Trouble at Mondelez? Head of North American business announces exit

The move, which comes as the multinational food company seeks a replacement for longtime CEO Irene Rosenfeld, raises questions about the future. 

By Jeff Wells • April 19, 2017

Product recalls: What food manufacturers need to know

Consumers were inundated last year with more than 3,400 recalls involving food and other products, or 9.4 a day.

By Food Dive staff • April 18, 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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With a new CEO and financial difficulty, Snyder's-Lance's chips are down

Carl Lee Jr. unexpectedly retired as the company announced financial weaknesses.

By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017

Why unlabeled allergens pose the biggest recall risks

Last year, the USDA saw more recalls due to this threat than E. coli, salmonella and listeria put together.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 18, 2017

On the go is the way to go: Portable snacks gaining popularity

Convenient and sustainable packaging is being increasingly sought out by today's busy consumer.

By Keith Loria • April 18, 2017

General Mills increases spending on food safety

The maker of brands such as Annie's, Old El Paso and Totino's spent $16 million on the effort in 2016, an increase of $3 million from the prior year.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

How 4 companies responded to major recalls

In the past year, companies such as Blue Bell and Soylent have handled safety lapses with their products differently, providing a roadmap for other businesses hit by an outbreak.

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 17, 2017

Food recall fatigue: Do shoppers heed warnings or have they had enough?

Consumers may ignore the constant stream of products being pulled off of shelves, but there are ways to cut through the noise.

By Sandy Skrovan • April 17, 2017

Q&A with Stericycle: How food manufacturers can prepare for recalls and minimize the impact

A recall can be devastating for a food company. In an interview with Food Dive, Michael Good delves into the steps manufacturers can take to reduce the effect on their bottom lines.

By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2017

Has FSMA increased the number of food recalls?

Experts say it's too early to tell, but the new law and consumer culture are moving prevention of contamination to center stage.

By Megan Poinski • April 17, 2017

Policy group petitions USDA to test for glyphosate

After USDA quietly dropped plans to screen food for the controversial chemical, Food Policy Action hopes consumers can change the agency's mind.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Campbell CEO: Local products, personalized nutrition and automation are the future of food

Denise Morrison said the brand's strategy looks "beyond a typical five-year horizon" and anticipates major industry disruptions at the intersection of food, health and tech. 

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Hain Celestial cooks up joint venture to thaw Rosetto

The natural products company will take a 49% minority interest in Rosetto foods, which generated nearly $10 million in sales last year.

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Millennials drive specialty food sales to new heights

According to the Specialty Food Association's annual report, sales in the segment hit $127 billion last year.

By Doug Harris • April 17, 2017

Unilever adds cake mix to Stork despite plans to sell the brand

The baking ingredients, which come in lemon, chocolate and classic flavors, will provide "confidence" to those who lack skills or time to bake.

By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2017

Why grocers are launching branded meal kits

According to a recent Harris Poll, a fourth of adults purchased a meal kit in 2016 and 70% of those have continued to buy them. 

By Keith Loria • April 17, 2017

Taking stock of the bone broth boom

The trendy liquid has become so popular in cities like New York and Los Angeles that it can cost more than $12 a quart at some stores.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 13, 2017

Hippity hoppity, candy's on the way

Consumers associate Easter with confections — especially chocolate. A look at how that started, and how the sweet trend stays alive.

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Hybrid drinks may juice up a declining sector

Consumers searching for nutrition on the go are turning to value-added beverages, with 49% demanding blends with vitamins and minerals. 

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Smithfield hams up its medical supply of pig parts, hoping to sell organs for transplant

Pig-to-human organ transplants may still be a procedure of the future, but some scientists estimate that the first clinical trial could take place later this year. 

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Barilla expands product offerings with new cookies and breadsticks

The company, best known for its pasta, has added three new items to its lineup of authentic Italian bakery treats.

By Keith Loria • April 13, 2017

Danone completes acquisition of organic-foods producer WhiteWave

The two companies will combine their North American businesses under the name DanoneWave.

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 12, 2017

Is the Trump administration a disaster or an opportunity for food policy?

After less than 100 days of President Trump, experts in Washington, D.C. predicted what they think the next four years will hold for food policy and regulation. The only consensus? It's going to be interesting.

By Megan Poinski • April 12, 2017

Is China's beef with US beef about to end?

Reports say Chinese President Xi Jinping is prepared to fully lift his country’s 13-year import ban, allowing U.S. producers to access the Asian nation's burgeoning, meat-loving middle class.

By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2017

Supermarkets look to attract shoppers with new Shopkick Grocery app

The technology works in more than 37,000 U.S. stores by rewarding consumers with gift cards when they engage with branded content. 

By Keith Loria • April 12, 2017