Cold shipping is easier, but does it solve the food industry's challenges?

Refrigerated containers called "reefers" that can be adjusted for climate control are in demand and could make global trade easier.

By Cathy Siegner • May 10, 2018

Bob Dylan knock, knock, knockin' on the liquor market with Heaven's Door whiskey

The new product, which will be made in a distillery located in a 140-year-old Nashville church, is the latest celebrity alcohol to hit the market that has attracted George Clooney and Justin Timberlake.

By Patti Zarling • May 10, 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

Hostess Brands posts sweet Q1 sales as innovations pay off

The maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos benefited from recent expansions of its core brands, but it remains on the lookout for future acquisitions. 

By Cathy Siegner • May 10, 2018

Ice Breakers gum, Robert Mondavi wine and fairlife milk win Nielsen package redesign awards

They were chosen from hundreds of submissions, which were judged based on retail sales and visual impact.

By Cathy Siegner • May 9, 2018

Ahold Delhaize improves sales and comps growth in Q1

The Netherlands-based retailer reported a 2.8% increase in same-store sales in the U.S., driven by its Hannaford and Giant banners.

By Jeff Wells • May 9, 2018

Weis Markets touts 15th quarter of growth

The Mid-Atlantic supermarket chain hopes to continue the trend by focusing on targeted discounts and online sales in the coming months.

By Patti Zarling • May 9, 2018

Monster Beverage's sales and profit surge, but margin pressures haunt outlook

The energy drinks maker said revenue during the first quarter rose 14.7% to $850.9 million, with much of the increase coming from outside the U.S.

By Cathy Siegner • May 9, 2018

AB InBev sales slump in US despite growth in other regions

The brewer, which continued to lose market share in its Budweiser and Bud Light brands, posted strong results domestically in its Stella Artois line and craft beer portfolio.

By Cathy Siegner • May 8, 2018

Hain Celestial misses targets as it drops smaller products

The natural and organic manufacturer's global net sales were up 7.5%, but the entire boost came from outside of the U.S. 

By Megan Poinski • May 8, 2018

Purple Carrot sells $4M stake to Fresh Del Monte

The produce company's investment may help the plant-based meal kit maker launch into the retail channel.

By Cathy Siegner • May 8, 2018

Dean Foods tightens its belt as Q1 sales and profits drop

The dairy processor and distributor posted a net loss for the period as the milk glut and competition cut into its earnings.

By Cathy Siegner • May 8, 2018

International Flavors & Fragrances buys Israel's Frutarom for $7.1B

The companies said the new combined firm would give customers access to more products, with an increased focus on naturals and health and wellness.

By Cathy Siegner • May 8, 2018

Mondelēz buys cookie maker Tate's Bake Shop for $500M

The premium bakery will operate as a standalone business to preserve its authenticity, while giving the CPG giant a stronger foothold in real ingredients popular with consumers.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 7, 2018

Prepared foods lead Tyson's Q2 sales, but transportation costs drag on earnings

The Arkansas-based protein company also announced plans to reduce about 550 corporate jobs at its headquarters and Cincinnati and Chicago offices.

By Cathy Siegner • May 7, 2018

PepsiCo imports Australian snack brand to US shelves

Red Rock Deli potato chips, which will be available online and in select retail outlets this spring, deliver the trendy flavors and free-from ingredient lists for which consumers are hungry. 

By Cathy Siegner • May 7, 2018

Nestlé pays $7.15B for rights to sell Starbucks products globally

The deal gives the Swiss company a stronger presence in coffee, a segment growing in popularity as consumers look to healthier beverages and RTD options.

By Christopher Doering • Updated May 7, 2018

Walmart reportedly beats Amazon to Flipkart with $15B bid

Google parent Alphabet also may join with the retail giant in taking a 75% stake in India's major homegrown e-commerce retailer.

By Daphne Howland • May 4, 2018

Post Holdings' Q2 net sales gain from refrigerated food, protein shakes

The manufacturer posted sales increases in all of its operating segments during the second quarter, including its RTE cereals.

By Cathy Siegner • May 4, 2018

B&G sales surge 4.7% behind strength in Cream of Wheat, Ortega brands

The manufacturer of Green Giant and Snackwells plans to increase prices and create more efficiencies in warehousing and shipping in an effort to offset higher distribution costs.

By Patti Zarling • May 4, 2018

Frozen foods provides boost to Pinnacle's earnings

During the first quarter, the maker of Vlasic pickles and Duncan Hines baking products posted a slight increase in net sales to $778.8 million and net income of $56.9 million.

By Cathy Siegner • May 3, 2018

Sprouts lowers guidance as comp-store sales growth slides

The discount natural and organic retailer reported a 2.7% increase in the key metric, noting that operational challenges and deflation impacted results.

By Jeff Wells • May 3, 2018

Kellogg's Q1 earnings top estimates, but morning foods are still stale

The RXBAR acquisition may be the prescription for continuing growth, as the cereal maker posted revenue of $3.4 billion for the quarter. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 3, 2018

Iconic A&P grocery brand finds a buyer

It's the end of an era for the grocer, which pioneered the modern supermarket and altered the way consumers shop for food.

By Alicia Kelso • May 3, 2018

Kraft Heinz squeezes past analyst expectations for Q1

The CPG giant reported net sales of $6.3 billion, down 0.3% from 2017's first quarter, largely because of higher product and distribution costs.

By Megan Poinski • May 3, 2018

Tyson Foods' VC arm invests in Israeli lab-grown meat business

Future Meat Technologies raised $2.2 million to continue working on a manufacturing technology platform for cost-efficient non-GMO production.

By Cathy Siegner • May 3, 2018