Dairy executives say they're 'not ready to celebrate' USMCA

Although the industry is praising the new agreement, CEOs arrived on Capitol Hill this week to talk about how exporters are still hurting from Mexican tariffs and labeling struggles.

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 4, 2018

Nestlé nibbles on healthy snacking and plant-based food startups

The Swiss firm is working with Jackson's Honest, Miyoko's and Here, small companies whose products lack GMOs, come from plants or help local farmers.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 4, 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

Food firms aren't doing enough to end forced labor, report finds

KnowTheChain's second benchmark report gave Unilever the top score for its efforts to address unethical labor practices in its supply chain. 

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2018

McCormick CEO: M&A will be key to meeting consumer demand for flavor

Last July, the Maryland company purchased Reckitt Benckiser's food division for $4.2 billion, adding the iconic French's mustard and Frank's RedHot brands to its portfolio.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 3, 2018

Third Point pushes to replace Campbell Soup's board

The activist investors say that poor leadership and decisions are keeping the CPG's stock price low, and it could fetch a takeover value of $58 per share.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 2, 2018

Hostess plans new products in breakfast and snacking categories

The company emphasizes innovation with its Bakery Petites products, as well as convenient, grab-and-go breakfast items such as Danish pastries and cinnamon rolls.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 2, 2018

PepsiCo earnings beat expectations, boosted by North American beverage unit

After fighting for years to keep snacks and beverages in the same portfolio, CEO Indra Nooyi is vindicated with this quarter's growth as she exits her role. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 2, 2018

QSR efforts to make healthy kids' meals aren't changing eating habits

New research from the University of Connecticut finds that although more chains are offering options like yogurt and fruit, kids are still eating less-healthy menu items. 

By Alicia Kelso • Oct. 1, 2018

Will sales at Walmart bring algae oil into the mainstream?

The product has more monounsaturated fat than any other cooking oil, a higher-than-normal smoke point and no trans fats.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 1, 2018

Hershey targeting M&A in bid to boost presence in the burgeoning snack space

Fresh off its $420 million purchase of Pirate Brands last month, the company's U.S. president said the maker of Kisses and Reese's has "a growth ambition across all components of snacking."

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 1, 2018

McDonald's removes artificial ingredients from hamburgers

The fast-food giant is answering consumer demand for cleaner foods, phasing out artificial preservatives, flavors and colors from its signature menu item. 

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 28, 2018

Publix to expand headquarters and add 700 corporate jobs

The project will increase office space at its Lakeland, Florida, HQ by more than 50% and be completed by 2027.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 28, 2018

Report: 1 in 5 people switching grocers choose Aldi

The German discounter's store expansion and remodeling campaign in the U.S. are already having a big impact on conventional and big-box grocers.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 28, 2018

Hormel introduces podcast highlighting social responsibility efforts

The company launched a 10-episode series featuring discussions with master chefs, entrepreneurs, food scientists and employees.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 28, 2018

An inside look at Hershey's new 53-foot mobile research center

The 18-wheel semi is stopping at U.S. convenience stores as the confectioner responds to an increase in snacking and growth in online sales.

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 28, 2018

Proposed pickup-only store continues Walmart's omnichannel push

The retailer, which has tested the concept near its headquarters in Arkansas, plans to open a location just outside Chicago in spring 2019.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 28, 2018

PepsiCo drops palm oil supplier known for human rights abuses

The company's move against Indofood follows similar announcements from Cargill and other traders and processors of the ingredient.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2018

Keurig Dr Pepper to buy premium water brand CORE Nutrition for $525M

The company's investment in the trendy bottled water space pits it against industry giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 27, 2018

Functional benefits, convenience give jolt to ready-to-drink cold coffee

The segment is rapidly growing as people look to antioxidants, added probiotics and other innovations in the popular beverage, according to a Mintel study.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2018

McCormick benefits from demand for global flavor

Double-digit sales increases led by the company's acquisition of French's mustard and Frank's RedHot sauce show a bright future for the flavors and spices giant.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2018

Conagra earnings miss expectations, sending stock tumbling

The Chicago CPG firm said costs incurred from its string of acquisitions and divestitures have weighed on profits.

By Emma Liem Beckett • Sept. 27, 2018

Foster Farms to put QR codes on all fresh chicken packaging

The new technology called DORI — an acronym for deals, origin, recipes and information —  addresses consumer demand to know more about food.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 26, 2018

What's in a name, anyway? Kroger rebrands ClickList

The company decided to call it Grocery Pickup to better inform shoppers about the service and what it offers.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 26, 2018

Spangler Candy buys most popular Necco brands

The Ohio-based candy maker said it will renovate 20 acres of adjacent business property and start manufacturing Sweethearts, Necco wafers and Canada Mints.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 25, 2018

Dunkin Donuts introduces new line of canned coffee

The chain's Shot in the Dark drinks bolsters its foothold in the RTD segment as consumer demand for gourmet coffee and convenience grows.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 25, 2018