Hain Celestial settles SEC charges over lax internal controls

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said it did not fine the company following its "extensive cooperation." The food maker neither admitted nor denied the findings.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 12, 2018

Monster Energy drink didn't cause heart attack, jury finds

The 18-year-old plaintiff faulted the energy drink company for not disclosing the amount of caffeine in the beverage — or its potential consequences.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 11, 2018

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

5 lawsuits that could change the food industry

From unknown ingredients and debatable labels to the spreading of salmonella and E. coli, this year has not been short of litigation that can make a big impact.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 11, 2018

Costco plans to beef up animal antibiotics policy

By 2020, the warehouse club retailer will only use medicines for therapeutic use under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 11, 2018

Finally, the food industry is coming around to the science of women's nutrition

While modern science has taken steps to make up for lost time, Villanova Business School faculty member Keith Wright writes that some in the business community are taking matters into their own hands.

By Keith Wright • Dec. 11, 2018

Kellogg expanding Cheez-It, Pringles and Rice Krispies with new snack offerings

The cereal and snacks maker is the latest company to use established brands as a platform to launch new products, joining M&Ms, Lay's, Oreos, Twinkies and Cheerios.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 10, 2018

Smithfield invests $45M in South Dakota facility amid growing pork demand

A rise in the global population, surging protein consumption and expanding middle classes are creating additional interest in meat, prompting more companies to invest millions in new production.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 10, 2018

Smart shelf management can drive sales, study finds

Getting product assortment and placement right may be the key to influencing in-store purchasing decisions, according to Acosta. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 10, 2018

It's not easy being green: Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak rattles food, grocery industries

The FDA's decision to request that the popular green gets pulled from shelves sent "a strong message" to the produce sector, according to a former agency official, while costing supermarkets millions of dollars in losses.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 10, 2018

Leftovers: Baileys makes baking more indulgent; cannabis meets protein snacks

A new ingredient combines the taste and smell of the popular liqueur with chocolate chips, and a new treat makes it harder to fumble gift-giving.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 7, 2018

Constellation pours $100M into female-led alcohol brands

The company's first investments in this initiative are Austin Cocktails, which makes bottled craft cocktails and Vivify Beverages, which makes hard sodas. 

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 7, 2018

InnovoPro gets $4.25M to launch chickpea protein products

The food technology company plans to use the funding to scale up production, support sales and expand into new global markets.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 6, 2018

Boston-based food lab to reopen Pilotworks

Chew, a food lab company, will reopen the incubator space Pilotworks as The Nursery, a similar shared kitchen business with a food technology focus.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 6, 2018

New JBS head wants a US IPO

Gilberto Tomazoni told analysts it was a priority — but the company has previously signaled intentions for a stock offering and pulled back six times.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 6, 2018

Will a trade truce with China be the start of pork producers' recovery?

Despite a rocky environment around negotiations between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, additional tariffs that add up to 25% will not be implemented in 2019.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 5, 2018

JBS expands beef recall to more than 12M pounds

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 246 people from 25 states have been infected with the outbreak salmonella strain, and 59 have been hospitalized.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 5, 2018

Consumer Federation of America urges regulators to take salmonella seriously

A new report calls out policymakers and politicians for failing to adequately address high rates of infections. 

By Nina Sparling • Dec. 4, 2018

Company of the Year: Nestlé

In 2018, the company sold its U.S. candy business and entered into a $7.15 billion drinks deal with Starbucks as it works to position itself for changing consumer tastes and consumption habits.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2018

Executive of the Year: Josh Tetrick, JUST

This year, Josh Tetrick led JUST toward being the first company to get lab-grown meat to market, crossing the finish line of a race to meld science, sustainability and sustenance.

By Megan Poinski • Dec. 3, 2018

Has Sanderson Farms changed course by phasing out some antibiotics?

The Mississippi-based company, the third-largest poultry producer in the U.S., will discontinue the use of two medically important pharmaceuticals by March 1.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 3, 2018

Disruptor of the Year: Constellation Brands

The alcohol giant's $3.9 billion investment in cannabis producer Canopy Growth has sparked a wave of marijuana innovation by U.S. beer brands, and could give it a first-mover advantage in the budding category. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 3, 2018

Deal of the Year: Conagra acquires Pinnacle

The $10.9 billion purchase of Pinnacle Foods by the Chicago CPG giant brings Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Birds Eye and Duncan Hines under one roof.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2018

Turnaround of the Year: Danone

After years of struggling with an overly broad portfolio, the French food giant's brand overhaul and deep investments in better-for-you and plant-based categories have fueled strong financial growth.

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 3, 2018

Produce problems: Do fresh divisions drag on CPG companies?

According to the New York Post, Campbell Soup is having a hard time selling Bolthouse Farms — a report the New Jersey company strongly denies.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 3, 2018

Maxwell House's labor-focused campaign drives purchase intent, ad awareness, analysis finds

Since the campaign launched around Labor Day, ad awareness for the coffee brand increased from 12% to 18%, and purchase consideration increased from 17% to 22%.

By Erica Sweeney • Nov. 30, 2018