Mondelez reports earnings jump, but revenue declines back up acquisition rumors

Quarterly revenues declined 17%, while cost-cutting measures led to a 71% leap in profits and expanded profit margins.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2016

NYT: Chobani CEO to dish out stakes in company to employees

Employees can sell those shares on private markets, or wait for the company to file for an IPO or be acquired.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 26, 2016

Explore the Trendline➔

Mergers and acquisitions

Declining sales and slowing consumption have more companies divesting brands, opening the door for smaller players and private equity firms to expand their portfolios.  

By Food Dive staff

Hershey still bulking up chocolate with barkTHINS acquisition, more meat snacks coming

This new Krave meat snacks line expands Hershey's "healthier" snack offerings, which also includes the SoFit brand of protein-based products.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 26, 2016

WSJ: Wal-Mart to phase out Wild Oats. Here's what that means for manufacturers

Lower-cost organics sold under retailers' brands do pose a threat, but food processors are often still better positioned within supply chains to innovate. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 26, 2016

BMJ: Debating the food industry's role in public health research

The academics in this report suggested "dedicated manufacturer taxes, licence fees, or legally mandated contributions" as being among the most transparent options.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 25, 2016

PepsiCo CEO to co-chair industrywide gender parity initiative

The $5 million capital campaign intends to encourage gender parity via investments in technology.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 25, 2016

How Facebook drives food, beverage product innovation

Targeted marketing through Facebook and similar online avenues can serve manufacturers of all sizes.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 25, 2016

Merger update: Kraft Heinz zeroes in on efficiencies, synergies

The size of the combined company's overlap provides significant opportunities for synergies to create a more valuable company for shareholders.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 25, 2016

10 largest food, beverage companies ranked on sustainability: Oxfam

Unilever topped this year's Behind the Brands list, again, while Danone and Associated British Foods Plc tied for last.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 25, 2016

Why a culture of caring serves all levels of manufacturing employees

When plant workers feel heard and appreciated, they are more productive and can provide insight to improve a company's efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 22, 2016

Good Foods' better-for-you snacks capitalize on HPP, unique packaging design

The new snacks' packaging appeals to consumer demands for both health and convenience.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 21, 2016

Amid craft push, AB InBev debuts accelerator with Techstars

Through this effort, AB InBev is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

Bear Naked, IBM tapping ingredient tech to create customized granola products

Cognitive computing technology could have major implications for the future of product R&D, flavor trends, and partnerships.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

Pumpkin spicing it up: Will General Mills' trendy Cheerios push pay off?

As a legacy brand, releasing a flavor like pumpkin spice could be seen as strange, out of touch, or even evidence of the brand trying too hard.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

Coca-Cola fights for soda, but growth reported in still beverages

Coca-Cola remains unfazed and has continued making moves to solidify its soda portfolio.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

Nestle's simpler ingredients changes impact more than 100 ice cream products

Changes include the removal of artificial colors and flavors, high fructose corn syrup, and GMO ingredients.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

Dairy sales, particularly yogurt, strengthens Danone

The company posted mid-single digit growth in the category in the US and has plans to stabilize the European market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

AP: Company timed concussion-related chocolate milk study with movie release

The Fifth Quarter study and the fallout from the Coca-Cola and the Global Energy Balance Network partnership could deter universities from accepting money from food and beverage companies for research. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 19, 2016

PepsiCo's newly named CIO quietly enhancing IT

The new recruit is likely to carry on the efforts of her predecessor, but is also expected to innovate operations.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 19, 2016

McCormick expands into chilled herbs with latest acquisition

With this acquisition, the company gains access to the perimeter of the store and a product that meets consumer demands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 19, 2016

Chobani appoints new CFO, says IPO is being discussed

"Everything is on the table," including a potential IPO, the company's new CFO told The Wall Street Journal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

NYT: Jose Cuervo to take a shot — at an IPO

Speculation about an IPO for Jose Cuervo has surfaced off and on since 2006.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Why Heinz BBQ sauces won't hurt sales of Kraft varieties

The regional sauce varieties may pose a challenge to other premium regional barbecue sauce brands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Breaking down PepsiCo's fizzy — and fizzling — Q1

Quarterly revenue fell nearly 3% due primarily to currency headwinds, which offset gains in Frito-Lay and beverages in North America.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Flowers Foods promises profitability boost, defends independent distributor model

Flowers recently outlined sales and margin goals based on acquisitions and internal changes.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 17, 2016