Dean Foods: Sales fall due to high prices, chairman resigns

The resignation came just before the company announced its latest quarterly earnings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015

Chobani founder invests in specialty coffee purveyor, La Colombe

Ulukaya sees a similar opportunity in the specialty coffee market as he saw in Greek yogurt when he founded Chobani.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 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

WhiteWave solidifying yogurt portfolio with Wallaby

The company is capitalizing on both the yogurt and organic food industries.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015

Ackman joins other major food investors with Mondelez stake

Ackman, Peltz, Buffett, and Lemann — these four investors think "the branded food business is ripe for making money," reports The Wall Street Journal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015

Hershey attributes $100M loss to international performance

Hershey said on a net basis, its acquisitions of Allan Candy and Krave were a benefit.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 7, 2015

Blue Bell's AL creamery back online for production, sales

Blue Bell says it is on track, but still needs to sort out a distribution plan.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015

Cargill: Sluggish emerging markets dampen fiscal year earnings

Several of its businesses produced solid earnings, but a fourth quarter loss erased those gains.

By Deborah Barrington • Aug. 6, 2015

Could Mondelez be the next target for consolidation in the food industry?

Following another poor earnings performance last week, analysts say Mondelez could be up for sale.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015

Keurig trims workforce, SodaStream's revenue plunges

Pressure mounts on latest strategies: Keurig's upcoming Kold machine and SodaStream's sparkling water rebranding efforts.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015

MillerCoors targets millennials with web series, easily crushes goal

Available on UPROXX, Facebook and YouTube, the five part series surpassed its target of 750,000 views by reaching nearly 2.7 million views.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015

AB InBev pulls distributorship from Kentucky

The move comes after a contentious battle in Kentucky's state legislature.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 5, 2015

Kraft Heinz slightly modifies, merges logos

The combined company's logo will be used in corporate settings and will not appear on products.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015

Kellogg announces removal of artificial colors, flavors

The company is looking to turn around its cereal sales by keeping up with consumer preferences for healthier foods.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015

Why mergers and acquisitions are increasing

Kraft Heinz, Hormel and Applegate, Mondelez and Enjoy Life, Hershey and Krave — the list goes on as companies look outward for growth potential. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015

Kellogg's profit falls, battles continue on breakfast front

The company's processed foods sales in the U.S.decline, and Project K is still being implemented.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015

ADM earnings hurt by record corn production, less North American exports

Poor performances in corn processing and agricultural services was offset by specialty ingredients and flavorings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 4, 2015

Syngenta investors interested but want more from Monsanto: survey

Syngenta investors are leery about current company management but support negotiation talks with Monsanto, according to a recent survey.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015

Should 'good food' companies get into the lobbying game?

Food companies that promote healthy, simple products may lack the lobbying presence that many major food companies have, but sometimes that is done purposefully.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015

Tyson Foods: High cattle cost hurt full-year outlook

The Arkansas- based company missed on earnings as a result of its fluctuating beef business.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015

Choking hazard leads Kraft Heinz to recall 36,000 cases of Kraft Singles

A malfunctioning wrapper has led to Kraft Heinz's first recall as a combined company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015

Pinnacle innovates based on consumer trends, lifestyle choices

The company's R&D efforts have created products to address smaller households and the demand for plant-based nutrition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 3, 2015

Three European Coca-Cola bottlers in talks to merge: WSJ

Coca-Cola has found yet another potential way to cut costs and improve efficiency, according to The Wall Street Journal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015

SodaStream hopes for sparkling sales after makeover

As the release date for the Keurig Kold draws near, SodaStream is racing to adjust its image to better distinguish itself from the competition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015

Kraft Heinz job and cost-cutting begins: Bloomberg

But what's more — no more free snacks, reports Bloomberg.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015

Nestle Waters $40M SC bottling plant plans unveiled

The company is capitalizing on the burgeoning bottled water industry, which is set to overtake the soda market this year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 31, 2015