Food Industry

A jury ruled in favor of Ardagh Metal Packaging, which accused the company of failing to purchase a contractual minimum of aluminum cans.

The yogurt giant’s head of commercial growth says the company could lean on innovation or M&A as it looks to expand further into dairy, noting it’s still not in every category.

The milestone with a major food company positions the startup’s technology to enter the market within two years, Celleste’s CEO said.

While all of the major energy drink companies saw sales increases year over year, the rising tide is not lifting all boats, according to a Goldman Sachs report.

Prices for meat, produce and coffee continued to accelerate, but overall food-at-home inflation was below 2% for the first time since November 2025.

The acquisition is the first for Mark Anthony Group’s new CEO Phil Rosse as he looks to double the company’s global presence in ready-to-drink alcohol.

CEO Kirk Tanner said the Reese’s maker sees the segment as an important growth driver and “has an aspiration for how big we can build that business.”

The wellness shot and cold-press juice company hopes a public debut will position the brand as the “definitive leader in better-for-you beverages.”

Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.

John Brase will take over on June 1, replacing Sean Connolly who has run the Slim Jim maker since 2015.