Brands
Brands, product development and the behaviour of modern consumers.
Hemp THC ban remains intact after House abandons rescue plan
Lawmakers declined to delay or overturn restrictions on the buzzy category, which has grown into a significant competitor of the alcohol sector.
Tyson to close Hillshire Brands plant in Georgia
The meatpacker said recent changes “have made continued operations at the site no longer viable.”.
Campbell’s brings iconic soup name to sauces
A new line set to be released in June comes as more consumers use the CPG giant’s soups as an ingredient in home meals.
General Mills revives taco shell maker La Tiara
The food manufacturer is bringing back and expanding the regional brand, which disappeared from shelves after its previous owner went out of business.
French fry maker Lamb Weston urged to double cost cuts by activist investor
Starboard says the company needs to do more to “catch up” to its peers, such as Tyson and Hormel.
A ‘catalyst for change’: How Waiākea is pioneering sustainable packaging in bottled water
The Hawaiʻi-based brand said it is the first company in the world to print labels with algae-based inks, adding its climate values help it stand out.
Mondelēz CEO says M&A is harder as acquisition targets become ‘too expensive’
The Oreo maker's top executive said high valuations mean "it's not really worth" making deals unless a brand can offer a "unique competitive advantage.".
Food giants cast a sour mood on consumer spending in 2026
Top CPG executives said shoppers haven't returned at the rates they expected, prompting some companies to roll back prices and prioritize innovation to rejuvenate growth.
General Mills is ‘innovating how we innovate’ with AI
The company is renovating its portfolio with new product launches to meet consumer demand.
Texas law requiring warning labels on snack foods temporarily blocked
A judge sided with the food and beverage industry's arguments that the disclosures violated the First Amendment, a setback for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
Texas plant-based meat labeling law struck down by court
The measure required companies to use a font for words like “meatless” or “analogue” that was as large or larger than the product name.
PepsiCo cutting prices on Doritos and other snacks by up to 15%
The Cheetos maker said the reductions will “improve competitiveness” and boost purchase frequency among cash-strapped consumers.
How Kellanova tailors innovation to meet evolving consumer needs
Nico Amaya, the company’s North America president, discusses why product development has moved away from a one-size-fits-all solution and the role that AI is playing in his business.
Jim Beam halts production at flagship Kentucky distillery
The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant as it battles declining alcohol consumption and high barrel-aging taxes.
The biggest food and beverage layoffs in 2025
Nestlé, General Mills and Molson Coors were among the most high-profile companies to announce job cuts or plant closures this year.
Nestlé’s US CEO embraces a ‘sense of urgency’ to accelerate growth
In his first interview since taking the top spot, Marty Thompson said the Stouffer’s maker is paying more attention to its core brands and identifying untapped growth opportunities.
