PepsiCo, General Mills, and ConAgra employ Amazon Dash button in e-commerce plans

The service is a key part of e-commerce strategies — with shelf-stable products primarily benefiting from the re-order buttons.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 4, 2016

FDA remains quiet on listeria outbreak linked to Dole salads

The agency hasn't been as forthcoming with results from sample testing and facility inspections as it has in other outbreaks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 3, 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 downgraded after commodity costs rise, sales slump

Analysts say the company's gross margin could take a tumble.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 1, 2016

US Foods files for IPO

Since the failed merger with Sysco, the company has moved to expand and become more competitive.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 1, 2016

South Korea's largest tofu maker Pulmuone purchases Vitasoy USA

The $50 million deal gives Pulmuone manufacturing and logistics benefits, as well as necessary sales and distribution infrastructure to reach the U.S. marketplace. 

By Rachel Duran • March 31, 2016

PepsiCo's executive changes spark speculation about next CEO: Fortune

Hormel also announced management changes this week.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 31, 2016

The plot thickens for potential McCormick takeover of Premier Foods

Premier said it's willing to share requested financials and have a discussion with McCormick to potentially negotiate a more appealing bid.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 31, 2016

Introducing key women investors who are disrupting food and beverage

Investments are a numbers game, which men and women are equally capable of playing, an investor said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 30, 2016

General Mills' 301 Inc. leads $1.25M investment in Tio Gazpacho

With this investment, 301 Inc. delves into a new segment that could turn around the soup industry through convenience and better-for-you ingredients.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 30, 2016

Del Monte, Campbell to discontinue BPA use in packaging

Del Monte is also expanding its non-GMO portfolio after finding non-GMO alternatives for added ingredients like sweeteners and flavorings that were originally derived from GM corn and soybeans.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 29, 2016

CAVU invests $7M in kombucha brand Health-Ade

Kombucha is being positioned as a better-for-you competitor to soda.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 29, 2016

Acquisitions, cost-cutting prove profitable for McCormick

Expansion of its portfolio took a hit when British company Premier Foods rejected two offers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 29, 2016

14 food and beverage CEOs' compensation for 2015

Total annual compensation jumped 138.8% for one executive and sank 42% for another.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 29, 2016

Chobani class action stayed, awaits FDA decisions on 'natural,' 'evaporated cane juice'

This case and other related cases involving the "natural" label could face an indefinite hold while the FDA deliberates guidance for use of the term.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 28, 2016

Ready Pac: We're looking for a buyer

Quality suitors would include those seeking fresh, convenient foods to add to their portfolios.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2016

UPDATE: Coca-Cola discloses additional funding; funded nutrition researcher steps down

Coca-Cola alone disclosed $118.6 million spent on scientific research and health and fitness programs since 2010, as of last September.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2016

Pinnacle's Gamgort heads to Keurig as CEO

Outgoing CEO Brian Kelley will join Keurig's board.

By David Oliver • March 23, 2016

General Mills reports slight sales drop; healthy push underway to lure customers

301 Inc., General Mills' venture arm, is looking outside the company for sales and investment opportunities.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2016

Dean Foods not concerned about new Wal-Mart dairy plant — though its stock fell 12%

It doesn't expect Wal-Mart's plant to impact its national brands, where Dean Foods continues to focus its business.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2016

Snack Food Association rebrands; new name reflects industry trends

SNAC International now represents snacking, nutrition, and convenience.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 22, 2016

Supreme Court decision in Tyson case disappoints industry

The Supreme Court upheld the lower courts' use of statistical or representative evidence to determine liability in multiparty cases against companies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 22, 2016

Tracking the GMO labeling surge

Five major manufacturers have committed to labeling GMO ingredients across portfolios. How will this impact future legislation?

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 22, 2016

AB InBev aims to capitalize on growing Mexican beer segment in US

This is to keep up with the increasing popularity of Mexican imports from competitors like Heineken and Constellation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 22, 2016

Coca-Cola refocuses business on profitable concentrate sector

Shedding manufacturing and distribution operations will significantly impact both revenue and operating profit margin.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 22, 2016

UPDATE: Kellogg, Mars latest to label GMO ingredients

These follow General Mills and Campbell Soup's GMO labeling announcements and a failed voluntary labeling bill in the Senate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 21, 2016