New Chobani Incubator class places an emphasis on diversity

In the latest group of startups working with the Greek yogurt giant, 75% have an underrepresented minority founder and 63% have a female founder.

By Megan Poinski • March 18, 2019

Constellation sells wine brands to E. & J. Gallo for $1.1B

The companies revised their agreement from April to address Federal Trade Commission concerns about competition. The transaction is expected to close in fiscal 2020.

By Jessi Devenyns • Updated Dec. 12, 2019

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Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

By Food Dive staff

Mars uses new look to double down on doing good

The classic confectioner's new packaging and mission places more emphasis on the causes the company champions.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 15, 2019

Safety, cuts in sugar and salt use among top food priorities in 2019

Officials from the FDA, consumer groups and the industry gathered in Washington this week as changing consumer tastes and eating habits impact the space.

By Lillianna Byington • March 15, 2019

Coca-Cola pledges $5.4M in recycling grants to 'fix' the system

The bulk of the money will go toward a curbside education program in Atlanta that will be run by The Recycling Partnership. Other target cities include Boston, Houston and Orlando.

By Cole Rosengren • March 15, 2019

Tyson uses DNA to trace beef through the supply chain

Customers of Tyson Fresh Meat can now trace select products back to the ranch of origin by asking the company to run a test. 

By Matt Leonard • March 15, 2019

Leftovers: Elmhurst launches hemp creamer; Triscuit cracks into clusters

The company that ditched its cows to follow the plant-based trend creates a way for people to enjoy their morning beverage with hemp and sugar, and functional coffee gets supercharged with vitamins.

By Food Dive staff • March 15, 2019

Kind asks FDA to restrict nutrient claims to food with health-promoting ingredients

The current regulation examines the quantity of a nutrient and not the quality, which the snacks company says "enables food marketers to put these claims on unhealthy products."

By Lillianna Byington • March 14, 2019

Why Kellogg's MorningStar Farms is going 100% plant based

The Michigan company's head of global marketing, strategy and innovation for plant-based protein and natural brands talked about how consumers want more options in that sector — and how the brand is responding. 

By Lillianna Byington • March 13, 2019

More than 12,000 cases of Pillsbury flour recalled due to salmonella risk

Parent company Hometown Food Co. found traces of the pathogen in a 5-lb. bag in a random inspection last week.

By Cathy Siegner • March 13, 2019

Kraft Heinz considering sale of Breakstone's business

Talk about divestiture of the dairy brand, which CNBC said could generate as much as $400 million, comes a few weeks after the CPG giant was reportedly weighing a sale of its Maxwell House coffee line.

By Christopher Doering • March 13, 2019

SAP, Bumble Bee Foods team up to track tuna using blockchain

Consumers will be able to scan a QR code on the final product to find out where their fish was caught and how it made it to the store. 

By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019

Nielsen: Shoppers are looking for 'healthy swaps'

Jackfruit burgers and cauliflower crust pizza are some of the better-for-you substitutions that consumers make, according to the market research company.

By Jennifer Sweeney • March 12, 2019

Stories from the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference 2019

Food Dive spoke with executives and analysts to gain insight into how CPG companies are positioning their businesses to capture growth and weather rapidly changing consumer tastes.

By Christopher Doering • March 11, 2019

Applegate edges into plant-based sector with organic 'blend burger'

The Hormel-owned brand said its new patty, made either with turkey or 100% grass-fed beef and mushrooms, is "catering to the growing population of flexitarians."

By Cathy Siegner • March 11, 2019

Is LaCroix losing its fizz?

The CEO of National Beverage Corporation, which makes the sparkling water brand, blamed "injustice" for its disappointing third-quarter sales.

By Cathy Siegner • March 11, 2019

From CBD to plant based: 4 trends that dominated Expo West in 2019

The topics were among those prominent at the five-day conference in California that included thousands of exhibitors launching new products and panel discussions on what's next for food and beverages.

By Lillianna Byington • March 11, 2019

Mondelez's SnackFutures innovation hub invests in prebiotic Uplift Food

Brigette Wolf said the snack company was drawn to the startup by its work to disrupt the industry through gut health. 

By Lillianna Byington • March 8, 2019

Leftovers: On (Mayo)cue, Kraft Heinz launches new sauces; Marathon-inspired beer goes the distance

The CPG giant does what it thinks it (Mayo)must with internal innovation, and Frito-Lay shoots Cheetos Flamin' Hot Asteroids back into the atmosphere.

By Food Dive staff • March 8, 2019

How Conagra uses M&A to stay ahead in the snacking sector

Following the successful purchase of smaller brands such as Angie's Boomchickapop and Duke’s meat snacks, a company executive said the CPG giant is looking for similar bolt-on deals.

By Lillianna Byington • March 7, 2019

RXBAR's prescription for the future: New name, new products, changes in leadership

Newly created umbrella company Insurgent Brands is debuting savory snacks this week at Expo West with the launch of RX Oats. The company's CEO is stepping down to focus on innovation.

By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2019

Startup launches 'first food-based brain nutrition brand' for kids

Ingenuity Brands is debuting Brainiac Kids whole-milk yogurt containing a blend of omega-3s and choline.

By Cathy Siegner • March 7, 2019

Nestlé USA chief touts value in 'driving relevance' to its big-name brands

Last year, the world's largest food manufacturer posted 2.6% sales growth in the U.S., its biggest market, despite challenges in the Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's brands.

By Christopher Doering • March 7, 2019

Beyond Meat expands plant-based meat offerings with ground beef option

The company said Beyond Beef, which will be available in stores later this year, has a more neutral flavor and aroma than its popular hamburger.

By Cathy Siegner • March 6, 2019

Kraft Heinz launches second incubator class of disruptive brands

The startups receiving guidance in the CPG giant's Springboard program include makers of allergy-free snacks, cold-pressed almond juice and plant-based yogurts.

By Jessi Devenyns • March 6, 2019