Nestle sells stake in flavor-maker Givaudan for $1.27 billion

The global food and beverage powerhouse continues to shed its non-core assets.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 6, 2013

FDA says Idaho knew about Chobani problems ahead of recall

Idaho officials, meanwhile, dispute that this was the case.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 5, 2013

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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 to invest $190M in India

The investment will build India's largest chocolate plant.

By Roger Riddell • Dec. 4, 2013

CDC singles out foodservice-data reporting, restaurant workers for foodborne illnesses

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention want better workers and more data.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2013

Bad blood grows in fight over Sriracha plant in California

Sriracha's owner is not backing down in a fight over fumes from his hot-sauce factory.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 4, 2013

New ice cream will induce relaxation

A beverage manufacturer is ready to take its supplements into the dessert market.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 3, 2013

Why a U.S.-Iran deal could benefit Cargill

Sanctions are keeping food products out of Iran, but if an agreement results in loosened rules, food companies stand to increase shipments into the country.

By Brian Warmoth • Dec. 2, 2013

Cargill's new CEO wants to increase 'candor' at agribusiness giant

David MacLennan wants to change the company's culture to something more free-wheeling.

By Paul Conley • Dec. 2, 2013

Sriracha plant ordered to partially shut down in California

Huy Fong won't have to close its production facility, but it will have to halt some operations.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 27, 2013

Plan to merge ConAgra, CHS and Cargill flour units delayed by Justice Deparment

A proposed merger that would control a third of the flour-milling business in the U.S. is being delayed by regulators.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013

Here's why frozen turkey prices are dipping this Thanksgiving

The number of turkeys held in cold storage hit a four-year high, pushing prices lower at retail this week.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 27, 2013

10 food industry trends you need to watch in 2014

What's going to happen to the food industry in 2014? We don't know for sure, but we recommend watching these developments closely.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 26, 2013

Jensen Farms gives control of lawsuit against Primus Labs to listeria victims

The unusual move, which could open the third-party safety auditor to wider damages, shocked the produce industry.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013

QuikTrip expects fresh food to drive expansion

QuikTrip is adding stores, in addition to expanding its fresh-food offerings.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 25, 2013

Turkey sales and the GMO debate: The week's most read food news

Want to see the most popular reads of the last few days? They're all right here.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013

Coca-Cola now owns all of Zico—and its coconut water

Now may have been the right time for Coke to finish the deal.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 22, 2013

Proposal to exempt grocers from menu-labeling law gains industry backing

Legislation to limit the scope of new federal menu-label regulations wins praise from industry.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 22, 2013

3 reasons why the GMO debate has changed

With the defeat of a GMO label proposal at the polls in Washington State, the entire debate may have just entered a new era.  

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

Sysco subsidiary to pay $4.2 million for overbilling Defense Department

FreshPoint Inc. will settle charges it overcharged the federal government in 15 contracts for fruit and vegetables.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

12 firefighters injured in blaze at Hunts Point produce market

A dozen firefighters were injured in a blaze at New York's massive produce terminal

By Paul Conley • Nov. 21, 2013

Diageo to take acquisitions breather, launch new bourbons in 2014

The spirits giant sees a lot of potential in its higher-priced offerings for the new year.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 20, 2013

Pilgrim's Pride shutters plant in streamlining effort

The decision to close shop is tied to cost-cutting goals.  

By Paul Conley • Nov. 20, 2013

Activists want Kellogg to halt use of palm oil, save rainforest tigers

The Sumatran tiger is nearly extinct. Environmental activists think getting Kellogg to change its sourcing could save the animals.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 20, 2013

Tyson hit with OSHA citation over electrocution, ammonia dangers in N.Y.

The company could faces $121,720 in fines as a result.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 19, 2013

Campbell Soup reports drop in profit and sales

Campbell's Soup reported disappointing earnings and warned of continuing trouble ahead.  

By Paul Conley • Nov. 19, 2013