Corporate
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Whole Foods stops using takeout containers with problematic chemical
A study of food packaging in five major grocery companies found more than two-thirds may have been treated with PFAS, a toxic chemical known to cause health problems.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 12, 2018
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Hain Celestial settles SEC charges over lax internal controls
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it did not fine the company following its "extensive cooperation." The food maker neither admitted nor denied the findings.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 12, 2018
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Monster Energy drink didn't cause heart attack, jury finds
The 18-year-old plaintiff faulted the energy drink company for not disclosing the amount of caffeine in the beverage — or its potential consequences.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 11, 2018
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5 lawsuits that could change the food industry
From unknown ingredients and debatable labels to the spreading of salmonella and E. coli, this year has not been short of litigation that can make a big impact.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 11, 2018
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OpinionFinally, the food industry is coming around to the science of women's nutrition
While modern science has taken steps to make up for lost time, Villanova Business School faculty member Keith Wright writes that some in the business community are taking matters into their own hands.
By Keith Wright
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Costco plans to beef up animal antibiotics policy
By 2020, the warehouse club retailer will only use medicines for therapeutic use under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2018
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Kellogg expanding Cheez-It, Pringles and Rice Krispies with new snack offerings
The cereal and snacks maker is the latest company to use established brands as a platform to launch new products, joining M&Ms, Lay's, Oreos, Twinkies and Cheerios.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 10, 2018
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Smithfield invests $45M in South Dakota facility amid growing pork demand
A rise in the global population, surging protein consumption and expanding middle classes are creating additional interest in meat, prompting more companies to invest millions in new production.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 10, 2018
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Smart shelf management can drive sales, study finds
Getting product assortment and placement right may be the key to influencing in-store purchasing decisions, according to Acosta.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 10, 2018
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Deep DiveIt's not easy being green: Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak rattles food, grocery industries
The FDA's decision to request that the popular green gets pulled from shelves sent "a strong message" to the produce sector, according to a former agency official, while costing supermarkets millions of dollars in losses.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2018
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ColumnLeftovers: Baileys makes baking more indulgent; cannabis meets protein snacks
A new ingredient combines the taste and smell of the popular liqueur with chocolate chips, and a new treat makes it harder to fumble gift-giving.
By Food Dive staff
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Constellation pours $100M into female-led alcohol brands
The company's first investments in this initiative are Austin Cocktails, which makes bottled craft cocktails and Vivify Beverages, which makes hard sodas.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 07, 2018
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InnovoPro gets $4.25M to launch chickpea protein products
The food technology company plans to use the funding to scale up production, support sales and expand into new global markets.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 06, 2018
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New JBS head wants a US IPO
Gilberto Tomazoni told analysts it was a priority — but the company has previously signaled intentions for a stock offering and pulled back six times.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 06, 2018
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Boston-based food lab to reopen Pilotworks
Chew, a food lab company, will reopen the incubator space Pilotworks as The Nursery, a similar shared kitchen business with a food technology focus.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 06, 2018
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Will a trade truce with China be the start of pork producers' recovery?
Despite a rocky environment around negotiations between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, additional tariffs that add up to 25% will not be implemented in 2019.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 05, 2018
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JBS expands beef recall to more than 12M pounds
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 246 people from 25 states have been infected with the outbreak salmonella strain, and 59 have been hospitalized.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 05, 2018
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Consumer Federation of America urges regulators to take salmonella seriously
A new report calls out policymakers and politicians for failing to adequately address high rates of infections.
By Nina Sparling
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Dive AwardsCompany of the Year: Nestlé
In 2018, the company sold its U.S. candy business and entered into a $7.15 billion drinks deal with Starbucks as it works to position itself for changing consumer tastes and consumption habits.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsExecutive of the Year: Josh Tetrick, JUST
This year, Josh Tetrick led JUST toward being the first company to get lab-grown meat to market, crossing the finish line of a race to meld science, sustainability and sustenance.
By Megan Poinski • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsTurnaround of the Year: Danone
After years of struggling with an overly broad portfolio, the French food giant's brand overhaul and deep investments in better-for-you and plant-based categories have fueled strong financial growth.
By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsDeal of the Year: Conagra acquires Pinnacle
The $10.9 billion purchase of Pinnacle Foods by the Chicago CPG giant brings Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Birds Eye and Duncan Hines under one roof.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 03, 2018
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Dive AwardsDisruptor of the Year: Constellation Brands
The alcohol giant's $3.9 billion investment in cannabis producer Canopy Growth has sparked a wave of marijuana innovation by U.S. beer brands, and could give it a first-mover advantage in the budding category.
By Emma Liem • Dec. 03, 2018
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Has Sanderson Farms changed course by phasing out some antibiotics?
The Mississippi-based company, the third-largest poultry producer in the U.S., will discontinue the use of two medically important pharmaceuticals by March 1.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 03, 2018
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Produce problems: Do fresh divisions drag on CPG companies?
According to the New York Post, Campbell Soup is having a hard time selling Bolthouse Farms — a report the New Jersey company strongly denies.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 03, 2018