Nestlé discontinues lower-sugar Milkybar Wowsomes

The food giant didn't give a reason for pulling the candy containing 30% less of the sweetener, but sales reportedly had been disappointing.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 10, 2020

Molson Coors trademark infringement case for Vizzy seltzer will go forward

A judge ruled against the big brewer's motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Future Proof Beverages, whose hard seltzer Brizzy hit shelves late last year.

By Megan Poinski • Updated Dec. 16, 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

Kind moves beyond bars with product launches in 4 new categories

The snack maker's offerings in the frozen, refrigerated, chocolate and snack mix aisles will start hitting grocery stores nationwide later this month.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 10, 2020

Oatly eyes $10B valuation for its IPO, Bloomberg reports

While the details are still being finalized, a U.S. listing could come as soon as May, sources told the publication.

By Cathy Siegner • Updated Feb. 5, 2021

Leftovers: Dunkaroos bounce back; RXBAR creates a clean label Valentine's Day treat

The General Mills cookie snack was pulled from shelves in 2012 because it was unhealthy, and Ripple's new ice cream makes it more acceptable to have peas for dessert.

By Food Dive staff • Feb. 7, 2020

Ardent Mills acquires Andean Naturals' quinoa operations

The flour-milling company's CEO, Dan Dye, said the deal will help to meet consumer demand for high-quality grains and other sources of plant-based ingredients.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 6, 2020

Berry producers commit to 100% recycle-ready packaging by 2025

The collaboration includes agreements to work toward new label standards and innovation of compostable materials. 

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 6, 2020

Prime Roots plans Q1 launch of its koji-powered meat substitutes

The company makes its alternatives to traditional products ranging from bacon to seafood from the fungus that creates the umami taste. It will start selling to consumers online before April.

By Megan Poinski • Feb. 4, 2020

Study: Consumers try plant-based meat because they're curious

When comparing Nutrition Facts labels, 45% of respondents believed the plant alternative was healthier than animal meat, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council. 

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 4, 2020

Chobani leans on master brand in new campaign for oat milk

With "Almost Milk," the dairy heavyweight looks to leverage brand equity it's earned during the past decade as it expands into plant-based products.

By Natalie Black (Koltun) • Feb. 4, 2020

How Grillo's Pickles went from a cart to more than 10K stores

The company sold more than 5 million pounds of pickles last year from outlets like Whole Foods and Walmart, and anticipates sales to grow 50% in 2020.

By Lillianna Byington • Feb. 3, 2020

Kellogg to reduce glyphosate use in supply chain as EPA OKs weed killer

Consumer and environmental advocacy groups applauded the cereal maker's decision and hoped it would spur similar action from other companies such as PepsiCo and General Mills.

By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 3, 2020

Despite growth in dairy, industry execs strike a cautious tone

Leaders from Danone and Lactalis were among those who said not enough is being done to promote their work on sustainability or the nutritional benefits of their products.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 31, 2020

Unilever exploring sale of tea business

The owner of Lipton and Tazo said a potential divestiture comes as more consumers abandon black tea in favor of herbal varieties.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 30, 2020

Ben & Jerry's unveils sunflower butter-based ice cream

The Unilever-owned company now has 17 non-dairy flavors, making up more than a quarter of the company's total lineup.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2020

Adding aromas could help reduce the sugar content in beverages

Researchers found by adding a natural smell synthesized in apples during ripening, tasters thought the juice contained more sweetener than it really did.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 30, 2020

Trader Joe's rolls out its own plant-based burger

The Protein Patties will compete with a similar offering from Kroger as well as a growing field of branded competitors.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2020

Keurig Dr Pepper acquires sparkling water brand Limitless

The deal could help grow the distribution of the beverages, which have 35 milligrams of caffeine, no sugar and zero calories. 

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 29, 2020

Beyond Meat wins small victory in case filed by former co-packer

A California judge threw out charges that said the plant-based meat company stole trade secrets from Don Lee Farms, but much of the sprawling case still stands.

By Megan Poinski • Updated Aug. 31, 2021

Perfect Day readies for broader product launch as it considers IPO

CEO Ryan Pandya spoke to Food Dive about finding the right partners as it scales up ice cream production and expands into other categories in 2020.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 29, 2020

Conagra to close Tennessee Pride plant, cutting 345 jobs

The facility makes the brand's breakfast sandwiches and will shut down in fall 2021. The production will move to other company-owned factories.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 28, 2020

Dairy industry flexing to add CBD despite regulatory uncertainty

The head of the International Dairy Foods Association said an "insatiable appetite" for these products could prompt more companies to enter the space, even without FDA approval.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 28, 2020

Nestlé partners with Canadian plant-based protein companies

The Swiss food giant said its joint agreement with Merit Functional Foods and Burcon NutraScience will more quickly develop meat and dairy alternatives with a favorable environmental footprint.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 27, 2020

Canopy Growth delays its Canadian cannabis beverage line

The company, in which Constellation Brands invested nearly $4 billion, initially planned for the drinks to hit shelves this month.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 24, 2020

How Kraft Heinz's new CIO is using data to revive the company

Corrado Azzarita, who has a background in — and love for — analytics, was named to the post in September.​​

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 24, 2020