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

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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

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

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

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