Clean label movement faces consumer confusion and regulatory hurdles

Roger Clemens, the former president of the Institute of Food Technologists, talked to Food Dive about the challenges and future for the ambiguous term.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2019

Labeling transparency, dilly dilly! Bud Light gives consumers more information

Will the AB InBev beer see the same success as Michelob Ultra when it begins displaying its calorie and carb content on the can?

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 14, 2019

Explore the Trendline➔

Mergers and acquisitions

Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

By Food Dive staff

Tapped out? Brewpubs, taprooms inundate beer scene as brewers aim to stand out

With more than 6,000 craft beers in the U.S., makers of the popular alcoholic drink are focusing on creating an immersive experience through food, entertainment and, of course, tasty and cleverly named beverages.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2019

Yellow and orange colors will dominate in 2019, GNT says

"Millennial pink" is last year's news, as Generation Z is looking for "sunshine spectrum" shades and optimistic branding.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 10, 2019

Heineken launches high-alcohol Tecate Titanium beer

The beer company wants to capture the Hispanic market with the new drinks available in convenience stores across the country.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2019

Egg replacement from plants cracks into new markets with distribution deal

Renmatix said Simple Cellulose, which will be sold by The Ingredient House, can save bakeries 25% to 50% annually on their costs for the popular ingredient.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 10, 2019

Pepsi pops open first new tagline in 7 years with 'For the Love of It'

The soda brand is partnering with musical group Now United on the international campaign, which includes fresh packaging, out-of-home displays, commercials and digital content.

By Erica Sweeney • Jan. 9, 2019

Constellation Brands slashes its outlook, sending stocks tumbling

Net sales for wine and spirits are expected to tick down this year, and additional interest expenses for financing the Canopy Growth investment also made an impact.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 9, 2019

Non-Dairy Chobani aims to upend the plant-based segment

The New York company, best known for its Greek yogurt variety, was careful not to use traditional dairy terminology to describe its new product.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2019

Millennials and Hispanics drive boost in organic sales

Recent big sellers in the sector were cow's milk, kombucha, sandwich bread, fresh chicken and almond milk, according to Nielsen data.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 7, 2019

6 trends to impact the food industry in 2019

Concepts that started rocking the business in 2018 will continue, making this year sure to be full of big deals, new functional ingredients and items that are sustainable on many levels.

By Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering , Lillianna Byington • Jan. 7, 2019

Global milk production soured by trade wars and plummeting prices, report says

2018 is on track for the worst year-on-year growth in domestic production since 2013, according to Rabobank.

By Nina Sparling • Jan. 4, 2019

The choice of a robot generation: PepsiCo rolls out campus snackbots

The University of the Pacific is home to the technology, the first of its kind at a U.S. college from a major CPG company.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 4, 2019

Does oxygenated water help the body?

An Ohio company is planning a big expansion — and has the goal of using science to prove that its product helps with muscle recovery.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 4, 2019

Can Soylent Bridge cross the gap between meal replacements and snacking?

Rosa Foods selected a serendipitous time to release a new version of its trendy beverage, but it remains to be seen if it holds on after healthy eating resolutions fade.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 3, 2019

Packaging challenges could leave bottled water companies all wet

As consumers try to avoid disposable, single-use plastic and governments and businesses are banning it, manufacturers search for recycled and alternative packaging​.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2019

Danone introduces Oat Yeah as the grain becomes the next big milk alternative

Oat milk had 32.5% growth in the previous year,and manufacturers including PepsiCo, Elmhurst, Thrive Market, Pacific Foods and Happy Planet are getting into the space.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 2, 2019

Our best stories of 2018

From massive c-suite changes to huge deals, here are Food Dive's top stories from 2018, a quick tour of some of what made last year so exciting — and tumultuous. 

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 21, 2018

Coke leads $15M investment round in Dirty Lemon maker

Iris Nova focuses on cashierless, text-to-pay consumer goods and has grown the popularity of its brands through platforms like Instagram.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 21, 2018

PepsiCo splits leadership roles for US snacks and beverages

The company said Vivek Sankaran will become CEO of Frito-Lay North America and Kirk Tanner will lead its North America Beverages unit, replacing Al Carey, who is retiring.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 21, 2018

Peet's snags majority stake in Revive kombucha

After investing $7.5 million last year, the coffee chain took a bigger bite out of the craft kombucha brewer, which has grown 168% in the past year.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 21, 2018

Now that hemp and CBD are legal, what comes next for food and beverage?

With the 2018 Farm Bill signed into law, the cannabis plant can be legally regulated by state and tribal governments and commercialized in foods and dietary supplements — unless the FDA objects.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2018

Conagra profit plunges 41% as it begins integration of Pinnacle

The maker of Banquet and Slim Jim raised prices during the quarter for some of its legacy brands as the Chicago company faced higher transportation, input and retailer marketing costs.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 20, 2018

AB InBev and Tilray plan to launch CBD-infused drinks in Canada

Their joint venture, Fluent Beverage Company, will sell the products as early as December and come after the companies spent $100 million last year to study cannabis beverages. 

By Christopher Doering • Updated Oct. 11, 2019

Why cannabis is more than just a buzzy investment for food and beverage companies

Changing attitudes, consumer acceptance and legalization have shifted the substance's domain from lazy stoners to big businesses.

By Megan Poinski • Updated June 17, 2019