Chobani launches open call for applications for new food incubator

"Regardless of the specific product, we want food entrepreneurs who share our vision for Delicious, Nutritious, Natural and Accessible (DNNA) food to apply,"  Vice President of Corporate Communications​ Michael Gonda said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 20, 2016

USDA's Vilsack could be Clinton's running mate

The Agriculture Secretary is a well-liked former governor of Iowa, a key swing state, and has a personal relationship with Clinton that dates back decades before they served on President Obama's cabinet together.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 20, 2016

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

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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ConAgra expands recall to almost 200K pounds of P.F. Chang's frozen entrees

An employee found metal fragments in the sugar used for the products' sauce.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 18, 2016

CDC ends CRF Frozen Foods investigation, but listeria threat continues

People who do not know about the recalls could still have contaminated products in their freezer and may become ill if they eat them in the future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 18, 2016

How hidden costs of cage-free eggs can impact the supply chain

The popular systems may create their own set of issues for manufacturers, from increased costs to higher risks for hen and worker safety.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 18, 2016

ConAgra appoints new CFO with health and food industry experience

David Marberger's appointment could show that as ConAgra continues its pursuit to become more focused on consumer brands, healthy products may play a larger role in its portfolio.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 15, 2016

General Mills plans to get its yogurt on trend

The company plans to "renovate" 60% of its yogurt business within the next year, President and COO Jeff Harmening said at an investor day presentation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 15, 2016

AB InBev sees a strong market for weak beer

The company predicts low- and nonalcoholic beer to comprise a fifth of its sales by the end of 2025.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 14, 2016

Applegate pushes for no GMOs throughout its supply chain

This commitment includes using animal feed that does not contain genetically-modified ingredients, which could be challenging.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 14, 2016

Smithfield debuts ingredient glossary, but will it resolve transparency concerns?

Ingredients are only one of many concerns that consumers have regarding the meat industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 14, 2016

ConAgra pushes forward with Lamb Weston spin-off, announces CEO, chairman

Now that the company has significantly trimmed down its business model, the pressure is on to turn around its consumer brands portfolio.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 13, 2016

What Kashi's new brand identity means for Kellogg

If this rebranding works after years of frustrating sales, other cereal manufacturers may be able to use some of these strategies to lure consumers back.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 13, 2016

Kellogg aims for 'halo effect' by placing cereal in the produce section

This move could generate backlash from health-conscious consumers  — or start a rush to crowd the grocery store's perimeter with cereal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2016

Millennial interests continue to drive $5.7B food startup investment industry

Millennials are expected to account for more than 75% of growth for food and beverage over the next decade, according to a 2015 Goldman Sachs report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 11, 2016

A Balancing Act: The present and future of VC investments

"It's looking at general market dynamics and the category ... consumer demand and what we call 'sustainable shifts in consumer behavior' rather than 'fads,'" said AccelFoods co-founder and managing partner Lauren Jupiter.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 11, 2016

General Mills flour recall expands overseas, to other products

As the recall expands, the reach of its damage continues to grow.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 11, 2016

6 takeaways from the Danone-WhiteWave takeover deal

The implications of this deal stretch beyond the two companies themselves and well into fast-growing niche categories that both Danone and WhiteWave now lead.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2016

PepsiCo raises profit outlook after cutting costs, posting growth in North American units

While the company continues to struggle against currency headwinds and in markets overseas, its North American business units posted growth thanks to new products and price increases.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2016

Danone to acquire WhiteWave for $12.5B

WhiteWave has seen double-digit growth across many of its brands and business segments, and analysts have long speculated it could be a takeover target for larger food companies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2016

Acquiring bottling operations can make soda profits flat

When PepsiCo reacquired select bottling assets in 2010, the company anticipated about $400 million in annual savings. However, the company's net income has since tumbled 14%.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2016

Pebbles campaign marks Post's VR debut

The brand is taking a different approach with its "Yabba Dabba Doo" campaign, offering guided and deliberate virtual reality experience. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2016

AdvancePierre sets terms for $400M IPO

Last year, the sandwich and convenience-foods company reported $37.1 million in net income on $1.6 billion in revenue. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2016

Hostess to go public under new ownership

The company's journey from bankruptcy to new ownership to going public demonstrates how powerful brand recognition and fiscal discipline can be when it comes to turning around an ailing company. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 5, 2016

Diageo accelerator makes first non-alcoholic investment in Seedlip

The company could diversify into a product category that is similar to its existing spirits brands but captures a new segment: non-alcoholic beverage drinkers. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 5, 2016

Nestle to use third-party tech collaborations to position brands for the future

These collaborations could give Nestle an edge as it fortifies itself as a nutrition, health, and wellness company, particularly under its recently named incoming CEO.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 1, 2016