Coca-Cola, POM accusing each other of misleading consumers

Coca-Cola initially won the battle in 2009, but POM won its appeal in 2014. The trial date is set for March 15.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 20, 2016

Take that: Hershey aiming for a Take5 comeback

The brand has seen sales inch up 10% the past three years despite no marketing efforts.

By David Oliver • Jan. 20, 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

Are the under-the-radar categories the secret to industry disruption? Sonoma Brands thinks so

The trick is beating the trends. "We’re steering towards categories that nobody wants to really talk about," Jon Sebastiani said discussing his latest entrepreneurial venture..

By David Oliver • Jan. 20, 2016

Startup central: The new industry players to watch

The nine startups selected for Food-X's Cohort III create products ranging from cold brew coffee and energy shots to chaga-infused tea and tents that help farmers keep their produce fresh without electricity or cooling.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 20, 2016

Price check: Chicken pricing index raises questions

The Georgia Dock Index for chicken pricing is self-reported by producers with no independent verification and shows significantly higher pricing for retail customers compared to similar indexes for commercial buyers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 20, 2016

With margarine business CEO resigning, could Unilever sell the unit as other segments grow?

The resignation was possibly "motivated by incompatible views on how the spreads business should be run," a source familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 19, 2016

Cuban government receives US trademark for Havana Club brand

... and Bacardi isn't pleased, having owned U.S. rights to the Havana Club brand since 1994.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 19, 2016

Hershey takes another bite out of healthy snacks with SoFit

The SoFit brand joins Brookside fruit and nut bars and Hershey's acquisition of Krave jerky as moves meant to expand Hershey's snacks business.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 19, 2016

Hershey to crowdsource ideas for improving summer shipments

Crowdsourcing for capital? Sure. But what about crowdsourcing for supply chain improvements?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 15, 2016

Sugar Association leader steps down following sugar recommendations

The 2015 Dietary Guidelines confirmed both the WHO and FDA's suggestions that consumers reduce their sugar intake to no more than 10% of their daily calories.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 15, 2016

Marketing blitz: B&G Foods to double Green Giant's previous marketing spend

The company hopes to regain shelf space the brand lost on the frozen foods aisle in recent years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 15, 2016

Candy shake-up: Jelly Belly debuts organic jelly bean line

It's following the organic trend and is aiming to reach more consumers as demand has grown. 

By David Oliver • Jan. 14, 2016

Brown-Forman to shed Southern Comfort, Tuaca to Sazerac for $543.5M

Southern Comfort declined 11% in sales volumes the six months ending Oct. 31 as the saturated flavored whiskey market hammered the brand.

By David Oliver • Jan. 14, 2016

CPG companies behind in tech revolution

"There are a number of low-cost, no-regret moves that can be made by CPG CIOs to stay ahead of the curve and create enormous value for the business," said a co-author of the report.

By Justine Brown • Jan. 14, 2016

FDA greenlights second gen Simplot 'Innate' GMO potato

The potato still awaits approval from the EPA, which is expected in December.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 14, 2016

Brynwood Partners to acquire Sunny Delight, doubling beverage business

Brynwood faces a challenge in reviving the Sunny Delight brand as more consumers turn away from juices and other sugary drinks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 14, 2016

General Mills' 301 Inc. leads Series C funding to Rhythm Foods

General Mills is banking on the benefit of investing in a promising company earlier rather than spending more money to acquire it later.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 14, 2016

Hain lowers fiscal year expectations amid increasing competition

The company is no longer one of the few producing specialty products like organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free as more major manufacturers begin offering similar products.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 14, 2016

TreeHouse doubling number of ConAgra hirees in Omaha, NE

That number is increasing from 140 to 280. About 9,500 total ConAgra employees will transition to TreeHouse Foods when the private brands acquisition deal closes.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 14, 2016

Organic and non-GMO: Competition or counterparts in the healthy foods movement?

Do the increasing sales of one category sacrifice the growth of the other, or do they help each other and grow in tandem?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 13, 2016

Disruption junction: Edible Ventures aims to raise capital for burgeoning food and beverage companies

The group aims to provide promising, high-growth food and beverage companies with the capital they need to thrive, access to which is a common struggle for up-and-coming manufacturers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 13, 2016

915 Labs names David Behringer as new CTO

Behringer will be tasked with commercializing the company's food processing technologies, which expose foods to high heat for shorter periods of time, enabling companies to eliminate certain unnatural additives.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 12, 2016

ConAgra places Hunt's tomato products in organic market

The move helps to catch up to the natural and organic offerings of competitors amid a slew of major changes.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 12, 2016

Supreme Court allows child slavery case against Nestle, ADM, Cargill to move forward

Similar cases against companies regarding alleged crimes committed on international soil have often been dismissed.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 12, 2016

Why beverage industry lawsuits are increasing

From trademark disputes to making "misleading" claims, beverage industry lawsuits are growing as the market becomes saturated with more players.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 11, 2016