Response to the HHS announcement has been mixed with industry groups saying they will work with the FDA and public health advocates saying the FDA needs to do more.

In the meantime, Ronald Sargent, a Kroger board of director since 2006 and the former CEO of Staples, Inc., will serve as interim CEO.

Food company chief executive officers are charged with being prepared and developing strategies for potentially disruptive trends.

On Monday, multiple reports stated that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and President Donald Trump agreed to delay tariffs for one month.

Consumers continued to turn to private label products in 2024 as total category sales rose 3.9% to $271 billion when compared to 2023.

The Hershey Co. is bringing on new leaders to run its Confection and Salty Snacks business units.

Michele G. Buck, the chairman, president and chief executive officer of The Hershey Co., plans to retire on June 30, 2026. 

The acquisition of Potato Products of Idaho comes shortly after it was rumored Post Holdings may be interested in acquiring Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.

James Robert B. Quincey, chairman and chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Co., questioned whether AI will give companies a competitive advantage.

Hormel expects to benefit from the recaptured momentum in Planters starting during the second quarter of fiscal 2025.