Leadership transition set to strengthen operational capabilities ahead of Cargill acquisition

As consumers increasingly shift toward convenient, on-the-go eating occasions, the savoury snacking category is set for continued innovation and growth in 2026. Retailers and manufacturers are responding to evolving consumer demands for healthier, functional, and indulgent options, creating opportunities across multiple sub-segments.

This Halloween, LOVE CORN is giving families a candy-free, feel-good alternative to the traditional sugar overload. The brand's Limited Edition Trick-or-Treat Packs are now available in select Costco Wholesale regions across the U.S., including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Northeast, and Southeast.

Laird Superfood®, Inc. (NYSE American: LSF), a leader in functional coffee, creamers, and superfood products made with simple, minimally processed ingredients, has launched Maple Instant Latte with pure, real maple, and a functional mushroom blend – delivering a true autumn flavor for a limited time. "Real maple tastes like real fall," says Laird Superfood CEO Jason Vieth.

Each autumn, supermarket shelves and social media feeds fill up with black-and-orange packaging, spooky puns, and novelty flavors. Halloween-themed limited edition food and drink products have become a ritual of their own. But for all the seasonal buzz, how much value do they really deliver?

PepsiCo has appointed Steve Schmitt as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective November 10, 2025, marking a key leadership transition for the global beverage and snacks leader.