Sept. 18 - Danone abandons Lifeway acquisition

Sept. 18 - Danone abandons Lifeway acquisition | Splenda owner buys SlimFast

Splenda owner buys SlimFast for undisclosed amount; JM Smucker to raise coffee prices again in the face of tariffs; Ben & Jerry’s cofounder quits amid escalating tension with Unilever

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Sept. 18, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for food industry leaders

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Danone abandons acquisition of Lifeway Foods

The yogurt giant reportedly didn’t believe the two companies could work together effectively and wanted to pursue opportunities within its own portfolio.

Splenda owner buys SlimFast for undisclosed amount

The purchase by Heartland Food Products comes as sales for the weight loss brand have plummeted, with more consumers turning to GLP-1 medications.

JM Smucker to raise coffee prices again in the face of tariffs

The Folgers and Café Bustelo owner is planning another hike for “early winter,” its third increase this year.

Food is health: an emerging superpower in agbioscience innovation

Indiana is well-positioned to lead the Food is Health space with a sizable production in ag-economy and a number of food companies looking to deepen their farmer connection.

Ben & Jerry’s cofounder quits amid escalating tension with Unilever

Jerry Greenfield said the CPG giant has “silenced” the Cherry Garcia’s maker’s independence and ability to speak out on social issues.

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