A new 'added value': How yogurt leader Dannon won its Non-GMO Project label

After more than a year of working to secure ingredients, the manufacturer is starting to ship verified Danimals and other products to stores nationwide.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 2, 2017

Partnerships with brands are key to CPG e-commerce success

Amazon's rise represents a complete overhaul in the way consumers discover and buy CPG products. SmartCommerce CEO Jennifer Silverberg offers ways to succeed in the e-marketplace.

By Jennifer Silverberg • Aug. 2, 2017

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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Mondelez CEO Irene Rosenfeld to step down and be replaced by company outsider

The longtime CEO will leave the position in November when she will be replaced by Dirk Van de Put, president and CEO of Canada-based McCain Foods.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 2, 2017

Molson Coors earnings lag as craft breweries hurt sales

The world's third-largest beer maker said U.S. domestic sales-to-retailers volume dropped 1.9% from a year ago, driven by lower production in the premium light and below-premium categories.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 2, 2017

Hunger for organic food continues to grow

The natural-origin foods are in 82.3% of U.S. homes, and while many consumers are willing to pay more for produce and meat farmed that way, shelf-stable products are slower to catch on.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 1, 2017

VMG closes new $550M fund for emerging brands

The venture capital firm, which has backed brands like Kind Snacks and Justin's, says it's gotten better at assessing companies and is investing earlier in their life cycle. 

By Caroline Macdonald • Aug. 1, 2017

How to ensure KPIs are working for food manufacturers

The amount of data accessible today makes it challenging to know what reflects performance. Howard Hillman, senior transformation consultant at Myrtle Consulting Group, explains how to use data and not be overwhelmed.

By Howard Hillman • Aug. 1, 2017

Halo Top ascends to become #1 selling pint of ice cream in the US

The frozen dairy product, which launched in 2012, has beat out other established brands such as Unilever's Ben & Jerry’s and Breyers by embracing unconventional means.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 1, 2017

Snyder's-Lance closing Florida chips plant to help cut costs

The snacks manufacturer is working to improve its balance sheet amid a "very competitive environment," according to its CEO.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 1, 2017

CircleUp pilots $20M loan program for CPGs

For smaller firms, the proposition for many investors is still too uncertain, so borrowing funds can help bridge the gap — allowing them to grow and become more attractive for financing partnerships down the line.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 31, 2017

Japan increases tariff on US frozen beef imports to 50%

The import tax was increased in an effort to curb less pricey foreign competition from producers in the United States.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 31, 2017

Kroger adds Beyond Burgers to more than 600 stores

The plant-based patties, which are also available at hundreds of Whole Foods and Safeway stores, will roll out across four of the grocer's banners in coming weeks.

By Jeff Wells • July 31, 2017

Chicago-area soda tax to take effect after judge rules against retailers

The penny-per-ounce tax was on hold pending a lawsuit filed by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, but the Friday afternoon ruling could still be appealed.

By Megan Poinski • July 31, 2017

A new formula and a new name: Coca-Cola Zero Sugar replaces Coke Zero

The new formulation of the beverage will appear on shelves in August, and has no calories, no sugar and a caffeine load comparable to its predecessor.

By Erika Kincaid • July 31, 2017

A Balancing Act: In the food VC arms race, it's 'buy or be eaten'

As legacy companies struggle to keep pace with emerging trendsetters, the pressure is on to acquire upstarts that will revive sales before they are snapped up by a competitor — or become competition themselves. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 31, 2017

Plant-based food firm Daiya bought for $325.97M by pharma company Otsuka

The move promises to increase the dairy-free company's global footprint while extending the pharmaceutical's portfolio into foods as a pillar of its nutraceutical business.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 28, 2017

Hershey gets salty with new Popwell snacks

The new line was created in-house and features "half-popped" popcorn for a unique texture that isn't too hard or too soft.

By Erika Kincaid • July 28, 2017

Nestle CEO warns of lackluster sales and profit performance

The company is already buying back shares and exploring selling its U.S. candy business — and more changes may be needed to turn around performance and appease the demands of activist investor Daniel Loeb.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 28, 2017

Boston Beer earnings are up, but sales are not

More consumers are drinking the craft brewer's Twisted Tea and Truly Spiked & Sparkling beverages, but its legacy Samuel Adams brand and Angry Orchard cider are lagging. 

By Megan Poinski • July 28, 2017

AB InBev brews strong Q2 earnings despite struggles in US beer market

The beer giant reported revenue and volume growth driven by cost cuts and global sales of top brands like Budweiser, Stella Artois and Corona.

By Jeff Wells • July 27, 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple's earnings drop from debt and Bai expenses

As volumes of most of the company's beverages continue to grow, the added expenses from this quarter may turn into future profit.

By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2017

Cost cuts pay off for Diageo as stock reaches all-time high

The world’s largest spirits company continues to perform through higher margins, increased productivity and organic sales growth. 

By Davide Savenije • July 27, 2017

Pinnacle earnings drop after unconventional quarter

The abrupt discontinuation of 16 frozen Aunt Jemima breakfast products hit the company's bottom line hard, but the impacts were contained to this quarter and could be tailwinds for the rest of the year. 

By Megan Poinski • July 27, 2017

Trendy spices and clean labels drive condiment market to $24B

Consumer spending in this segment is expected to continue, with purchases increasing 1.5% each year until 2021.

By Erika Kincaid • July 27, 2017

Innovation and cost-cutting measures sweeten Hershey's Q2 earnings

The confectionery company reported net sales of $1.663 billion for the quarter, a 1.5% increase from the same period last year.

By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2017