Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

Maxwell House will soon be under new management as The Kraft Heinz Company has agreed to sell its North American coffee business to One Rock Capital Partners in a proposed deal valued at $650 million. The company announced the divestment today, with the transaction expected to close in mid-2027 subject to regulatory approval. Kraft Heinz will retain a 30% non-controlling equity stake in the business.

Medici Brands is getting into the salty snack game with Rowdy, a new tortilla chip brand that marks the company’s latest expansion beyond protein bars (David) and better-for-you candy (HallPass).

Mini cupcake mixes have entered the market. New York City bakery Baked by Melissa has entered CPG for the first time, debuting a Bite-Sized Cupcake Kit at Target stores nationwide.

BevNET CPG Media and :INCLUDED CPG are proud to share the five brands selected to attend Nosh Live Los Angeles (December 3 + 4) through our continued partnership. This year’s participating :INCLUDED CPG food brands run from family recipes to new takes on old favorites: bold Asian MSG blends, Caribbean seasonings, a third-generation Italian pasta sauce, low-sugar baked goods and simple, single-ingredient pet treats.

The Marzetti Co. reported softer sales in Q1 as consumers avoided leafy greens amid a recent cyclospora outbreak.

Emerging, founder-led brands are securing talent from large CPG companies at higher rates, and offering lower pay packages, than ever before.

Bone broth-based pasta sauce maker Noodo has landed in 1,000 Target stores nationwide, marking a major retail milestone six months after its debut.

Once Upon A Farm has voluntarily recalled its Tractor Wheels soft-baked bars following a FDA advisory about a potentially choking hazard.

We’ve extended the deadline to this Wednesday, Nov. 4, for three of BevNET CPG Media’s annual awards programs, recognizing the brands, people and products that stood out across beverage, packaged food, and beer and beverage alcohol. Submit your nominations now.

Online wholesale marketplace Faire is considering taking the company into the public markets in the next 12 months.

This week, we’re checking out earnings reports from Hershey, Coca-Cola and more, investigating if Curd can reinvigorate the pudding set, and running for our lives from a giant sandwich. Hey, what more could you ask for? Stop salivating and start reading: click here to check out the full Sunday spectacle that is the CPG Media… Read more »

California became the first state to establish government-backed certification for foods labeled as non-ultraprocessed, but the move is raising new questions for manufacturers navigating differing definitions.

Mondelez is bolstering its better-for-you snack business, announcing its acquisition of a majority stake in Undercover Snacks.

In this week’s new products roundup, Pop-Tarts teams up with Liquid Death for a citrus-inspired toaster pastry, Little Spoon dives into the cereal aisle for the first time, and TRUBAR expands beyond protein bars.