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Greif, Charter Next Generation, McKinley announced closures in September
Henkel also updated its plans for closing an adhesives manufacturing facility in Wisconsin.
Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf
Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.
Takis to remove artificial colors
The spicy rolled tortilla chip brand popular among children will phase out synthetic dyes and the preservative TBHQ by the end of the year.
NAPCOR envisions cutting PET bottle life-cycle emissions 57% by 2050
Lightweighting is a leading strategy to accelerate decarbonization. Srinivasan Prabhushankar, technical director at NAPCOR, highlighted "credible methodologies where the proof is there that this is achievable.".
Beef tallow takeover? Big food companies begin to embrace MAHA ingredient
Major food companies such as Conagra and Utz are making products with the rendered animal fat, which has seen its popularity soar under RFK Jr.’s recent dietary guideline changes.
Anheuser-Busch invests $20M in Michelob Ultra production in bet on beer rebound
The Bud Light owner will upgrade brewery and packaging equipment at facilities across Missouri after executives expressed optimism that the worst is over for the industry.
Danone exits stake in Lifeway Foods
The dairy giant is selling off its shares in the kefir maker, ending a long and tumultuous relationship between the two companies.
Salmonella sickens 29 people in Spain
Almost 30 people have fallen sick in Spain after eating an egg-based dish. Public health officials in Eibar helped to identify cases, analyze the outbreak's potential source, withdraw potentially affected products, and ensure measures were taken to prevent further risks. Inspections and sample analysis were undertaken in response.
Better together: Hershey’s combined sweets and snacks business pays off for retailers, consumers
The merging of the company’s sweet, salty and protein brands under one umbrella called “One Hershey” allows the Reese’s maker to boost sales and help stores plan for big events.
Former Red Bull exec tapped to lead turnaround at Zevia
The better-for-you beverage company said Alexandre Ruberti will replace Amy Taylor, who resigned to run a National Women’s Soccer League team, as president and CEO.
Gerresheimer selling certain assets to private equity
The German pharma packaging supplier is offloading some Ohio-based business. The company also announced a few months ago it was shutting down some operations in Illinois.
Midwest grocer Harding’s announces 4-store acquisition
The regional chain will transition the Village Market locations it bought to its own banner.
JBS to close meat plants in manufacturing reshuffle
The company plans to lay off at least 2,000 workers as it shutters a Pennsylvania beef processing facility and makes changes at majority-owned Pilgrim’s Pride.
Target extends packaging recyclability goal to 2035
The retailer also had a hard time moving the needle on PCR use, but made some progress with lightweighting and refill efforts, per its 2026 sustainability and governance report.
Sazerac enters Tennessee whiskey space with AJ Bond
The Buffalo Trace owner will release an inaugural spirit for the brand, marking a departure from its recent acquisition blitz.
Beyond Meat puts protein drinks at the center of turnaround plan
CEO Ethan Brown said it’s been acting as a “beverage company in hiding,” with a board of executives from Coke, Boston Beer and more.
