General Mills' 301 Inc. invests in cottage cheese startup, betting on protein trend

... But just because something is trendy doesn't guarantee it will succeed.

By David Oliver • March 8, 2016

Dole targeted in lawsuit over listeria-contaminated salad mix

If this case is anything like recent food safety criminal prosecutions, Dole executives or management could see not only criminal charges but also a prison sentence.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 8, 2016

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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

Mark T. Smucker, fifth generation Smucker, to take over as CEO

His promotion from the consumer and natural foods president speaks to the company's commitment to staying on top of trends with experience at the helm. 

By David Oliver • March 7, 2016

Kraft Heinz promotes natural ingredients switch for iconic macaroni & cheese — months later

The food conglomerate proved it could reformulate its legacy brand with healthier ingredients without much attention to the difference in taste or appearance.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 7, 2016

Cargill expands ground beef business, looks toward growing beef demand

Beef consumption has been on the decline for years, but the company is banking on a turnaround that the USDA predicts will come in 2017.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 7, 2016

Why PepsiCo is beating Coca-Cola in soda brand loyalty

PepsiCo has benefited from a major marketing push, diversification in snacks and beverages, and attention to innovation and consumer demands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 7, 2016

Lobbying group Plant Based Foods Association debuts amid category rise

Having a voice in Washington, DC could benefit plant-based foods producers, but could it also brew mistrust from consumers?

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 7, 2016

Let the innovation begin: Sonoma Brands snags coconut chip pioneer Dang Foods as first investment

Sonoma Brands is "steering towards categories that nobody wants to really talk about," founder Jon Sebastiani told Food Dive in January.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 6, 2016

Labor board finds ADM guilty of violating employees' union rights

The union already represents workers at 38 other ADM plants.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 4, 2016

Meat recall case shows food safety infractions resulting in more prison terms

For his "disturbing and serious" actions, Rancho Feeding Corp. slaughterhouse business partner Robert Singleton received a sentence of three months in prison and three months of home confinement.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 4, 2016

Inside Campbell's discontinued V8 Protein line — 'not differentiated enough'

The shakes and bars failed to push the boundaries of flavors and ingredients enough to stand out in a crowded market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2016

Only 1 food manufacturer clings to Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list — at No. 99

Labor disputes, cost-cutting initiatives, and compensation all factor into the dearth of manufacturers on the list. This was the fourth consecutive year Mars made the cut.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2016

Follow the whiskey: Brown-Forman finds growth opportunities in premium, flavored brands

Flavored whiskey brands have been especially popular among fast-growing whiskey-drinking demographics.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2016

AccelFoods cohort Bandar Foods closes $2M seed round amid snacking surge

But are the company's Indian food-inspired snacks and condiments too niche for a future acquisition?

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2016

Washington AG brings second case in 2013 GMO labeling battle

The attorney general has accused groups on both sides of the Washington GMO labeling initiative of allegedly hiding the names of their donors.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2016

Food deserts present challenges, opportunities for manufacturers. Here's how to approach them

If the industry looks past a food desert's lack of conventional grocery stores, there are unique retail ecosystem opportunities.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2016

Snack it Forward's World Peas purchase signals middle, smaller market opportunity

This combines a line of legume-based, high-protein savory snacks with a fruit and nut-based snacks portfolio to capitalize on trending ingredients and consumers' demand for better-for-you bites.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2016

Court orders Hormel to pay workers back wages for time putting on uniforms; precedent unlikely

The court ruled that the uniforms and equipment were integral to sanitation and safety in the workplace.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2016

Mondelez, Chicago factory workers' union negotiations at a standstill

The two sides haven't been able to agree on retirement and health benefits, especially pension plans.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2016

Kraft Heinz, Schwan join growing list of companies switching to cage-free eggs

Egg costs remain a concern for manufacturers following last year's bird flu and the tightening of the egg supply.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2016

Food industry moguls make Forbes' annual list of world's billionaires

The dominance of 3G executives on the list can be explained by the waves it has made in the food and beverage industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 1, 2016

What's next for Snyder's-Lance post-Diamond Foods acquisition

The company estimates the deal to contribute $75 million in annual cost savings, which will boost its 2016 earnings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 1, 2016

How B&G's investment in Green Giant could boost the brand

By prioritizing Green Giant in terms of innovation efforts and marketing spend, B&G may succeed where General Mills did not.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 29, 2016

M&A frenzy: How manufacturers can better compete in the acquisitions race

Many acquisition targets are looking for more than an influx of capital from possible buyers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 29, 2016

GMO salmon labeling legislation dies in Oregon Senate, but nationwide debate remains

The FDA is still deciding whether to impose national GMO salmon labeling requirements, but time is running out for manufacturers as states consider mandatory labeling legislation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 29, 2016