicates…

Glass Packaging: The Consumer Choice Consumer demand for glass-packaged products is on the rise in grocery stores, but supply hasn’t kept up. A study by O-I revealed that while consumers prefer glass packaging, 66% of them cited a lack of…

Dive Brief: Beyond Meat has introduced its latest Sun Sausage product at Whole Foods stores across the country, marking a significant expansion for the company. Sun Sausage is not just another imitation meat product, but rather a unique alternative protein…

Key Highlights: Tyson Foods reported a strong finish to its fiscal year, with improvements in the chicken business offsetting ongoing beef challenges. Sales increased by 2% to $13.6 billion in the fourth quarter, driven by high demand for beef and…

According to a new report, supermarkets have a great opportunity to increase the popularity of their private label brands as consumers become more familiar with them. Brands like H-E-B, Costco’s Kirkland Signature, 365 by Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, and…

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…

Summary: Danone, a dairy giant, has increased its offer to acquire the remaining shares of kefir products maker Lifeway Foods for approximately $307 million, or $27 per share. This offer comes after Danone’s initial proposal of $283 million, or $25…

General Mills has announced the expansion of its pet food business with the acquisition of Whitebridge Pet Brands’ North American premium cat feed and pet treats business, valued at $1.45 billion. The purchase will enhance the company’s position in the…

Ingredients in Focus is Food Dive’s bite-size column highlighting interesting developments in the ingredients sector. Demand for specialty ingredients has seen a surge in recent years. Between changing dietary preferences, a growing population, and increasing consumer awareness of the health…