Food Dive

The biggest food M&A deals of 2026 so far

Companies focused on clean-label ingredients and high-protein made up the bulk of acquisition activity as big brands strategically capitalize on new trends.

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Big Food fills up on DTC sales

While sales directly from brands' digital platforms are unlikely to ever top brick-and-mortar, they allow food manufacturers to connect with consumers and test new products.

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