How food and beverage companies score celebrity investments

Endorsements are out, as big-name stars and athletes put money — and influence — behind their favorite products.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 12, 2018

PepsiCo and Walmart top Kantar PoweRanking survey

More than 400 industry leaders responded to the annual confidential questionnaire ranking suppliers and manufacturers on strategic metrics and business fundamentals.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 12, 2018

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

Cargill expands blockchain for turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving

Farmers have expressed "overwhelming interest" in participating in the company's traceability program. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 9, 2018

Coca-Cola in fight with Monster over new energy drinks

The soda giant is planning to launch "Coca-Cola Energy" and "Coca-Cola Energy No Sugar" — positioning the company in competition with its business partner.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 9, 2018

Impossible Burger will be sold in grocery stores next year

The move into retail will add to the approximately 5,000 restaurants in all 50 states where the plant-based burger is now available — a huge jump from about 50 restaurants a year ago.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 9, 2018

Cold-pressed juice company Suja purchased by private equity firm

The sale comes after what the company called an "unprecedented year" for both its revenue and profit. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

By Cathy Siegner • Updated July 19, 2021

Leftovers: Pringles brings back Thanksgiving flavors

The Kellogg-owned snack brand makes a Turkey Day feast in a can, while ancient grains lend a health halo to a new candy.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 9, 2018

Keurig Dr Pepper sales surge as soda growth offsets slowdown in coffee

The beverage manufacturer has been positioning its portfolio to better respond to changing consumer trends by adding premium brews to its K-cup line and announcing deals with Evian and Peet's.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 8, 2018

Hain Celestial's net sales drop 5%, led by decreases in the US

President and CEO Mark Schiller, in his first week on the job, said his initial focus is improving results.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 8, 2018

Tyson Foods' emerging tech team creates a hatchery for innovation

"Tyson might be an incumbent company," said Chad Wahlquist, director of emerging technology, but "that means there's just a breadth of opportunity for digital transformation."

By Samantha Schwartz • Nov. 8, 2018

Flowers Foods buys gluten-free Canyon Bakehouse for $205M

The baker also released its latest earnings report, which showed sales slowing a bit — with healthy income growth after closing an inefficient bakery and opening a high-speed bun line.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 8, 2018

Hostess earnings are sweetened by new breakfast business

Revenue at the snacks maker grew 9.7% to $211 million, almost entirely buoyed by its February acquisition of the Cloverhill bakery, which gave it a firm foothold in the breakfast segment.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 8, 2018

Dean Foods earnings disappoint amid plant closures and private label competition

Dairy isn't dead, but on the heels of a 12% drop in profits, America's largest producer would do well to invest outside of its core business if it hopes to thrive.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 7, 2018

Election results: What ballot measures affecting food and grocery passed?

Voters approved a ban on all new grocery taxes in Washington and an animal confinement initiative in California during the midterm elections Tuesday.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 7, 2018

Duncan Hines cake mixes recalled following positive salmonella test

Conagra says the product may be linked to five illnesses under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 7, 2018

3 measures on the ballot that could impact food and grocery

Voters will decide whether to ban all new grocery taxes — including those on soda — in Washington and Oregon, and may change animal welfare requirements for meat and eggs sold in California.

By Lillianna Byington • Nov. 6, 2018

Why a North Carolina couple brought Postum back

The coffee substitute, which is the original blockbuster item produced by C.W. Post, is making a comeback after being discontinued by Kraft in 2007.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 5, 2018

AB InBev cozies up to craft brewers in IGTV push

The brewing giant aims to demonstrate how it helps smaller beer makers amid declining sales.

By Robert Williams • Nov. 5, 2018

Do consumers want their food served with a side of politics?

Land O'Lakes and Ben & Jerry's recently made news for political reasons, but new data shows customers have mixed opinions on this kind of involvement. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 5, 2018

Grocery prices for several brands will increase next year, companies say

Higher costs for ingredients and shipping are behind the climb, but will consumers be willing to pay more for products, or are they likely to switch brands or stores?

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 5, 2018

Leftovers: Which came first? Chicken snacks or shelf-stable egg bars?

One company drums up new uses for poultry in the snack category, and this winter brings another use for Keurig single-serve coffee makers.

By Food Dive staff • Nov. 2, 2018

Smucker overhauls marketing to spur growth and better target consumers

Geoff Tanner, a senior vice president at the maker of jam, Jif peanut butter and Folgers coffee, said shoppers want a personalized experience and a brand that stands for something.

By Christopher Doering , Erica Sweeney • Nov. 2, 2018

Hershey's new supply chain recipe

A modern Hershey is an expensive Hershey, but as long as sales are growing execs still say things are sweet.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 2, 2018

Noosa may expand into other categories after merger with Sovos Brands

Officials with the yogurt company said after being bought by the private equity-funded firm that it will maintain the same brand identity and types of full-fat, super-premium products with which consumers are familiar.  

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 2, 2018

Kraft Heinz posts lopsided results, with higher sales and lower revenues

While earnings dropped at the CPG giant, execs seemed upbeat, saying one-time expenses dragged down the bottom line, which they expect to grow in coming quarters. 

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 2, 2018