The Los Angeles Dodgers are partnering with General Mills to host a Back-to-School Resource Fair on August 9, 2025, at Dodger Stadium, welcoming 500 students and families from the Los Angeles Unified School District. Attendees will receive school supplies, non-perishable food items including Honey Nut Cheerios and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and complimentary dental screenings through UCLA Health. Current Dodgers players and alumni will be present to greet families and distribute items. Additional sponsor partners include AM 570 LA Sports, Archer Meat Snacks, King’s Hawaiian, Coca Cola, PRIME, and Fresh Brothers, which will provide resources and lunch for families.

HTF Market Intelligence has released a comprehensive global study on the savoury snacks market, projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2025 to 2032, expanding from $85 billion in 2025 to $130 billion by 2032. The report segments the market by product type (chips, nuts, crackers, pretzels, popcorn) and application (retail, food service, vending machines, online retail, convenience stores), with North America as the dominant region and Asia-Pacific as the fastest-growing. Key market drivers include convenience, urbanization, flavor innovation, and health trends, while challenges include health concerns, raw material costs, competition, and regulatory compliance. Major players include PepsiCo, Mondelez International, Kellogg's, Campbell Soup Company, Intersnack Group, Calbee, Utz Brands, General Mills, Snyder's-Lance, Conagra Brands, Lays (a brand under PepsiCo), Pringles (under Kellogg's), Herr's, Walkers, and Snack Brands Australia.

During Biden’s final week in office, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a ban on Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, effective in 2027, citing cancer risks in animal studies and a 1960 law prohibiting carcinogenic food additives. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, called synthetic dyes 'poisonous' and advocated for their phase-out, stating an agreement with manufacturers to eliminate them by the next year. While no official bans have been finalized, the FDA has authorized four new natural color additives derived from calcium phosphate, algae, butterfly-pea flowers, and gardenia fruit. These natural dyes are less stable, especially in acidic conditions, and struggle to replicate vivid colors seen in processed foods. Research at Ohio State University led by food scientist Monica Giusti has developed natural blue dyes inspired by the hydrangea’s color-changing properties, using anthocyanins and co-pigments. These dyes respond to pH levels, turning from blue to violet to pink as acidity increases. Despite scientific advances, consumer reactions to muted or natural colors have been negative, as seen in General Mills’ failed attempt to replace artificial dyes in Trix cereal. The article explores the historical use of both natural and synthetic dyes, cultural perceptions of color, and the challenges of replacing synthetic dyes with stable, appealing natural alternatives.

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is a major American consumer food company known for brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, and Blue Buffalo. The company has underperformed the market over the past year, with shares down 27.2% over 52 weeks and 14.7% year-to-date, compared to a 21.9% gain in the S&P 500. Its earnings declined 6% year-over-year in the fiscal fourth quarter to $1.08 per share, with net sales dropping 6% to $4.89 billion. Analysts expect a 13.1% year-over-year decline in earnings to $3.66 per share for the year ending May 2026. The consensus rating among 20 analysts is 'Hold,' with four 'Strong Buy,' one 'Moderate Buy,' 13 'Hold,' and two 'Strong Sell' ratings. Stifel’s Matthew Smith lowered the price target from $65 to $56 but maintained a 'Buy' rating. The mean price target is $55.15, suggesting a 10% premium to current levels, and the Street-high target of $68 implies a 35.6% upside potential.

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) has appointed David Best as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail, effective August 17, 2025. Best will lead growth strategies for UNFI’s retail operations, focusing on Cub Foods and Shoppers Food Warehouse. He brings experience from Coborn’s Inc., General Mills, and Target, and has a strong connection to Minnesota, where he is a native. UNFI is a leading North American grocery wholesaler serving over 30,000 locations.