Report: Maker of Lemonheads and Red Hots may bid on Nestle's US confectionery business

The purchase by Ferrara Candy would add popular brands such as Butterfinger, Crunch and Baby Ruth to the company's roster of gum, hard candies and gummies.

By Christopher Doering • July 25, 2017

Get it while it's hot: Tabasco releases limited edition Scorpion Sauce

The new mouth burner is 20 times hotter than its traditional condiment and puts the spotlight on the legacy brand in the fast-growing category.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 24, 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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Campbell Soup set to reel in older kids with new Goldfish line

The food maker is betting on new, intense flavors to win over big kids and better-for-you products that appeal to moms in an attempt to keep those children as consumers as they grow up.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 24, 2017

Anheuser-Busch buys energy drink maker Hiball

The U.S. subsidiary of the brewing giant diversifies its portfolio by investing in two of the fastest-growing non-alcoholic categories: energy drinks and sparkling water. 

By Sandy Skrovan • July 21, 2017

PepsiCo fills long vacant #2 executive slot with potential CEO successor

Company veteran Ramon Laguarta, now its president, was previously CEO of the Europe/Sub-Saharan Africa division. He will be in charge of areas such as strategy, productivity and innovation.

By Megan Poinski • July 21, 2017

Snyder's-Lance keeps the Cape in Cape Cod Potato Chips

After considering moving the brand from its Massachusetts home, the snack company decided to stay put and pump $20 million into facility expansion and improvement.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 21, 2017

Campbell leaving GMA at the end of the year, citing differences in 'purpose and principles'

The company's CEO said it will withdraw from the food industry's largest trade group after finding itself at odds with some of the group's positions.

By Christopher Doering • July 21, 2017

Snack makers look to ethnic cuisines for the hottest new flavors

New flavors and spices are getting more popular as millennials try more adventurous food and consumers look to eat healthier — without forgoing taste.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 20, 2017

Smoothness without the stink: Company ferments beans for sought-after flavor

Break the Cup treats beans in Costa Rican thermal springs to yield flavor similar to those collected from animal droppings.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 20, 2017

Unilever's profit surges as personal care and food offset challenges in spreads

The household goods giant delivered on a promise to improve its performance after rejecting Kraft Heinz's $143 billion takeover bid earlier this year.

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 20, 2017

Perdue Farms to improve conditions at its facilities and slaughterhouses

As consumers demand better treatment of animals, the poultry processor is taking steps at its operations to reduce the suffering of its chickens.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 20, 2017

Snyder's-Lance invests $7.8M in expanding better-for-you bakery

The snack maker is investing for growth, which could be stymied by stiff competition from stalwarts like Frito-Lay and a host of emerging health-focused items.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 19, 2017

Russell Stover hires new CEO to sweeten brand building

Andrew Deister was previously president and CEO of Robert Rothschild Farm, a specialty food company.

By Christopher Doering • July 19, 2017

Mocktails shake up beverage industry with a craft makeover

Complex flavors and eye-catching presentation can create a sense of occasion around non-alcoholic beverages, appealing to health-conscious consumers. 

By Caroline Macdonald • July 19, 2017

Nestle Waters plans new ReadyRefresh distribution center in Atlanta

The 25,000-square-foot facility will deliver Nestle-owned bottled water and beverage products as part of the company's push to expand its national reach. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 19, 2017

McCormick spices up portfolio with $4.2B deal to buy Reckitt Benckiser's food division

The acquisition of Frank's RedHot Hot Sauce and French's Mustard strengthens the spice maker's position in flavor as consumers look to healthy, tastier foods.

By Christopher Doering • July 19, 2017

Report: Every Hampton Creek board member quit — except the CEO

The departure of the company's directors is the latest turmoil in executive ranks where senior managers have been fired and the COO and CFO lost their jobs.

By Megan Poinski • July 18, 2017

PepsiCo brings indulgent soda experience to Hersheypark

BBlz "bubble makers" combine soft drinks with custom-blended foams and Hershey's candy to create unique beverages at the theme park. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 18, 2017

Pilgrim's Pride CEO advocates for transparency in chicken farming

The poultry executive said there is a widening gap between the consumers' perception of where the food they eat comes from and the reality of how it's produced.

By Sandy Skrovan • July 18, 2017

Flowers Foods offers buyouts to help position company for future growth

The maker of Wonder Bread and Tastykake does not know how many employees are likely to participate in the initiative, which will be completed by the end of the year.

By Christopher Doering • July 18, 2017

Food makers bulk up on simple ingredients as consumers embrace clean labels

General Mills, Hershey, Campbell Soup and Nestle are among the companies replacing artificial colors and flavors with natural ones and using a smaller roster of components.

By Christopher Doering • July 17, 2017

Lucky 7: The food industry's top targets for squeaky clean labels

As consumers favor simple items with easy-to-understand ingredient lists, artificial colors, HFCS, trans fats and gluten have been among what's phased out by manufacturers.

By Caroline Macdonald • July 17, 2017

Victory and defeat: How food companies have succeeded and failed in reformulation efforts

Cleaning up the label on a known and loved product is always a risk, as these examples demonstrate. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 17, 2017

Cleanliness conundrums: The challenges in clean label reformulations

The ingredients list may be more consumer-friendly, but experts say the product might not look, taste or behave the way shoppers expect.

By Megan Poinski • July 17, 2017

General Mills patents new cereal coating that could cut sugar by 30%

The manufacturer claims it has found a way to cut sweetener amount without changing the product's texture, appearance or bowl life. 

By Caroline Macdonald • July 17, 2017