Food Industry News, Insights, and Education for the CPG Community

WK Kellogg Co. has accelerated its plan to eliminate artificial colors from every cereal in its North American portfolio, expecting to complete the transition this year.

Protein Pints expanded into the frozen novelties category with Protein Pops. Next-generation mac-and-cheese maker Goodles continues to push the bounds of innovation within a traditionally straightforward category.

Little Spoon is embracing its mission as an “end-to-end feeding platform” by launching eight new offerings from June through August.

PRETZELIZED is tapping into the back-to-school shopping season through a limited-edition collaboration with Crayola, now available at Target and Whole Foods Market.

Although The Kraft Heinz Company saw its net sales drop 1.4% in Q2 2026 to $6.3 billion, the company beat earnings expectations and raised its sales outlook for the year.

In this issue: The USDA is pressed to update GMO regulation, Goodles debuts Twirly Mac, BellRing targets stronger profits, food techs secure cash and more.

Consumers have the right to know whether highly-refined corn and soy oils are present in their food purchases, and they won’t be finding out via a QR code, per a final ruling issued by a federal district this week.

Goodles launched a 3-SKU Twirly Mac subline featuring a new pasta shape and its first foray into Asian flavor profiles.

PiiPER, a colorful new baking brand making frostings, glitter dust and sprays, is making its debut at Target and Walmart stores nationwide. According to a press release, the brand is rolling out with seven SKUs.

G.O.A.T. Foods has secured strategic investment from LesserEvil’s former owner, Charles Coristine, and the Solomon family office.

Food Network host Esther Choi is reimagining Korean pantry staples with the launch this week of a new brand, Sessy.

Raising capital is never easy, even in the good times. However, as we head deeper into the year, there’s been no shortage of early-stage startup food brands reporting new funding rounds, showing that as the industry evolves, investment is following.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company reported organic sales growth of 4.7% in H1 2026 as it stares down the internal turmoil from Ben & Jerry’s.

Reformulating America’s food supply to remove FD&C colors may be only half the challenge facing packaged food manufacturers as the industry accelerates its shift toward naturally sourced alternatives.