B&G Foods buys McCann's Irish Oatmeal from TreeHouse Foods for $32M

Sales from the breakfast brand were about $13 million in 2017, according to the private-label manufacturer, which got the steel-cut hot cereal brand in a larger acquisition in 2010.

By Megan Poinski • July 17, 2018

Can innovation and divestment shake up General Mills' flat sales?

Product launches slated for next year include honey crunch breakfast cereal made from Kernza, Nature Valley granola bites and a Pillsbury stuffed meatball and pepperoni sandwich.

By Cathy Siegner • July 16, 2018

Beef checkoff program hopes new meal kits are what's for dinner

The organization has partnered with American Foods Group to offer protein-rich meal kits in grocery stores across the country.  

By Patti Zarling • July 16, 2018

Coke debuts 'One Last Summer' docuseries on Gen Z

The effort includes four 10-minute episodes that highlight friends' summertime adventures — all while sipping on the soft drink.

By Erica Sweeney • July 13, 2018

Campbell Soup beefs up e-commerce focus with new CMO of meals and beverages

Diego Palmieri, a veteran of SC Johnson, will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and consumer connection in the U.S. for the company.

By Erica Sweeney • July 13, 2018

How should the FDA regulate lab-grown meat?

Manufacturers, industry groups and consumers gave input at a public hearing as the agency works to write new rules before products hit the market.

By Megan Poinski • July 13, 2018

Dang Foods rolls out high-fat, low-carb FATBAR

The company, which is best known for onion and coconut chips, will launch the product on Amazon in September and in Whole Foods in early 2019.

By Patti Zarling • July 13, 2018

Spindrift sparkling water taps 'superfan' Kristen Bell for first national campaign

The brand looks to differentiate its product in a crowded category by emphasizing its real fruit ingredients and taking subtle jabs at competitors. 

By Erica Sweeney • July 12, 2018

When it comes to caffeine, could less be more?

Beverage startup Tempo is separating itself from high-voltage coffees and energy drinks by offering tea that gradually releases the stimulant, preventing the dreaded crash. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 12, 2018

Sprout Foods helps parents at mealtime with Alexa skill

The organic baby food company created an app for Amazon device that helps parents encourage their kids to eat healthier.  

By Robert Williams • July 11, 2018

PepsiCo looks to generate buzz with new Hive incubator

The manufacturer joins other CPG companies such as Kellogg, Campbell Soup and Conagra who have made similar investments to uncover hot new products.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 11, 2018

Organic Valley repurposes influencers' videos to promote ghee

The campaign includes YouTube content in which mentions of butter or oil are "censored" and replaced with the word "ghee."

By Erica Sweeney • July 10, 2018

PepsiCo earnings beat expectations, boosted by strong snack performance

The Frito-Lay division saw revenue climb 4% for the period while its North American beverage unit slumped, marking four consecutive periods of decline. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 10, 2018

Beer label uses facial recognition to talk with consumers

When customers scan the smart label on the bottle's neck with their smartphone, a skull printed on the packaging will begin an interactive dialogue.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 10, 2018

Tariffs hit cheesemakers struggling with low prices, record surplus

There are few options available from the government to help the industry, so producers will have to wait it out or may be forced to exit the space.

By Cathy Siegner • July 9, 2018

Hershey's, Oreo and M&M's among 10 brands most trusted by millennials, Gen Z

The three legacy brands have built strong customer loyalty due in large part to consistent quality and investment in product innovation. 

By Jessi Devenyns • July 9, 2018

Salty snacks growing in popularity even as consumers search for healthy alternatives

A new report suggests the industry will surpass $29 billion in sales in 2022, but ever-evolving shopper tastes mean not every category is expanding.

By Patti Zarling • July 9, 2018

Transparency at the core: Quinn Snacks tells consumers exactly where their ingredients originate

The snack brand strives to have on-demand information that is "three layers deep" — the name of the farmers, the location of the farm, and the processes used to grow and harvest the product.

By Megan Poinski • July 6, 2018

General Mills creates buzz with Amazon Prime Day cereal promo

The CPG company is offering a free box of Honey Nut Cheerios for qualifying consumers who use Prime Pantry, Amazon Fresh and Amazon Prime Now. 

By Alicia Kelso • July 6, 2018

Do refined ingredients count as GMOs?

According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, if they are excluded from the new labeling law, 78% fewer products will have the disclosure.

By Megan Poinski • July 5, 2018

How a new mushroom chip could influence snacking

Snack brand Mudlrk plans to introduce four varieties made from whole shiitake mushrooms online this summer and in brick-and-mortar stores later this year.

By Cathy Siegner • July 3, 2018

Prime Day will officially begin July 16

The Amazon event, which will run a full 36 hours this year, will include Whole Foods Market deals for the first time.

By Daphne Howland • July 3, 2018

Can 'Bob's Burgers'-themed meals help Blue Apron?

The limited-edition kits, which include three recipes inspired by the TV show, follow the struggling company's partnership with celebrity cookbook author Chrissy Teigen. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • July 2, 2018

Guinness taps into U.S. trends with new Maryland brewery

The facility, which is opening next month, will be the first in the U.S. for the brand since the 1950s. Diageo hopes it will attract 300,000 visitors its first year. 

By Patti Zarling • July 2, 2018

Natural food companies are revamping their marketing to boost online sales

Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods has pushed more shoppers onto the e-tailer's site, motivating sellers to change their branding and add new lines.

By Patti Zarling • June 29, 2018