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

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Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

By Food Dive staff

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

14 food and beverage CEOs' compensation for 2015

Total annual compensation jumped 138.8% for one executive and sank 42% for another.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 29, 2016

Chobani class action stayed, awaits FDA decisions on 'natural,' 'evaporated cane juice'

This case and other related cases involving the "natural" label could face an indefinite hold while the FDA deliberates guidance for use of the term.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 28, 2016

Ready Pac: We're looking for a buyer

Quality suitors would include those seeking fresh, convenient foods to add to their portfolios.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2016

UPDATE: Coca-Cola discloses additional funding; funded nutrition researcher steps down

Coca-Cola alone disclosed $118.6 million spent on scientific research and health and fitness programs since 2010, as of last September.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2016

Pinnacle's Gamgort heads to Keurig as CEO

Outgoing CEO Brian Kelley will join Keurig's board.

By David Oliver • March 23, 2016

General Mills reports slight sales drop; healthy push underway to lure customers

301 Inc., General Mills' venture arm, is looking outside the company for sales and investment opportunities.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2016

Dean Foods not concerned about new Wal-Mart dairy plant — though its stock fell 12%

It doesn't expect Wal-Mart's plant to impact its national brands, where Dean Foods continues to focus its business.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2016

Snack Food Association rebrands; new name reflects industry trends

SNAC International now represents snacking, nutrition, and convenience.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 22, 2016

Supreme Court decision in Tyson case disappoints industry

The Supreme Court upheld the lower courts' use of statistical or representative evidence to determine liability in multiparty cases against companies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 22, 2016