Report: TreeHouse looks to sell its trail mix business

Sources told The New York Post the private label manufacturer could get significantly less than the $860 million it paid to buy Flagstone Foods in 2014.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 19, 2018

FDA and USDA will jointly regulate cell-cultured meat

The two regulating arms said they would work together on the tech-heavy area in November, and a formal agreement was issued Thursday. 

By Megan Poinski • Updated March 8, 2019

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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.

By Food Dive staff

It's slime time: Jell-O Play introduces edible ooze

Two made-for-social-media versions of the new product from Kraft Heinz's Springboard Brands are hitting shelves and the Internet.

By Nina Sparling • Nov. 16, 2018

Leftovers: Squashing out gluten and dairy; beer and wine in a single bottle

A vegan veggie mac and cheese substitute is born, and there's a holiday-flavored way to get the energy to prepare that Thanksgiving feast. 

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 16, 2018

Taste predictor Gastrograph closes $4M investment

The company collects data about how people perceive flavors and then uses artificial intelligence to determine how a demographic might respond to a food product. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 15, 2018

US pork and beef demand fattens up — and consumers chicken out

A side effect of the Trump administration's trade war is that less meat is being exported — increasing supplies and reducing prices domestically.

By Nina Sparling • Nov. 15, 2018

Food companies not doing enough to help consumers eat healthy, study finds

The Access to Nutrition Foundation found items from the largest manufacturers that are billed as better-for-you aren't always affordable — and some don't always actually have wellness benefits.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 15, 2018

Kellogg launches new cereal to support digestive health

HI! Happy Inside, which contains prebiotics, probiotics and fiber, has a much higher price tag than most, costing $12.99 at some retailers.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 15, 2018

Mondelez cuts ties with 12 palm oil suppliers, citing deforestation

The food giant recognizes a "gap" between its current palm oil supply chain state and its goal of 100% sustainability and transparency.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 13, 2018

Kellogg plans to sell Keebler bakery brands and cookie business

The cereal and snacks company — which made dramatic personnel cuts to shore up its bottom line in 2017 — says that divesting the sweets can help it focus on its core business.  

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 13, 2018

PepsiCo names first participants in its US accelerator

The program — launched soon after its separate innovation hub became established — is six months of mentoring, advice and a potential $120,000 grant.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 13, 2018

Start me up: How big food companies' incubator programs help new companies get going

Most manufacturers have a division dedicated to assisting young, trendy brands in their journey toward success — and maybe an eventual acquisition.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 12, 2018

Nestlé launches helpline to combat labor issues in palm oil supply chain

While palm oil offers greater yield and lower production costs, the industry is under fire for environmental and human rights concerns. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 12, 2018

PepsiCo and Walmart top Kantar PoweRanking survey

More than 400 industry leaders responded to the annual confidential questionnaire ranking suppliers and manufacturers on strategic metrics and business fundamentals.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 12, 2018

Leftovers: Pringles brings back Thanksgiving flavors

The Kellogg-owned snack brand makes a Turkey Day feast in a can, while ancient grains lend a health halo to a new candy.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 9, 2018

Plant-based egg substitutes can help manufacturers cut costs, avoid recalls

Products made from aquafaba, mung beans and citrus pulp may also make brands more attractive to consumers interested in plant-based, vegan and cruelty-free products. 

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 8, 2018

How avocado seeds could change the natural colors market

Penn State food scientists found that vibrant colors in the red-orange-yellow spectrum can be extracted using water and ethanol.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 8, 2018

Could data be an untapped ingredient in beer production?

A former craft brewery engineer has established a software firm to help makers of the beverage keep tabs on quality, trim expenses and increase efficiency. 

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 8, 2018

Tyson Foods' emerging tech team creates a hatchery for innovation

"Tyson might be an incumbent company," said Chad Wahlquist, director of emerging technology, but "that means there's just a breadth of opportunity for digital transformation."

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 8, 2018

Flowers Foods buys gluten-free Canyon Bakehouse for $205M

The baker also released its latest earnings report, which showed sales slowing a bit — with healthy income growth after closing an inefficient bakery and opening a high-speed bun line.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 8, 2018

Hostess earnings are sweetened by new breakfast business

Revenue at the snacks maker grew 9.7% to $211 million, almost entirely buoyed by its February acquisition of the Cloverhill bakery, which gave it a firm foothold in the breakfast segment.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 8, 2018

Dean Foods earnings disappoint amid plant closures and private label competition

Dairy isn't dead, but on the heels of a 12% drop in profits, America's largest producer would do well to invest outside of its core business if it hopes to thrive.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 7, 2018

Duncan Hines cake mixes recalled following positive salmonella test

Conagra says the product may be linked to five illnesses under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 7, 2018

Leftovers: Which came first? Chicken snacks or shelf-stable egg bars?

One company drums up new uses for poultry in the snack category, and this winter brings another use for Keurig single-serve coffee makers.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 2, 2018

Hershey's new supply chain recipe

A modern Hershey is an expensive Hershey, but as long as sales are growing execs still say things are sweet.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 2, 2018