Could antitrust concerns block Danone's takeover of WhiteWave?

The pending WhiteWave takeover would give Danone control over a larger share of the U.S. organic dairy market than any single company has ever had before.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2016

Nestle's $31M lab expansion shows focus on food safety

As manufacturers work to regain consumers' trust following major recalls or reports of questionable business practices, extreme measures and operational overhauls may be necessary to affect lasting and visible change.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 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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Convenience is king: Analysts say AdvancePierre has room to grow

Credit Suisse believes it is "a competitively advantaged company in an attractive category with several avenues for expansion," Robert Moskow wrote in a report this week.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2016

Kind beats added sugar labeling deadline by 2 years

The snack brand says it is the first in the nation to make the change, which the FDA requires of all manufacturers by July 26, 2018.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2016

Cargill talks turkey on reducing antibiotics in its birds

The company is releasing a new line of turkeys that have never had antibiotics, and is ending its use of a medicine used for disease prevention by both birds and humans.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2016

WhiteWave posts double-digit sales growth, but it's slowing

While the company offers its acquirer Danone revenue growth opportunities and a solid entrance into plant-based and premium dairy, WhiteWave isn't immune to the challenges facing the industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 9, 2016

Barilla lawsuit reignites debate over 'slack-fill' packaging

The company sells several different types of pasta in what appears to be the same-sized packaging, but the actual amount of pasta in each box may "deceptively" vary for each variety, according to the lawsuit.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 9, 2016

Snyder's-Lance reaps benefits of Diamond Foods acquisition as its own brands flatline

The move has proven to be a healthy and well-timed addition that is boosting total revenue at a time when the company's own brands are stagnant.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 9, 2016

Tyson reports record earnings and focuses on generating growth

E-commerce, prepared foods and branded products are likely to play a major role in the company's plans after a record year of earnings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 8, 2016

Reports of Hampton Creek buyback underscore transparency's importance

It has yet to be seen if reports of secretive and shady business tactics will erode consumer trust, which analysts say is important to build.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 8, 2016

Dean Foods earnings continue to increase, but rising milk costs could sour future results

The company is shifting its focus to branded milk and products like ice cream to reinvigorate its sagging top line.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 8, 2016

Post's cereal segment rebounds, but egg sales scramble results

Acquisitive growth continued to drive the recent quarter, but even without the new brands, the segment including breakfast cereals saw a 1.3% increase in net sales.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2016

Kraft Heinz quadruples pro forma profits, but sales droop

This narrative is increasingly common across the food and beverage industry: profits are up, while sales continue to decline.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2016

Report: Hampton Creek bought up its own products from stores

The Bloomberg investigative report portrays a major turn of events for a company that has been seen as a trailblazer and an example for food startups hoping to challenge the status quo.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2016

Powerplant Ventures closes $42M fund to promote plant-based products

The fund's structure allocates portions of its investment across different verticals: Seed investing, "paradigm changers" that disrupt existing categories and "next wave better for you foods."

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2016

Kellogg boosts EPS forecast while sales continue to decline

The company said its six core cereal brands maintained their market share, but despite a variety of efforts to turn the category around, sales continued to fall. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2016

Athletes are the stars in Rio 2016 Olympic Games and ads

By focusing on people, manufacturers may offer messages that better resonate with consumers on a wider scale while subtly plugging the benefits of products like yogurt and cereal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2016

ABA spent $10.6M in losing battle against Philly soda tax

Is the industry outspending the opposition by more than four times in a losing battle against inevitable policy changes?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2016

Tyson appoints its first e-commerce VP

He could be challenged by the logistics involved in the type of products he will be handling: meat and other products with expiration dates.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2016

SodaStream's sales and profit sparkle

CEO Daniel Birnbaum said in a statement that the quarter's results "reinforce our confidence in the strategic course we have set for the Company."

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 2, 2016

Molson Coors revenue dips less than expected as it readies for 'game-changing transaction'

The company said it expects to complete its acquisition of SABMiller's stake in MillerCoors by the end of the year, making it the second-largest brewer in the U.S. and the third-largest in the world.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 2, 2016

Report: Alcoholic beverages lead Q2 M&A transactions

Natural and organic brands have been a target for expansion and diversification by many major players, but this report recorded only eight transactions in this segment last quarter.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 2, 2016

Sanderson Farms wants healthy—not antibiotic-free—chicken

The campaign aims to expose "marketing gimmicks designed to mislead consumers and sell products at a higher price," according to a news release.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 2, 2016

Blue Bell may only pay a scoop of $850K Texas fine after listeria outbreak

The company has now settled with health regulators in all three states where its plants are located, but the U.S. Justice Department's ongoing investigation still looms overhead.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 2, 2016

How Hershey's new 'snackfection' could impact the industry

It's all about "sticky innovation" that "allows you then to expand even across brands because you’ve identified a need state that is really important," CEO John Bilbrey said on a recent earnings call.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 1, 2016