United Suppliers, Land O'Lakes crop inputs business agree to merge

The merger will form "a single, relevant and competitive system of independent agricultural retailers," according to a news release.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2015

AB InBev files opposition to craft brewer's 'Queen of Beer' campaign

More like Queen of a trademark issue, as far as AB InBev is concerned.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 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

UPDATE: Industry picks up morning after steep stock market plunge

The Dow was up about 350 points shortly after after the opening bell.

By David Oliver • Aug. 24, 2015

Mondelez is cutting costs; some say more is needed

Activist investor William Ackman has been vocal about the company's need to drastically cut costs or sell itself to a competitor.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 24, 2015

As vodka falls out of favor, Pernod scrambles to adapt

Absolut, which makes up about half of the company's U.S. sales, saw a 3.3% decrease in sales volumes the last quarter.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 24, 2015

Ben & Jerry's still scooping up social mission years post-Unilever acquisition

The brand remained relatively autonomous and has since tripled in size.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 23, 2015

Sysco adds Trian's Peltz, Frank to board

The board additions could mean big changes in Sysco's future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

Heaven Hill to acquire fast-growing Deep Eddy Vodka

The company aims to strengthen its presence in the vodka category, which leads the U.S. in spirits volumes.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

McCormick seals $100M Stubb's acquisition

The company is gaining a stronger foothold in the premium sauce and grilling products categories.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

Lawsuit filed against Costco amid supply chain slavery concerns

This is just the latest of several strikes against Costco for operations and policies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 20, 2015

Hormel: Higher meat profits offsets bird flu damage to turkey segment

The company can thank Skippy peanut butter and Wholly Guacamole for a sales uptick in grocery.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 20, 2015

Inc. 5000: 14 of the industry's fastest-growing private food and beverage companies

These companies are ripe for acquisitions, a booming industry trend.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Coke's Suja investment is official: BevNET

Drink up: The deal means $90 million for investors.

By David Oliver • Aug. 19, 2015

Nomad Foods to pursue US frozen food acquisitions

This focus on frozen foods comes despite the industry being down in sales the past few years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Kellogg still on target to close GA facility by end of 2015

Project K remains in full cost-cutting force.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

General Mills embraces trends for recent product developments

Count Chocula beer — need we say more?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Coca-Cola: NYT article 'created confusion' about research funding

Can more transparency help improve the reputation of future company-funded research?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 18, 2015

Blue Bell making its way back to freezers

The company was nearly devastated by the recall, including having to lay off more than one-third of its workforce.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 18, 2015

Natural condiments maker Sir Kensington's relishes $8.5M investment

Spreading the wealth: The company will use the investment to expand distribution, product development, and marketing, including adding the expertise of a former AB InBev CMO to its board.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 18, 2015

ConAgra appoints Serrao to new chief growth officer position

There aren't plans to announce a new CMO; Serrao will oversee a multi-departmental entity called the Growth Center of Excellence, which will include marketing.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 18, 2015

Cargill acquires Norwegian aquaculture company for $1.5B

The company is expanding its footprint in the aquaculture industry as it veers away from an underperformer — pork.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2015

Amid flat sales, Diageo CEO gets a 48% pay cut

This may signal the need to refocus the company's efforts on premium spirits, which consumers are beginning to prefer.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2015

Tyson to shut down IA beef processing plant, cut 400 jobs

Blame the dwindling cattle herds in the U.S.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2015

Sysco stock hits 20-month high after major activist investment

There's been a lot at "stake" in the food business lately.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2015

JBS: Lower profits on pork prices decline

The company has been impacted by the fast return of the hog supply following a deadly virus that killed millions of baby pigs.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 14, 2015