How a scientific breakthrough will help Nestlé cut sugar by 40%

Using only natural ingredients, the company's researchers say they discovered a way to restructure the sweetener so it's hollow and dissolves faster.

By Carolyn Heneghan and Emma Liem • Dec. 1, 2016

McCormick spices up its portfolio with $127M acquisition of Italian flavor manufacturer

The company's purchase of Enrico Giotti SpA furthers its philosophy of targeting businesses where “flavor and health intersect.”

By Keith Loria • Nov. 30, 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. 

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A Balancing Act: Different ways individual investors can access food companies

U.S. investors represent a large capital market, and there are new ways for them to get their money into food companies that reflect their passions.

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 30, 2016

Albertsons rumored to be acquiring Price Chopper

A major industry consolidator, Albertsons is the second-largest grocery chain in the United States.

By Keith Loria • Nov. 30, 2016

Pilgrim's Pride to offer $350M for GNP Company acquisition

By improving Pilgrim's top and bottom lines, this acquisition could improve cash flow and shareholder confidence to prepare for more acquisitions in the near future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 30, 2016

Wrigley and Mars Chocolate's advice sweetens checkout sales

One retailer used the Transaction Zone Vision to redesign a self-checkout, resulting in a 20% sales increase for need-state items.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 30, 2016

Cadbury swaps Fairtrade chocolate for its own sustainability program

While both programs give a degree of empowerment to cocoa farmers, will consumers care about the difference?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 30, 2016

The 2016 Dive Awards for the food industry

As things became more transparent, we look at the people, companies and trends who made a difference this year.

By Megan Poinski , Emma Liem Beckett • Nov. 29, 2016

Study: Where major online grocery retailers stand versus competitors

Of the four grocery e-tailers studied, the leaders by total sales reported significantly slower growth compared to smaller, fast-rising outlets.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 29, 2016

Pork industry pigs out and hits record supply numbers

The USDA predicted that processors would produce about 3% more than this time last year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 29, 2016

Aryzta Q1 North American sales dip due to contract renewals

The producer of baked goods and frozen specialty foods has leeway for continued confidence in the company's future performance.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 29, 2016

9 hot food startups: Where are they now?

Some have new names, some are wildly successful, and others no longer are in business.

By Keith Loria • Nov. 28, 2016

Could Trump bring back Country of Origin Labeling law?

The controversial provision has been taken out of law after it could have imposed more than $1 billion in tariffs, but the president-elect may want to resurrect it.

By Keith Loria • Nov. 23, 2016

Hormel posts record sales and realigns its portfolio

Prior to the earnings release, the company announced Monday that it would divest meat brands and farm operations that no longer align with the company's growth strategies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 22, 2016

Campbell Fresh wilts, drags down fiscal Q1 sales

The segment expanded the company's portfolio beyond processed foods in the center store aisles, but its disappointing performance had a negative impact.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 22, 2016

Did Kellogg go too far by paying and guiding its 'independent' Breakfast Council?

Members received $13,000 a year to share "nutrition influencer outreach" on social media and try to impact the government's dietary guidelines.   

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 22, 2016

The sweetest comeback: Hostess completes debt refinancing

With many brands reformulating products to meet demand for better-for-you snacks and desserts, the company recognized the role its products played as nostalgic sweet goods consumers wanted.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 22, 2016

Can Whole Foods shed its 'whole paycheck' rep with 'everyday low prices'?

This strategy echoes Wal-Mart's long-established marketing tactic, which rejects "high-low" coupon and sales strategies because the store always offers the lowest prices possible.

By Keith Loria • Nov. 22, 2016

Hormel launches VR 'Black Market' — for bacon

Consumers can use their smartphone and a Google Cardboard VR headset to access Hormel's VR videos, and add the "black label" bacon to their cart afterward.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 21, 2016

Tyson unveils Q4, full-year earnings results — and its next CEO

Mixed financial numbers may not assuage shareholders' concerns about a pending class action lawsuit and claims of price manipulation. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 21, 2016

Cargill launches packaging for consumers who don't want to touch raw meat

The company conducted a study in 2015 that showed more than half of its customers wanted ground-beef packaging that they could open and keep hands clean. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 21, 2016

Dr. Bob's closes after ice cream listeria outbreak

Owner Robert Small hinted to reporters that the facility could reopen under new ownership but did not provide a time frame, according to the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 21, 2016

What the $1.1B Bellisio acquisition says about the frozen foods market

This could also be seen as the Chinese company's vote of confidence in the sector.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 18, 2016

Post reveals mixed earnings reports for Q4, fiscal 2016

Protein products drove growth in one segment while the continued bird flu aftermath negatively impacted another.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Nov. 18, 2016

Organic board: Carrageenan shouldn't be in organic food, no decision now on hydroponics

The National Organic Standards Board voted to take the controversial seaweed-derived ingredient off of the list of approved additives and did not vote on the issue of whether soil is needed for the crops. 

By Megan Poinski • Nov. 18, 2016