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  • Three European Coca-Cola bottlers in talks to merge: WSJ

    Coca-Cola has found yet another potential way to cut costs and improve efficiency, according to The Wall Street Journal.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015
  • SodaStream hopes for sparkling sales after makeover

    As the release date for the Keurig Kold draws near, SodaStream is racing to adjust its image to better distinguish itself from the competition.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015
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    Top 5 stories from Food Dive

    The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

    By Food Dive staff
  • Kraft Heinz job and cost-cutting begins: Bloomberg

    But what's more — no more free snacks, reports Bloomberg.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015
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    Nestle Waters $40M SC bottling plant plans unveiled

    The company is capitalizing on the burgeoning bottled water industry, which is set to overtake the soda market this year.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015
  • ConAgra cans go BPA-free

    The move away from BPA is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. food industry.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 30, 2015
  • Mondelez layoffs ahead in Chicago, announces latest supply chain investment

    The company is investing $130 million in its North American biscuits supply chain in Salinas, Mexico.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 30, 2015
  • Whole Foods sales sink after overcharging scandal

    The retailer posted its lowest sales growth since the 2009 economic downturn. Could its new, smaller format store help boost sales?

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 30, 2015
  • North America a large but tough market for AB InBev, Diageo

    Americans' changing tastes are altering the strategies for major beer and spirits companies.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 30, 2015
  • Food companies funnel lobbying dollars into dietary guidelines fight

    Between the impending dietary guidelines and a potential WHO report on red meat, the food industry is left in a defensive position.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2015
  • Dannon, Starbucks Greek yogurt moves to grocery

    Dannon is further capitalizing on Greek yogurt's rise with consumers.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 29, 2015
  • Coca-Cola working toward 2020 goals for well-being, transparency, responsible marketing

    These concepts are important to consumers who are concerned with the high sugar content of certain foods and beverages.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2015
  • JBS USA's summary judgment request in discrimination case denied

    Employment law was a focus for the Supreme Court this term.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2015
  • More workers, lighter loads for Dot Foods

    Dot Foods has taken a nontraditional route instead of automating its warehouse operations to meet higher demand.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 28, 2015
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    Kalpyso asked food & beverage industry leaders from companies like PepsiCo, IRI and the International Food Information Council for "golden nuggets" of wisdom on ways to improve innovation in a sustainable way. Here’s what they said.

    July 28, 2015
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    5 insights from the failed Sysco-US Foods merger

    From contradictory internal documents to combating third-party testimonies, this case taught the food industry plenty about how mergers might pan out — or not.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015
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    Amplify Snack Brands sets sights on up to $276M IPO

    Better-for-you brands seem to be better for corporate health as well.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015
  • Goya putting the healthy in Hispanic food

    Talk about a plus: First Lady Michelle Obama has shown interest in Goya's nutritious products.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 27, 2015
  • Lower US prices boost Danone's ailing dairy segment

    A milk surplus in the U.S. has driven down prices.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 24, 2015
  • Unilever boosts R&D efforts, food segment changes taking effect

    Some investors see reorganizing spreads into its own unit as a sign of divestiture looming.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 24, 2015
  • Diageo under SEC investigation for alleged over-shipments: WSJ

    The investigation comes amid sales growth and executive shakeups in Diageo's North America segment.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015
  • Dr Pepper Snapple reports growth in sales, net income

    The company's partnership with Keurig Kold will be something to keep an eye on.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015
  • Syngenta earnings revives Monsanto takeover bid attempts

    With or without the earnings report, both sides remain firm in their positions regarding the takeover.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015
  • Campbell latest company with healthier ingredients push

    The company is shifting gears to aggressively approach how to bounce back from sluggish sales of its processed foods brands.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015
  • Weighing the pros and cons of Wal-Mart stocking opportunities

    The retailer may be the dream for some food and beverage producers, but price and distribution could cut into profits.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015
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    Organic ground turkey up next for Foster Farms

    Foster Farms says the demand for turkey products has increased on the West Coast.

    By Carolyn Heneghan • July 23, 2015