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Will Kraft Heinz's unsuccessful dealmaking with Unilever inspire future M&A?
The $143 billion bid, which was withdrawn on Monday, may be inspiration for CPG companies to merge — or more cross-category dealmaking.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Listeria fears — but no illness — lead to 130 more cheese product recalls
Some shredded and sliced Sargento cheeses lead the list of potentially contaminated products from Deutsch Kase Haus LLC.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 21, 2017 -
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TrendlineHow 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-sponsored SmartLabel app gives shoppers increased transparency
The company's new app will make in-store, on-the-spot access to detailed product information for more than 1,100 U.S. products accessible from smartphones.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Could local products help revive center store sales?
A grocery store in D.C.'s strategy for building foot traffic and shopper excitement is integrating local specialty products alongside conventional brands.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Ripple gets into the fight over the definition of 'milk' with an online game
The pea-based drink brand created an 8-bit game to show its superiority to almond milk — as lawmakers are trying to limit the term to dairy.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 21, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Natural colors: What food manufacturers need to know
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By Megan Poinski • Feb. 18, 2017 -
Campbell sales stumble on stale Fresh performance
Campbell's Fresh sales fell 8% year-over-year after weak performances from key products, but the company believes the segment still holds potential.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Sales are down, but Smucker's says it's not in a jam
Net sales and profits are down, but the jelly manufacturer has initiatives on the way that could give it a boost.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Will Del Monte's new Veggie Noodle line make eating healthy fun?
The new product comes in zucchini, butternut squash, carrot, sweet potato, beet and yellow squash varieties, and can be found in select North American locations.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 17, 2017 -
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Nestle reports weak 2016 but looks to sweeten 2017
Organic growth in North America was a bright spot in the global nutrition company's latest earnings report.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 17, 2017 -
WhiteWave sales are up as it prepares for Danone merger
The $1.25 billion deal — which both manufacturers hope will bring synergy and strength — is set to close this quarter.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 17, 2017 -
Study: Gluten-removed beer may still be unhealthy for celiac disease
New technologies that use enzymes and chemistry to remove gluten from a traditional beer may not actually get the ingredient out.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Dean Foods sees Q4 earnings growth, but expects future milk volume declines
The dairy distributor has been focusing on other lines of business, including premium ice cream and organic milk.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Kraft Heinz's sales fall while profits rise
The growth in earnings despite the decline in sales reflects the results of the company's cost-savings initiatives since the 2015 megamerger.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
KIND CEO pledges $25M for transparency to Feed the Truth
The new organization aimed at improving public health by making truth and integrity the foremost values in the food system.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Quorn Foods settles lawsuit over controversial mycoprotein ingredient
The settlement is not likely to end the controversy over the mold-based meat substitute ingredient that some consumers claim severely impacted their health.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Once Danone's acquisition of WhiteWave is complete, will its profits pick up?
The world's yogurt leader forecast its slowest earnings gain since 2014.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The gig economy: Exciting opportunities, substantial risk for food manufacturers
More companies are taking advantage of an independent-minded workforce, but some experts fear this trend could tear a hole in the economy's social safety net.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
GMA and FMI announce standard wording for dates on packages
The two industry groups recommend manufacturers use either "BEST If Used By" or "USE By" labels on their products.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Study: Shoppers purchase private label items but don't always trust them
Store brand sales hit a record high of $118.4 billion in 2015, capturing 17.7% of the total market.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017 -
Health-conscious consumers brought SodaStream explosive growth in Q4
The countertop carbonation machine maker tripled its earnings and had record-setting numbers in fourth-quarter sales.
By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017 -
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PepsiCo's Q4 earnings bubble despite flat soda industry sales
In its fourth-quarter earnings report, the beverage giant revealed that 45% of its revenue comes from "guilt-free" snack and beverage products.
By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Stonyfield becomes the latest manufacturer to slash added sugars
The yogurt maker announced it will purchase 25% less sugar as it reformulates many of its blends.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Living lettuce brings the farm to consumer fridges
Consumers can keep hydroponic lettuce with the root still attached alive in water for up to five days after purchase, reducing food waste.
By Doug Harris • Feb. 15, 2017 -
Dr Pepper Snapple gains in Q4 earnings, thanks to Bai buy
Water and better-for-you drinks buoyed the company's earnings report, while sales of its namesake soda and juice dropped off.
By Megan Poinski • Feb. 14, 2017
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