How Baldor Specialty Foods eliminated 100% of its organic waste

The company has partnered with Haven's Kitchen and MISFIT Juicery to repurpose waste into juice, soups, sauces and cookies. 

By Keith Loria • Jan. 4, 2017

How Burt's Bees new plant-based protein shakes fit into the company's profile

The cosmetics company has stayed true to its holistic health roots by making ingredient choices based on sustainability and environmental impact. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 4, 2017

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

Amazon dives deeper into private label with Wickedly Prime

The company's use of the term "Prime" within grocery retail could entice consumers who crave the exclusivity such a paid subscription grants.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 4, 2017

What is fueling grocery consolidation?

Fewer big players are controlling more stores nationwide. Why are there fewer companies on top, and will the bigger merchandizers continue their growth in 2017?

By Keith Loria • Jan. 3, 2017

Is Nestle's approach for success in 2017 good for every company?

Meeting diverse nutritional needs, simplifying ingredients and investing in community health are top of mind for the confectionery giant. 

By Keith Loria • Jan. 3, 2017

Is Dr Pepper Snapple getting a good deal on Bai Brands?

The beverage giant has distributed the better-for-you targeted brand since 2013 and intimately knows its portfolio, business model and expansion plans.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 28, 2016

Can the new bilingual Whole Foods supermarket succeed?

The natural foods chain is opening a new store in El Paso that caters to both English and Spanish speakers.

By Doug Harris • Dec. 27, 2016

Food stories that shaped 2016

From Coca-Cola to carrageenan, a month-by-month look at some of Food Dive's most read stories of the year.

By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett • Dec. 22, 2016

Conagra Brands misses revenue expectations but looks ahead to a flavorful future

The company seems to be embracing packaged foods while still enhancing its offerings within that category.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2016

Hershey names Michele Buck as new president and CEO

This appointment also means another exciting step forward for food and beverage: Buck adds to the ranks of a relatively small number of female CEOs. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 22, 2016

Tyson grows KY operations to meet consumer demand

The $13.5 million expansion will increase outputs, add better food safety and processing equipment, and create 66 new jobs.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 22, 2016

Cargill's canola lecithin expands natural options for manufacturers

The new ingredient is cost-effective, natural and comparable to soy and sunflower-based emulsifiers, not to mention non-GMO and major allergen-free.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 21, 2016

Analysts are optimistic about packaged food in 2017

Despite a forecast of just 1 to 2% growth in consumer spending, Moody's believes cost cutting should improve companies’ cash flows and profitability.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 21, 2016

Campbell will see if nostalgia pays off with 101-year-old tomato soup recipe

Going back to the basics and promoting a nostalgic feel might seem like a great marketing tool, but the end result isn't always a hit.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 20, 2016

Yogurt problems sour sales outlook for General Mills

The company committed to a massive overhaul of the segment in July, but five months later, those efforts haven't reflected in quarterly sales growth.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 20, 2016

Is WhiteWave the solution to Danone's yogurt struggles?

Improving the fresh dairy category's performance, through innovation or acquisitions, should be the company's top priority. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 20, 2016

A Balancing Act: 5 factors for a healthy food and beverage M&A environment

“Sometimes the factors that drive M&A are not necessarily the typical capital market factors that you might think about,” Ben Rudman, director at SDR Ventures, told Food Dive.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 19, 2016

Kroger pushes early retirement in attempt to cut costs

As the industry faces dropping food prices and increased online competition, other retailers may follow its lead.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 19, 2016

A Balancing Act series

This series, sponsored by BMO Harris Bank, examines trends uncovered in earnings reports and discusses strategies impacting the balance sheet.

By Food Dive staff • Dec. 19, 2016

How IRI's growth management suite can bolster CPG brands' revenue

Software solutions are becoming a new go-to for manufacturers and retailers as they seek ways to automate aspects of their operations to be more efficient, agile and cost-effective.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2016

Nebraska Beef ruling shows courts are willing to crack down on food companies

The Justice Department made a breach of contract claim against the beef producer after the it refused to comply with a settlement agreement reached in August 2015.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2016

How food and beverage companies can steer clear of — or embrace — the political fray

Brands may also consider developing more nuanced crisis communication strategies to deal with potential conflicts that could arise with the new administration.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2016

Sanderson Farms reports profit growth, but pricing questions remain

The company has profited from many of its chicken products, but it's also embroiled in the Georgia Dock pricing scandal. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2016

Can PepsiCo's Nooyi serve on a Trump council without compromising her beliefs?

This appointment is an accomplishment for a female minority CEO, but she may have to adjust her positions to engage with the president-elect.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2016

REBBL is not without a cause: Funders give it $10M

Some argue that tonics are still a niche product and will never have the mass appeal of soda, but others say today’s consumers — especially millennials — are looking for something different. 

By Keith Loria • Dec. 15, 2016