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

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.

Rise Baking Company has completed its acquisition of wholesale supplier Jimmy’s Gourmet Bakery, expanding its cookie portfolio and adding manufacturing capacity in the Northeast as the commercial bakery company continues to grow through acquisitions.

Kodiak has taken the slow road to surging past its competitors, but with the backing of L Catterton, the protein-packed food company is quickly gaining ground on legacy competitors across an array of categories.

This week, we’re looking into a chunky raise by Whisps’ parent co, sprinkling our sorbet with collagen, and getting a taste of Old Blighty courtesy of Bush’s Beans. Hey, what more could you ask for?

In this week’s new products roundup, Gritzy seeks to reimagine a classic Southern comfort food, Ni-Howdy unveils squeezable soy sauce, and Chips Ahoy! launches its first-ever mystery flavor.