Food News

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…

Keurig Dr Pepper Welcomes Drew Panayiotou as CMO of U.S. Refreshment Beverages Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Drew Panayiotou as the Chief Marketing Officer of U.S. refreshment beverages, effective immediately. Panayiotou will be overseeing the marketing strategies…

Campbell Soup to Sell Noosa Yogurt Business to Lakeview Farms Dive Brief: Campbell Soup has announced the sale of its Noosa yogurt business to Lakeview Farms, a manufacturer known for fresh dips, desserts, and specialty products. The terms of the…

Dippin’ Dots Launches Ice Cream Sundaes in Grocery Stores Dippin’ Dots is making its debut in the freezer section of grocery stores with the introduction of ice cream sundaes, as announced by the company to Food Dive. This expansion allows…

Exciting Partnership Announcement Between Nourish Ingredients and Cabio Biotech Dive Brief: Australian startup Nourish Ingredients has teamed up with Chinese biotech company Cabio Biotech to expand the production of Tastilux, their innovative plant-based ingredient that enhances the flavor, aroma, and…

Innovating in the Food and Beverage Industry In the dynamic world of food and beverage (F&B), technology evolves as business changes to meet the shifting demands and preferences of consumers. These fluctuations create a complex F&B ecosystem, making it challenging…

The following is an op-ed by Sean McBride, He is the founder of DSM Strategic Communications and the former Executive Vice President of Communications and Membership at the Grocery Manufacturers Association (now Consumer Brands Association). The food policy landscape in…

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…