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The FDA announced it has approved the use of a new natural food dye, gardenia, to bring blue hues to food and beverages amid its ongoing push to phase out synthetic alternatives.

Jams, a high-protein take on the frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwich, debuted today exclusively in more than 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide.

Peter Rahal built his reputation on RXBAR, a product that clearly stated its few ingredients on the front of the package. His newest product, part of his growing David protein bar empire, purports to have just one ingredient: Frozen, boiled cod.

The playbook for growing a startup food and beverage brand has shifted during the past half-decade. During that time, there’s also been a major shift underway at the strategic players once seen as an exit door for those upstarts.

A decade since they tied the knot, the Kraft Heinz union may be headed for splitsville. The packaged food conglomerate, which has been underperforming for years, is mulling a spinoff of a large portion of its grocery business.

Despite a volatile landscape, Q2 2025 saw a 13% year-over-year uptick in total U.S. food and beverage venture funding, reaching $342M.

From strawberry cake-flavored caffeinated mints to bursting fruit snacks, this week’s new product innovations span all sides of the industry.

Abbot’s Butcher has ridden the ebb and flow of the plant-based protein market while holding steady on its products and position. How did the business do it? We sat down with founder and CEO Kerry Song to find out.

After selling off its Chef Boyardee, Van De Camp’s and Mrs. Paul’s businesses earlier this year, Conagra Brands may have more divestitures in store. Sean Connolly, chief executive of the Chicago-based food conglomerate, hinted Thursday that certain other brands in its grocery stable may be on the chopping block.

In its Q3 earnings, The Simply Good Foods Company reported the strength of its protein-forward portfolio, driven by the Quest and OWYN brands, despite the continued revitalization of Atkins.