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Packaged food giant Conagra Brands returned to organic sales growth in the third quarter, driven by strong performance in its Frozen and Snacks segments, even as rising costs and inflationary pressures weighed on profitability.

Paris-based Standing Ovation has secured a $34.2 million Series B to scale dairy protein production using precision fermentation technology.

There was a time when an April Fools’ stunt could be delightfully dumb – a clear joke, a quick laugh, maybe a viral tweet. In 2026, that same playbook feels shaky.

Unilever’s divestment of its frozen division hasn’t cooled the cold war between it and Ben & Jerry’s as the ice cream brand’s former board chair is now suing the conglomerate, alongside current parent The Magnum Ice Cream Company, for allegedly undermining its social mission.

An attention-getting class action suit alleging that David Protein misled customers by “drastically understating” the calories and fat content in its protein bars has been voluntarily dismissed, according to a March 30 court filing.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) unveiled a new loan program aimed at supporting small businesses across the domestic food supply chain.

Amid a period of “explosive growth,” Toto Foods is evolving beyond its protein-centric messaging with a dessert-forward rebrand aimed at cementing its position as “an ooey, gooey cookie that wins on taste.”

Once Upon A Farm has added five new product lines to its portfolio of kids snacks and meals, claiming the launch marks its largest portfolio expansion to-date.

Thrive Market today unveiled a new way to weed out ultraprocessed foods. The online grocer has added a filter for products carrying the Non-UPF Verified seal, which indicates they don’t contain certain additives such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners or synthetic emulsifiers.

Spice giant McCormick & Company announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Unilever’s food business, excluding India, in a transaction that values the unit at nearly $45 billion.