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Food Industry News 19 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

Compass Group PLC stock price slips to 2,125p as AI worries hang over office catering demand

Compass Group PLC stock price slips to 2,125p as AI worries hang over office catering demand

Compass Group shares fell 2.48% to 2,125p on Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.59% gain. The caterer reported 7.3% first-quarter organic revenue growth and reiterated its 2026 outlook. Shares hit a three-year low amid investor concerns over AI’s impact on office catering. Compass will switch its London trading currency to U.S. dollars from April 1.
7 February 2026
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Hershey stock price jumps again: HSY extends rally as 2026 outlook tops estimates

Hershey stock price jumps again: HSY extends rally as 2026 outlook tops estimates

Hershey shares rose about 3% Friday, extending gains after a strong fourth-quarter report and a 2026 outlook that topped analyst forecasts. The stock peaked at $234.01 before settling near $231.10 in morning trading. The company projected 2026 net sales growth of 4–5% and adjusted EPS of $8.20–$8.52. Hershey expects first-quarter margins to remain pressured, with improvement likely in the second quarter.
6 February 2026
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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

Hershey shares surged about 8% to $222.61 Thursday after fourth-quarter earnings and a 2026 forecast beat estimates. Net sales rose 7% to $3.091 billion, with adjusted EPS at $1.71 per share. The company projects 2026 net sales growth of 4% to 5% and EPS between $8.20 and $8.52. Cocoa costs and falling volumes remain concerns for investors.
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

PepsiCo shares rose about 2% to $166.18 in late Wednesday trading after announcing price cuts of up to 15% on Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos across the U.S. The company beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates, reporting $29.34 billion, and raised its annual dividend by 4%. A $10 billion share buyback plan was also unveiled.
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

PepsiCo shares rose 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday, closing at $162.85 after the company announced U.S. snack price cuts of up to 15%. Quarterly revenue and adjusted profit beat estimates, and PepsiCo reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. The company also unveiled a $10 billion buyback plan and raised its dividend 4% to $5.92 per share. North American beverage volumes slipped despite higher global prices.
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

Darden Restaurants will permanently close 14 Bahama Breeze locations and rebrand the remaining 14 under other company brands, with closures running through April 5. The company has not said which brands will replace Bahama Breeze. Darden expects the move to have little financial impact. Shares rose 1.8% to $204.55 after the announcement.
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

PepsiCo shares rose 3.7% to $160.99 Tuesday after the company cut U.S. snack prices and beat quarterly revenue and earnings forecasts. The company raised its dividend, confirmed 2026 targets, and approved a new $10 billion share buyback. Snack prices on brands like Lay’s and Doritos are dropping up to 15% this week. Investors are watching if lower prices will lift North American volumes before the Super Bowl.
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

Costco removed “no preservatives” claims from its rotisserie chicken signs and online listings after two California consumers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging the chicken contains sodium phosphate and carrageenan. The suit seeks to represent U.S. buyers, with a California subclass. Costco says the additives are for moisture and texture, not preservation. The complaint was filed Jan. 22 in federal court in San Diego.
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

Sysco shares jumped nearly 10% to $83.19 after quarterly profit topped estimates and the company raised its full-year earnings outlook. Sales rose 3% to $20.8 billion, with adjusted EPS at 99 cents. U.S. local case volume turned positive, and gross margin improved. Investors are watching restaurant traffic and inflation ahead of Sysco’s next earnings report in May.
27 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

Kraft Heinz shares fell nearly 5% in after-hours trading Tuesday after a filing signaled Berkshire Hathaway may sell its stake. The SEC document allows for resale of up to 325 million shares but does not confirm a sale. The drop erased earlier gains and pushed the stock below its 52-week low. Investors await further disclosures and Kraft Heinz’s Feb. 11 earnings release.
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

Greencore shares rose 2% to 279p as 360 million new shares began trading in London after its £1.2 billion takeover of Bakkavor. Bakkavor was delisted, and its shareholders will receive cash, Greencore shares, and a contingent value right. Greencore now operates 36 sites with 28,000 employees. RBC Capital Markets raised its target price to 330p, citing expected cost synergies.
19 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock jumps to $131 as traders brace for CPI and Feb. 19 earnings

7 February 2026
Walmart shares rose 3.3% Friday to $131.18, up 10% since Jan. 30, as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The retailer’s market value crossed $1 trillion this week. Investors await January inflation data on Feb. 13 and Walmart’s quarterly results on Feb. 19 for signs of continued momentum.
Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

Caterpillar stock price jumps 7% to $726 as Dow cracks 50,000 — what matters next week

7 February 2026
Caterpillar shares surged 7.1% to $726.20 Friday, driving the Dow above 50,000 for the first time. The move erased recent losses and followed insider selling by Group President Bob De Lange earlier in the week. Deere and CNH Industrial also gained as investors rotated into industrial stocks. Markets await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data.
Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

Amazon stock slides as $200B AI spending plan meets cautious profit outlook

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 9% Friday after the company announced plans for $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, mainly for AWS and AI, and issued a first-quarter profit outlook below estimates. The stock drop could erase $200 billion in market value. Fourth-quarter net sales rose 14% to $213.4 billion, while free cash flow declined due to higher spending on AI infrastructure.
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