Kraft Heinz partners with Food Network on salad dressings, sauces and meal kits

The Kitchen Inspirations lineup could help bring the company out of its sales slump and plug it into the TV channel's fans. 

By Cathy Siegner • April 30, 2018

Anheuser-Busch CEO downplays AB InBev's urge for more M&A

The brewer is focusing on organic growth after its $100 billion purchase in 2016 of SABMiller that brought Stella Artois, Budweiser and Michelob Ultra under one roof — but increased the company's debt level.

By Christopher Doering • April 30, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Hormel may be among bidders for Chinese condiment maker

The manufacturer of Jennie-O and Applegate was reportedly interested in acquiring Jiahao Foods in a deal potentially worth $600 million.

By Cathy Siegner • April 30, 2018

Ahold Delhaize launches lab to develop AI innovations

The new Artificial Intelligence for Retail Lab will take place at the retailer's Albert Heijn and bol.com brands, with insights from the venture to be applied across its U.S. and European businesses. 

By Alicia Kelso • April 27, 2018

Bai Brands sued over lab-made malic acid

The class-action suit is the latest in a series of complaints demanding that manufacturers call the ingredient — which can occur naturally — an artificial flavor.

By Cathy Siegner • April 27, 2018

Cargill spends $150K to help develop antibiotic alternatives

With consumers looking for clean-label meat and concerned about human resistance to drugs, the protein industry is racing to develop other solutions.

By Cathy Siegner • April 27, 2018

Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Splitz combines flavors in bid to reach young consumers

The company is bringing back the product, first introduced a decade ago, for a limited time with two new flavor combinations.

By Cathy Siegner • April 27, 2018

Amazon raising US Prime fee to $119 as profits soar

The e-commerce giant also said it's pleased with Prime Now delivery from Whole Foods stores, and plans to use the 10 cities it currently serves as a trial run before expanding to other markets.

By Daphne Howland • April 26, 2018

Boston Beer credits new products for Q1 jumps in sales and shipments

The earnings report shows the impact of a significant increase in distribution and the difference the debut of innovative new products can make. 

By Cathy Siegner • April 26, 2018

Pepsi earnings fizz on strong snack sales, better beverage performance

North American beverage sales still slipped 1%, but the company's Frito-Lay division rose 3.4%.  

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 26, 2018

Big Beer struggles to tap into shifting consumer trends

AB InBev, MillerCoors and other large brewers are turning to premium products, innovation and finding new drinking occasions to reverse a multi-year loss in market share.

By Christopher Doering • April 26, 2018

Hershey's Q1 sales sweetened by new products and Amplify acquisition

The chocolate company's North American net sales were up 4.4% to $1.75 billion, with investments in core brands including York, Payday and Almond Joy driving growth.

By Cathy Siegner • April 25, 2018

Supervalu will sell Shop N' Save banner and 8 warehouses

The move comes amid mounting pressure from activist investor Blackwells Capital to sell off assets and improve its balance sheet.

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2018

Dr Pepper earnings slip, but soda volumes jump in Q1

As the beverage maker's merger with Keurig Green Mountain approaches completion, the diversification and new access it offers could bring further differentiation — and new growth pockets. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 25, 2018

Taco Bell and Bigs unveil co-branded sunflower seeds with drone fleet

A video promoting the new product depicts drones carrying packs to cities and towns across the country before dropping them off at a baseball field. 

By Erica Sweeney • April 25, 2018

Instacart updates checkout process for easier tipping

The new feature offers a default 5% tip for workers, and follows criticism that the company has made gratuity too difficult for customers to navigate.

By Alicia Kelso • April 25, 2018

Grocers see strong prognosis for more pharmacy and heath services

Wegmans, Supervalu and Schnucks have upped their game recently in hopes of increasing customer loyalty and in-store sales, but do the benefits outweigh the costs? 

By Patti Zarling • April 25, 2018

With Walmart deal, DoorDash is the latest entrant in the grocery delivery cage match

The company, which had previously worked with restaurants, will deliver groceries to customers in Atlanta, with more markets to come. 

By Jeff Wells • April 25, 2018

How soda will keep fizzing as consumers look to other options

At the Beverage Forum, Coca-Cola chairman and former CEO Muhtar Kent said keeping up with health trends will make the segment's pace of change "much more enormous."

By Christopher Doering • April 25, 2018

Rouses continues Southern expansion with experience-focused store

The regional favorite’s newest location in Mobile, Alabama will feature a barbecue station, meal kits and a culinary classroom.

By Jeff Wells • April 24, 2018

Tyson and Flashfood partner to cut back on waste by selling boxes of surplus food

The CPG company and Canadian startup hope delivery and convenience encourage more people to buy "ugly" produce and surplus food.

By Patti Zarling • April 24, 2018

Are cage-free egg facilities more prone to contamination?

A salmonella outbreak linked to Rose Acre Farms raises questions about whether shifting to cage-free facilities could impact food safety.

By Cathy Siegner • April 24, 2018

Tops wants court approval to close underperforming stores

As many as 24 stores could be on the chopping block as the retailer works its way through Chapter 11.

By Dan Alaimo • April 24, 2018

M&A in the food industry: What you need to know

M&A is a top strategy for every manufacturer today, and in this month's spotlight, we take a look at this kind of growth.

By Food Dive staff • April 23, 2018

Diet Coke, sparkling water products lift Coca-Cola's Q1 earnings past estimates

While net revenues declined 16% for the quarter, Coca-Cola's North American sales grew from its Diet Coke reboot, Topo Chico sparkling water, Zero Sugar and tea and coffee brands.

By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2018