Kind campaign bites into Clif Bar over nutritional claims

The snack brand's latest 30-second TV spot dramatizes how much sugar is in its competitor's products.

By Robert Williams • June 12, 2019

Can New York City solve waste and health problems through a food sustainability initiative?

The city joins London and São Paulo in the three-year initiative sponsored by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, working with global corporate partners to try to improve financial, health and ecological outcomes with a circular economy.

By Cathy Siegner • June 12, 2019

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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

Perdue gets into plant-based food with blended Chicken Plus line

Starting this fall, patties, nuggets and tenders made of cauliflower, chickpeas and white meat chicken will come to grocers' shelves.

By Lillianna Byington • June 12, 2019

Ocado makes more tech-focused food investments

Following its investment in meal-assembly robotics, the online grocery provider will provide funding and expertise to two indoor farming ventures.

By Lauren Manning • June 12, 2019

Dairy and meat alternatives rake in the most investments in 2018

A new report shows plant-based continues to be a defining trend, but notes salty snacks, keto and CBD are categories investors should be watching.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 11, 2019

4 eye-catching trends on the IFT19 show floor

If this trade event is any indication, expect to see a lot of pea protein, alternative sweeteners, previously blacklisted ingredients and CPGs successfully crossing over in the years ahead.

By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2019

Where's the plant-based beef? Grocers uncertain about Beyond Meat placement

While the company wants to compete directly with real meat, some retailers argue that the product is better suited for the frozen food aisle or vegan protein section. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 10, 2019

Monster may energize its portfolio with alcohol and cannabis

The energy drink giant may be looking to acquire different types of beverages, The Wall Street Journal reported.

By Lillianna Byington • June 10, 2019

Before the Butcher CEO: 'We are one of the next big players out there'

As plant-based meat heats up, it doesn't get hotter than this startup founded by a Beyond Meat alumnus, which announced a large-scale retail launch and its acquisition by the owners of Jensen Meat all in one week.

By Megan Poinski • June 10, 2019

Inside Ferrero's quest for sweet success in the competitive US candy market

The Italian maker of Nutella and Ferrero Rocher has spent billions to bulk up its position in confections, making it a more formidable rival to industry leaders Hershey and Mars.

By Christopher Doering • June 10, 2019

Beyond Meat 'in early stages' of growth, CEO says in company's 1st earnings report

The maker of plant-based burgers and sausages forecast net revenue in 2019 to exceed $210 million and said it has plenty of capacity to meet demand.

By Christopher Doering • June 7, 2019

Leftovers: Kind Pride celebrates LGBTQ month; Lagunitas taps into hops without the booze

The brewer is introducing a beverage full of hops common in beer but without the alcohol, and Justin's is doubling down on its signature ingredient with new organic nut butter covered nuts.

By Food Dive staff • June 7, 2019

Food and beverage makers look to chocolate as premiumization trend grows

Millennials' interest in new and different experiences and products, as well as a desire to be healthy, is behind the push for more upscale products, according to FONA International.

By Cathy Siegner • June 7, 2019

Campbell targets turnaround in long-struggling soup division

The CPG giant is expected to unveil plans next week to improve the namesake segment that is facing challenges from private label options and changing consumer preferences.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 6, 2019

Up to 25 cups of coffee a day likely won't harm heart health

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London said their study debunks previous findings that suggested drinking the caffeinated beverage increases arterial stiffness.

By Cathy Siegner • June 6, 2019

Mountain Dew localizes national campaign with state-specific bottles, 50 unique digital ads

The decision by owner PepsiCo to sell limited-edition bottles nationally is similar to a marketing strategy used before by beverage giants AB InBev and Coca-Cola.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • June 6, 2019

Godiva and General Mills partner to launch premium baking mixes

The line, which includes flavors such as Molten Lava Cakes and Flourless Chocolate Torte, is the chocolatier's first foray into offering specialty products for the home cook.

By Cathy Siegner • June 6, 2019

Layn expands into CBD market with $60M investment

The company known for its high-intensity sweeteners is bringing food industry know-how to produce ingredients out of the substance.

By Megan Poinski • June 6, 2019

Coca-Cola offers consumers $10K to create best new drink concoction

The "Make Your Mix" contest encourages people to create a flavor combination using its Freestyle machine. The finalists will be voted on by the public with a winner announced in November. 

By Cathy Siegner • June 5, 2019

Inside Corteva's plan to bridge gaps between farmers, food companies and consumers

The new company, which was officially spun off last week, aims to be an agricultural entity that conducts business like a food manufacturer.

By Megan Poinski • June 5, 2019

How food companies can unlock future trends

Being in tune with where consumers are going means getting out there, being realistic and harnessing data, panelists said at an IFT session.

By Megan Poinski • June 4, 2019

Vita Coco maker thirsts for aluminum as it enters competitive bottled water space

The product called Ever & Ever educates consumers about the sustainability of the metal in a beverage segment where plastic is the most common packaging.

By Christopher Doering • June 4, 2019

Before the Butcher to launch its plant-based burgers in retail

The company will face an increasingly crowded space with offerings from Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods already available, and Nestlé and Tyson planning their own products later this year.

By Cathy Siegner • June 3, 2019

Manufacturers push for legal clarity at FDA's first public hearing on CBD

The 10-hour meeting was the first step in what could be a yearslong process to establish a legal path to market for food and beverage products with the cannabis compound. 

By Lillianna Byington • June 3, 2019

Private label better positioned to respond to health and wellness trends: trade group

Unlike mainstream offerings, store brands are more adept at keeping pace with consumer preferences through products that are organic, vegan, sustainable, free-from and convenient.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 3, 2019