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加拿大竞争局已向竞争法庭提出申请，要求阻止B&G Foods将其在加拿大的Green Giant和Le Sueur业务出售给Nortera Foods，理由是交易可能损害竞争。B&G Foods表示正在评估包括法律和监管在内的多种选项。
Sazerac, the owner of Buffalo Trace and Fireball, is expanding into soju with the launch of Dalho, a Korean grain spirit available in original, peach, strawberry, and lychee flavors. The brand debuts with a 50-milliliter bottle—a first for the category—to lower the barrier for first-time consumers. The move follows Sazerac's recent acquisitions of Dirty Shirley, a stake in 818 Tequila, and Au Vodka, as it diversifies amid shifting spirits trends.
Activist investor Kanen Wealth Management is pressing Zevia, a better-for-you soda brand, to explore a sale. Kanen argues that Zevia has failed to capitalize on the modern soda boom, with sales declining despite significant spending. Zevia's board says it will engage constructively with shareholders.
Brazil-based meatpacker JBS announced a bid to acquire the remaining stake in Pilgrim's Pride, offering 2.1 JBS shares per Pilgrim's share. The proposal, if approved, would delist Pilgrim's from Nasdaq. This is JBS's second attempt in five years, coming amid strong chicken demand and potential antitrust scrutiny.
USDA data for April shows SNAP enrollment fell nearly 13% year-over-year to just over 37 million, with every state except Alaska posting declines. Arizona led with a drop of more than half, while California and New Mexico saw smaller but notable decreases. The declines follow the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's stricter work requirements and increased state administrative responsibilities.
Diageo disclosed in its annual report that it reduced its global workforce by nearly 2,000 positions, a drop of more than 6%, as part of a restructuring plan to return the spirits and beer maker to growth. The company also announced several executive leadership changes under new CEO Dave Lewis.
Sazerac, the owner of Buffalo Trace, has agreed to acquire Au Vodka, a UK-based canned vodka cocktail brand, for an undisclosed sum. The deal, expected to close in the coming weeks, strengthens Sazerac's ready-to-drink portfolio and its foothold in the UK market. Au Vodka, founded in 2015, has gained attention for its gold packaging and celebrity endorsements.
Ardagh Holdings disclosed in regulatory filings that its board has authorized advisers to prepare for a potential sale of Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), which operates in the beverage can sector. The process may involve selling some or all of AMP's equity to a third party, or acquiring outside stakes to facilitate a full divestiture. Analysts suggest the move is driven by leverage reduction rather than performance concerns, noting AMP's recent quarterly results and positive long-term outlook for beverage cans. The company, which marked its 10th anniversary, has seen leadership changes and a recapitalization in recent months. Metal packaging represents over half of Ardagh Group's business, with AMP operating 23 facilities across nine countries and generating $5.5 billion in 2025 sales.
The success of GLP-1 drugs is driving food brands to label their packaging as 'GLP-1 Friendly,' but this label lacks a unified standard. The article cites research showing that one-third of 150,000 households discontinued the medication midway, questioning whether the label truly reflects product changes. Author Tom Newmaster urges brands to highlight substantive information such as protein content and satiety on the front of packaging, and analyzes how the packaging industry must adapt to long-term market changes brought about by these drugs.
Facing consumers' growing interest in health, clean labels, and functional foods, Kraft Heinz is accelerating its core brand innovation strategy. The company recently launched several new products targeting specific dietary needs, including lactose-free Philadelphia cream cheese, gluten-free Velveeta, and plant-based Kraft macaroni and cheese. Company executives stated that they will actively respond to market trends and fill consumers' unmet needs. Despite challenges from declining organic sales, the company plans to increase investment with the aim of restoring growth by 2027.