Innovate this: Widespread R&D efforts transform the industry

If Diamond Foods and Nestle are any indication — just two examples — the continued R&D investment effort is the wave of the future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 8, 2015

Kraft Heinz expands Singles recall by 335,000 cases

The second round totaled 10 times the original amount of cases recalled at the end of July.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 4, 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

Soda industry still fighting back against health claims

Major cities have started campaigns against sugary drinks, which the industry says shouldn't single out any one type of product.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 4, 2015

Syngenta to divest vegetable seeds business, enact buyback

No buyer as of yet, but the company hopes this move will appease shareholders after Monsanto abandoned its pursuit of a Syngenta takeover.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 4, 2015

Inside the Blue Bell recall — and what happens next

Products are returning to retailers more than four months after the full recall.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015

B&G Foods to purchase General Mills' Green Giant in $765M deal

The rumors were true — the deal should close by the end of the year.

By David Oliver • Sept. 3, 2015

Campbell sales make small moves despite healthy efforts

The company has made aggressive efforts to respond to consumer health trends, but they aren't paying off too much just yet.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015

Egg industry not so sunny side up about Hampton Creek

The American Egg Board has been accused of overstepping its authority by trying to have the company's Just Mayo removed from Whole Foods' shelves.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015

Brick-and-mortar offers 'new experience' for brands

The restaurants provide brands with more than a marketing opportunity, as they can also be a test kitchen and way to get products in front of more consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 3, 2015

JBT Corporation to acquire A&B Process Systems for $102M

The acquisition will solidify JBT's position in the liquid foods market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 2, 2015

Amplify an acquisition target in the snacks industry: Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse expects Amplify's SkinnyPop to maintain 20% growth through 2018, making it a valuable brand to the snacks industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 2, 2015

Nestle files trademark lawsuit against FIT Crunch bars

The company said the product's branding could confuse consumers into thinking it was a low-calorie or healthier version of Nestle Crunch.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 2, 2015

Ferrero USA vet named new CEO at Ajinomoto Windsor

With a strong ethnic frozen foods portfolio, parent company Ajinomoto Co., Inc. plans to build its business into one of the top 10 global food and beverage manufacturers by 2020.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 2, 2015

Cereal resurgence? Kellogg CEO remains positive on future of company, cereal segment

Investors are wary the company's cereal sales will keep falling victim to Greek yogurt and other replacements.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 1, 2015

Mondelez Shopper Futures aims to capitalize on innovation

By examining retail technologies, Mondelez's selected startups could uncover methods to boost sales.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 1, 2015

Blue Bell products back on shelves in select markets

Over the years, Blue Bell has built up the "goodwill" it needed to effectively bounce back from this recall, said one Texas crisis management company president.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 1, 2015

Kellogg to capitalize on health food trend with Kashi

The cereal giant posted its lowest net profit in over a decade last year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 1, 2015

Can frozen foods make a comeback?

Unit sales have thawed — err, fallen — by 2% over the past four years, but companies large and small are adapting to trends to appeal to a wider consumer base.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 1, 2015

Have Campbell's efforts to make healthier products paid off?

The company has made an effort to adapt to consumer health trends, but Campbell still had to lower its sales forecast for the year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 31, 2015

General Mills invests $100M, pledges 28% greenhouse gas reduction by 2025

The company estimates 92% of greenhouse gases come from sources out of its direct control, so it has targeted a plan toc cover the chain — from material suppliers to consumers. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 31, 2015

Nestle faces lawsuit over alleged slave labor in pet food supply chain

Nestle has also responded to issues in the chocolate industry which faces allegations of child labor.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 31, 2015

Swanson recalls 20K pounds mislabeled beef product

Ingredients that could cause allergic reactions if consumed were omitted from the products' labels.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 30, 2015

Mondelez announces plans to cut back on marketing: Ad Age

Cost-cutting wouldn't be anything new for the company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 28, 2015

Judge: Dole's Murdock and Carter need to pay $148M to settle buyout lawsuit

Shareholders had been expecting much more compensation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 28, 2015

Friday Flavors: Why Donald Trump says he won't eat Oreos and a fast food media scuffle

Plus: Which industry brand is partnering with "Empire" for its second season?

By David Oliver • Aug. 27, 2015