Foods

A recent report from the Trump administration has highlighted chemicals in ultraprocessed ingredients and the environment as major contributors to the rise in chronic diseases. This could potentially lead to changes in how certain foods are regulated. The report, released…

Summary: B&G Foods has divested two of its tomato brands to a private equity company as part of its strategy to reduce debt and streamline its portfolio. Violet Foods, a newly established entity under Amphora Equity Partners, will take over…

Key Points: T. Hasegawa USA has introduced Plantreact, a new flavoring technology designed to mimic the taste of meat in plant-based protein products. Plantreact uses fermentation and advanced techniques to replicate the flavors of chicken, beef, pork, and dairy. With…

Dive Brief: TreeHouse Foods announced a plan to centralize and reorganize its corporate support functions, resulting in the elimination of 150 jobs. The company’s chief commercial officer, Scott Tassani, will depart on May 30, with his responsibilities redistributed among other…

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…