Foods

Stacey Snelling is a professor in the Department of Health Studies at American University. Opinions are the author’s own. Frozen food has a surprising, yet essential role in the fight against climate change. The individual action of including frozen food…

Key Takeaways: The FDA has decided to postpone the enforcement of a rule that would have made it more difficult for food companies to label their products as “healthy.” The original effective date of February 25 has been moved to…

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…

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…

Key Highlights: Hormel Foods CEO James Snee to retire after nearly four decades with the company at the end of fiscal year 2025. A search committee has been formed to find a successor for Snee, considering both internal and external…

Smithfield Foods Files for Proposed IPO, Returning to Public Market Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer in the U.S., has filed a proposal to return to the public market. The company, along with its China-based owner WH Group, plans to…

Dive Brief: TreeHouse Foods Acquires Harris Tea for $205 Million Acquisition includes Harris Tea’s manufacturing facilities in New Jersey and Georgia, with 300 employees joining TreeHouse. TreeHouse’s strategic acquisitions and divestitures aim to improve margins and drive growth in the…

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…

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…

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…