Pinnacle to expand Gardein line at former dairy plant

The company acquired the plant from Valley Pride in the midst of its bankruptcy process.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 11, 2015

Mondelez outlines growth strategy

Increases in ad spending, healthier snack offerings, and e-commerce are all part of Mondelez's big plans for the future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 10, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Mislabeled halal beef results in Midamar's guilty plea to conspiracy

The company knowingly labeled beef products as having come from a certified slaughterhouse when that wasn't true, according to court testimony.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 10, 2015

FMI celebrates Gold Plate Award winners at Hill event

Award recipients included Acme Fresh Market, Price Chopper, Ahold USA, and Mars — though oven mitt mascot Mitty was the life of the party.

By David Oliver • Sept. 10, 2015

Dollar stores: processed foods sales' hero?

Dollar store sales are growing faster than traditional grocery stores.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 10, 2015

Sofia Vergara now equity partner for E-hydrate

Celebrities and the food industry continue to mix.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 10, 2015

Hain Celestial appoints new CFO

Pasquale "Pat" Conte will replace Stephen J. Smith, who will stay on with the company through Sept. 30 to help with the transition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 10, 2015

Flowers Foods to buy Alpine Valley Bread for $120M

The start of a trend: The company announced an agreement to purchase Dave's Killer Bread just last month.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 9, 2015

Perdue Farms to purchase antibiotic-free Niman Ranch's parent co.

The company reaffirms its commitment to cutting out antibiotics from the meat supply with this acquisition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 9, 2015

Heineken to acquire 50% stake in craft brewer Lagunitas

Lagunitas' growth surged past that of the fast-growing craft beer industry overall with a 50% increase in barrel volume in 2014.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 9, 2015

Majority of McCormick spices to be non-GMO and organic by 2016

Many of McCormick's products are already non-GMO.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 9, 2015

Innovate this: Widespread R&D efforts transform the industry

If Diamond Foods and Nestle are any indication — just two examples — the continued R&D investment effort is the wave of the future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 8, 2015

Kraft Heinz expands Singles recall by 335,000 cases

The second round totaled 10 times the original amount of cases recalled at the end of July.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 4, 2015

Soda industry still fighting back against health claims

Major cities have started campaigns against sugary drinks, which the industry says shouldn't single out any one type of product.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 4, 2015

Syngenta to divest vegetable seeds business, enact buyback

No buyer as of yet, but the company hopes this move will appease shareholders after Monsanto abandoned its pursuit of a Syngenta takeover.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 4, 2015

Inside the Blue Bell recall — and what happens next

Products are returning to retailers more than four months after the full recall.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015

B&G Foods to purchase General Mills' Green Giant in $765M deal

The rumors were true — the deal should close by the end of the year.

By David Oliver • Sept. 3, 2015

Campbell sales make small moves despite healthy efforts

The company has made aggressive efforts to respond to consumer health trends, but they aren't paying off too much just yet.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015

Egg industry not so sunny side up about Hampton Creek

The American Egg Board has been accused of overstepping its authority by trying to have the company's Just Mayo removed from Whole Foods' shelves.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015

Brick-and-mortar offers 'new experience' for brands

The restaurants provide brands with more than a marketing opportunity, as they can also be a test kitchen and way to get products in front of more consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015

JBT Corporation to acquire A&B Process Systems for $102M

The acquisition will solidify JBT's position in the liquid foods market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 2, 2015

Amplify an acquisition target in the snacks industry: Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse expects Amplify's SkinnyPop to maintain 20% growth through 2018, making it a valuable brand to the snacks industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 2, 2015

Nestle files trademark lawsuit against FIT Crunch bars

The company said the product's branding could confuse consumers into thinking it was a low-calorie or healthier version of Nestle Crunch.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 2, 2015

Ferrero USA vet named new CEO at Ajinomoto Windsor

With a strong ethnic frozen foods portfolio, parent company Ajinomoto Co., Inc. plans to build its business into one of the top 10 global food and beverage manufacturers by 2020.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 2, 2015

Cereal resurgence? Kellogg CEO remains positive on future of company, cereal segment

Investors are wary the company's cereal sales will keep falling victim to Greek yogurt and other replacements.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 1, 2015