How an aggressive ad campaign incited Greek yogurt litigation — and what it means

The recent Greek yogurt battle between Chobani, General Mills, and Dannon illustrates the delicate balance between aggressive marketing and evidence-based ad claims.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 4, 2016

Single origin sourcing label in works for next-level transparency

The Real Co. is working with a third-party certifier to create a label that allows manufacturers to communicate more about ingredient sourcing.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 4, 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

Post's Chris Neugent to bring brand management, healthy snacks expertise to Welch's board

He currently serves as president and CEO of Post Consumer Brands and also has 12 years of experience working in various capacities at Frito-Lay, including vice president of marketing for its wholesome snacking business unit.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 3, 2016

What the rise of artisan jerky producers means for the meat snacks industry

IRI reports jerky sales grew by 12.5% last year, as consumers have been looking for protein-rich snacks and more artisan producers swarm the market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 3, 2016

Mondelez keeps focus on cutting costs, but e-commerce another avenue for growth

Sales fell 16.6% for the fourth quarter and 13.5% for full-year 2015, the company reports, but cost-cutting initiatives and e-commerce growth could inspire a turnaround.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 3, 2016

How the Sonoma Brands-Barnraiser partnership aims to give up-and-coming brands a boost

With access to capital and business support, these startups have greater potential to disrupt the food industry by snagging major manufacturers' market share.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 3, 2016

AdvancePierre Foods to pursue IPO, despite market volatility: Bloomberg

The company expects to go public as soon as the second quarter, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 3, 2016

Why spirits market share growth is outpacing the beer industry

American whiskey continues to climb, and premiumization and innovation are key.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 3, 2016

Unilever's new eggless spread signals the return of mayo mania

The product title indicates Unilever isn't looking to cause controversy with the FDA, leaving mayonnaise out of the equation.

By David Oliver • Feb. 2, 2016

Pure Foods expands snack footprint with new facility and HQ, on-trend chips acquisition

The new plant enables the addition of fresh fruits and vegetables to snack products.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 2, 2016

The evidence behind Hain Celestial's 'high-class' problem

The company recently broke a 20-quarter streak of consistent double-digit growth, but still reached record sales numbers in the recent quarter.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 1, 2016

With merger attempt in the past, Sysco finds success in cost-cutting, increasing local sales

The company remains margin-focused as everything from food deflation to independent restaurant sales has an impact.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 1, 2016

Innovation in, ingredients out: What is and isn't working for cereal and soda's rebounds

New uses, recipes, marketing, and packaging — strategies from major cereal and soda players have had both flat and fizzy results.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 1, 2016

Mars, IBM aim to improve food safety by tracking a food's microbiome

Examining the genetic markers of a food's microbiome could reveal new ways to look at and manage food safety throughout the supply chain.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 1, 2016

Why leading industry players made The Daily Meal's 50 most powerful people in food in America list

The executives making The Daily Meal's list all have one thing in common: the inability to back down from a challenge.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 31, 2016

UPDATE: Dannon receives preliminary injunction to halt Chobani ads

Chobani's ad campaign bashing other companies' ingredient lists irked brands like Dannon and Yoplait.

By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 29, 2016

Union files EEOC complaint accusing Mondelez of discrimination

With this complaint and a lawsuit filed last week, how will Mondelez proceed?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 29, 2016

Not a pop-up: PepsiCo tests new engagement concept with NYC restaurant Kola House

Venturing beyond traditional channels is designed to reach consumers through subtle marketing, so don't expect the familiar logo branded throughout the space.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 29, 2016

Back to the Roots secures $5M, but startup challenges still loom

Capital isn't everything — startups must successfully execute investments.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 29, 2016

Friday Flavors: Yogurt and oats have nothing on breakfast combinations of the future

Plus: Where is the line between transparency and marketing?

By David Oliver • Jan. 28, 2016

McCormick: Profit rises, currency woes ahead

The spice maker has pushed relevance through marketing spending and acquisitions, the cornerstone of its earnings.

By David Oliver • Jan. 28, 2016

Hershey holds steady in North America with innovation commitment

Searching within the candy sector and beyond wasn't enough to improve sales for international markets.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 28, 2016

It's a small world after all: Mini cans prove smart investment for soda industry

Of course, the higher prices per ounce for smaller packaging helped offset volume declines.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 27, 2016

VC firm from former Coke exec raising millions for consumer goods

It will focus primarily on food and beverage companies, both matured and up-and-coming.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 27, 2016

What the craft beer acquisition trend means for the industry's future

Major brewers have market share in mind when they pursue craft competition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Jan. 26, 2016