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

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

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

What Clear Labs' $13M funding round means for the food and beverage industry

As costs for genetic-based testing technologies continue to decline, they will become more accessible and scalable for manufacturers and retailers to improve visibility and safety across their supply chains.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2016

Flexing flax's potential: Good Karma launches dairy-free, flaxmilk yogurt

The plant-based yogurt industry is currently posting about 50% annual growth, which outpaces dairy-based more than 10 times, according to SPINS. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2016

Georgia Dock controversy isn't ruffling Tyson's feathers

President Tom Hayes said that the media has sensationalized the situation, which he says has become "an attack on our integrity as a company and we take it personally."

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 13, 2016

Divided states of America: Consumers want both kale chips and cheese balls

If food companies want to get ahead by making more nutritious food, they can't abandon the unhealthy products that many love.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 13, 2016

ConAgra awaits judge's approval of $11.2M settlement in tainted peanut butter case

A company subsidiary will plead guilty to one misdemeanor charge of shipping adulterated food, but the courts haven't implicated any individual ConAgra executives — yet.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 13, 2016

PepsiCo launching premium water brand to support better-for-you beverage goals

Besides its ingredient list, this brand offers premium packaging that features images from emerging artists. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 12, 2016

Michael Foods settles 8-year-old class action suit over shell eggs

The company agreed to pay $75 million to end the case, which was filed in 2008.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 12, 2016

Ahold Delhaize commits to doubling e-commerce sales by 2020

Customers who use Ahold's Peapod service spend almost twice that of peers who only shop in store.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 12, 2016

Nomva shows millennial appeal of functional smoothies in pouches

These younger voices also help fill gaps in areas where they feel their peers may have to make sacrifices, such as health and convenience. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 12, 2016

Coca-Cola CEO to step down

Company veteran and COO James Quincey will take over for Muhtar Kent next May, and has been groomed to lead the soda giant through an uncertain time for the segment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2016

Winn-Dixie converts South Florida locations to Fresco y Más

Grocery analysts agree that as Hispanic populations increase and disposable income improves, demand for cultural foods will only grow.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 9, 2016

Coke wants consumers to believe it's not just for fast food

The beverage giant has launched a multi-pronged campaign through social and online media to get its flagship soda also associated with cuisine ranging from ramen to ravioli.

By Keith Loria • Dec. 9, 2016

Another price fixing scandal: Bumble Bee Foods exec to plead guilty to backroom deals

The DOJ claims that the company's VP of sales and co-conspirators, including other major packaged seafood suppliers, negotiated prices and issued announcements based on these talks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2016