11 pros and cons of Hershey's rejection of Mondelez's takeover bid

The fallout highlights the circumstances surrounding the companies directly and indirectly involved and the confectionery industry as a whole.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 1, 2016

Emails reveal communication between Coca-Cola advocate, CDC director

The question is how much the content of these emails differs from the lobbying activities for which soda companies and other industry members have spent millions of dollars in recent years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 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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9 'most patriotic' food and beverage brands demonstrate importance of authenticity

Brand Keys' annual list features several brands that identify with American cities and regions and/or have been a part of the fabric of homegrown corporate America for more than a century.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

UPDATE: Hershey rejects $23B takeover bid from Mondelez

Snack food-giant Mondelez made a bid to take over Hershey, according to a Wall Street Journal report. 

By Carolyn Heneghan , Naomi Eide • June 30, 2016

ConAgra posts Q4 misses but maintains positive outlook

Sales for consumer brands fell 12%, but the quarter had one less week than the year-ago period.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

Amazon quietly begins selling private-label coffee, baby food

Only available to Prime subscribers, the new products mark the company's first round of private-label perishable food products. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

Danone's VC unit to make first stake acquisition

The French company that Danone is purchasing a stake in manufactures a range of premium goods, including biscuits, dairy, fresh desserts, and beverages.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

Mars partners with Alibaba to promote e-commerce, safety efforts

The company could apply any lessons learned in China to other markets, setting the example for safe food and beverage e-commerce practices.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2016

McCormick announces new CFO to lead growth initiatives

New CFO Michael R. Smith will manage cost-cutting and work to maintain the momentum behind McCormick's fast-paced acquisitive growth strategy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 2016

General Mills positions portfolio, investments for growth in coming years

Fourth-quarter sales dipped 9% but beat analysts' estimates.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 2016

CRF Frozen Foods can't identify source of listeria outbreak, seeks to resume production

The company will have to convince federal regulators, its customers, and consumers that its products are safe, despite not knowing the contamination source.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 28, 2016

Judge allows wheat futures manipulation lawsuit against Kraft, Mondelez to proceed

The judge also dismissed claims that the defendants were involved in "wash trades" over about a decade, which would make it seem that the market was more active than it actually was.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 28, 2016

Nestle names healthcare exec Bulcke's successor for CEO

Ulf Mark Schneider's appointment supports Nestle's repositioning as a scientifically-driven nutrition, health, and wellness company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 28, 2016

Change of (sweet)heart: PepsiCo brings back aspartame in Diet Pepsi

Diet Pepsi in its reformulated sucralose-sweetened form will remain available in the brand's traditional silver can and in soda fountains.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 27, 2016

Perdue rolls out sweeping poultry welfare reforms

Pressure on poultry manufacturers to commit to animal welfare reform has come from all directions: consumers, retailers, and animal activists with hidden camera footage.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 27, 2016

General Mills' new research effort looks to increase quality, sustainability of oats

Partnering with South Dakota State University, the company's research could impact a sizable portion of its product portfolio. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 27, 2016

How Brexit impacts US food and beverage manufacturers

Manufacturers face a potential recession in the U.K., higher raw material costs, and higher tariffs across Europe. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 26, 2016

San Francisco to reattempt a soda tax

Such a tax failed in the city two years ago, but its landmark sugary drink warning labels and Philadelphia's new soda tax could carry the legislation through this time.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 24, 2016

General Mills appoints company veteran Harmening as president, COO

The last two presidents went on to become CEO.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 24, 2016

How Snyder's-Lance stays rooted in its growth strategies

The Diamond Foods acquisition plays a key role in the company's expansion into more better-for-you snacking categories.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 24, 2016

WhiteWave assumes leadership role in plant-based foods' expansion

The company has identified $3 billion in additional U.S. plant-based food sales as the category continues to grow.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 23, 2016

Hain CEO on how company is expanding beverage, acquisition efforts

The Blueprint brand and acquisitions in the $5-20 million range will be integral to Hain's future beverage portfolio.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 23, 2016

Tyson exec: 'We're seeing the payoff' from investments in retail packaged brands

Acquisitive growth has been central to Tyson's packaged brand efforts, but are more brand acquisitions on the horizon?

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 22, 2016

WSJ: Merger talks between Post and ConAgra's Lamb Weston halted, could resume

A Lamb Weston merger would be the biggest deal for Post to date, and it would further diversify the company's portfolio with little overlap.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 22, 2016

Mondelez partners with Facebook to create mobile-first brand experiences

If Mondelez can be one of the early adopters that successfully monetizes messenger apps for food and beverage, these apps could play a key role in its e-commerce strategy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 22, 2016