Conagra profit dips 18%, beating analyst expectations

The maker of Reddi-wip and Chef Boyardee reported net income of $152.5 million for Q1 2018, attributing the results to the higher costs of expanding its product footprint. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 28, 2017

Kellogg's board appoints new CEO for struggling cereal maker

Steven Cahillane, formerly president and CEO of Nature’s Bounty, will take over the top position from John Bryant, who is retiring after seven years at the helm.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 28, 2017

Hain Celestial to give up board seats after deal with activist investor

The agreement with Engaged Capital could make it more likely that the organic and natural foods maker, long considered a takeover target, is sold.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 28, 2017

Heineken taps a wild yeast to brew its new beer

The company’s latest formula, using something recently discovered growing on an Argentina mountainside, could be the start of a new category that could stand beside ales, lagers and sours. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 27, 2017

H-E-B to build a second snack factory in Texas

The 64,000-square-foot plant will be located less than a mile from a distribution center just outside Houston.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 27, 2017

Elmhurst Milked adds peanut variety to its nut-based beverage lineup

The popular legume has been noticeably absent from plant-based drinks, but it is unclear if consumers will want a product made from a major allergen.

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 27, 2017

Activist target Nestle hikes growth and profit margin targets

The Swiss company has been under pressure to make changes since investor Dan Loeb's Third Point hedge fund bought 1.25% of its shares in June.  

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 26, 2017

Godiva's corporate parent will not take over Nestle's candy business

Pladis, the Turkish company that owns the premium chocolatier and European biscuit brands, will be concentrating on expanding its high-end sweets.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 26, 2017

Survey: What does 'natural' mean to consumers?

Most consumers seem to know it when they see it, according to an online study of 5,175 consumers from 10 countries.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 26, 2017

Mars Foods relocates headquarters to Chicago from Los Angeles

An increasingly formidable presence in the Midwestern city gives the company access to top industry talent and resources that could spur innovation and growth. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 26, 2017

What you need to know about functional ingredients

With health and wellness as one of the biggest trends in the industry today, it's not surprising that consumers are looking for food and drink that can do more than just sate their appetites.

By Food Dive staff • Sept. 25, 2017

Bolthouse Farms launches pea-based plant protein milks

Is the Campbell's Soup-owned brand's first foray into the dairy case enough to turn around the company's C-Fresh division?

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 25, 2017

Kroger launches online portal for local product suppliers

The grocer’s move to source more emerging brands follows Whole Foods’ announcement that it will further centralize its purchasing.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2017

Silly General Mills! Artificial colors are coming back to Trix

After receiving consumer complaints about the new version with natural colors, the cereal giant is bringing back the brighter cereal that today's adults grew up eating.

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 22, 2017

Cheerios introduces new indulgent chocolate peanut butter flavor

Will launching a purely decadent flavor variety tarnish the heart-smart brand's health halo?

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 22, 2017

PepsiCo, Campbell and Hershey leaders honored in Fortune's 'Most Powerful Women' list

The annual ranking puts the snacks and beverages giant CEO Indra Nooyi at #2, soup company magnate Denise Morrison at #31 and the chocolate company's new leader Michelle Buck at #45.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 22, 2017

Could Impossible Fish follow the Impossible Burger?

Impossible Foods wants to use its technology to replicate other meats with plant-based protein, but producing seafood substitutes has many challenges.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 22, 2017

PureCircle launches new stevia tool for faster formulation

The new system helps manufacturers create custom blends to maximize product taste, sugar reduction, solubility and speed to market. 

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 21, 2017

Israeli startup gets $8.1M to scale up sugar-reduction technology

DouxMatok plans to use the funding to bring its patented solution, which cuts back on sweetener use by about 40%, to market by the end of next year.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 21, 2017

Adding vegetables won't make cake healthy, but will provide new flavors

Sneaking the ingredients into treats could be the next step in meeting consumer demands for healthier products.

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 21, 2017

New ancient wheat variety could bring bread to consumers with gluten sensitivity

The grain is being marketed to both industrial and artisan bakers, and could lure adventurous eaters as well as consumers with gut health concerns. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 21, 2017

Folgers debuts 'Simply Gourmet' line of naturally flavored coffee

The updated packaging and new ingredients are an attempt to reverse slumping sales, but is it too little too late?

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 21, 2017

M&M's sweetens the discussion about wind power

The candy company is using its well-known chocolate mascots to invite consumers to learn more about the renewable power source.

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 21, 2017

Kraft Heinz juices up Capri Sun brand with healthier options

The beverage brand is introducing sugar-free and organic varieties to give parents healthy options for their kids and keep pace with competition.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 21, 2017

How Pyure grows its brand among retailers and Amazon

The stevia-based sweetener startup launched a full digital marketing campaign, utilizing Amazon advertising, digital banners, YouTube videos and social media to gain recognition and increased product placement. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 20, 2017