House committee urges USDA to exempt checkoff programs from FOIA requests

If the bill for the USDA's 2017 budget passes with the committee's report language intact, checkoff programs could be protected from having emails publicly disclosed.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 3, 2016

Ingredion profit boosted by acquisition growth, favorable product mix

Quarterly revenue saw a 2% uptick to $1.36 billion, which included an 11% increase in North America sales. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 2, 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. 

By Food Dive staff

Mars to combine sales, marketing leadership in new role as CMO steps down

Integrating principles of salesmanship can make consumer interactions more impactful.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 2, 2016

How manufacturers can cut costs during litigation

With or without outside legal counsel, preparation is key to saving time, money, and effort.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 2, 2016

In support of soda: Buffett, Munger tout benefits at Berkshire annual meeting

"I have not seen evidence that convinces me that it’ll be more likely I reach 100 if I suddenly switched to water and broccoli," Buffett said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 1, 2016

DOJ launches Dole criminal investigation

Last week, FDA inspection reports revealed Dole officials' knowledge of the listeria contamination at the plant dating back to July 2014. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 1, 2016

Report: FDA cited Dole officials for listeria at salad plant in 2014

Production resumed, but Dole has yet to provide details about the extent of the cleaning and sanitizing of the plant, according to Food Safety News.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

Why Boston Beer could be Constellation's next move

Boston Beer aligns with Constellation's high-margin "premiumization" strategy, and Constellation seems to take a hands-off management approach.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

A Balancing Act: What to evaluate when acquiring a startup

How might the brand impact revenue and profitability five or six years out? That's a key question for acquiring companies, according to Todd Giles, managing director for Food and Consumer at BMO Harris Bank's Atlanta office.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

Where Pinnacle's next move is to impress the market — and industry peers

In addition to expanding production for another acquisition, Gardein, fast-tracking innovation will also be crucial for Pinnacle to sustain this growth.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

What a chickpea pasta entrepreneur can teach execs about startup management

Banza cofounder Scott Rudolph picked up valuable lessons in his transition from Wall Street to entrepreneurship that demonstrate how major manufacturers and startups should play to their strengths.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

Cold (brew) front: Dr Pepper Snapple to distribute cold brew coffee, expand allied brands

The High Brew partnership offers Dr Pepper Snapple a way into a fast-growing beverage category.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2016

Dannon announces ingredients overhaul, says no to GMOs for flagship brands

This announcement also extends the GMO commitment further down its supply chain. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2016

Pinnacle Foods snags Mondelez exec as new CEO

What's critical now for Pinnacle is the execution of its natural and organic pushes, which current CEO Gamgort oversaw.

By David Oliver • April 27, 2016

Kraft Heinz shareholders demand 'say on pay' for executive compensation

Despite a 2010 law granting shareholders rights to vote on executive compensation, that compensation has risen 12% on average each year through 2015.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2016

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

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