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

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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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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

Coca-Cola announces retirement of chief administrative officer

Alexander B. Cummings won't be replaced, but the leadership team has seen a number of new faces already in the past year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 8, 2015

How an investment group hopes to brew up profits around the Keurig deal

Can JAB help revamp Keurig? Or will it leave it out in the "Kold?"

By David Oliver • Dec. 7, 2015

Investor group to buy Keurig for $13.9B

The company has seen consistent sales declines in previous quarters and its shares dipped more than 60% in value this year.

By David Oliver • Dec. 7, 2015

Sealed Air aims to reduce food waste with innovative packaging

Some of the company's packaging products are antibacterial to reduce loss throughout the supply chain, while others control portion size at the consumer level.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015

Hostess in talks to purchase Give and Go Prepared Foods: Reuters

Give and Go is a Canadian manufacturer of thaw-and-serve sweet baked goods, including Two-Bite Brownies, but a sale to Hostess isn't certain yet, according to Reuters sources.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015

ConAgra CEO on competition: 'We've got to change with them'

The company has gone through major changes this year, and brand shakeups are expected to start in the near future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015

Moderate growth predicted for packaged foods in 2016: Moody's

Moody's expects mergers and acquisitions to slow next year and for manufacturers to focus more on renovation than innovation for product portfolios.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Dec. 7, 2015