Nestle's Sweet Leaf Tea recalls 1.5M bottles due to possible glass fragments

No injuries have been reported, but the company has fielded four complaints about the glass fragments.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 11, 2015

PepsiCo, Muller to close underperforming NY yogurt plant

The transition is expected to cost more than 60 of the 170 jobs at the plant.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 10, 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

Mondelez appoints Nike e-commerce leader to board of directors

The decision is evidently in line with the company's digital pushes, including its e-commerce efforts.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Dole shareholders, Murdock reach settlement over 2013 buyout

If the judge approves the class action settlement, damages to shareholders will total $101 million plus at least $14 million in interest.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Beyond breakfast: Kellogg aims at other occasions to promote cereal

The company has tapped celebrity chefs to jazz up cereal into an any-time-of-day food for consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Financing terms continue to increase for coffee traders: Reuters

With the recent announcement of JAB's acquisition of Keurig, coffee traders are on edge about more time being added to how long they wait to be paid by roasters, according to Reuters.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Coca-Cola creates new US division, promotes marketing leaders

The new division was created in the wake of North American marketing leader Wendy Clark's exit last month.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

It's Crystal clear: Crystal Pepsi is back for a limited time

Over the summer, the company hinted that it could be bringing the '90s soda variety back after an "enthusiastic" social media campaign from Crystal Pepsi fans.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

AB InBev CEO: MillerCoors divestment to make 'an even more competitive marketplace' in the US

Carlos Brito said at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing that the merger with SABMiller is more focused on expanding access to emerging markets.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Keystone names Tyson veteran president of US operations

Devin Cole had previously held various senior management positions at Tyson during his 16-year tenure.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2015

Coca-Cola announces retirement of chief administrative officer

Alexander B. Cummings won't be replaced, but the leadership team has seen a number of new faces already in the past year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2015

How an investment group hopes to brew up profits around the Keurig deal

Can JAB help revamp Keurig? Or will it leave it out in the "Kold?"

By David Oliver • Dec. 7, 2015

Investor group to buy Keurig for $13.9B

The company has seen consistent sales declines in previous quarters and its shares dipped more than 60% in value this year.

By David Oliver • Dec. 7, 2015

Sealed Air aims to reduce food waste with innovative packaging

Some of the company's packaging products are antibacterial to reduce loss throughout the supply chain, while others control portion size at the consumer level.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015

Hostess in talks to purchase Give and Go Prepared Foods: Reuters

Give and Go is a Canadian manufacturer of thaw-and-serve sweet baked goods, including Two-Bite Brownies, but a sale to Hostess isn't certain yet, according to Reuters sources.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015

ConAgra CEO on competition: 'We've got to change with them'

The company has gone through major changes this year, and brand shakeups are expected to start in the near future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015

Moderate growth predicted for packaged foods in 2016: Moody's

Moody's expects mergers and acquisitions to slow next year and for manufacturers to focus more on renovation than innovation for product portfolios.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015

Thai Union's $1.5B Bumble Bee Seafoods acquisition tanks

The decision ultimately came down to Justice Department antitrust concerns.

By David Oliver • Dec. 4, 2015

Brown-Forman reports profit, revenue drop

A decline in sales growth in the U.S. was partially offset by growth for its flagship brand Jack Daniels in other emerging and developed markets overseas.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 4, 2015

Kellogg names Kimberly-Clark exec as chief growth officer

Clive Sirkin is entering the fold as the company positions itself to turn around its Kashi brand and cereal segment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 4, 2015

McCormick predicts hot and tangy, ancestral flavors for 2016

The company has released its annual Flavor Forecast for 2016, which includes trends that have informed 56 of McCormick's new products planned.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 2, 2015

Chocolate twist: Godiva looks to be more 'approachable' for the holidays

Still, the company wants to keep its premium chocolate status.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 2, 2015

Investment firm to purchase nut-based foods company

The company's pecan-based meat substitute is already being sold in more than 2,000 stores across the country.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 2, 2015

Hearthside reports third workplace injury this year to OSHA

The company also received citations from OSHA for workplace injuries in April and September.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 1, 2015

Wholesome Sweeteners to acquire organic candy maker TruSweets

The acquisition expands Wholesome's footprint in the better-for-you candy and free-from foods markets.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 1, 2015