Food and Beverage News and Headlines
Food and Beverage News and Headlines
The European Private Label Awards 2026 announced winners across 20 categories, showcasing the growing strength of store‑brand products in Europe. Italian retailer Conad topped the list with four awards, while Aldi Nord secured two wins in personal care and snacking. Other notable winners include Billa CEE for breakfast and meat, Rimi Baltic for ambient grocery, and REMA 1000 for sustainable household items. The judging panel assessed each entry on innovation, presentation and taste, highlighting trends such as clean‑label formulations and eco‑friendly packaging.
Danone has agreed to acquire plant‑based meal‑replacement brand Huel for €1 billion, marking its biggest foray into the functional‑nutrition space. The deal integrates Huel’s digital‑first, subscription‑based model with Danone’s global manufacturing, R&D, and distribution network, accelerating the group’s “Renew” strategy to...
Danone and Arcor have created a 50:50 joint dairy venture in Argentina, merging Danone Argentina’s dairy business, Mastellone Hermanos’ La Serenísima operations, and Logística La Serenísima. The combined entity will target high‑margin categories such as cheese, butter, yogurts, creams and desserts while...
Chobani is investing $567 million to expand its La Colombe plant in Norton Shores, Michigan, adding over 200,000 square feet of production space. The expansion will create roughly 340 new jobs while preserving 312 existing positions. The move targets soaring demand for La Colombe’s ready‑to‑drink...
Sargento earned a No. 3 spot on Fast Company’s 2026 World’s Most Innovative Companies list in the Food category, highlighting its breakthrough Natural American Cheese. The company’s innovations, from resealable packaging to a decade‑long development of a five‑ingredient natural cheese, have...
