CRF Frozen Foods can't identify source of listeria outbreak, seeks to resume production

The company will have to convince federal regulators, its customers, and consumers that its products are safe, despite not knowing the contamination source.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 28, 2016

Judge allows wheat futures manipulation lawsuit against Kraft, Mondelez to proceed

The judge also dismissed claims that the defendants were involved in "wash trades" over about a decade, which would make it seem that the market was more active than it actually was.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 28, 2016

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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

Nestle names healthcare exec Bulcke's successor for CEO

Ulf Mark Schneider's appointment supports Nestle's repositioning as a scientifically-driven nutrition, health, and wellness company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 28, 2016

Change of (sweet)heart: PepsiCo brings back aspartame in Diet Pepsi

Diet Pepsi in its reformulated sucralose-sweetened form will remain available in the brand's traditional silver can and in soda fountains.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 27, 2016

Perdue rolls out sweeping poultry welfare reforms

Pressure on poultry manufacturers to commit to animal welfare reform has come from all directions: consumers, retailers, and animal activists with hidden camera footage.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 27, 2016

General Mills' new research effort looks to increase quality, sustainability of oats

Partnering with South Dakota State University, the company's research could impact a sizable portion of its product portfolio. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 27, 2016

How Brexit impacts US food and beverage manufacturers

Manufacturers face a potential recession in the U.K., higher raw material costs, and higher tariffs across Europe. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 26, 2016

San Francisco to reattempt a soda tax

Such a tax failed in the city two years ago, but its landmark sugary drink warning labels and Philadelphia's new soda tax could carry the legislation through this time.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 24, 2016

General Mills appoints company veteran Harmening as president, COO

The last two presidents went on to become CEO.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 24, 2016

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

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