ConAgra pushes forward with Lamb Weston spin-off, announces CEO, chairman

Now that the company has significantly trimmed down its business model, the pressure is on to turn around its consumer brands portfolio.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 13, 2016

What Kashi's new brand identity means for Kellogg

If this rebranding works after years of frustrating sales, other cereal manufacturers may be able to use some of these strategies to lure consumers back.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 13, 2016

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

Kellogg aims for 'halo effect' by placing cereal in the produce section

This move could generate backlash from health-conscious consumers  — or start a rush to crowd the grocery store's perimeter with cereal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2016

Millennial interests continue to drive $5.7B food startup investment industry

Millennials are expected to account for more than 75% of growth for food and beverage over the next decade, according to a 2015 Goldman Sachs report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 11, 2016

A Balancing Act: The present and future of VC investments

"It's looking at general market dynamics and the category ... consumer demand and what we call 'sustainable shifts in consumer behavior' rather than 'fads,'" said AccelFoods co-founder and managing partner Lauren Jupiter.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 11, 2016

General Mills flour recall expands overseas, to other products

As the recall expands, the reach of its damage continues to grow.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 11, 2016

6 takeaways from the Danone-WhiteWave takeover deal

The implications of this deal stretch beyond the two companies themselves and well into fast-growing niche categories that both Danone and WhiteWave now lead.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2016

PepsiCo raises profit outlook after cutting costs, posting growth in North American units

While the company continues to struggle against currency headwinds and in markets overseas, its North American business units posted growth thanks to new products and price increases.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2016

Danone to acquire WhiteWave for $12.5B

WhiteWave has seen double-digit growth across many of its brands and business segments, and analysts have long speculated it could be a takeover target for larger food companies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2016

Acquiring bottling operations can make soda profits flat

When PepsiCo reacquired select bottling assets in 2010, the company anticipated about $400 million in annual savings. However, the company's net income has since tumbled 14%.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2016

Pebbles campaign marks Post's VR debut

The brand is taking a different approach with its "Yabba Dabba Doo" campaign, offering guided and deliberate virtual reality experience. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2016

AdvancePierre sets terms for $400M IPO

Last year, the sandwich and convenience-foods company reported $37.1 million in net income on $1.6 billion in revenue. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2016

Hostess to go public under new ownership

The company's journey from bankruptcy to new ownership to going public demonstrates how powerful brand recognition and fiscal discipline can be when it comes to turning around an ailing company. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 5, 2016

Diageo accelerator makes first non-alcoholic investment in Seedlip

The company could diversify into a product category that is similar to its existing spirits brands but captures a new segment: non-alcoholic beverage drinkers. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 5, 2016

Nestle to use third-party tech collaborations to position brands for the future

These collaborations could give Nestle an edge as it fortifies itself as a nutrition, health, and wellness company, particularly under its recently named incoming CEO.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 1, 2016

11 pros and cons of Hershey's rejection of Mondelez's takeover bid

The fallout highlights the circumstances surrounding the companies directly and indirectly involved and the confectionery industry as a whole.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 1, 2016

Emails reveal communication between Coca-Cola advocate, CDC director

The question is how much the content of these emails differs from the lobbying activities for which soda companies and other industry members have spent millions of dollars in recent years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

9 'most patriotic' food and beverage brands demonstrate importance of authenticity

Brand Keys' annual list features several brands that identify with American cities and regions and/or have been a part of the fabric of homegrown corporate America for more than a century.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

UPDATE: Hershey rejects $23B takeover bid from Mondelez

Snack food-giant Mondelez made a bid to take over Hershey, according to a Wall Street Journal report. 

By Carolyn Heneghan , Naomi Eide • June 30, 2016

ConAgra posts Q4 misses but maintains positive outlook

Sales for consumer brands fell 12%, but the quarter had one less week than the year-ago period.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

Amazon quietly begins selling private-label coffee, baby food

Only available to Prime subscribers, the new products mark the company's first round of private-label perishable food products. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

Danone's VC unit to make first stake acquisition

The French company that Danone is purchasing a stake in manufactures a range of premium goods, including biscuits, dairy, fresh desserts, and beverages.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

Mars partners with Alibaba to promote e-commerce, safety efforts

The company could apply any lessons learned in China to other markets, setting the example for safe food and beverage e-commerce practices.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

McCormick announces new CFO to lead growth initiatives

New CFO Michael R. Smith will manage cost-cutting and work to maintain the momentum behind McCormick's fast-paced acquisitive growth strategy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 2016

General Mills positions portfolio, investments for growth in coming years

Fourth-quarter sales dipped 9% but beat analysts' estimates.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 2016