Food News

During a time of food insecurity and disruption, Nuritas, a food tech company, is dedicated to improving the lives of billions worldwide by utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance and streamline the discovery process for plant-based peptide ingredients. Established in 2014,…

Dive Brief: The Non-GMO Project recently introduced a new label called Non-UPF Verified, which signifies foods without ultra-processed ingredients. A survey conducted by the organization revealed that 85% of consumers are interested in avoiding ultra-processed foods, citing challenges in making…

Stōk was introduced almost ten years ago with just one product: espresso coffee shots. Today, the brand, now owned by Danone, is the top-selling black ready-to-drink coffee in terms of velocity, based on Circana data referenced by the CPG giant.…

Key Points: TreeHouse Foods, the manufacturer of Walmart’s Great Value chicken broth, issued a recall due to an internal procedural error, not packaging materials. The recall affected 2,023 cases of broth sold in nine states, with Tetra Pak supplying the…

Molson Coors Rejects Offer from Leinenkugel Family to Buy Back Brewery Molson Coors has turned down an offer from the Leinenkugel family to repurchase the brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, where Leinenkugel’s beer has been produced since 1988 when Miller…

Key Points: Private label sales reached a new high of $271 billion last year, growing by 3.9% compared to 2023. Private label sales outpaced national brands, which only saw a 1% growth rate. All 10 food and non-edible departments tracked…

Consumers Seek Value, Convenience, and Personalized Experiences Amidst financial pressures, consumers are turning to brands and retailers for value, convenience, and personalized deals and experiences. The latest CPG + Grocery Consumer Report by RRD reveals that a staggering 88% of…

Key Takeaways: Constellation Brands is focusing on its Mexican beer offerings as its wine and spirits division experiences significant declines, according to CEO Bill Newlands during the recent earnings call. Pacifico, Modelo Especial, and Modelo’s Chelada brews saw sales growth…

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…

Key Points: Brown-Forman, the owner of Jack Daniel’s, is laying off 640 workers and closing its bourbon cooperage in Louisville, Kentucky. The company will now source bourbon barrels from an external supplier to cut costs and streamline its structure. The…