PepsiCo earnings beat expectations, boosted by North American beverage unit

After fighting for years to keep snacks and beverages in the same portfolio, CEO Indra Nooyi is vindicated with this quarter's growth as she exits her role. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 2, 2018

Conagra earnings miss expectations, sending stock tumbling

The Chicago CPG firm said costs incurred from its string of acquisitions and divestitures have weighed on profits.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 27, 2018

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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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Survey: Americans love protein, even if they don't understand it

A Nielsen survey of more than 20,000 consumers found between 45% and 64% of them didn't think beef, chicken or pork were high-protein sources.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 26, 2018

Group petitions FDA to prohibit the term 'non-GMO' on food labels

The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation asserts such labeling claims, especially the Non-GMO Project's butterfly logo, are "false and misleading" and constitute misbranding under the law.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 26, 2018

Spangler Candy buys most popular Necco brands

The Ohio-based candy maker said it will renovate 20 acres of adjacent business property and start manufacturing Sweethearts, Necco wafers and Canada Mints.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 25, 2018

Does the success of Califia Farms' plant-based yogurt drinks signal market opportunity?

The firm's dairy-free drinkable yogurt line has gained strong consumer acceptance across conventional and specialty channels, and is now sold in nearly 7,000 stores in 47 states. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 25, 2018

Blue Apron pledges to stop using 'gestation cages'

The company ended its relationship with Tyson, its pork supplier, and plans to get its products Certified Humane or Global Animal Partnership Step 1-certified.

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 24, 2018

Tyson Foods reduces worker injuries, illnesses with VR safety training

Employee training in the food processing industry can be hard to get right — and employee health often rides on its effectiveness.

By Riia O'Donnell • Sept. 21, 2018

JUST partners with Brinc for Asian food tech accelerator

The San Francisco-based manufacturer will give those chosen by the Hong Kong-based venture group access to its R&D pipeline, materials and data to create new products for consumers there. 

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 21, 2018

Mars will invest $1B to fix 'broken' cocoa supply chain

The manufacturer will work directly with farmers and use GPS mapping in an effort to remedy pervasive issues in the industry.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 20, 2018

Capturing a coffee roast through packaging and labeling

How can the flavor of the beans be communicated through packaging? Frontier Label CEO Jared Powell has some ideas.

By Jared Powell • Sept. 20, 2018

From DTC to IRL: Why Dirty Lemon is taking the retail plunge

The Instagram darling has thrived online, but CEO Zak Normandin believes the brand’s new cashierless "Drug Store" will yield stronger customer relationships — and better shopper data.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 20, 2018

Premium meat snacks are attracting beefy investments

Country Archer Jerky and Stryve Biltong have raised $10 million each from capital investment firms as consumer demand for snackable protein grows. 

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 19, 2018

Study: Many consumers say they are 'grossed out' by GMOs

New research finds 46% of consumers say they avoid genetically modified foods, compared to just 15% a decade ago.

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 19, 2018

Perdue Farms overhauls chicken packaging to lure millennials

The rebrand marks the fourth major update in its history, highlighting key messages and product attributes like cage-free and no hormones or steroids.

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 19, 2018

General Mills posts sales gains even as its North American business lags

Sales in the division, which drives most of the food manufacturer's revenue, fell $2.1% to $2.39 billion as U.S. snacks, yogurt and meals and baking all declined during the first quarter.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 18, 2018

Quaker Oats aims to heat up oatmeal sales by touting health

Executives at PepsiCo found they can't just assume consumers know the popular breakfast staple is good for them, prompting the food and beverage company to do more to promote the product's benefits to shoppers.

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 18, 2018

Tyson CEO Tom Hayes to step down

Hayes will depart at the end of the month due to personal reasons, the company announced Monday. Noel White, the company's current beef, pork and international group president, will succeed him.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 17, 2018

Coffee pods lose ground as consumers look for sustainable, premium java experiences

A new study shows growth in this segment will be moderate in the next decade, but cold brews and reusable pods are expected to keep the market steady. 

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 14, 2018

'Radical collaboration' will grow natural/organic market, say Expo East panelists

Conference presenters said Thursday that small players should leverage the robust supply chains and expertise of conventional legacy brands. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 14, 2018

The clean label trend extends to flavors and extracts

Consumers are looking for exciting and innovative flavors, but they also want to know where herbs and spices come from, according to Ricardo Ibañez, marketing manager for Sensient Technologies Corp.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 13, 2018

Shiver me timbers! Hershey buys Pirate Brands for $420M

The confectioner takes another step in its transformation into an "innovative snacking powerhouse" by acquiring a successful B&G Foods brand that was not up for sale. 

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 13, 2018

Heineken tracks story behind new H41 beer with Nat Geo

A three-minute mini-documentary details the discovery of a rare wild yeast in Patagonia, which is the main ingredient in the brew. 

By Erica Sweeney • Sept. 12, 2018

How free-from foods are changing manufacturing

The trend toward more products without gluten, GMOs, antibiotics, pesticides or allergens is having a significant impact on how companies source, process and package products.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 12, 2018

Are premium hard-boiled eggs the next trendy snack?

Peckish, a new brand from California-based incubator Sonoma Brands, is hoping its packaged products will appeal to protein-hungry consumers. 

By Patti Zarling • Sept. 12, 2018