JBS reorganization halted after shareholder veto

Between tumultuous politics in the meat giant's home country of Brazil and challenges facing the industry, it's not clear why the restructuring was stopped.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 27, 2016

Post spices up its marketing plans with new Hispanic agency of record

LatinWorks will also head up efforts to demonstrate best practices and corporate learning opportunities for the demographic.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 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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Mondelez sales fall for 12th straight quarter, but top-line growth is picking up

The company's efforts to expand its brands' presence in the Asia Pacific market seem to be paying off, with that region posting one of the only revenue gains.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 2016

Coca-Cola remains upbeat as organic growth continues

Sales were flat, but keeping soda at a steady pace gives the company enough revenue to make the investments and acquisitions needed to better align its portfolio with fast-growing categories. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 26, 2016

With new cereals from General Mills, it's always Girl Scout cookie time

Will this new breakfast variety undermine the company's recent health initiatives?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 25, 2016

Why Nestle is reducing its global sales growth targets

The company attributes its sales growth declines to deflationary pressure from low commodity and market pricing.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 25, 2016

How major food and beverage manufacturers will use water more sustainably

Several global industry manufacturers are working with WWF and Ceres in an effort to assess and address risks involved with water use.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 25, 2016

Ardent Mills combined the nutrition of whole grain with the taste of white pasta

The company is trying to offer the segment more health benefits and fewer issues with appearance, taste and texture.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 24, 2016

Why science is at the heart of sustainability efforts for Mars

Targets set this way enable manufacturers to refocus on protecting the planet and its resources.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 21, 2016

Mars and Wrigley show how mergers and acquisitions can inspire innovation

The sharing of ideas — whether for products or packaging operations  — is key to companies that are coming together.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 20, 2016

After an investment in Utz by Metropoulos, will more acquisitions follow?

After successfully turning around a formerly bankrupt Hostess, Metropoulous may use a similar strategy now.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 20, 2016

Why Kellogg is turning Cheez-Its into a chicken coating

The company is showing that its existing products can be repurposed in new and creative ways. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 20, 2016

Graze on this: Online snack subscription service makes grocery store debut

The healthy snack e-tailer will introduce its branded products to 3,500 U.S. retail stores over the next two weeks. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 19, 2016

Does AB InBev's acquisition of a homebrew supply company mean trouble for craft beer?

The purchase by ZX Ventures offers the megacompany a foothold into a segment of hobbyists and future craft brewers, who spent more than $800 million last year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 19, 2016

How food manufacturers can reduce forced labor risks at home and abroad

Tyson Foods, Kraft Heinz and Monster received some of the lowest scores in full supply chain traceability, according to KnowtheChain rankings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 18, 2016

Why General Mills is launching new vegan Progresso soups

The new line includes products with bean bases and vegetable purees that mimic the creamy texture created by dairy-derived ingredients.    

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 18, 2016

When you wish upon a starfruit: Will Disney-Dole partnership get more kids eating veggies?

The entertainment giant and produce titan hopes this venture will make dreams of healthy eaters come true.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 18, 2016

Is Blue Bell's defense of its safety practices wise?

Despite an ongoing recall for listeria contamination in an ingredient, the ice cream manufacturer is promoting the efficacy of its testing program.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 18, 2016

Is PepsiCo continuing its path into better-for-you drinks by acquiring KeVita?

The potential $500 million deal could be completed as early as this month, sources said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 17, 2016

Hershey president and CEO to step down

The next leader has the monumental task of inspiring growth and innovation in an increasingly competitive chocolate industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 14, 2016

Will ConAgra's Lamb Weston spinoff pay off?

Some say after the spinoff, the company will be better suited to focus on its portfolio of grocery brands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 14, 2016

Is Soylent's social-media fueled recall a vision of the future?

Consumers took to forums on the company's websites and Reddit threads to report that some of the bars caused them gastrointestinal distress.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 13, 2016

Why Kellogg's acquisition of Brazil's Parati made financial sense

This is the largest Latin American acquisition in company history and its fourth emerging market acquisition in the last two years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 13, 2016

A Balancing Act: Leveraging startup investments by looking at the end game

Understanding exit strategies and how their timelines fall could help manufacturers hoping to work with hot new startups become more competitive.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 13, 2016

Why Campbell is launching another new soup line

Like the Garden Fresh brand's refrigerated salsa product, the fresh soup line will be available along the perimeter of the store or refrigerated deli section.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 13, 2016