Siobhan Walsh
Senior Editor
Siobhan Walsh is a Senior Editor at Snacks and Cravings, where she leads coverage on the snack industry's business side. Before joining the team, she spent a decade as a lead reporter for 'Food Industry Weekly,' breaking stories on major acquisitions and CPG strategy. Siobhan's expertise lies in deciphering quarterly earnings reports and interviewing CEOs to understand the forces shaping the pantry aisle. Her investigative piece on the rise of private-label snacks won a Gristle Award for Business Journalism in 2021. She brings a no-nonsense, data-driven perspective to the world of chips, crackers, and candy.
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Campbell's snack division sees 32% profit decline, explores future
Campbell's snack unit saw profitability plummet 32% in the third quarter, signaling deep trouble for a core part of the food giant's portfolio.
Jun 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Tyson Foods promotes Wes Morris to COO effective June 15, 2026
The appointment of Wes Morris as Tyson Foods' new Chief Operating Officer, effective June 15, 2026, coincides with the company's beef business reporting a $240 million loss in Q2 2026, according to Po
Jun 11, 2026 · 2 min read
Ultra-tender chuck roast: Debunking ideal oven temperatures
For a truly ultra-tender chuck roast, some culinary experts swear by an oven temperature of 325°F, while others insist 275°F is the magic number for melt-in-your-mouth results.
Jun 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Reduce Cabbage Odor with Roasting and Vinegar
Adding just one teaspoon of white vinegar to cooking cabbage can neutralize 60-70% of its notorious odor, offering a simple solution to a long-standing kitchen problem, according to disabled-world .
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Cosmic Brownie Blizzard: Dairy Queen Secret Menu
You can now order a Dairy Queen Blizzard that tastes exactly like a Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie.
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Sazerac Launches AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey for $39
After nearly a decade of quiet development since acquiring a distillery in the state, spirits giant Sazerac has finally unveiled its first Tennessee whiskey, AJ Bond, priced at $39.
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read
J&J Snack Foods consolidates plants, eyes Q2 2026 distribution shifts
J&J Snack Foods, known for its iconic ICEE and Slushie Puppie machines, is closing three manufacturing plants across Georgia, North Carolina, and California by Q2 2026, while simultaneously investing
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
EPC rise in food and beverage manufacturing accelerates facility development
A new 500,000 sq ft automated dairy plant in Ohio, built entirely by an EPC firm, went from groundbreaking to full production in just 18 months, a timeline nearly impossible for traditional in-house t
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Taco Seasoning Pantry Hack for BBQ Pickles
To season pickles with taco seasoning, home cooks add one packet to the jar, seal, shake, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
IFF Sells 90% of Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners
International Flavors & Fragrances has agreed to sell 90% of its food ingredients business for $4.
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Creatine Powers Cognitive Function in Emerging Research
New research in 2026 challenges decades of assumptions.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Splenda owner Heartland buys Equal sweeteners business
Heartland Food Products Group, the company behind Splenda, has acquired the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, which includes the Equal sweetener brand, according to Food Dive and FoodBev...
May 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Ferrero Buys WK Kellogg Co. for $23 Per Share
Ferrero's U.S. sales surged from $300 million in 2017 to over $3 billion last year, a tenfold increase in just a few years, according to Food Dive . This expansion confirms a relentless push into the
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Food and beverage sector sees fewer new manufacturing projects
In May 2025, new manufacturing investments in the food and beverage sector plummeted to a mere 48 projects, a stark indicator of broader industry recalibration, according to Food Dive and IndexBox .
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Wells Enterprises and Ferrero launch new Nutella ice cream
Nutella, the iconic hazelnut spread, is now available as a packaged ice cream, rolling out nationwide in tubs and cones in 2026.
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Innovative donut & cocktail pairings for your boozy brunch
At a recent tasting, a vibrant matcha cocktail, usually a health drink, was surprisingly recommended as the perfect counterpoint to a classic glazed donut, reports Tasting Table .
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Heartland Food to acquire Whole Earth Brands' Americas business
The sweetener aisle is set for a major consolidation in 2026 as Heartland Food Products Group acquires the Americas business of Whole Earth Brands, bringing iconic names like Equal, Whole Earth, and S
May 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Race Shifts to National Broadcast on Fox
On May 22, 2026, six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles, vehicles capable of reaching 70 miles per hour, will compete on the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
May 22, 2026 · 5 min read
Kraft Heinz Launches New Jell-O Line Free of Artificial Dyes
Jell-O, a brand long defined by its brightly colored, artificially flavored desserts, is now launching a new line called 'Simply' that contains no artificial colors or sweeteners, according to Clevela
May 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Kraft Heinz Launches United Tastes of America Campaign
Jet-Puffed marshmallows shaped like stars, packaged in glow-in-the-dark bags, are hitting shelves as part of Kraft Heinz's largest marketing push ever, tied to the U.
May 20, 2026 · 2 min read