How Snyder's-Lance stays rooted in its growth strategies

The Diamond Foods acquisition plays a key role in the company's expansion into more better-for-you snacking categories.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 24, 2016

WhiteWave assumes leadership role in plant-based foods' expansion

The company has identified $3 billion in additional U.S. plant-based food sales as the category continues to grow.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 23, 2016

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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. 

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Hain CEO on how company is expanding beverage, acquisition efforts

The Blueprint brand and acquisitions in the $5-20 million range will be integral to Hain's future beverage portfolio.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 23, 2016

Tyson exec: 'We're seeing the payoff' from investments in retail packaged brands

Acquisitive growth has been central to Tyson's packaged brand efforts, but are more brand acquisitions on the horizon?

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 22, 2016

WSJ: Merger talks between Post and ConAgra's Lamb Weston halted, could resume

A Lamb Weston merger would be the biggest deal for Post to date, and it would further diversify the company's portfolio with little overlap.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 22, 2016

Mondelez partners with Facebook to create mobile-first brand experiences

If Mondelez can be one of the early adopters that successfully monetizes messenger apps for food and beverage, these apps could play a key role in its e-commerce strategy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 22, 2016

Here's why you can't buy Hampton Creek

The maker of products like Just Mayo, Just Cookies, and Just Scramble is aiming to be more than "just" another startup.

By David Oliver • June 21, 2016

Teasdale solidifies position in Hispanic foods category with Mesa Foods acquisition

U.S. sales for Hispanic foods and beverages surpassed $8 billion in 2012, and sales are expected to hit $11 billion in 2017, according to Packaged Facts.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 21, 2016

WhiteWave stages Earthbound Farm for a fresh turnaround

Earthbound Farm has struggled with sales declines in recent quarters, but supply chain efficiencies and new products could be critical for the brand and its parent.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 21, 2016

Skittles is top non-chocolate candy in US, but will consumers see a 'rainbow' after reformulation?

Mars has a challenge ahead to find natural colors for Skittles as part of its commitment to remove artificial colors across its human foods portfolio in the next five years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 20, 2016

VC in vogue: Kellogg joins industry trend with new investment fund, 1894

These investment arms allow large manufacturers to keep up with fast-paced change in the industry and invest in the future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 20, 2016

Kellogg shares skyrocket to almost all-time high on short-lived Coca-Cola takeover rumors

This case illustrates that food and beverage stocks can still be attractive targets for investors.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 20, 2016

Soda sales still beleaguered, impacting company share prices

Coca-Cola's stock declined 2.1%, its largest intraday decline in nearly two months, the day of the report's release.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 20, 2016

Ocean Spray cranberry juice research reignites industry-funded studies debate

This study magnifies common concerns about industry-funded research.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 20, 2016

Kashi acquires vegan snack brand Pure Organic

This acquisition is part of a crucial strategy to balance out the waning sales cereals see almost across the board.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 17, 2016

Rebel with a cause: 5 food and beverage leaders driving industry change

Food Processing named a handful of "rebel food industry leaders" who have spawned movements in the industry, from craft beer and free-from foods to GMO labeling.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 16, 2016

Key takeaways for the legacy food and beverage industry — from entrepreneurs

"Hold the integrity of your product above anything else," said White Moustache Yogurt founder Homa Dashtaki. "If you can produce one cookie a week, make sure it’s the best damn cookie."

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 15, 2016

Kellogg CEO wants company to have 'soul of a startup'

John Bryant also warns against sacrificing top line growth to focus solely on margins.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 14, 2016

Report: 5 trends among high-performing CPG companies reveal winning growth strategies

Still, even the top quartile of high-performing CPG companies struggled with net sales growth rates last year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 14, 2016

Danone displays confidence in cost-cutting efforts, boosts 2016 margin target

The CEO's plan to return the company to sustainable growth by 2020 has centered in part around an overhaul of the dairy business.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 14, 2016

Tyson promotes CCO Tom Hayes to president, Smith to stay on as CEO

Hayes' career experiences at Hillshire Brands, Sara Lee, ConAgra, and Kraft Foods align with Tyson's shift toward expanding its packaged food offerings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 14, 2016

Analysts squash speculation of a Nestle-Hershey takeover

Hershey doesn't seem to fit into Nestle's current strategy of building global brands and boosting its global health science initiatives.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 14, 2016

Sweet deal: Hostess completes first acquisition under new ownership

Hostess appears focused on innovation, categorical expansion, and aligning with the "upward indulgence trend" in baked goods.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 14, 2016

SodaStream aims to soak up disappointed Keurig Kold users with limited-time promo

It's offering free SodaStream sparkling water makers to Kold owners that send in a selfie of themselves with their discontinued device.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 10, 2016

B&G Foods preps Green Giant for battle in frozen foods aisle

Armed with disruptive innovations and substantial marketing support, B&G believes Green Giant can recapture market share lost to competitors like Pinnacle's Birds Eye frozen brand.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 10, 2016