PepsiCo partners to sequence the oat genome for the 1st time

The data, which the manufacturer of Quaker Oats is making available free for public use, could improve sustainability, taste and nutrition of the cereal grain.

By Christopher Doering • July 2, 2020

Lawsuit accuses DFA leadership of 'extortion' and 'cartel' tactics after Dean Foods sale

The complaint argues the U.S. dairy industry was facing a collapse before the pandemic because of the co-op and is now unfairly expanding its reach. DFA called the suit "ridiculous and without merit."

By Lillianna Byington • July 2, 2020

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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

Coca-Cola sells Odwalla to investment firm

Full Sail purchased the juice and smoothie product for an undisclosed amount from the beverage giant.

By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Sept. 14, 2021

Constellation Brands buys DTC company Empathy Wines

The upstart founded in 2019 produces high quality, sustainably made bottles sold through its e-commerce platform. The purchase price was not disclosed.

By Christopher Doering • July 1, 2020

McCormick will run 24-hour operations after pandemic-driven home cooking depletes inventories

Manufacturing capacity became "a pressure point," said McCormick's CEO, as demand surged and sales grew 26% year-over-year in the consumer segment. 

By Emma Cosgrove • July 1, 2020

Healthy food on the menu as coronavirus improves eating habits

The pandemic has accelerated demand for plant-based meat and immunity-boosting products from companies such as Impossible Foods and Unilever.

By Christopher Doering • July 1, 2020

USDA predicts grocery prices will see their largest annual increase since 2011

The average increase of 3% is due in part to the surge in demand for meat, poultry and fish caused by the pandemic.

By Krishna Thakker • June 30, 2020

Why Impossible Sausage was designed for meat lovers, not vegetarians

As the plant-based breakfast patty becomes available to any restaurant in the United States, company leaders talk about why they developed the product and what's coming next.

By Megan Poinski • June 30, 2020

Constellation Brands trims spirits portfolio with $225M divestiture

The marketer of Corona and Modelo Especial said it would sell its Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy brand to the Sazerac Company.

By Christopher Doering • June 29, 2020

​Battling bankruptcy and a pandemic, Borden looks ahead

Departing CEO Tony Sarsam spoke to Food Dive about the challenges and future prospects for the dairy processor. Its $340 million sale to Capitol Peak Partners and KKR was approved on Friday.

By Lillianna Byington • June 29, 2020

Almost 700 sick in US and Canada in Fresh Express salad outbreak

Federal health regulators are investigating the multi-state outbreak in the Midwest tied to Cyclospora. The products were sold at Aldi, Hy-Vee, Walmart and Jewel-Osco.

By Jessi Devenyns • Updated July 28, 2020

Whole Foods' bottled water brand has 'concerning levels' of arsenic, Consumer Reports says

The retailer's Starkey Spring Water, which was recalled three years ago because of elevated levels of the chemical element, has been called out by the organization before.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 26, 2020

Leftovers: DiGiorno delivers pizza with a croissant crust; Truly scoops hard seltzer-infused ice cream

The Nestlé-owned brand is taking a page from cronuts with this new frozen pie, and Krispy Kreme is rolling out a line of doughnut bites at Walmart.

By Food Dive staff • June 26, 2020

Sesajal takes minority stake in Rhythm Superfoods

The plant-based snacks company will use the investment from the Mexico-based seeds and grains producer to expand capacity and increase marketing.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 25, 2020

Tyson Foods to shutter South Carolina plant, lay off 150 workers

The meat giant said the closure slated for August is not related to the pandemic and is a part of ongoing efforts to increase efficiencies.

By Lillianna Byington • June 25, 2020

Flour power: How manufacturers helped baking become the hottest new trend

Consumers stuck at home during the pandemic turned to their ovens for solace, but were met with empty shelves. Here's how companies plan to meet demand.

By Megan Poinski • June 25, 2020

A historic reckoning with race leaves problematic food brands without an easy path forward

Remaking Aunt Jemima or Uncle Ben, with characters baked into brand identity, will require heavy investments. A pandemic-related windfall could help.

By Peter Adams • June 24, 2020

Dairy industry faces a slow recovery from the pandemic

A new Rabobank report predicts higher sales at retail and lower ones in foodservice will converge and bring back a more normal balance, but there are still challenges ahead. 

By Lillianna Byington • June 24, 2020

CPG consumption surges as coronavirus restrictions ease

Credit Suisse said companies including B&G Foods and McCormick & Co. could be among the beneficiaries of this trend, while General Mills could be negatively impacted.

By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2020

Eskimo Pie will rebrand to be 'part of the solution on racial equality'

The near century-old ice cream bars will have a new name and packaging by the end of the year, parent company Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.

By Megan Poinski • June 23, 2020

How Hershey CEO Michele Buck came to create a 'snacking powerhouse'

The food industry veteran has transformed the small-town maker of Kisses and Reese's through a series of acquisitions and innovation in core brands since taking over the 126-year-old company in 2017.

By Christopher Doering • June 23, 2020

Heinz unifies core products with 1st master brand refresh

Since hitting shelves in the U.K. earlier in 2020, the visual identity has reached over 32 million customers and spurred an 11% average lift in sales volume.

By Dianna Christie , Natalie Black (Koltun) • June 19, 2020

Leftovers: Runamok Maple gets a berry sweet new variety; plantain tortilla chips let snackers go Barnanas

Strawberry Rose Infused Syrup brings a floral profile to summer dishes, and Chubby Organics develops a "no junk" (and no peanut) version of a children's lunchtime staple.

By Food Dive staff • June 19, 2020

Barry Callebaut's webinar series educates on chocolate and wellness trends

The ingredients company is hosting three online sessions to make up for in-person informational opportunities sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Megan Poinski • June 18, 2020

4 ingredients facing shortages amid the pandemic

From mushrooms and garlic to carbon dioxide and yeast, coronavirus has led to supply concerns across the food and beverage industry around the world.

By Lillianna Byington • June 18, 2020