Diageo on the hunt for new chairman, company turnaround

A fresh pair of eyes outside of the company could be a smart bet for Diageo.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 12, 2016

AdvancePierre Foods seeking IPO with $100M placeholder value: reports

With an infusion of cash from an IPO, AdvancePierre could move to expand its relatively small consumer-facing brands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 12, 2016

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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. 

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AEB not the only trade group to contact FDA about Just Mayo: AP

The Association for Dressings and Sauces also pressured the FDA to take action against the mayo alternative, according to emails obtained by the Associated Press.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 11, 2016

Mondelez pursues e-commerce growth with Alibaba partnership

Alibaba will host a "store" for Mondelez on Tmall.com, which will include products exclusive to the platform.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 8, 2016

Cargill turns profit on low commodity prices, expects tough markets to continue

Quarterly profits were primarily driven by the food ingredients and applications segment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 8, 2016

Campbell's challenge of Progresso ads ends in split decision from NAD

Campbell claimed the ads implied that all of Progresso's ingredients were locally sourced.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 8, 2016

US chocolate industry adapts to steadily slowing consumption

But because of consumer preference for premium chocolate coupled with rising cocoa prices, sales have continued to grow for a decade.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 8, 2016

Cargill to receive $9M from Greater Omaha in E. coli case

The court ruled that Greater Omaha, which supplied the beef that Cargill made into hamburgers, must share financial blame.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 7, 2016

ConAgra's revamp, cost-cutting support a profitable turnaround

Net income swung from a $954.1 million loss to a $204.6 million gain year over year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 7, 2016

In cost-cutting moves, Treehouse Foods, US Foods, Sensient to close facilities

US Foods asked the unions for $8 million in annual concessions. The unions said no.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 7, 2016

Constellation Brands: Revenue, profits ride successes of beer segment

The company's beer acquisitions and Mexico brewery expansions have strengthened its position in the U.S. beer market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2016

Brewers Association's 2015 Top 50 list stable; shakeups to come

A handful of craft brewers had prorated 2015 volumes due to their full or stake acquisitions last year. They will be absent from the list next year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 6, 2016

TerraVia teams up with VMG Partners in algae-based product venture

The goal is to acquire or invest in promising companies that bring algae-based ingredients to the forefront of the better-for-you foods movement.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 5, 2016

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

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