Unilever will fully disclose its palm oil sources

Transparency in the company's supply chain allows it to remain in the good graces of its consumers and clients. 

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Feb. 21, 2018

At CAGNY, Big Food execs prioritizing e-commerce for future growth

General Mills, Mondelez, Coca-Cola and other major brands discussed increased online investments as consumer demand for hyper-efficiency grows.

By Emma Liem Beckett , Christopher Doering • Feb. 21, 2018

Campbell's dispute with Walmart contributes to sales decline

Campbell's reported a 2% quarterly decline in organic net sales after Walmart cut the shelf space of brands in favor of private labels.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 20, 2018

Tyson Foods begins incubator partnerships with Plug and Play, 1871

A startup business Tyson works with through these incubators could develop the next wildly popular plant-based burger or a ready-to-eat spicy meat snack that sets the grab-and-go consumer segment on fire.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 18, 2018

TreeHouse to shutter California snack plant, affecting 294 workers

The food manufacturer, which has struggled during the past year amid lowered guidance and executive departures, said sales during its fourth quarter fell 4.3% to $1.7 billion.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 16, 2018

Kraft Heinz earnings miss expectations, US sales drop for 7th straight quarter

The CPG giant said challenges in its Planters nuts, natural cheese and lunch meat divisions were partially offset by strong performances in Kraft macaroni and cheese, Lunchables and Capri Sun beverages. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 16, 2018

Coke's water, coffee and tea help offset flat soda sales

While total volumes were flat for the quarter and for 2017, the beverage giant posted a 6% rise in organic revenue for Q4 due to boosts in its non-soda segments.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 16, 2018

Trucker shortage means late deliveries and higher costs for food companies

The industry has been struggling to hire new drivers for years, and could see a scarcity of 174,000 positions by 2026, according to a trade group.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 15, 2018

Slice bets on nostalgia factor with summer relaunch

PepsiCo started phasing out the soda brand in 2000, but the trademark's current owners plan to return the rebooted, fruit juice-sweetened soft drink as a healthier alternative. 

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 14, 2018

PepsiCo's strong snack sales fail to offset its poor beverage performance

The company reported flat sales, a problem CFO Hugh Johnston told Bloomberg may stem from its focus on new drink concepts, rather than core brands. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 13, 2018

Nestle takes stake in natural and organic food maker Terrafertil

The latest purchase by the Swiss company expands its reach in healthy foods that are increasingly popular with consumers.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 13, 2018

H-E-B tests augmented reality glasses for efficiency

The Texas grocer teamed up with Vuzix, a smart glasses company, to see how productivity was affected when wearing the new technology.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 12, 2018

Kellogg's Q4 revenue tops expectations, but cereal sales are still soggy

The maker of Froot Loops, Special K and Frosted Mini-Wheats reported $3.21 billion in sales for the period, but its morning foods segment slipped once again as consumer demand softens.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 8, 2018

Ben & Jerry's introduces low-calorie ice cream to compete with Halo Top

The new product, called Moo-phoria, also meets consumer demand for cleaner ingredients by using organic milk and cream and avoiding artificial sugar substitutes.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 8, 2018

Lay's looks to put a smile on the faces of millennial snackers

Marketing Dive got a sneak peek at an activation in New York City that's part of Frito-Lay's new "Smile with Lay's" national campaign.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 8, 2018

Going from small-scale to large-scale food processing

Learn how to choose the right production kettle to take your food company to the next level.

Feb. 8, 2018

Yogurt sales to grow from health benefits, European varieties

A report from Packaged Facts said drink versions of the popular dairy snack will continue to grow in popularity, along with plant-based and vegan non-dairy varieties.

By Alicia Kelso • Feb. 6, 2018

Analyst: Walmart a 'logical buyer' for Blue Apron

According to Gabelli & Co. analyst Matthew Trusz, the troubled meal kit company is starting to turn things around, and could make for another valuable e-commerce purchase by the world's largest retailer.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 5, 2018

Report: Private brands entering a 'renaissance period'

According to Daymon, 81% of consumers buy private brands on all or most of their shopping trips.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 5, 2018

PepsiCo developing snacks 'for her'

CEO Indra Nooyi said in a podcast the company is developing products specifically for women, but the soda and snack giant later refuted reports that one of those items is a new Doritos variety.

By Erika Kincaid • Feb. 5, 2018

Alexa now serves up in-store whiskey recommendations

The Mars Agency developed the Bottle Genius feature to answer questions based on a shopper's tastes, occasion or desire to try something new while browsing options at a liquor store in New York.

By Erica Sweeney • Feb. 2, 2018

Guiding Stars updates system for Nutritional Facts label changes

The program, which was developed in 2006 to help grocery shoppers make healthier choices, will change its star ratings of about 3,000 products.

By Dan Alaimo • Feb. 2, 2018

Blended enzymes help move baked goods to a cleaner label

Chemical dough conditioners can be replaced by blended enzymes with the goal of simpler ingredients and a higher-quality product.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 1, 2018

Q&A: How a local biscuit maker rose to success at big-name grocers

Mason Dixie, which launched in 2014 with Kickstarter funding, already sells its made-from-scratch products in more than 2,000 retail locations, including Whole Foods and Kroger.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2018

Kellogg's investment arm buys stake in ride-share snack company

Brands that partner with Cargo pay a marketing fee and provide free products to the service, which packages them in convenient display boxes for drivers. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2018