Leftovers: Snickers turns white at Christmas; Eat Sobar, stay sober

Mars Wrigley dips its signature peanut and caramel bar into a new type of chocolate, and Angry Orchard partners with Tipsy Scoop to make ice cream that is quite literally intoxicating.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 13, 2019

Nutriati plant-based ingredients company receives $12.7M from private equity

In a gluten-free market with fierce competition, two private equity firms are betting on Artesa flour to become a preferred brand. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 12, 2019

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

McCormick and Blue Pacific partner to launch better tasting powdered drinks

The FlavorCell technology offers non-GMO, natural flavors that can extend shelf life and be used in beverages, confectionery and bakery products.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 12, 2019

FDA sends warning letter after listeria found in a Friendly's ice cream factory

No illnesses or contaminated products have been reported, but inspectors found the same bacteria strain in the facility owned by Dean Foods in 2017.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 12, 2019

Nestlé sells US ice cream business to joint venture in $4B deal

The brands, which include Edy's, Haagen-Dazs and Drumstick, will be purchased by Froneri, an ice cream-focused entity the company created in 2016.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 11, 2019

Perfect Day closes $140M funding round

Having raised more than $200 million total, the animal-free dairy protein startup plans to announce commercial partnerships for its products early in 2020.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 11, 2019

PepsiCo CMO leaves amid beverage giant's marketing resurgence

Roberto Rios departs for Schwan's Company at a time when larger investments in media and advertising are bolstering the snack and soft drink maker's bottom line.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 10, 2019

Nestlé looks to functionality and caffeine to refresh its water business

As sales in the category struggle, the Swiss company will introduce two new lines of the bottled beverage in 2020, Poland Spring energy water and Nestlé Pure Life Plus.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 10, 2019

Storytelling is the top product trend for 2020, Innova says

The market research firm found companies that establish dialogues with their consumers are the most likely to connect and forge long-term loyalty.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 10, 2019

Canopy Growth taps Constellation Brands' David Klein as CEO

Mark Zekulin, who became the sole chief executive of the cannabis company when Bruce Linton ​was fired from his position earlier this year, will be stepping down this month.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 9, 2019

Disruptor of the Year: Beyond Meat

The company made 2019 the year of the plant-based burger with products appearing in grocery stores and restaurants nationwide and one of the year's hottest IPOs, which turned the eyes of many toward the segment.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 9, 2019

Startup of the Year: Ceria Brewing Co.

After launching last year, the fast-growing company has unveiled a lucrative THC-infused craft beer, expanded distribution and debuted a trendy non-infused nonalcoholic ale.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 9, 2019

Deal of the Year: Ferrero buys Kellogg's cookie brands

The $1.3 billion deal brings Keebler and Famous Amos to the maker of Nutella and Ferrero Rocher's portfolio, while the cereal CPG giant can focus on its core business.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 9, 2019

Executive of the Year: James Quincey, Coca-Cola

Since he became CEO in May 2017, Quincey has added coffee, sports drinks and sparkling water to its portfolio while innovating some of its key brands such as Diet Coke.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2019

The Food Dive Awards for 2019

From Chobani's innovation in yogurt to Beyond Meat's plant-based disruption, these are the companies and executives that shaped the food industry this year.

Dec. 9, 2019

Company of the Year: Chobani

During the last year, the yogurt giant has accelerated innovation beyond its signature Greek variety, expanding into offerings made with plants, oats and nut butters.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2019

Barry Callebaut sourcing more than half of its ingredients sustainably

Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of the chocolate leader, said the company is "well on track" to have 100% produced this way by 2025.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 5, 2019

White Claw, Impossible Foods and Kind Snacks are among 2019's fastest growing brands

The food and beverage industry dominated Morning Consult's annual rankings, with 11 of the top 20 spots going to CPG brands and delivery services.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 5, 2019

Nestlé brings plant-based meat to iconic brands

After launching its first beef-like offering under its Sweet Earth banner in October, the food giant is introducing DiGiorno Rising Crust Meatless Supreme and Stouffer's Meatless Lasagna.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 4, 2019

Constellation tosses Ballast Point to a Chicago-based craft brewer

In announcing the sale to Kings & Convicts Brewing Co., the alcohol giant's CEO Bill Newlands said trends have changed dramatically since the company bought the brand for $1 billion in 2015.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 4, 2019

Former Bumble Bee CEO sentenced to 40 months in prison

Chris Lischewski, who was convicted of conspiring to fix canned tuna prices after a four-week trial in December, was also ordered to pay a $100,000 fine.

By Lillianna Byington • Updated June 16, 2020

Noosa boosts protein content with launch of HiLo yogurt

The new brand, which features 12 grams of the essential nutrient and 12 grams of sugar per cup, is aimed at more health-conscious consumers.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 3, 2019

PepsiCo buys PopCorners maker BFY Brands

After the deal is completed, the snacks, which include the popcorn crisps, Flourish Veggie Crisps and Flex Protein Crisps, will operate under the Frito-Lay North America umbrella.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 3, 2019

How to have nearly 50 years of success in plant-based food: Follow Your Heart

With unflinching ethics and a commitment to sustainability, the company that practically started the animal-free segment grew from a vegetarian lunch counter to a grocery store CPG staple, selling Vegenaise, cheeses and yogurts.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 3, 2019

Molson Coors moves beyond beer with hard coffee launch

As the popularity of core brews such as Coors Light and Miller Lite wanes, the beverage giant has been expanding into other alcoholic options to grow.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 3, 2019