July 2026

The company adjusted its environmental targets last year “to what we have confidence we can achieve.”

The juice and jelly brand is launching a refrigerated PB&J, while Cann removes THC for a new mood-boosting drink.

The ingredients giant is collaborating with startup Every’s OvoPro to give food companies innovative new protein options.

Premixed cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages are seeing double-digit percentage sales increases, while domestic beer is facing only a moderate boost.

Mark Carter will oversee the specialty food maker’s continued efforts to simplify its network and improve productivity.

John Brase, who recently joined from J.M. Smucker, told Food Dive he is “not happy” with the Slim Jim maker’s performance and that divestitures of brands could be on the table.

Donald Prater, acting deputy commissioner of food, said the Trump administration is still making the definition a “priority.”

The upgrade, part of a $3 billion cost cutting effort, is critical because the company’s current network was built for a lower-volume era, executives said.

The launch comes after early success for the brand’s milk line, underscoring interest among younger consumers in plant-based options loaded with the popular nutrient.  

Lawson Whiting, who led the company for seven years, will remain at the spirits giant until his successor is named.