WhiteWave continues sales growth, but at a slower rate

The company's growth could be less robust because of increasing competition from both startups and major manufacturers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 10, 2016

Why Olam Cocoa is putting more facilities in Brazil

Scientists aren't sure how much global warming will impact the nation's agriculture, but the company will have its people on the ground to try and mitigate it.

By Doug Harris • Nov. 10, 2016

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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AdvancePierre reports mixed Q3 results, but convenience foods hold strong

The company's board also announced that Christopher A. Silvas will serve as president before taking over the role of CEO in March.​

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 9, 2016

Dean Foods milks earnings report with strongest volume performance in 4 years

Last month, the company's stock spiked amid potential takeover rumors by Hongsheng Beverage, but there were no updates in today's earnings report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 7, 2016

Snyder's-Lance core brands see a turnaround

Healthy snacks are a fast-growing segment and key source of top-line growth, but the company doesn’t have to abandon its "less healthy" foods to stay on trend.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 7, 2016

Twinkies are returning to Wall Street

Hostess is expected to return to the Nasdaq stock market Monday, using a special-purpose acquisition company as its vehicle to go public. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 7, 2016

What M&A trends say about the future of food and beverage

Energy drinks and food and agricultural inputs  — such as innovative natural flavors or efficient ways to grow and harvest protein  — are categories to watch in the near future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 7, 2016

Despite Justice Department scrutiny, AB InBev acquires another craft brewery

Soon after becoming the world's largest beer company, the mega-brewer's acquisition of Karbach Brewing Company will be subjected to intense examination.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016

Hain Celestial receives Nasdaq extension to comply with filing regulations

The company now has until Feb. 27 to resume its formal report filing with the SEC, but working faster may do more to restore investors' confidence.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016

Kraft Heinz Q3 profits exceed expectations and provide a setting for future brand investments

The company could direct its projected cost savings toward innovation, product development and struggling categories.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016

TreeHouse Foods: Executive, facility shakeups overshadow disappointing Q3

While the company's core remains strong, the private label business acquired earlier this year dragged down profits.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 4, 2016

Will a labor union's boycott impact Mondelez's Oreo sales?

In response to outcry for moving more cookie manufacturing to Mexico, the company rehired about 100 of the 320 employees it laid off from the Chicago factory.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 3, 2016

Kellogg: Q3 profit pops, but sales continue to decline

The company posted its seventh consecutive quarter of sales declines as the cereal and U.S. morning foods segments continue to struggle.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 2, 2016

Will Hain Celestial's incubator launch take the focus off of its financial uncertainty?

Cultivate Ventures will incubate brands that could profit from the company's large-scale infrastructure, and may try to signal a return to its former M&A success. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 2, 2016

Constellation to acquire Mexican brewery from AB InBev's Grupo Modelo for $600M

Purchasing the Mexicali-targeted facility allows the company to reduce its expected annual cost expenditure — and increase its annual cash flow projections. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 1, 2016

How Soylent can turn around public opinion after consumers' illness reports

The company took to social media to say food intolerances, not pathogens or other contaminants, led to reports of illness.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 1, 2016

Hershey treats investors to pre-Halloween earnings surprise

Since the failed Mondelez takeover, the company has continued its efforts to diversify its primarily confections-based portfolio to include more snack-friendly foods.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 31, 2016

Hain Celestial's delayed financial report breeds doubt for future

The company's accounting errors initially seemed like a minor setback, but its continued delay of results has led to a delisting notice from Nasdaq and uncertainty in the company's fiscal future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 31, 2016

4 ways to eat bugs and have a (not so) scary snack

Eating insects isn't just for horror movies anymore, and several manufacturers are working to make them accessible — and delicious — for the masses.

By Megan Poinski • Oct. 31, 2016

Campbell ventures into nutrigenomics, delivering Habit meal kits to doorsteps

Set to launch early next year, Habit delivers meals specially tailored to consumers' biology, metabolism and personal goals.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 30, 2016

Declining volumes in Latin America and the US dampen AB InBev's forecast

The brewer is now predicting revenue more in step with inflation.

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 28, 2016

B&G Foods' Green Giant acquisition success makes positive statement for Q3

Green Giant, which was acquired last year, brought in $113.8 million net sales for the quarter.

By Deborah Barrington • Oct. 28, 2016

Boomers vs. millennials: Mind the food generation gap

IFIC CEO Joseph Clayton examines differences between the two largest groups of consumers around the table today.

By Joseph Clayton • Oct. 28, 2016

Pinnacle's sales pop on Boulder Brands' success

The company also announced the new role of senior vice president of corporate development to oversee M&A opportunities.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 27, 2016

Dr Pepper Snapple posts sales growth, defying soda trends

As other soda makers expand into  non-carbonated categories, the company, which may be in the running to acquire Bai Brands, will want to keep pace with different deals.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 27, 2016