Foods

Recent data from Bain & Company reveals that fast-growing independent food brands, such as Kodiak pancakes and Chomps meat sticks, contributed significantly to the growth of the food sector last year. These disruptive products are meeting consumer demand for clean…

Dive Brief: According to a recent report by the American Frozen Food Institute and FMI — the Food Industry Association, frozen food sales in the U.S. surged by over 45% in the 52-week period ending in September 2025, reaching $87…

Dive Brief: A federal court has temporarily halted the implementation of a Texas law that would require food manufacturers to include warning labels on their packaging for products containing artificial dyes or additives. The court ruling, based on a lawsuit…

Key Takeaways: After four years at the helm, Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness is stepping down from the plant-based meat company. The executive leadership team, consisting of Jason Gao, Meredith Madden, and Rober Hass, will now oversee operations at Impossible…

Dive Brief: Simply Good Foods announced the appointment of Joe Scalzo as its president and CEO, aiming to enhance profitability. Scalzo, who previously held the top executive role from 2017 to 2023, is taking over immediately, succeeding Geoff Tanner. Scalzo’s…

Key Points: Smithfield Foods is acquiring Nathan’s Famous hot dog brand for $450 million in cash, or $102 per share. The deal is set to close in the first half of 2026. Smithfield’s CEO, Shane Smith, believes the acquisition will…

Impossible Foods, a leading plant-based meat company, is expanding its protein offerings through a new partnership with Equii, a company known for its high-protein products. According to Peter McGuinness, CEO of Impossible Foods, this collaboration opens up opportunities for the…

New Dietary Guidelines Released by Trump Administration The Trump administration recently released updated dietary guidelines advising Americans to prioritize protein and avoid highly processed packaged foods. These guidelines, updated every five years, have a significant impact on the dietary advice…

School Nutrition Directors Seek Resources to Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods in Meals Survey data released by the School Nutrition Association reveals that a majority of school nutrition directors are in need of additional resources such as funding, menu development, culinary training,…

Key Points: J&J Snack Foods is embarking on a business transformation with a focus on streamlining its manufacturing network, as revealed in its Q4 2025 earnings call. The company plans to close three production facilities by the end of Q1…