General Mills leads $12M funding round for GoodBelly Probiotics

Its VC arm 301 INC provided a "significant majority" of the investment in the company, which already has products in more than 15,000 stores.

By Cathy Siegner • June 21, 2018

Investors crave food startups, but will they overindulge?

A survey shows the most attractive young companies for an investment are those working on meat and sugar alternatives, and robots that prepare food.

By Patti Zarling • June 21, 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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Kroger brings Soylent to more than 1,850 stores

The meal replacement brand's largest retail expansion to date could give the grocer a stronger foothold in the lucrative plant-based and convenience categories.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 20, 2018

Food companies struggle to overcome high freight costs

Some businesses are investing in their own private fleets, while others are diversifying their shipping options and reducing the frequency of deliveries. 

By Alicia Kelso • June 20, 2018

Google to invest $550M in JD.com in blow to Amazon, Alibaba

The tech giant follows in the footsteps of Walmart and China's Tencent, becoming the latest global giant to invest in Chinese juggernaut JD.com.

By Dan O'Shea • June 19, 2018

Why Costco's avocados will last twice as long

Apeel Sciences is debuting its plant-based film to slow the rate of spoilage at the warehouse club and Harps Food Stores — a discovery that could help curtail food waste.

By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2018

Kellogg fights extinction with exclusive 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' content

The company hopes to reinvigorate sales with footage on special-edition boxes and in-store promotions.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 19, 2018

Oscar Mayer deploys jetpack-powered 'Super Hotdogger' to deliver fresh dogs

The brand's orange jumpsuit-wearing spin on the super hero made his first flight in New York City on June 18. 

By Erica Sweeney • June 19, 2018

High-stakes legal case pits Pabst Brewing against MillerCoors

The $400-million lawsuit accuses the brewing giant of breach of contract and anti-competition laws, fraud and misrepresentation because it may not continue its manufacturing and distribution agreement.

By Cathy Siegner • June 19, 2018

General Mills doubles down on indulgence with Dippin' Dots cereal

The product, which is based on the flash-frozen ice cream of the same name, reflects growing consumer demand for nostalgic, sugary varieties.

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 18, 2018

US agriculture to feel the heat as China fires back at Trump tariffs

Soybean, wheat and corn are among the 545 products worth $34 billion that would take a serious hit if the communist country's retaliatory taxes go into effect July 6.

By Cathy Siegner • June 18, 2018

Kellogg recalls Honey Smacks for salmonella contamination

So far, 73 people in 31 states have reported illnesses related to the outbreak, and reports say 1.3 million cases of the cereal could be involved.

By Megan Poinski • June 15, 2018

Doritos lets 'Jurassic World' fans adopt giant chips hatched from dinosaur eggs

Fans can get the foot-long chip, which is shipped in a replica crate from the film franchise, by tweeting at the brand or by bidding on a website auction.

By Erica Sweeney • June 14, 2018

Broccoli powder reduces vegetable waste and enriches food products

Australian researchers have developed the product from "ugly" broccoli and believe its nutritional benefits and adaptability can complement a broad range of products.

By Cathy Siegner • June 14, 2018

Wine and cider boosted global alcohol consumption last year

Market research from IWSR showed the U.S. was one of the leading growth markets for still wine while regional beer sales continued to decline. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 14, 2018

Chef'd meal kits now sold in Walgreens and Duane Reade

The meal kit company is expanding into the drug store space starting with 30 stores in New York City. 

By Krishna Thakker • June 14, 2018

Specialty foods sales surge to record $140.3B in 2017

A trade group representing the industry said the category is growing much faster than food retail overall, rising 12.9% between 2015 and 2017 compared to 1.4%. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • June 13, 2018

Mars Wrigley taps marketing vet as new global president

The confectionery giant named current CMO Andrew Clarke to the role, which he will take over in September from the retiring Martin Radvan.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 13, 2018

CPG in trouble: Can solutions be found in corporate venturing and startups?

To take maximum advantage of corporate venturing, CPG companies need to adopt some startup know-how, according to Bahige El-Rayes and Roberta Roeller of A.T. Kearney.

By Bahige El-Rayes and Roberta Roeller • June 13, 2018

GMA and FMI kick off SmartLabel consumer campaign

With information available on about 28,000 grocery store products and seven in 10 shoppers wanting more information on products, the industry groups will start showing how their transparency initiative works. 

By Megan Poinski • June 12, 2018

Hispanic shoppers gravitate towards whole health claims, study finds

According to IRI, nearly half of the most popular products with this demographic highlight natural, organic and holistic attributes — all of which are increasingly popular with consumers overall.

By Patti Zarling • June 12, 2018

New Sabra CEO dips into the potential of 'feel-good food'

Coffee veteran Tomer Harpaz plans to help drive sales of the company's on-trend hummus and dips by expanding opportunities for enjoyment.

By Megan Poinski • June 11, 2018

New nut-based milk alternatives flood the category, souring soy and rice-based product sales

Plant-based beverage staples such as almond milk continue to make gains in the $1.61 billion category as well.

By Cathy Siegner • June 11, 2018

Boar's Head adds dark chocolate to its permanent hummus lineup

Following a limited-edition introduction last year, the sweet take on the chickpea spread could give the company a lucrative foothold in the snack and dessert space. 

By Cathy Siegner • June 11, 2018

Pepsi goes retro to promote upcoming 'Uncle Drew' movie

An ad depicts the brand character across different decades drinking from vintage cans that are available this summer. 

By Erica Sweeney • June 8, 2018