Shauna Golden

The Hershey Company announced this week the integration of its Sweet, Salty and Protein brand portfolios under a unified U.S. commercial operating model called ONE Hershey.

Despite improvements in household penetration and baseline volume, General Mills’ third-quarter earnings results were pressured by its turnaround efforts.

Founders Row, a new venture studio focused on founder-led consumer businesses, announced today its backing of frozen pizza startup Yough, which features a protein-rich crust crafted with Greek yogurt.

Despite ongoing inflationary pressures, consumers’ appetite for sweets remains strong. Americans drove a record $55 billion in confectionery sales in 2025.

Children’s nutrition brand Mission MightyMe is leaning further into its science-based approach to allergen prevention with the debut of Nutty Trail Mixes, marking the brand’s first expansion beyond its flagship puffs.

Hot on the heels of its IPO last month, celebrity-backed baby and kids nutrition brand Once Upon a Farm is seeking scaled, profitable growth with refrigerated coolers and protein-forward product innovation.

Hot on the heels of its inaugural trend report, Dole Packaged Foods is pushing further into tropical flavors with a collection of new retail offerings designed to meet growing demand for a “sensory getaway.”

The Open Food Company has added Jonathan Clark as fractional CFO and Matthew Langille as creative strategic advisor as it launches a $3 million seed round to scale its “radically transparent” business model.

Suresnes, France-headquartered Bel Group is growing its stateside production capabilities, investing $200 million in the expansion of its Babybel production facility in Brookings, S.D.

Nestlé USA is entering the booming at-home condiment set with the upcoming release of Minor’s Kitchen sauces, marking its first stateside brand launch in two years, according to Food Dive.