Leftovers: Pringles brings back Thanksgiving flavors

The Kellogg-owned snack brand makes a Turkey Day feast in a can, while ancient grains lend a health halo to a new candy.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 9, 2018

Could data be an untapped ingredient in beer production?

A former craft brewery engineer has established a software firm to help makers of the beverage keep tabs on quality, trim expenses and increase efficiency. 

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 8, 2018

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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

Keurig Dr Pepper sales surge as soda growth offsets slowdown in coffee

The beverage manufacturer has been positioning its portfolio to better respond to changing consumer trends by adding premium brews to its K-cup line and announcing deals with Evian and Peet's.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2018

Coke spices up UK holiday campaign with cinnamon-scented tube station

The updated "Holidays are Coming" campaign focuses, for the first time, on Coke Zero and includes a push on Snapchat.

By Erica Sweeney • Nov. 7, 2018

Dean Foods earnings disappoint amid plant closures and private label competition

Dairy isn't dead, but on the heels of a 12% drop in profits, America's largest producer would do well to invest outside of its core business if it hopes to thrive.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 7, 2018

3 measures on the ballot that could impact food and grocery

Voters will decide whether to ban all new grocery taxes — including those on soda — in Washington and Oregon, and may change animal welfare requirements for meat and eggs sold in California.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 6, 2018

Why a North Carolina couple brought Postum back

The coffee substitute, which is the original blockbuster item produced by C.W. Post, is making a comeback after being discontinued by Kraft in 2007.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 5, 2018

Leftovers: Which came first? Chicken snacks or shelf-stable egg bars?

One company drums up new uses for poultry in the snack category, and this winter brings another use for Keurig single-serve coffee makers.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 2, 2018

Coca-Cola launches Global Ventures group to integrate acquisitions

President and CEO James Quincey said the new unit will make sure the company can adequately connect with and globally scale its key purchases, investments and partnerships.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 1, 2018

Molson Coors revenues are up, but faces challenges plaguing the US beer market

As brand volume in the United States fell 3.3%, CEO Mark Hunter said the brewer is committed to improving the performance of Coors Light and accelerating the "premiumization of the portfolio."

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 31, 2018

Coca-Cola income surges amid strong demand for soda

During the third quarter, the Atlanta beverage giant said sales of sparkling soft drinks rose 2%; water, enhanced water and sports drinks grew 5%; while tea and coffee declined 2%.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2018

Should consumers worry about glyphosate residue in food and beverages?

A new study shows levels of the chemical in orange juice declined from a year ago, but the debate continues about how much is considered safe.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 29, 2018

Boston Beer Q3 revenue up 24% with growth in its non-beer portfolio

Truly Spiked & Sparkling, Twisted Tea and Angry Orchard brands continue to be bright spots in its earnings, and offset decreases from Samuel Adams. 

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 26, 2018

Enzyme reduces sugar content in orange juice by up to 80%

Better Juice, an Israel-based company, plans to market a device with the technology to fruit juice producers and eventually to cafés and restaurants.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2018

AB InBev halves dividend as beer sales slide in US market

The world's largest brewer, which merged with SABMiller in 2016, said it would "consider suitable opportunities (in M&A) when and if they arise."

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2018

Nestlé USA chief hints more price increases may be on the horizon

CEO Steve Presley said after responding too slowly to consumer trends and falling behind upstarts, large food companies like his have done a better job making their brands more relevant.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 25, 2018

Mr. IPA-Nut brings Planters peanuts to craft beer

The Kraft Heinz brand's collaboration with Noon Whistle Brewery will be available for a limited time at stores in the Chicago area.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 24, 2018

Constellation looks to sell US wine brands

The maker of Modelo and Corona beers is reportedly hoping to make a deal for more than $3 billion, sources told Reuters. 

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 22, 2018

The Honest truth: How a tiny tea company is poised to become one of Coca-Cola's next $1B brands

As more stores carried its products and sports drinks, lemonades and kids beverages were added to the lineup, revenue has soared from $38 million a decade ago to more than $500 million today.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 22, 2018

Nestlé's sales perk up 2.9% with growth in coffee and the North American sector

CEO Mark Schneider said in a release that this quarter's increases were "supported by disciplined execution and faster innovation."

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 18, 2018

Time to ban dihydrogen monoxide? Consumers take clean label to extremes

Some additives, artificial colors and flavors are being taken out of food products to appease shoppers who want healthy and recognizable ingredients.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2018

Constellation chief to step down in March, COO to assume top post

The change in the c-suite comes as the brewer of Corona and Modelo Especial makes a $4 billion bet on the burgeoning cannabis industry.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 18, 2018

All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply

A new study found that drought and heat could hurt barley crops enough to spike prices and decrease the amount made by the end of the century. 

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2018

Tetra Pak thinking outside the box as sustainable packaging demand grows

Gustaf Rabe, the company's VP of aseptic sales in the U.S. and Canada, discusses how it's embracing current trends through the use of plant-based plastics and modernized designs.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 15, 2018

Glanbia buys SlimFast for $350M

The Irish nutrition company is buying the former weight loss titan from Kainos Capital for about 15% of what Unilever paid for it in 2000.

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 12, 2018