Bottoms up: A breakdown of the spirits industry in 2015

Whiskey, tequila, vodka, and premium brands are filling U.S. consumers' shot glasses and highballs — for now.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Dr Pepper Snapple tackles sports drink market, invests in BodyArmor

Kobe Bryant, Mike Trout. Need we say more about the stars backing the company? OK. Andrew Luck.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 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

Kraft Heinz eliminating 2,500 jobs

About 700 of these cuts are coming at Kraft's headquarters — approximately 35% of those working there.

By David Oliver • Aug. 12, 2015

Mom bloggers: Friend or foe to the industry?

Happy mom bloggers could be instrumental in promoting products. Just ask Kraft about crossing a mom brigade.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Health experts balk at obesity claims made by Coca-Cola-funded nonprofit

The nonprofit, Global Energy Balance Network, said its argument about obesity and exercise has been oversimplified.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Snyder's-Lance sees growth, expands healthy products portfolio, distribution

To reach more of the health-conscious market, the company is creating e-commerce and C-store opportunities.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Luvo banking on celebrity endorsements, investments

With sales of frozen foods down three years in a row, a celebrity push just might help.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

Kraft, Heinz earnings demonstrate individual companies' shortcomings

Failing Kraft and Heinz brands could lose money to brands that are performing well.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

ConAgra CEO Sean Connolly switching gears; CMO departs

Connolly is making sweeping changes, including executives, brands, and costs.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

Sysco profit plunges, cites failed US Foods merger costs

... apart from this, though, earnings saw an uptick. After a year and a half of preparing for a merger with US Foods, Sysco is searching for a new growth and acquisitions strategy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

Post: MOM Brands increases sales, Michael Foods weathers bird flu

Though PowerBar saw a weaker quarter, several of its acquisitions from the past year and a half are turning in solid performances.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

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

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