US beef exports hit record high, while pork faces challenges

In August, the red meat sold to other countries exceeded $750 million for the first time. But tariffs from China and Mexico have hurt the white meat's sales.

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 15, 2018

Tetra Pak thinking outside the box as sustainable packaging demand grows

Gustaf Rabe, the company's VP of aseptic sales in the U.S. and Canada, discusses how it's embracing current trends through the use of plant-based plastics and modernized designs.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 15, 2018

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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

Better together: Why some food companies enter into partnerships

In an industry that seems to be dominated by M&A, these agreements — often between companies that would otherwise be competitors — bring benefits to all involved.

By Megan Poinski • Oct. 15, 2018

Glanbia buys SlimFast for $350M

The Irish nutrition company is buying the former weight loss titan from Kainos Capital for about 15% of what Unilever paid for it in 2000.

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 12, 2018

Heineken bringing its nonalcoholic beer to US in January

The Dutch brewer hopes Heineken 0.0 will see success here similar to the other countries where it's sold, drawing consumers away from wine, spirits and hard seltzers.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 12, 2018

Leftovers: A Halloween visit to the ice cream graveyard

It's October, meaning it's time to get scary with visits from the ghosts of flavors past and a sweet reaper.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 12, 2018

Soylent goes mostly non-GMO in the UK

The U.S.-based maker of meal-replacement beverages, known for its support of using science to make better plants for food, has switched out seven bioengineered ingredients to comply with British regulations.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 11, 2018

Smirnoff promotes flagship vodka going non-GMO with celebrity lineup

The Diageo brand is teaming up with actors Jenna Fischer and Ted Danson to announce that its base vodka is now made with non-GMO grain.

By Erica Sweeney • Oct. 11, 2018

New triple-cream yogurt brand boasts about 17% milk fat

Peak Yogurt, a San Francisco-based startup, has 270 calories per five-ounce cup and is targeted at those on ketogenic low-carb, high-fat diets.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 11, 2018

Nestlé bets on coffee as the next winner in the craft evolution

In the last two years, the Swiss company has taken a stake in Blue Bottle, purchased Chameleon Cold-Brew and spent $7.15 billion on Starbucks' retail products. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 11, 2018

Will your nutrition tech stand out in 2019?

Amy Shim, the director of client services for Invention Evaluator, lays out the steps entrepreneurs should take to validate a nutrition tech product. 

By Amy Shim • Oct. 11, 2018

Mondelez plans to make all packaging recyclable by 2025

The maker of Oreos, Honey Maid and Ritz said it will partner with groups to encourage packaging to be collected and recycled.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 10, 2018

Transfarmers: Will robotic farms become mainstream?

Startup Iron Ox is programming them to grow and harvest vegetables in an 8,000-square-foot warehouse in California.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 10, 2018

More than 4 in 10 Americans are willing to try foods made with cannabis

The study of 1,000 people found 26% would consume it in place of beer, and 23% instead of wine and spirits. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 10, 2018

Pinnacle warns of 'intensified competition' in grocery as Conagra deal nears

In a report filed Tuesday morning, the manufacturer predicted strong Q3 growth in its frozen division, led by the Birds Eye brand.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 9, 2018

Kraft Heinz to invest in food tech with $100M venture capital fund

The food giant hopes to accelerate its exposure to startups in emerging technologies and businesses, such as the supply chain and e-commerce. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 8, 2018

Inside Peapod's delivery planning, where every second counts

The grocery delivery company has amassed a trove of valuable data, but some analysts question whether it's effectively using that information to keep pace with competitors like Amazon and Instacart.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2018

LaCroix faces lawsuit for allegedly mislabeling its water as natural

The complaint says the National Beverage drink includes non-natural and synthetic compounds, including linalool used in cockroach insecticide. The company has denied the allegations.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 8, 2018

Now that Nooyi is no longer CEO, will PepsiCo break up?

Speculation about the beverage and snack giant's next move is increasing as Ramon Laguarta takes the helm this week. 

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 5, 2018

JBS recalls 6.9M pounds of beef linked to salmonella outbreak

Meat from an Arizona plant has been linked to 57 illnesses in 16 states and 14 hospitalizations, according to the CDC.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 5, 2018

Quaker testing grab-and-go breakfast kits

PepsiCo's oatmeal brand was also an early mover in delivered options to help consumers put together the first meal of the day.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 5, 2018

Leftovers: Silly people! Fruit-shaped Trix and beer are for breakfast!

Food Dive is launching a column looking at the new products appearing on shelves everywhere, starting with options for the morning and food showing some new color.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 5, 2018

Campbell Soup may sell Fresh division to former Bolthouse CEO

The soup maker, which purchased the business for $1.55 billion in 2012, could now get between $500 million and $700 million for the entire unit, according to The Wall Street Journal. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 4, 2018

Beer and cannabis investment drive Constellation earnings skyward

Corona Premier, aimed at sophisticated millennial drinkers, continued to prove there is room for growth in the premium light beverage category.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 4, 2018

M&A helps food and grocery companies do everything better

Adding trendy products? Reacting quickly to consumer feedback? Delivering groceries and ready-made meals to consumers' doors? Through acquisitions, some of the biggest industry players have added these capabilities.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 4, 2018