Calabro Cheese Unveils New Brand Identity
Calabro Cheese, a U.S. maker of Italian‑style fresh cheeses, unveiled a new brand identity in early 2026. The refresh introduces a new logo, the “The Art of Cheesemaking” payoff, updated packaging, and a redesigned website, built on consumer research. While the visual elements evolve, the company maintains its daily production, local milk sourcing, and quality standards. The rollout will be phased and supported by digital channels to educate shoppers about cheese varieties.
Van Leeuwen and Guiness Team for Ice Cream at Whole Foods Market
Van Leeuwen and Guinness have launched the “Lovely Day for a Guinness” ice cream nationwide at Whole Foods, moving the stout’s flavor into a French‑style frozen dessert. The pint, priced at $7.99, blends Guinness stout notes with chocolate chunks and...
JonnyPops Expands to Canada
JonnyPops announced its official launch in Canada, partnering with major retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Save‑On‑Foods, Nature’s Fare Market, City Avenue Market, and select Costco locations. The company will roll out its organic, vegan, gluten‑free frozen pops nationwide, with...
Drumstick Teams with WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes for New Creative Platform
Drumstick has teamed with WWE superstar Cody Rhodes to launch a new creative platform, "Lick it. Flip it. Drumstick it." The campaign, timed for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, combines a national TV spot, social media content, and the return of the...
Lifeway to Offer Retro-Inspired Wellness House in Palm Springs
Lifeway Foods is debuting a retro‑inspired wellness house in Palm Springs on April 10, marking the brand’s 40th anniversary. The pop‑up blends 1980s‑1990s design with modern wellness, featuring probiotic‑rich bites, a pool‑side setting, and performances by Debbie Gibson and Autograf. Hosted...
Meister Breaks Ground on Nex-Gen Cheese Expansion Project
Meister, a century‑old Wisconsin dairy, broke ground on the next phase of its Nex‑Gen expansion, a state‑of‑the‑art cheese and whey processing complex. The project follows the completion of a new intake facility and cold‑storage addition, and aims to boost cheesemaking...
Cargill Wins 2026 BIG Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award
Cargill has been honored with the 2026 BIG Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award, recognizing its extensive AI integration across the food and agriculture value chain. The company leverages tools such as Agriness, CattleView, CMAX and generative‑AI platforms like Ask Emma to...
Hellmann's Parent Company to Merge Food Business with McCormick
Unilever PLC announced a definitive agreement to merge its Foods division with McCormick & Co., creating a combined flavor business with roughly $20 billion in FY 2025 revenue. The transaction values Unilever Foods at $44.8 billion, reflecting an EV/Sales multiple of 3.6× and...
Chobani Announces $567M La Colombe Michigan Plant Expansion
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 Named One of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies
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...