Articles by Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

Hain Celestial Group has agreed to sell its North American snacks business to Snackruptors Inc. for $115 million in cash. The move supports a streamlined portfolio focused on higher-margin core categories, including tea, yogurt and baby and kids.

Vibrant Ingredients has promoted Jillian Hermanowicz to chief marketing officer following her leadership of the company’s 2025 rebrand. In the role, she will continue to oversee enterprise marketing, insights and communications while partnering closely with sales and R&D to support growth.

From mandarin and cherry to sweet heat and tiramisu, Tastepoint by IFF names the 10 flavors expected to influence food and beverage innovation in 2026. The list spans categories from beverages and snacks to bakery and dairy, reflecting shifting consumer tastes and global inspiration.

DripDrop Hydration is expanding its portfolio with Zero Sugar Plus, a clean-label electrolyte drink mix designed for daily hydration and recovery. The new formula delivers three times the electrolytes of leading sports drinks with zero sugar and no artificial sweeteners.

good2grow is adding a fourth flavor to its BIGGER juice line with Watermelon Berry Twist, following strong consumer testing and sustained performance at retail. The launch highlights how larger pack sizes, kid-friendly functionality and no-added-sugar formulations can drive repeat purchase and outsized growth in the kids’ beverage space.

Impossible Foods announced CEO Peter McGuinness will step down after nearly four years, with leadership transitioning to its three-member executive team. The company says the move comes from a position of strength as it builds momentum in plant-based protein and innovation partnerships.

Sargento is expanding its natural cheese portfolio with spicy sliced cheeses and new Balanced Breaks Cheese + Crunch Mixes designed for bold snacking occasions. The launches reflect growing demand for customizable heat levels, craveable textures and convenient protein-forward formats in the dairy aisle.

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea expanded its ready-to-drink cold brew portfolio with four new varieties, including Black Cold Brew and three latte options. The launch responds to continued growth in cold brew consumption and broadens the line to offer both coffee-forward and indulgent flavor profiles.

RäFoods appointed Des Hague chief executive officer and president as the food technology company accelerates its focus on functional nutrition. Hague brings decades of experience scaling global consumer brands and will lead efforts to expand innovation across retail and foodservice channels.

Little Debbie is expanding its frozen dessert lineup with the national rollout of Little Debbie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Available in Oatmeal Creme Pies and Cosmic Brownies varieties, the sandwiches extend the brand’s snack cake flavors into a handheld ice cream format.