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Food and Beverage Industry Trends

Food, Agriculture Industry Drives $10.4T Economy

Feeding the Economy report highlights sector’s growth, jobs impact and emerging pressures
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 25, 2026

The US food and agriculture sector generated $10.4 trillion in economic value, supporting nearly 49 million jobs across the supply chain. The latest report also underscores challenges including slowing job growth and declining exports


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Danone to Acquire Complete Nutrition Brand Huel

Deal expands Danone’s reach into fast-growing functional and complete nutrition space
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 24, 2026

Danone is acquiring Huel to strengthen its position in functional nutrition and tap into rising demand for complete meal solutions. The deal pairs Huel’s digital-first model with Danone’s global scale to drive growth and innovation


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Dainty Foods to Build Ohio Facility

$150M investment will expand US production capacity for rice and ready-to-heat meals
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 23, 2026

The new 250,000sq-ft facility will produce up to 250 million units annually and create about 240 jobs. Production is set to begin in phases, with the first phase launching in early 2027.


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RäFoods Names John Rota CMO

Appointment aims to scale Living Nutrition platform and drive disciplined growth
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 20, 2026

Rota joins at a key inflection point to translate RäFoods’ Living Nutrition philosophy into measurable performance. His role will focus on brand strategy, go-to-market execution and scalable growth.


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Announcing the 2026 Recipient of the Steve Fairfield Memorial Award

Flexible format recognized for sustainability, performance and disruption of traditional packaging
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
Douglas J. Peckenpaugh
March 19, 2026

AeroFlexx earned top honors for its mono-material package that reduces plastic use and improves recyclability. The award highlights continued growth and innovation in flexible packaging across CPG categories.



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Online Grocery Shoppers Prioritize Health Over Taste

Purdue report reveals shifting consumer values, data-sharing trends and differences by retirement status
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 19, 2026

Only 37% of consumers prioritize taste when shopping online, while health goals and nutrition rank higher. The report also highlights growing comfort with data sharing and notable differences between retirees and non-retirees.


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US Foods Unveils Spring Scoop Lineup

New products focus on consistency, labor savings and menu versatility for operators
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 18, 2026

US Foods introduces 19 new Scoop items designed to help operators boost efficiency and profitability. The lineup blends on-trend flavors with back-of-house solutions to address rising cost pressures.


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WEBINAR ALERT

Plant-Based Dairy Advances in 2026

Prepared Foods event will examine innovation, consumer behavior and growth opportunities in 2026
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 18, 2026

Industry leaders will discuss advances in plant-based dairy, from protein systems to product development. The March 26 webinar offers insights into trends shaping the category’s future.


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Center For American Food Power Launches

New think tank aims to align US agrifood strategy with national security priorities
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 18, 2026

Idealyst Innovation unveils a new strategic center to strengthen US agriculture amid shifting global pressures. The initiative brings together industry leaders to drive policy, resilience and long-term competitiveness.


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CJ Schwan’s Names Gregory Yep Interim CEO

Leadership change strengthens alignment with parent company CJ Foods
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 17, 2026

Food science veteran and CJ Foods CEO Gregory Yep will guide strategy and operations as the company continues expanding across pizza, desserts and Asian-style foods


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