Corporate Operations

Hershey’s salty snacks can’t keep up with demand

The Dot’s and LesserEvil maker is taking steps to boost production and packaging options by adding manufacturing lines and investing in automation.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2026

Leftovers: Pop-Tarts launches flavor inspired by Liquid Death | Bachan’s enters Japanese mayo

The breakfast pastry and canned water brands are joining together for a second collaboration, while That's it. fruit bars extend into granola.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 30, 2026

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

Check out a selection of articles about some of the biggest trends and news — from McCormick’s reformulation strategy to the impact of GLP-1s  — shaping the food industry in 2026.

By Food Dive staff

Are grocers ready to help shoppers getting off GLP-1s?

Retailers need to think about the long game to support people whose shopping habits change after they come off the weight loss medications, experts said.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 30, 2026

Hershey warns consumer financial stress could weigh on Halloween sales

CEO Kirk Tanner said the final days leading up to the holiday will be “really critical.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 29, 2026

Danone changes US leadership in ‘offensive phase’ of its turnaround

The Oikos maker named Francois Lacombe as president of Danone U.S. to improve performance in the region, which has faced surging demand for its products and lagging customer service.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2026

Atkins weight loss brand repositions to reach lapsed GLP-1 users

The shift comes as parent company Simply Good Foods struggles to capitalize on recent health trends, with sales for Atkins alone dropping 20.9% in its 2026 fiscal year.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2026

Danone joins Nestlé, Coca-Cola in revising recycling labels after EU greenwashing probe

The Evian owner committed to specifying what parts of its water bottles are made from 100% recycled plastics and will refrain from misleading marketing.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 28, 2026

General Mills upgrades Cheerios cereal boxes with resealable bags

The food giant is teaming up with Ziploc to help consumers preserve freshness and prevent spills.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2026

Ultraprocessed food labels could cost industry $14B a year

A labeling mandate would apply to 72% of packaged foods and lead to higher reformulation and ingredient costs, according to a University of Chicago study.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 27, 2026

Yasso embarks on international expansion as yogurt bar sales soar

The brand, owned by Ben & Jerry’s parent The Magnum Ice Cream Company, is entering Canada as more consumers seek wellness-focused frozen desserts.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 27, 2026

Zevia nabs $20M investment to fund turnaround

The money from GP Investments will help the better-for-you soda brand diversify its product offerings and increase distribution.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 26, 2026

Uncrustables becomes fridge friendly as sales top $1B

Owner J.M. Smucker developed a way to store the crustless sandwich without a freezer, solving one of the biggest obstacles preventing the fast-growing brand from reaching new consumers.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 26, 2026

Nestlé turnaround taking shape a year after new CEO

Philipp Navratil said innovations and category divestitures have helped lead to improvements in key markets like North America, but he’s still “not satisfied” with the company’s performance.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 23, 2026

How AB InBev built a culture of creative effectiveness that drives growth

To focus its marketing efforts, the Bud Light owner looks for opportunities at the intersection of consumer needs and business problems, rather than chasing creative ideas intended to generate hype or buzz. 

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 23, 2026

Why candy prices are scary high ahead of Halloween

Rising ingredient costs have prompted confectionery giants such as Hershey to broaden trick-or-treating options to include salty snacks.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Oct. 26, 2026

Food and beverage layoffs accelerate

The sector has slashed close to 30,000 jobs as of September, up 76% from the same period last year. 

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 22, 2026

Right on the Dot’s: Why the pretzel brand is key to Hershey’s salty snack ambitions

The food manufacturer is aiming for $1 billion in sales for Dot’s by entering other categories, such as snack mixes, that are ripe for disruption.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 22, 2026

Abbott plans to spin out its nutrition business

The Ensure and Pedialyte owner said the move would allow it to better capitalize on growing demand for functional nutritition.

By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 21, 2026

Danone partners on $40M facility turning yogurt waste to renewable energy

The project, commissioned by PurposeEnergy, comes as the dairy giant boosts production to meet accelerating demand for high-protein yogurt.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 21, 2026

Ghirardelli parent ousts CEO as growth slows

Lindt & Sprüngli said Adalbert Lechner will leave the company, with former chief Dieter Weisskopf taking over on an interim basis.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2026

Amy’s Kitchen tackles ultra-processed food myths in national campaign

The campaign aims to position minimally processed foods as a better bargain for consumers.

By Sara Karlovitch • Oct. 20, 2026

Mondelēz launches gluten-free Ritz crackers

The snack giant has previously released gluten-free versions of Oreo and Chips Ahoy! as brands look for growth by catering to a range of dietary needs.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2026

Nestlé to close Ohio factory by end of 2027

The food giant will move production to South Carolina, saying it is "the most sustainable path forward" as consumer needs and volumes shift.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 20, 2026

PepsiCo shutters Tennessee bottling plant amid soda slump

The closure comes after the beverage giant's CEO laid out a cost-cutting plan to improve flattening growth.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 20, 2026

Primo Brands opens first new factory post merger

The Arkansas plant will increase production for sparkling water brand Mountain Valley as demand for premium beverages surges.

By Laurel Deppen • Oct. 19, 2026