Up, up, and away: That's It fruit bars now in space thanks to proprietary technology

The fruit bars employ simple ingredients and a proprietary drying and binding process while being temperature resistant and suitable for zero-G flight, per NASA requirements.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

Nestle CEO, exec contest harassment allegations on the stand

A former food safety director brought the lawsuit against the company alleging harassment by her superiors after they ignored her concerns about product safety.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

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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

The essential holiday gift guide for the food and beverage industry

Giving the gift of food — or to those who make and market food for the masses? This guide covers a wide range of holiday suggestions.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

Mondelez CEO: I'm successfully running the company for all shareholders — without activists' help

From cost-cutting measures to marketing and product selection, investors like Nelson Peltz and Bill Ackman have made their suggestions known to CEO Irene Rosenfeld.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

May the food be with you: Manufacturers align products with upcoming 'Star Wars' film

From canned soup and cereal to candy and produce, "Star Wars" characters are lining grocery store shelves in anticipation for the film's release this week.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 16, 2015

General Mills reduces sodium in 7 categories, misses goal of 10

In 2010, the company set a goal to reduce sodium by 20% in 10 product categories by 2015, as compared to a 2008 baseline.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015

Diageo announces departure of North America CFO Kryder

This comes as the company struggles to turn around falling sales in the region.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015

Shrimp from Whole Foods, Wal-Mart linked to slavery: AP

The shrimp peeling sheds that employ enslaved workers were tied back to major Thai exporting companies, including Thai Union Group, the Associated Press alleged in a report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 15, 2015

Analyst: Board must recognize Hershey requires bigger adjustments

Credit Suisse analyst Robert Moskow speculates in his latest report that big changes could be afoot for Hershey judging by recent earnings and the company pulling out of a major analyst conference.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

4 food CEOs make Fortune's Most Powerful Women list

These women have faced individual challenges within the industry but have managed to keep their companies profitable.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

Nestle CEO says growth targets remain untouched, company could move from Switzerland: report

Paul Bulcke also told newspaper Neue Zuercher Zeitung that he would not automatically assume the role of chairman when the current chairman steps down in 2017.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

ADM CEO Luciano named board chairman

Luciano is assuming the role of chairman from Patricia Woertz, who was also his predecessor as the company's CEO.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

Coca-Cola president Quincey to lead through uncertain times for soda

The company is trying to improve sales growth for soda and other beverages while implementing its $3 billion cost-cutting plan.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 14, 2015

5 Tropicana varieties to bear non-GMO seal

The company didn't have to make changes to the products, as Tropicana Pure Premium only contains orange juice, and oranges are not genetically modified.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 11, 2015

ConAgra buys 3 buildings on Omaha campus for $75M: Omaha World-Herald

The purchase could give the company more flexibility in terms of usage or a sale of its current headquarters before moving HQ to Chicago.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 11, 2015

Nestle's Sweet Leaf Tea recalls 1.5M bottles due to possible glass fragments

No injuries have been reported, but the company has fielded four complaints about the glass fragments.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 11, 2015

PepsiCo, Muller to close underperforming NY yogurt plant

The transition is expected to cost more than 60 of the 170 jobs at the plant.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 10, 2015

Mondelez appoints Nike e-commerce leader to board of directors

The decision is evidently in line with the company's digital pushes, including its e-commerce efforts.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Dole shareholders, Murdock reach settlement over 2013 buyout

If the judge approves the class action settlement, damages to shareholders will total $101 million plus at least $14 million in interest.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Beyond breakfast: Kellogg aims at other occasions to promote cereal

The company has tapped celebrity chefs to jazz up cereal into an any-time-of-day food for consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Financing terms continue to increase for coffee traders: Reuters

With the recent announcement of JAB's acquisition of Keurig, coffee traders are on edge about more time being added to how long they wait to be paid by roasters, according to Reuters.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Coca-Cola creates new US division, promotes marketing leaders

The new division was created in the wake of North American marketing leader Wendy Clark's exit last month.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

It's Crystal clear: Crystal Pepsi is back for a limited time

Over the summer, the company hinted that it could be bringing the '90s soda variety back after an "enthusiastic" social media campaign from Crystal Pepsi fans.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

AB InBev CEO: MillerCoors divestment to make 'an even more competitive marketplace' in the US

Carlos Brito said at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing that the merger with SABMiller is more focused on expanding access to emerging markets.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 9, 2015

Keystone names Tyson veteran president of US operations

Devin Cole had previously held various senior management positions at Tyson during his 16-year tenure.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2015