Nestlé's Toll House quietly introduces edible cookie dough

Despite no formal announcement, the company acknowledged the product's debut by tweeting in response to reports on news sites and Instagram.

By Cathy Siegner • July 2, 2019

Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods: First mover advantage in a rapidly growing market

Since its IPO in May, the price for shares in the company known for its plant-based burgers have taken off. Jeff Robards of Alantra looks at the two giants in the space and their potential future performance.

By Jeff Robards • July 1, 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

Mars to buy majority stake in functional food business Foodspring

The maker of M&Ms, Snickers and Twix has been quietly boosting its profile in targeted nutrition through its Mars Edge division that it started in 2017.

By Cathy Siegner • July 1, 2019

Coca-Cola wins energy drink arbitration case against Monster

After eight months of legal battles, courts are permitting the soda giant to sell its new name-brand beverages in global markets. 

By Jessi Devenyns • July 1, 2019

AB InBev purchases The Fat Jewish's Babe Wine

The beer maker's ZX Ventures arm is acquiring the remaining stake in the canned wine maker for an undisclosed sum as it looks for new avenues of growth beyond its signature brews.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 1, 2019

PepsiCo will test Aquafina in aluminum cans

The beverage giant also pledged to switch its bubly brand to all cans and move its Lifewtr products to 100% recycled plastic by the end of 2020.

By Cathy Siegner • June 28, 2019

DuPont develops natural egg white replacement for plant-based meats

The company said the ingredient for burgers, sausages and cold cut substitutes improves taste and texture, and eliminates the risk of salmonella or avian flu.

By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019

Advocacy group pushes for cancer warning on alcohol labels

Similar to tobacco, the Consumer Federation of America said the government should give the public the information it needs to make informed decisions about whether to drink these popular beverages.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 27, 2019

As DOJ investigates price-fixing against chicken industry, do criminal charges loom?

Tyson Foods, Sanderson Farms and Pilgrim's Pride are among the processors who have denied claims from retailers, restaurants and others accusing them of colluding to keep prices high.

By Lillianna Byington • Updated June 27, 2019

Kombucha brand Better Booch raises $2.5M to expand distribution

The funding comes as more channels carry the refrigerated drink and other fermented beverages in the category despite evidence they're not selling as fast as before.

By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019

How smart brands are redefining convenience

Accenture's Laura Gurski said it's all about doing the small things right such as focusing on detail and using digital technology to tailor a product to each individual.

By Laura Gurski • June 27, 2019

Ingredion rolls out line of clean-label texturizing starches

The new ingredients help food and beverage manufacturers make natural labeling claims and produce items with better shelf life and stability.

By Cathy Siegner • June 27, 2019

Unilever lays off 300 with ice cream plant closure

The Nevada factory will cease operations next month as the work gets moved to other states.

By Megan Poinski • June 26, 2019

How the food industry has weathered an unpredictable 2 years of Trump's trade tactics

With new tariffs announced in tweets, trade agreements awaiting approval and mixed signals from the White House, the period has been filled with ups and downs.

By Lillianna Byington • June 26, 2019

Report: Private label could be the new online 'challenger brand'

Dollar share for CPG store brands sold online more than doubled over the past two years, Nielsen found.

By Krishna Thakker • June 25, 2019

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo reduce dependency on plastics with water dispenser systems

The beverage giants are launching drink stations that let customers choose flavor and carbonation level, which is then dispensed into their reusable bottles.  

By Jessi Devenyns • June 24, 2019

Keurig Dr Pepper withdraws Peñafiel bottled water from US for high arsenic levels

The company voluntarily pulled back its mineral spring water sourced from Mexico after sampling found levels higher than allowed by the FDA.

By Cathy Siegner • June 24, 2019

As consolidation sweeps the food space, why do some brands stay independent?

Companies such as Palermo's and Jelly Belly said remaining solo gives them more freedom and flexibility to run the business, connect with consumers and develop new products.

By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2019

Leftovers: Going nuts for Nutter Butter's new design; Wonderful Co. debuts seedless lemons

The peanut butter sandwich cookie is going back in time to revisit history through its packaging, and Cap'n Crunch cereal announced its summer offerings this week, including Cotton Candy Crunch.

By Food Dive staff • June 21, 2019

Fairlife, Coca-Cola sued after animal abuse videos exposed at supplier's dairy farm

Four lawsuits have been filed against the milk producer, accusing the company of consumer fraud and deceptive marketing.

By Cathy Siegner • June 21, 2019

DouxMatok raises $22M to commercialize its sugar reduction technology

The Israeli company plans to use the funding to scale up production and explore similar innovations in areas such as salt.

By Lillianna Byington • June 20, 2019

Plant-based cheesemaker Parmela Creamery raises $1.25M to grow brand recognition

The company, which makes non-GMO cultured items from cashew milk, said it wants to be known for making nutcheese "the world's first option."

By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019

7-Eleven launches Quake to shake up the energy drink market

The convenience store chain said 12 ounces of the new product contains 250 milligrams of caffeine, is sugar-free and has no artificial flavors.

By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019

Mondelez acquires majority stake in Perfect Bar owner

The purchase expands the food giant's reach into the $89 billion snacking segment increasingly popular with on-the-go consumers. 

By Christopher Doering • Updated July 18, 2019

FDA clarifies 'added sugars' labeling rules for honey and maple syrup

The agency also said cranberry products such as Craisins and beverages must declare how much extra sweetener is included in grams and the percent Daily Value that it makes up.

By Cathy Siegner • June 20, 2019