Diageo appoints Thompson as North America CMO

With another leadership shakeup for Diageo North America, more growth may not be far behind.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 15, 2015

General Mills announces new products, adapts to consumer trends

Even larger product overhauls and bigger investments in product development may be required to capture health-wise consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 14, 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

Honey Maid embraces diversity in #ThisIsWholesome campaign

In the face of backlash, companies are promoting appreciation and acceptance of diversity.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 14, 2015

Smithfield adds more sustainability goals after hitting 2010 targets

Smithfield's new goals include; report antibiotic use on an annual basis and no USDA recalls.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 14, 2015

Tyson agrees to up to $9M settlement in Van's 'all-natural' lawsuit

Even though the company is settling, Tyson has remained vocal against the accusations.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 13, 2015

US Foods announces new president and CEO

After the failed merger with Sysco, the company is relaunching under new leadership.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2015

JBS embraces more transparency in meatpacking operations

JBS is balancing consumer demands with a desire to control how the blood and guts of meatpacking is revealed.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2015

Hampton Creek hires Sebelius to advise on policy efforts

Companies, which had not been highly visible in the political arena, are becoming players for change in food policy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 12, 2015

Friday Flavors: An ode to the Oreo and a vegetarian drive-thru

... Plus, which pop culture phenomenon stopped by General Mills' headquarters?

By David Oliver • July 10, 2015

Kraft Heinz requesting tax breaks for plant updates that could cost jobs

This request comes with the ink barely dry on the merger of the two companies that formed the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 10, 2015

Blue Bell AL creamery to start test production

It's the latest step in the Blue Bell recall saga, and whether it will stand as a model for what companies should do following a recall is unclear.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 10, 2015

PepsiCo boosts earnings forecast as profit, revenue exceed expectations

The company points to the payoff in raising prices to its Americas beverage business.

By David Oliver • July 9, 2015

Ingredion to purchase Kerr Concentrates for $100M

This purchase is intended to continue Ingredion's push into the clean label sector.

By David Oliver • July 9, 2015

Albertsons files for IPO, plans to raise at least $100M

... though that amount is likely just a placeholder that will later increase.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015

Kellogg's Origins boasts simple ingredients, but may not be so

The company's new healthy breakfast brand does contain natural ingredients like grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds, but it has not yet weeded out other more complex components.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015

General Mills commits to cage-free eggs throughout supply chain

Whether the company's egg suppliers will face difficulty with the new cage-free requirement depends on how they have been affected by the bird flu.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015

UPDATE: IPO 'not on the table today,' Hostess owner tells Forbes

Hostess owner Dean Metropoulos denounced the IPO talk from Tuesday.

By David Oliver • July 7, 2015

Almond products attractive to major food companies while prices rise

Smucker and Hain Celestial are just two companies that have already jumped on the almond bandwagon, and with 14.5% growth for dairy alternatives in 2014, they likely won't be the last.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2015

Buffett's Kraft-Heinz merger investment pays off with $24B stake

The Kraft Heinz Co.'s future could include everything from significant cost-cutting measurements to future acquisitions and brand licensing agreements.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2015

Mondelez slimming down Oreos

This latest Oreos change could shock consumers with an appetite for tradition, but ultimately bring in sales as it did in China last year.

By David Oliver • July 6, 2015

Coca-Cola names Alan Boehme new CTO

This is just one of several executive and board member changes the company has made in the past year, but it's unclear whether these changes could ultimately help improve its bottom line.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2015

Mondelez, D.E. Master Blenders 1753 complete coffee deal

Following the deal, about 85% of Mondelez's net revenues now come from biscuits, chocolate, gum, and candy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015

Lucky Charms to go gluten-free

The change involved altering the oat flour, as the iconic marshmallows were already gluten-free.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015

JBS USA Pork to acquire Cargill's US pork business

JBS took its first step into the U.S. pork market in 2007 with its acquisition of Swift & Company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015

Smucker slashes Folgers, Dunkin Donuts coffee prices by 6%

The price cuts come after last year's approximately 9% price increase, but whether the lower prices will actually benefit or lure customers back is up for debate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015