Bear Naked, IBM tapping ingredient tech to create customized granola products

Cognitive computing technology could have major implications for the future of product R&D, flavor trends, and partnerships.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

Pumpkin spicing it up: Will General Mills' trendy Cheerios push pay off?

As a legacy brand, releasing a flavor like pumpkin spice could be seen as strange, out of touch, or even evidence of the brand trying too hard.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 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

Coca-Cola fights for soda, but growth reported in still beverages

Coca-Cola remains unfazed and has continued making moves to solidify its soda portfolio.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

Nestle's simpler ingredients changes impact more than 100 ice cream products

Changes include the removal of artificial colors and flavors, high fructose corn syrup, and GMO ingredients.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

Dairy sales, particularly yogurt, strengthens Danone

The company posted mid-single digit growth in the category in the US and has plans to stabilize the European market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 20, 2016

AP: Company timed concussion-related chocolate milk study with movie release

The Fifth Quarter study and the fallout from the Coca-Cola and the Global Energy Balance Network partnership could deter universities from accepting money from food and beverage companies for research. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 19, 2016

PepsiCo's newly named CIO quietly enhancing IT

The new recruit is likely to carry on the efforts of her predecessor, but is also expected to innovate operations.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 19, 2016

McCormick expands into chilled herbs with latest acquisition

With this acquisition, the company gains access to the perimeter of the store and a product that meets consumer demands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 19, 2016

Chobani appoints new CFO, says IPO is being discussed

"Everything is on the table," including a potential IPO, the company's new CFO told The Wall Street Journal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

NYT: Jose Cuervo to take a shot — at an IPO

Speculation about an IPO for Jose Cuervo has surfaced off and on since 2006.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Why Heinz BBQ sauces won't hurt sales of Kraft varieties

The regional sauce varieties may pose a challenge to other premium regional barbecue sauce brands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Breaking down PepsiCo's fizzy — and fizzling — Q1

Quarterly revenue fell nearly 3% due primarily to currency headwinds, which offset gains in Frito-Lay and beverages in North America.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 18, 2016

Flowers Foods promises profitability boost, defends independent distributor model

Flowers recently outlined sales and margin goals based on acquisitions and internal changes.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 17, 2016

Forest Service listens to concerns over renewing Nestle's CA water permit

Forest Service officials, local residents, and representatives of three environmental groups that sued the Forest Service in October attended the Thursday meeting. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2016

Tyson plans additional AR plant for $136M

The new facility would expand capacity while also cutting processing costs — a win-win for Tyson and investors.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2016

Unilever harnesses lasting trends to spur growth

Rather than focusing on en vogue ingredients, the company has centered its growth plan on innovation based on strong shifts in consumers' eating preferences.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 15, 2016

Nestle aspires to restore investor confidence, but challenges remain

Organic sales growth beat analysts' estimates, but the company still faces challenges with pricing, a falling stock price, and potentially bottomed-out commodity prices.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 14, 2016

thinkThin's growth strategy emphasizes consistent trend — 'healthy' over 'diet'

thinkThin aims to appeal to a broad range of health-conscious consumers rather than align with any specific diet, CEO Michele Kessler told Food Business News.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 14, 2016

Tyson appoints former Coca-Cola exec as senior VP of strategy, new ventures

Monica McGurk is tasked with developing a protein strategy and growth plan, which will include the fast-growing protein snacks segment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 14, 2016

Short but spiced: McCormick walks away from Premier Foods deal

If McCormick still wants to expand into the U.K. grocery market, the company could find another British manufacturer to acquire.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2016

Organic popcorn acquisition signals industry growth opportunity

Preferred Popcorn is acquiring organic popcorn maker K&W Popcorn, the global popcorn leader's first expansion into the organic market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2016

How medical foods offer growth opportunities for Nestle, packaged foods industry

Medical foods could be an answer to treating rising rates of chronic diseases, and manufacturers with effective products could offset losses.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 13, 2016

AB InBev chugs another craft brewery, Devils Backbone

The beer industry behemoth acquired three craft breweries in five days at the end of 2015 — a trend in line with the rest of the beer industry. 

By David Oliver • April 12, 2016

PepsiCo CEO on being called 'sweetie' in the workplace: 'That has to change'

Indra Nooyi leads one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world and faces discrimination compared to her male peers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 12, 2016

Pork rinds acquisition sparks new wave of segment potential

Pork rinds have fallen in and out of favor with consumers, but could benefit from the rise of meat snacks and salty snacks.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 12, 2016