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Food Industry News 10 January 2026 - 5 February 2026

Hershey stock jumps 8% after upbeat 2026 outlook, Q4 beat lifts HSY shares

Hershey stock jumps 8% after upbeat 2026 outlook, Q4 beat lifts HSY shares

New York, Feb 5, 2026, 13:14 EST — Regular session The Hershey Company’s stock jumped roughly 8% on Thursday, hitting about $222.61 in early afternoon trading. The confectionery giant topped fourth-quarter earnings estimates and unveiled a 2026 outlook that surpassed Wall Street forecasts. Cocoa has become a sore spot for chocolate makers, with the market quick to punish any hint…
5 February 2026
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PepsiCo stock rises again as Lay’s, Doritos price cuts roll out — what PEP investors watch next

PepsiCo stock rises again as Lay’s, Doritos price cuts roll out — what PEP investors watch next

New York, February 4, 2026, 19:55 (EST) — After-hours trading PepsiCo (PEP.O) shares climbed roughly 2%, closing near $166.18 in late Wednesday trading. The stock swung between $161.81 and $167.94, with around 13.3 million shares traded. PepsiCo is cutting suggested retail prices on Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, and other key snack brands by up to nearly 15%. The new pricing is…
5 February 2026
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PepsiCo stock jumps nearly 5% after-hours as snack price cuts and buyback plan land

PepsiCo stock jumps nearly 5% after-hours as snack price cuts and buyback plan land

NEW YORK, Feb 3, 2026, 19:16 EST — After-hours PepsiCo shares jumped roughly 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $162.85 compared to the previous $155.15. This shift is crucial as packaged food and drink firms work to safeguard volumes—the count of units sold—following an extended period of raising prices. PepsiCo faces a tricky balance: boost value enough to stop…
4 February 2026
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Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants is ending Bahama Breeze — here’s what closes and what gets rebranded

Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants is ending Bahama Breeze — here’s what closes and what gets rebranded

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb 3, 2026, 15:38 (EST) Darden Restaurants announced Tuesday it will shut down half of its Bahama Breeze locations, closing 14 of the 28 restaurants for good. The remaining 14 will be rebranded and remodeled into other Darden concepts, though the company hasn’t revealed which ones yet. It expects the changes won’t have a significant impact on its…
3 February 2026
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PepsiCo stock jumps as Lay’s and Doritos price cuts hit shelves after earnings beat

PepsiCo stock jumps as Lay’s and Doritos price cuts hit shelves after earnings beat

New York, February 3, 2026, 12:41 EST — Regular session PepsiCo shares climbed 3.7% to $160.99 in midday trading Tuesday, hitting an intraday high of $163.30. The jump came after the company cut U.S. prices on certain snack brands and reported quarterly results that beat expectations. The shift is significant now as food producers face growing pushback from consumers after…
3 February 2026
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Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

Costco pulls ‘no preservatives’ rotisserie chicken signs after additives lawsuit

San Diego, Feb 3, 2026, 08:40 (PST) Costco Wholesale Corp. has taken down “no preservatives” labels from signs and online listings for its Kirkland rotisserie chicken following a proposed class action by two California consumers alleging the claim was deceptive. The company told MEAT+POULTRY it “removed statements concerning preservatives” to maintain consistent labeling. It added that ingredients like carrageenan and…
3 February 2026
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Sysco stock (SYY) jumps 10% after outlook lift — what traders watch next

Sysco stock (SYY) jumps 10% after outlook lift — what traders watch next

New York, Jan 27, 2026, 14:49 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Sysco Corp surged nearly 10% to $83.19 in Tuesday’s afternoon session, following a profit beat and an upbeat forecast that pointed to the upper range of its full-year earnings guidance. Sysco, which supplies fast-food giants like KFC and Subway, is often seen as a barometer for U.S. restaurant…
27 January 2026
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Nestle stock faces Monday test after France probes baby deaths tied to recalled formula

Nestle stock faces Monday test after France probes baby deaths tied to recalled formula

Zurich, Jan 25, 2026, 19:58 CET — Market closed. Nestle shares face pressure as Swiss markets open Monday, following French authorities launching investigations into the deaths of two infants linked to baby formula from precautionary recalls. (Reuters) The Swiss food group’s shares ended the session down 0.98%, closing at 72.47 Swiss francs. This price point could expose the stock to…
25 January 2026
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Kraft Heinz stock hit by Berkshire sale signal: what to know before the open

Kraft Heinz stock hit by Berkshire sale signal: what to know before the open

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 05:11 (EST) — Premarket The Kraft Heinz Company’s shares (KHC.O) dropped almost 5% in after-hours Tuesday, falling to roughly $22.59. This followed a filing suggesting Berkshire Hathaway might sell off its longstanding stake. The selloff erased modest gains from the regular session and dragged the stock below its previous 52-week low. (Barron’s) The document is…
21 January 2026
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Greencore share price jumps as Bakkavor takeover closes; GNC stock in focus ahead of Jan 29 update

Greencore share price jumps as Bakkavor takeover closes; GNC stock in focus ahead of Jan 29 update

London, Jan 19, 2026, 14:44 GMT — Regular session Shares of Greencore Group Plc (GNC.L) climbed 2% to 279 pence on Monday as 360,231,087 new shares began trading in London. The company confirmed its total issued share capital now stands at 803,283,097 shares. (London South East) This admission comes alongside Greencore’s acquisition of Bakkavor and happened as Bakkavor was delisted.…
19 January 2026
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Nestle stock (NESN) in focus: Hong Kong recall update keeps traders on edge ahead of Monday

Nestle stock (NESN) in focus: Hong Kong recall update keeps traders on edge ahead of Monday

ZURICH, Jan 11, 2026, 20:54 CET — The market has closed. Nestle has expanded its recall list for infant and follow-on formula batches in Hong Kong, underscoring the growing fallout in baby nutrition that will weigh on the stock when Swiss markets open Monday. The company described the action as precautionary, citing an issue with a supplier ingredient. So far,…
11 January 2026
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Nestle stock rebounds, but infant formula recall keeps investors on edge

Nestle stock rebounds, but infant formula recall keeps investors on edge

Zurich, January 10, 2026, 21:25 CET — Market closed Nestle (NESN.S) shares ended Friday 1.4% higher at 75.41 Swiss francs, narrowing their weekly drop to around 1.3% after hitting a low of 73.67 earlier in the week. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between 69.90 and 91.72. (Investing) The Swiss food group is grappling with new regulatory warnings…
10 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Nasdaq-Listed StoneX to Expand in Birmingham with Jefferson County Incentives
    February 6, 2026, 1:48 AM EST. Jefferson County approved a tax abatement and jobs incentive package for StoneX, a Nasdaq-listed, Fortune 50 financial services company expanding its presence in Birmingham. The expansion includes $10.9 million in capital investment and 88 new jobs with an average annual wage of $85,281. County leaders see this as a sign of growth in the finance and insurance sector, reversing previous job losses and consolidation. The incentives include a $250,000 jobs grant and tax abatements. Over 10 years, the county expects to gain $1.1 million in general fund revenue and $600,000 for education. Officials say the project signals momentum for the local economy and financial sector.
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