Diageo rises in US trading on mulling of a takeover bid report

Brazilian billionaire Jorge Paulo Lemann and other executives are pondering a takeover bid, according to a Veja columnist.

By David Oliver • June 5, 2015

Wal-Mart chairman steps down

Rob Walton has served in the post since 1992. He will be replaced by Vice Chairman Greg Penner, the company's board announced.

By Randy Lilleston • June 5, 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

Ahold USA's Peapod announces new president, Jennifer Carr-Smith

She was the COO of several companies before assuming this role.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 5, 2015

Snyder's-Lance receives appeal in PepsiCo trademark dispute

The trademark dispute is over the former's Pretzel Crisps brand.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 5, 2015

Lean Cuisine trying to lose the weight of its unhealthy perception

The brand is shifting its focus from fat and calories to organic, high-protein, and gluten-free meals.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 5, 2015

Smucker gets jammed in recent mixed earnings

The company saw drops in sales, but its acquisition of Big Heart appears to have been a good move.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 5, 2015

In-flux industry means trouble for job-seeking Kraft employees

Several other food companies are facing job cuts and cost-cutting measures as well.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 4, 2015

BASF could bid for Syngenta takeover: Reuters

The company is the third-leading global crop chemicals firm.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 4, 2015

It's a date: Kraft shareholders to decide Heinz merger July 1

The company's shareholders have quite a decision to make come next month, one that could involve significant job cuts for Kraft employees.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 3, 2015

ADM to acquire CA nut processing operation

The acquisition will expand the company's Specialty Commodities business.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 2, 2015

Kraft, Mondelez petition judge to dismiss CFTC wheat manipulation charges

The CFTC alleges manipulation and attempted manipulation of the prices of cash wheat and wheat futures. 

By David Oliver • June 2, 2015

TTAB oversees separate Heinz, Frito-Lay trademark cases

Whether a phrase is considered to be generic or deceptive, these trademark arguments are keeping the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board busy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 2, 2015

Syngenta prepping for another potential Monsanto takeover bid: Bloomberg

The former has added to its panel of advisers in preparation, according to Bloomberg sources.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 29, 2015

Amazon looks toward grocery with expanded private brand: WSJ

The online retailer is expanding one of its existing private brands to include grocery items, according to Wall Street Journal sources.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 29, 2015

Food Earnings Season: Sanderson Farms posts increased profit, still misses expectations

The company's CEO recently announced it would not follow suit as other meat companies cut back on antibiotics usage for animals.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 28, 2015

Coca-Cola still in for Monster minority stake despite lawsuits

The company could be taking a risk, but the move appears to be financially viable enough for it.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 27, 2015

Food Earnings Season: Ahold posts decreased margin, earnings

Earlier this month, the company verified its early merger discussions with Delhaize Group.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 27, 2015

Hormel to acquire Applegate Farms in $775M deal

The former is buying one of its smaller rivals to have more of a presence in the natural and organic food markets.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 27, 2015

Wal-Mart's promotional changes influencing packaged foods companies

The retailer's cutbacks in end-of-aisle and register displays could prove a mounting dilemma for companies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 26, 2015

Will ADM's ethanol shake-up prove worthwhile?

The company is looking toward new food ingredients and giving legacy item ethanol less attention.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 26, 2015

How sustaining the planet and the food industry intertwine

Food Dive takes a close look into how certain companies are performing in the sustainability sphere.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 25, 2015

7 grocery retail technologies to innovate the shopping experience

Technology helps grocery retailers maintain an edge over competitors.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 22, 2015

Food Earnings Season: Campbell sees falling sales, profit still beats estimates

The company is going through a large cost-cutting initiatve.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 22, 2015

Hampton Creek's egg substitute to ease bird flu shortage concerns?

As more egg-producing farms fall to the bird flu, food companies may require other options.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 22, 2015

Plant news: Hormel to close facility, ConAgra expands another

The former is also dealing with bird flu concerns, which has already led to job cuts in Minnesota.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 22, 2015