Monica Watrous

Ferrero Group has agreed to acquire Purely Elizabeth, following months of speculation that the better-for-you granola brand was exploring a sale. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Lotus Bakeries said it will invest 500 million euros, or roughly $577 million, over the next five years to expand global production of Biscoff cookies and spreads.

Latin pantry staple brand Loisa has grown from about 500 doors to roughly 5,500 in two years, expanding beyond natural retailers including Whole Foods Market and Sprouts into a growing roster of conventional grocers including Kroger, Albertsons, Publix, H-E-B and Harris Teeter.

Khloé Kardashian’s snack startup is betting the future of functional foods extends beyond protein.

Rise Baking Company has completed its acquisition of wholesale supplier Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery, expanding its cookie portfolio and adding manufacturing capacity in the Northeast as the commercial bakery company continues to grow through acquisitions.

Celebrity-backed food brands aren’t new. But in 2026, the playbook is changing. Founders, executives and investors consistently emphasize operational discipline, retail execution, product innovation and repeat purchase over star power alone.

David Protein is introducing its frozen dessert pints at Target stores nationwide. The rollout marks the product line’s retail debut after launching online in June, when it sold out in less than a half-hour.

Conagra Brands is reshaping its executive leadership team as new CEO John Brase moves to simplify the organization’s structure and accelerate decision-making.

Albertsons Companies is overhauling its operating structure as the grocery giant looks to speed decision-making, improve in-stock performance and better leverage its scale following the collapse of its proposed merger with Kroger.

Can America’s appetite for pistachios extend beyond the viral Dubai chocolate trend? The founders of Southern California startup Peppertux – along with their new investors and retail partners – are betting on it.