Natural colors: What food manufacturers need to know

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By Megan Poinski • Feb. 18, 2017

Unilever rejects Kraft Heinz's $143B takeover bid

The company "sees no merit" in the offer, but Kraft Heinz still wants to reach an agreement. 

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2017

Explore the Trendline➔

Mergers and acquisitions

Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

By Food Dive staff

Campbell sales stumble on stale Fresh performance

Campbell's Fresh sales fell 8% year-over-year after weak performances from key products, but the company believes the segment still holds potential.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 17, 2017

Sales are down, but Smucker's says it's not in a jam

Net sales and profits are down, but the jelly manufacturer has initiatives on the way that could give it a boost.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 17, 2017

Will Del Monte's new Veggie Noodle line make eating healthy fun?

The new product comes in zucchini, butternut squash, carrot, sweet potato, beet and yellow squash varieties, and can be found in select North American locations.

By Doug Harris • Feb. 17, 2017

Nestle reports weak 2016 but looks to sweeten 2017

Organic growth in North America was a bright spot in the global nutrition company's latest earnings report.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 17, 2017

Private label brands get premium with new offerings

Southeastern Grocers introduced three tiered brands of private label offerings and is placing a renewed focus on quality.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 17, 2017

Why diversity isn't just a feel-good value for food companies

Kroger and Wal-Mart were recognized in the Omni 50, an annual ranking of the top providers of multicultural products and services.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 17, 2017

WhiteWave sales are up as it prepares for Danone merger

The $1.25 billion deal — which both manufacturers hope will bring synergy and strength — is set to close this quarter.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 17, 2017

Dean Foods sees Q4 earnings growth, but expects future milk volume declines

The dairy distributor has been focusing on other lines of business, including premium ice cream and organic milk.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 16, 2017

Lidl to open first 20 US stores in summer 2017

The highly-anticipated German discount grocery will move into the U.S. grocery market later this year. 

By Doug Harris • Feb. 16, 2017

Kraft Heinz's sales fall while profits rise

The growth in earnings despite the decline in sales reflects the results of the company's cost-savings initiatives since the 2015 megamerger. 

By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017

KIND CEO pledges $25M for transparency to Feed the Truth

The new organization aimed at improving public health by making truth and integrity the foremost values in the food system.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017

Once Danone's acquisition of WhiteWave is complete, will its profits pick up?

The world's yogurt leader forecast its slowest earnings gain since 2014.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 16, 2017

Health-conscious consumers brought SodaStream explosive growth in Q4

The countertop carbonation machine maker tripled its earnings and had record-setting numbers in fourth-quarter sales. 

By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017

PepsiCo's Q4 earnings bubble despite flat soda industry sales

In its fourth-quarter earnings report, the beverage giant revealed that 45% of its revenue comes from "guilt-free" snack and beverage products. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 15, 2017

Survey: Independent grocery shoppers are happier than those at big chains

Independent stores have more of the locally grown produce and transparency measures today's consumer wants in a food retailer.

By Doug Harris • Feb. 15, 2017

Rosie e-commerce platform brings online SNAP payments to independent stores

The app, which is part of USDA's pilot program, is drawing interest from many retailers.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017

Why is a grocery store converting full-time positions to part-time?

The gig economy, where trained workers work part-time and go from job to job, is the new normal — and some experts say it increases productivity.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017

How can groceries expand in a tight real estate market?

Lucky’s Market is taking advantage of retail space opportunity to expand in Florida.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 15, 2017

Dr Pepper Snapple gains in Q4 earnings, thanks to Bai buy

Water and better-for-you drinks buoyed the company's earnings report, while sales of its namesake soda and juice dropped off.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 14, 2017

How Wegmans and Publix earned top reputations

The two grocery chains rank at #2 and #3 for The Harris Poll's list of companies with the best corporate reputations in the U.S.

By Doug Harris • Feb. 14, 2017

Molson Coors profit hops to $98.7M in Q4

Molson Coors has struggled in recent quarters as consumer demand has waned in its target markets, but the company's completed acquisition of the MillerCoors brand portfolio promises good things ahead.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Feb. 14, 2017

Regional grocer shows e-commerce isn't just for large companies

Ridley’s Family Markets announced an e-commerce platform that offers in-store pickup and delivery for many shoppers in rural communities.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 14, 2017

Flowers Foods saw sales blossom in 2016

Solid performances from new acquisitions lead the manufacturer on a path to streamlining and cost savings.

By Keith Loria • Feb. 14, 2017