January 2026

Peter McGuinness worked to reframe the narrative around plant-based meat, saying the category was “mismarketed and mislaunched.”

The Massachusetts facility, which also makes Kettle Brand chips, “no longer makes economic sense” for the snack and soup maker.  

The most successful CPG brands are redefining what it means to provide value to win back consumers.

The McCormick owned brand is introducing new dips and sauces ahead of the Super Bowl, while Absolut and Tabasco partner on a spicy vodka.

The agency also sued the ingredient maker’s former CFO, claiming he inflated the performance of the company’s key nutrition business segment.

Luca Zaramella’s appointment will allow the Oreo maker to quicken decision-making while freeing CEO Dirk Van de Put to focus on other priorities.

Unexpected combinations and globally-inspired ingredients are defining food and beverage innovation as brands cater to a rise in adventurous eating.

The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

Elimination has evolved into moderation and it’s a preview of how changing consumer preferences affect year-round demand for alcohol and non-alcohol brands alike.

Consumers are looking to improve their physical and emotional health through what they eat and drink, driving demand for functional ingredients such as fiber or adaptogens.