Pinnacle Foods sales and profits slip but company reaffirms outlook

The food manufacturer said its operations were affected by the exit of several Aunt Jemima frozen breakfast products, the exit of some U.K. businesses and recent U.S. hurricanes.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 26, 2017

Mondelez nabs Coke exec as its new North American president

The latest shakeup at an executive level comes as the food giant sees its CEO depart.

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 26, 2017

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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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AB InBev earnings hit by sluggish sales of Bud Light and Budweiser

The beer giant said the U.S. remained a challenge, with recent hurricanes reducing volumes and share in its biggest market, which declined 0.8% during the most recent quarter.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 26, 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple's earnings buoyed by noncarbonated drinks

While net sales for the beverage company increased 4%, soda volumes fell and natural disasters and early debt payments brought profits down.  

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2017

Nestlé leaving GMA at the end of the year

The Swiss giant is the second large food company this year — following Campbell Soup — to give up its Grocery Manufacturers of America membership.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 25, 2017

Mars Wrigley seeks sales jolt with caffeine gum relaunch

First introduced in 2013 but pulled due to pending FDA studies, the product is touted as an alternative pick-me-up to coffee and energy drinks.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 24, 2017

Survey: More than half of global consumers check the label for sugar

Consumers also are actively avoiding artificial sweeteners and instead looking for products advertising that nothing has been added.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 24, 2017

Study: Frozen food heats up with increasing interest from millennials

A new study from Acosta finds that 26% of consumers are shopping the frozen foods department more often than they did a year ago, and millennial parents are leading the charge.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 23, 2017

Amber wine generates buzz among sophisticated drinkers

The centuries-old varietal, which is made by fermenting white grapes with their skin on, retails for as much as $200 a bottle.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 23, 2017

Don't wait for perfect: Advice on small food business from the women of FreshDirect

At an event in Washington, D.C., the online grocer and founders of four small brands discussed consumer demand for authenticity, the challenge of scaling up and the importance of female community in the industry.  

By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 23, 2017

9 out of 10 consumers eat cereal for breakfast, but just under half like it as a snack

According to Mintel's new study, it appears the younger the consumer, the less inclined he or she is to sit down to a bowl in the morning. 

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 20, 2017

Lawsuits say 'diet' soda claim is misleading

Class action cases filed against Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Dr Pepper Snapple say the term implies the soft drinks will help consumers lose weight when they actually do the opposite.

By Megan Poinski • Oct. 20, 2017

Pringles brings pop-up 'Stack Shack' to NYC

The snack brand's out-of-home effort, hosted by TV personality Adam Richman, encourages visitors to play with their food.

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 19, 2017

Ferrero Group will acquire Ferrara Candy

The maker of Nutella, Kinder and Tic Tac has agreed to buy the owner of RedHots, Trolli and Brach's from private equity company L Catterton. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 19, 2017

New technology claims to make processed food taste better

Givaudan gives the item a burst of what tastes like recently squeezed lime juice or just-cut parsley, making the product seem like it was made moments earlier.

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 19, 2017

What you need to know about food labeling

Information on packaging is being closely watched by consumers interested in what's in their favorite foods. With millions in sales on the line, CPG companies have a lot to gain or lose based on what's included.

By Food Dive Staff • Oct. 18, 2017

Report: FDA's Gottlieb indicates 'healthy' may be defined on a case-by-case basis

The agency’s commissioner told The Wall Street Journal, “In order to allow innovation around things that produce public-health benefits, we need to allow people to make claims around those public-health attributes."

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 18, 2017

Look out, Little Debbie: thinkThin introduces protein cake snacks

The nutrition bar brand is rolling out indulgent, protein-filled products that look like lunchbox treats to combat consumer "bar fatigue." 

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2017

Danone's earnings, brands and innovation see a boost from WhiteWave acquisition

The $12.5 billion deal not only doubled the French yogurt giant's North American business, but also added some very popular plant-based products to its portfolio.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2017

Could savory yogurt bring growth to a struggling category?

Some analysts contend that with better marketing and craveable recipes, vegetable-based products could pose a lucrative opportunity.

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 17, 2017

The future is now: Thousands of products already sport the revamped Nutrition Facts label

"It builds trust and that is the key," Label Insight's Dagan Xavier said about the decision some brands have made to beat the deadline.

By Megan Poinski • Oct. 16, 2017

The origins and evolution of Nutrition Facts labeling

Widely recognized today, the information panel was developed in 1990, but the roots of mandatory labeling date back more than a century.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 16, 2017

Does SmartLabel have the smarts to inform the modern consumer?

As food shoppers demand more information, the industry-sponsored initiative could be a meaningful way to tell them about the ingredients and nutrition levels in their favorite products. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Oct. 16, 2017

Jury awards $2M in damages to Bimbo Bakeries in trade secret lawsuit

A federal court found US Bakery profited from false advertising of one of its bread brands and misappropriated trade secrets from one of the larger company's products.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 16, 2017

Pinnacle secretly recalls Birds Eye frozen peas

Pulling almost 25,000 cases of product from retailers nationwide due to potential listeria contamination — and the discreet way in which it was handled — may end up causing the food giant reputational and financial damage.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 13, 2017