Despite its popularity, Kellogg's RXBAR sheds 40 employees

The news comes at the tail end of a strong year for the protein bar company, but a spokesperson said the layoffs are proactive as the business plans for 2019. 

By Nina Sparling • Dec. 17, 2018

Lakeview Farms snacks on hummus and salsa with latest acquisition spree

The maker of refrigerated dips, desserts, seafood salads and spreads purchased Tribe Mediterranean Foods and Simply Fresh Foods for an undisclosed amount.

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 17, 2018

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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

Coca-Cola invests in PET recycling company

Ioniqa Technologies is developing the tools to process otherwise hard-to-recycle plastics as the soda company wants to transition to at least 50% recycled packaging materials by 2030. 

By Nina Sparling • Dec. 14, 2018

Barry Callebaut aims for sustainability by 2025

With climate change looming as a threat to the cocoa industry, the chocolatier is making progress on four ambitious goals. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 13, 2018

Absolut pressure: Activist fund Elliott takes stake in Pernod Ricard

It said the French alcohol giant has "significant potential for improvement" after recently underperforming and losing market share. 

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 13, 2018

Aleph Farms raises cell-grown steaks

The Israel-based startup said its new product is "delivering the full experience of meat with the appearance, shape and texture of beef cuts."

By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 13, 2018

Whole Foods stops using takeout containers with problematic chemical

A study of food packaging in five major grocery companies found more than two-thirds may have been treated with PFAS, a toxic chemical known to cause health problems.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 12, 2018

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

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

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

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

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