Leadership of the Smarties Candy Company passes to the third generation

Edward Dee launched the iconic New Jersey-based family candy operation in 1949. His three granddaughters are now taking the helm.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2017

Post sues General Mills over bagged cereal display units

The clash between the two breakfast titans reflects the competitive and beleaguered state of the segment. 

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 3, 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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Conagra CEO says food maker looking at more acquisitions

Fresh off its purchase of Angie’s Boomchickapop, the company is eyeing further deals to "modernize, innovate, and renovate" its product portfolio.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 3, 2017

Can fizzy milk make dairy popular again?

Arla is starting a U.K. trial of a carbonated fruity beverage it hopes will catch on with consumers, despite past rejection of similar products. 

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 2, 2017

Halo Top adds 7 vegan-friendly varieties

The new ice cream star is answering consumers' requests for a dairy-free dessert that's also low-calorie.

By Erika Kincaid • Oct. 2, 2017

Ball plant falls victim to diminishing demand for food cans

Consumer preference for fresh foods and sustainable practices is causing some CPG makers to reformulate products and rethink packaging, putting pressure on some suppliers.

By Sandy Skrovan • Oct. 2, 2017

FDA proposes 2020 compliance deadline for Nutrition Facts label

The new date for large manufacturers, which is open to public comment for 30 days, is about a year and a half later than the initial July 28, 2018 date. 

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 29, 2017

7-Eleven and General Mills partner on exclusive breakfast item

The Pillsbury Stuffed Waffle, which will be available all day, is the latest partnership between the retailer and the CPG manufacturer since 2013.

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 29, 2017

Tyson Foods to cut 450 jobs as meat processor boosts outlook

The Arkansas company increased guidance for its 2017 fiscal year, which ends Saturday, due to better than expected earnings in its beef operations.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017

Report: FDA hasn't been doing enough FSMA inspections

The Inspector General's key takeaway is that the agency should do more to ensure the food supply is safe by quickly moving to ensure the correction of problems found at facilities.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017

Baby boomers — not millennials — are driving the clean label trend

Younger consumers may snag much of the food industry’s attention, but older generations are setting trends of their own that manufacturers should take seriously.  

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 29, 2017

Flowers Foods will shed 450 employees — 15% of its management — in buyouts

Buyouts are expected to cost the company $27 million in the next quarter, the chief financial officer said in a presentation in New York this week. 

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 29, 2017

Long-lasting foam could hold potential for beer and ice cream

Consumers expect certain food products to have a specific texture, and getting bubbles to last longer without the need for artificial stabilizers could help manufacturers.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2017

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

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

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

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