Top 10 food and beverage industry trends — and why they matter

The industry is at a tipping point, with consumers leading the charge.

By David Oliver • Aug. 26, 2015

Kraft Heinz recalls over 2M pounds of turkey bacon

This is its second recall as a combined company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 26, 2015

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Heartland to acquire Splenda from J&J subsidiary

The acquisition further expands Heartland's low-calorie sweetener portfolio — but how is that industry faring today?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 26, 2015

Organic industry to launch 'myth-busting' social media campaign

As the organic industry promotes more transparency, larger companies can look to it as an example..

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 26, 2015

Arizona iced tea brewing a comeback

With the RTD tea industry growing strong, now's the perfect time for Arizona to get back in the game after years of court battles.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 26, 2015

Rise of the underlings: Smaller companies stealing market share bit by bit

Major brands lost market share in 42 of 54 categories to smaller companies over the past five years, reports The New York Times.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2015

3 ways Dominion Liquid Technologies stays nimble in a fast-changing market

Learn how food and beverage industry employees can use technology to break down organizational silos and put real-time business data at their fingertips.

Aug. 25, 2015

Smithfield shakes up leadership, expands WI plant

The company may be responding to the decline in profits in its latest earnings report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2015

Bulletproof says fat in water helps consumers lose weight

FATwater could be the latest diet craze, though nutritionists aren't convinced.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2015

United Suppliers, Land O'Lakes crop inputs business agree to merge

The merger will form "a single, relevant and competitive system of independent agricultural retailers," according to a news release.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2015

AB InBev files opposition to craft brewer's 'Queen of Beer' campaign

More like Queen of a trademark issue, as far as AB InBev is concerned.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2015

UPDATE: Industry picks up morning after steep stock market plunge

The Dow was up about 350 points shortly after after the opening bell.

By David Oliver • Aug. 24, 2015

Mondelez is cutting costs; some say more is needed

Activist investor William Ackman has been vocal about the company's need to drastically cut costs or sell itself to a competitor.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 24, 2015

As vodka falls out of favor, Pernod scrambles to adapt

Absolut, which makes up about half of the company's U.S. sales, saw a 3.3% decrease in sales volumes the last quarter.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 24, 2015

Ben & Jerry's still scooping up social mission years post-Unilever acquisition

The brand remained relatively autonomous and has since tripled in size.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 23, 2015

Sysco adds Trian's Peltz, Frank to board

The board additions could mean big changes in Sysco's future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

Heaven Hill to acquire fast-growing Deep Eddy Vodka

The company aims to strengthen its presence in the vodka category, which leads the U.S. in spirits volumes.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

McCormick seals $100M Stubb's acquisition

The company is gaining a stronger foothold in the premium sauce and grilling products categories.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

Lawsuit filed against Costco amid supply chain slavery concerns

This is just the latest of several strikes against Costco for operations and policies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 20, 2015

Hormel: Higher meat profits offsets bird flu damage to turkey segment

The company can thank Skippy peanut butter and Wholly Guacamole for a sales uptick in grocery.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 20, 2015

Inc. 5000: 14 of the industry's fastest-growing private food and beverage companies

These companies are ripe for acquisitions, a booming industry trend.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Coke's Suja investment is official: BevNET

Drink up: The deal means $90 million for investors.

By David Oliver • Aug. 19, 2015

Nomad Foods to pursue US frozen food acquisitions

This focus on frozen foods comes despite the industry being down in sales the past few years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Kellogg still on target to close GA facility by end of 2015

Project K remains in full cost-cutting force.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

General Mills embraces trends for recent product developments

Count Chocula beer — need we say more?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015