July 2026

The request could signal that the beverage giant is planning a new spicy offering after discontinuing Coca-Cola Spiced in 2024.

“We do expect some more pressure on the business from a commodity standpoint,” CFO Steve Schmitt said on an earnings call.

The companies entered a two-year agreement to jointly develop sustainable solutions for bakery and dairy alternative markets.

 Bellring Brands named Michael Axelrod to lead the company as it looks to maintain its top spot amid increased protein shake competition.

The meat giant has also dropped targets for scope 3 emissions, which make up the bulk of its environmental footprint. 

Conservation agriculture practices have short and long-term benefits, yet adoption lags.

Three manufacturers. Three different products. Same answer when asked about robotic palletizing: “should’ve done it sooner.”

While 2026 has already seen multiple new packaging laws implemented, the year’s halfway mark brings a few more.

The Hershey-owned brand is playing with texture for its first U.S. innovation in a decade, while Brown-Forman brings El Jimador tequila into RTDs.

The produce giant is working with Treatt to create a range of clean-label ingredients using upcycled fruit.