Nestle latest in cage-free egg pledge, announces sourcing plans in US by 2020

The U.S. was a priority for the implementation of a cage-free eggs policy. In international markets, the varied supply chains make that commitment more difficult.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2015

ConAgra posts Q2 profit amid company overhaul

The company is making drastic changes in order to keep up with the competition, but financial performance has been mixed.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2015

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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

Lawsuit targeting Kraft allegedly manipulating wheat prices moves forward

The case has industry-wide implications as it could "greatly expand the position of what's manipulative," Michael Friedman, chief compliance officer with Trillium said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2015

Mars announces Dove chocolate recall due to undeclared allergens

The contamination comes from pieces of Snickers, Milky Way, and Twix that may have been mixed into the Dove chocolates during production.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2015

Follow that trend: General Mills innovates product lineup

Cheerios had seen a 3% sales increase since sporting a gluten-free label, which is just one of many trends the company has embraced to make cereal and other product categories relevant again.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2015

Oreo Colorfilled lands Zulily partnership

Conversation rates had been double to triple the online industry standard, with online basket sizes coming in "a few times more" than in-store, even before the Zulily partnership, Mondelez told Ad Age.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2015

Bean to bar or not, did Mast brothers produce 'important gateway chocolate'?

Members of the artisan chocolate community and the media have questioned the brothers, their chocolate, and their backstory's authenticity.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 18, 2015

General Mills profit ticks up amid cost cuts — but earnings miss analyst expectations

The company increased its cost-savings goal to $500 million by 2018 but lowered its 2016 outlook.

By David Oliver • Dec. 17, 2015

Looking beyond consumer trends: The supply side of millennial economics

"Your future workforce and other stakeholders will expect more openness and accountability than previous generations have," writes Sun McElderry, chief engagement officer of Framework LLC, in a guest post.

By Sun McElderry • Dec. 16, 2015

Craft brewers facing can shortage

The 16-ounce cans preferred by craft brewers to distinguish themselves from the 12-ounce cans used by major beer brands are in especially high demand.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

Up, up, and away: That's It fruit bars now in space thanks to proprietary technology

The fruit bars employ simple ingredients and a proprietary drying and binding process while being temperature resistant and suitable for zero-G flight, per NASA requirements.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

Nestle CEO, exec contest harassment allegations on the stand

A former food safety director brought the lawsuit against the company alleging harassment by her superiors after they ignored her concerns about product safety.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

The essential holiday gift guide for the food and beverage industry

Giving the gift of food — or to those who make and market food for the masses? This guide covers a wide range of holiday suggestions.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

Mondelez CEO: I'm successfully running the company for all shareholders — without activists' help

From cost-cutting measures to marketing and product selection, investors like Nelson Peltz and Bill Ackman have made their suggestions known to CEO Irene Rosenfeld.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

May the food be with you: Manufacturers align products with upcoming 'Star Wars' film

From canned soup and cereal to candy and produce, "Star Wars" characters are lining grocery store shelves in anticipation for the film's release this week.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

General Mills reduces sodium in 7 categories, misses goal of 10

In 2010, the company set a goal to reduce sodium by 20% in 10 product categories by 2015, as compared to a 2008 baseline.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015

Diageo announces departure of North America CFO Kryder

This comes as the company struggles to turn around falling sales in the region.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015

Shrimp from Whole Foods, Wal-Mart linked to slavery: AP

The shrimp peeling sheds that employ enslaved workers were tied back to major Thai exporting companies, including Thai Union Group, the Associated Press alleged in a report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015

Analyst: Board must recognize Hershey requires bigger adjustments

Credit Suisse analyst Robert Moskow speculates in his latest report that big changes could be afoot for Hershey judging by recent earnings and the company pulling out of a major analyst conference.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

4 food CEOs make Fortune's Most Powerful Women list

These women have faced individual challenges within the industry but have managed to keep their companies profitable.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

Nestle CEO says growth targets remain untouched, company could move from Switzerland: report

Paul Bulcke also told newspaper Neue Zuercher Zeitung that he would not automatically assume the role of chairman when the current chairman steps down in 2017.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

ADM CEO Luciano named board chairman

Luciano is assuming the role of chairman from Patricia Woertz, who was also his predecessor as the company's CEO.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

Coca-Cola president Quincey to lead through uncertain times for soda

The company is trying to improve sales growth for soda and other beverages while implementing its $3 billion cost-cutting plan.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

5 Tropicana varieties to bear non-GMO seal

The company didn't have to make changes to the products, as Tropicana Pure Premium only contains orange juice, and oranges are not genetically modified.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 11, 2015

ConAgra buys 3 buildings on Omaha campus for $75M: Omaha World-Herald

The purchase could give the company more flexibility in terms of usage or a sale of its current headquarters before moving HQ to Chicago.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 11, 2015