Leftovers: Sour, sweet, cereal?

Sour Patch Kids is becoming a cereal, one lucky fan may be grateful for Cherry Garcia ice cream sales and Oreo launches a powdered drink mix for that just-dipped-cookies-in-it taste.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 30, 2018

Mintel: Consumers want to eat and drink at the fountain of youth

The research firm calls functional foods and beverages that will forestall the aging process — which are nutritious, flavorful and easy to consume — one of its top trends for 2019.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 29, 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

Campbell Soup interim CEO focused on turnaround, but 'much more work lies ahead'

While the maker of namesake soups, V8 drinks and Emerald nuts has made progress implementing changes at the nearly 150-year old company, Keith McLoughlin told shareholders it's too early to declare victory.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 29, 2018

Campbell Soup reaches deal with Third Point, ending proxy fight

The soup and snacks maker will add two of the hedge fund's nominees to its board and give the activist the opportunity to provide input as the CPG giant searches for a new CEO.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2018

Beyond Meat's future has ties to a successful tea maker

Seth Goldman founded organic tea maker Honest two decades ago. Today, he has an executive role at the maker of plant-based products and notes the many similarities between the two companies.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 26, 2018

Campbell Soup Q1 profit slides as key shareholder vote looms

The company, which is engaged in a bitter proxy fight with hedge fund Third Point, said soup sales fell 6% during the quarter but are showing signs of improving.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 20, 2018

Leftovers: Squashing out gluten and dairy; beer and wine in a single bottle

A vegan veggie mac and cheese substitute is born, and there's a holiday-flavored way to get the energy to prepare that Thanksgiving feast. 

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 16, 2018

Why Coca-Cola shouldn't try to ride the CBD high

As more beverage companies buy into the cannabis industry, business student Maggie Chen writes that the soft drink company should duck out because of legal technicalities and potentially disastrous effects on its brand.

By Maggie Chen • Nov. 16, 2018

Post Holdings sees Q4 growth, plans IPO for nutrition segment

Post will sell about a fifth of the ownership of the new public company and expects to complete the spinoff in the second half of fiscal year 2019.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 16, 2018

Former Blue Moon brewmaster to release first THC-infused beer

Keith Villa's new venture is launching the beverage, which will include 5 grams of the cannabis ingredient, but skirts federal regulation by making it alcohol free. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 13, 2018

How 4 disruptive startups upended the status quo

Young companies often enter a market that was underserved or untapped, and with the right product and timing, can end up completely changing the game.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 12, 2018

Diageo sells 19 lower-end brands for $550M

Sazerac — one of the U.S.'s oldest family-owned distillers — will get a variety of labels including Seagram's whiskey, Romana Sambuca and Booth's gin. 

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 12, 2018

How food and beverage companies score celebrity investments

Endorsements are out, as big-name stars and athletes put money — and influence — behind their favorite products.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 12, 2018

Coca-Cola in fight with Monster over new energy drinks

The soda giant is planning to launch "Coca-Cola Energy" and "Coca-Cola Energy No Sugar" — positioning the company in competition with its business partner.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 9, 2018

Cold-pressed juice company Suja purchased by private equity firm

The sale comes after what the company called an "unprecedented year" for both its revenue and profit. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

By Cathy Siegner • Updated July 19, 2021

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

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