PepsiCo to get all its US electricity from renewable sources

The maker of its namesake soda, Gatorade and Doritos plans to reach the target later this year. America accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2020

Danone US yogurt chief 'bullish' despite segment's broader struggles

The French company is unveiling products in 2020 that address demand for lower sugar or alternative sweetener options, different textures and more plant-based varieties.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 15, 2020

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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Russell Stover announces 400 layoffs and 300 new jobs

Despite "strong" sales, the company said the job shifts are modifying the company's infrastructure to make sure it can meet future demand.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 15, 2020

Krave embraces plant-based craze with new jerky product

The Hershey-owned snacks company said along with its product made from peas and fava beans, it's also introducing a pork rind item this month.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 15, 2020

Hershey, Cheerios and M&M's are among the most trusted brands

Morning Consult's rankings came from interviewing 16,700 consumers about their feelings for 2,000 trademarks.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 14, 2020

Wine consumption drops for the first time in 25 years

Industry tracker IWSR also said people have drank less beer annually since 2015, with 2019 volumes down 2.3%.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2020

Mosa Meat gets investments and support to bring cultured meat to Europe in 2022

The Dutch company that made the first lab-grown hamburger is receiving funds from Lowercarbon Capital and animal nutrition company Nutreco, which also will help create the nutrients to grow the cells.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 13, 2020

Quorn displaying carbon footprint data on some labels

The U.K. firm said the information is shown on some items sold online, making the company the first global meat-free brand to list it on products. 

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 13, 2020

Cell-based food maker New Age Meats raises $2.7M in funding

The California company, which has already developed a pork variety, will use the money to invest in manufacturing and develop new technology. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 13, 2020

Heinz uncaps new HoneyRacha condiment as part of Super Bowl play

The sweet and spicy blend is part of a campaign that includes a 30-second in-game spot and specially marked packaging that unlocks prizes.

By Dianna Christie • Jan. 10, 2020

Mars collaborates to boost cacao yields, quality and disease resistance

The CPG company is working with Nature Source Improved Plants to develop new varieties based on enhanced genomics.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 9, 2020

Kraft Heinz names Campbell Soup snacks chief as US business head

Carlos Abrams-Rivera, who starts at the mega-company in February, has a track record of turning around products and strengthening sales.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 9, 2020

Tyson sells Golden Island Jerky Co. and shutters plant

Jack Link's Beef Jerky bought the business for an undisclosed amount and will move operations to its facilities, resulting in the closure of a California plant and the loss of 371 jobs.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 9, 2020

Canadian beer consumption drops 3% in 1st year of marijuana legalization

The category recorded its worst domestic volume decline in at least six years, dropping 3.9%. That was offset by imported beer volumes, which grew 1.4%.  

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 9, 2020

Magnum thinks pink with ruby chocolate ice cream bar launch

The premium Unilever brand is the first CPG item to bring pink chocolate to the U.S. with a frozen treat that will be available nationwide next month.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 9, 2020

Perdue Farms launches direct-to-consumer e-commerce site

The company will sell frozen beef, pork, chicken and lamb online under its own brand, as well as Niman Ranch, Coleman Natural, Sonoma Red and Skagit Red lines.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 8, 2020

6 trends that will shape the food and beverage industry in 2020

What will this new year bring? We see the launch of meat substitutes that go beyond the burger, the elevation of alternative dairy products and smaller M&A deals. 

By Lillianna Byington , Megan Poinski , Christopher Doering • Jan. 8, 2020

Tofurky launches new burger in crowded plant-based space

The non-GMO and vegan patty is a combination of soy protein, vegetable protein and wheat gluten. It will be available at Target this month. 

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 8, 2020

Plant-based beverage maker OWYN raises $7.5M to expand, innovate

The funding also will be used to increase the company's sales and e-commerce teams as well as broaden its retail footprint in places such as Target and Walmart.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 8, 2020

Coca-Cola acquires full ownership of dairy brand Fairlife

The soda giant previously owned a 42.5% minority stake and decided to buy​ the rest of the ultra-filtered dairy business as part of its push to become a more diversified beverage company.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 7, 2020

Molson Coors to close brewery, cut 470 jobs

The Irwindale, California facility will cease operations by September, but the beer giant is offering Pabst the opportunity to buy it for $150 million.

By Megan Poinski • Jan. 7, 2020

Impossible Pork launches in foodservice

The product will be available in the U.S., Hong Kong and Singapore this fall and is appearing on a New York menu Thursday.

By Christopher Doering • Updated Sept. 22, 2021

Borden files for bankruptcy

The dairy processor is the second major company to take this step in recent months. It plans to use Chapter 11 to improve its debt load, which is strained by rising costs and industry challenges.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 6, 2020

Kisses for breakfast? General Mills partners with Hershey on new cereals

The confectioner's iconic chocolate drops and fruity Jolly Rancher candies will be appearing in spoonable forms this year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 3, 2020

Leftovers: Cinnabon swirls into Breyers ice cream; Stuffed Puffs have consumers wanting s'more

Unilever partners with the decadent breakfast chain to heat up declining sales in frozen desserts, and King Arthur Flour brings new baking trends around the table.

By Food Dive staff • Jan. 3, 2020