Food Industry

Meat giants have spent hundreds of millions of dollars to settle claims that they artificially raised prices for years.

Some 95% of school nutrition directors are concerned about the financial sustainability of their meal programs, School Nutrition Association data shows.

The ruling is a setback for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, which has pushed ingredient restrictions in states.

Future cuts at the beverage giant are expected to occur in phases during the coming months.

PepsiCo and General Mills are among a handful of companies planning to boost affordability as shoppers tighten their spending.

The Japanese candy brand, which is celebrating 50 years in business, entered the U.S. market in 2008 and found success with coveted Gen Zers.

Participants in the federal nutrition assistance program also overwhelmingly direct their benefits to name brands, according to a report from Circana.

While giants like Kraft Heinz and Keurig Dr Pepper announced plans to break up, others leaned on acquisitions to grow their presence in trendy areas like health and wellness.

The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant in 2026 as it battles declining alcohol consumption and high barrel-aging taxes.

The purchase of Navitas’ organic offerings will give the functional coffee and creamer producer a deeper presence in nutritional products while increasing the company’s reach in retail.