Duncan Hines introducing keto-friendly cake mix

The refresh of the Conagra brand will give those participating in the low carb, high fat eating regimen a chance to indulge.

By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 2, 2020

Where does cannabis packaging design fit as the industry evolves?

Companies that participate in the nascent space need to understand changing state regulations and trends impacting product design, Tom Newmaster with FORCEpkg said.

By Tom Newmaster • Jan. 2, 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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Mondelez hires exec with a track record of transformation to head M&A and SnackFutures

Minsok Pak was previously executive vice president and chief strategy and innovation officer at Target and senior vice president of channel development at the Lego Group.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 23, 2019

Israeli startup Sufresca gets $500K to develop edible produce packaging

The company received the money from agri-foodtech venture capital fund Rimonim Agro to improve coatings that will cut down on waste and spoilage.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 20, 2019

Frito-Lay publishes its top snack trends for 2020

The division of PepsiCo's R&D team is predicting spice, citrus, global influence, unexpected combinations and health benefits will drive product development.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 20, 2019

Post and TreeHouse Foods terminate cereal deal

The private label food company said it will continue to try to sell the breakfast staple business.

By Christopher Doering • Updated Jan. 13, 2020

Shifting food trends fuel M&A activity among ingredients companies

IFF's $26.2 billion purchase of DuPont's nutrition unit underscores the push to carve out a dominant position in healthier products while increasing the efficiency of R&D operations.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 19, 2019

Cargill and Renmatix collaborate to develop upcycled ingredients

A proprietary water-based technology will be used on the meat company's preferred feedstocks to develop alternatives for emulsifiers and hydrocolloids.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2019

Huel brings bars that are 'nutritionally complete' to the US

The meal replacement company's new product contains 27 essential vitamins and minerals while also being high protein, gluten free and plant based. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 19, 2019

Can Coca-Cola escape the shadow of deceptive marketing campaigns in its past?

A paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found the company targeted teens and moms earlier in the decade — before committing to diversify its portfolio and reduce sugar intake.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 19, 2019

Chicken producer Shenandoah Valley Organic raises $15M to expand

CEO Corwin Heatwole said the company will use the new funds to modernize facilities and expand marketing outreach for its Farmer Focus brand.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 19, 2019

Pete and Gerry's Organics debuts reusable egg cartons

About 500 of the sturdy containers have been purchased at Co-Op Food Stores in New Hampshire and Vermont, and the company plans to expand the program next year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 18, 2019

Daring to disrupt: UK plant-based chicken company comes to US with $10M investment

The non-GMO, five-ingredient product will be at retailers, restaurants and online in February through its partnership with Rastelli Foods Group.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 18, 2019

Coca-Cola's Insiders Club provides a taste of new flavors — before they hit shelves

The new subscription service, which will send 1,000 consumers a monthly shipment of new beverages — including Aha sparkling water and Coke Energy — sold out in three hours.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 17, 2019

Coke reinstates global CMO role in bid to unify marketing, operations

The role was scrapped just two years ago, with duties shifting to Chief Growth Officer Francisco Crespo, who will retire next year.

By Peter Adams • Dec. 16, 2019

Danone Waters accelerates push toward carbon neutrality

Four of the company's water brands, including Evian, have committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2019

Pricing pressures will curtail earnings growth for US packaged food companies in 2020, Moody's says

The financial services company also forecast a slowdown in M&A for the CPG space but notes other drivers, such as premiumization and increasing prices, will drive industry expansion.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 16, 2019

IFF to buy DuPont's nutrition business in $26.2B deal

The companies said the merger, which they expect to close in the first quarter of 2021, would create an entity with a dominant position in everything from tastes and textures to soy proteins and probiotics.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 16, 2019

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

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