Report sheds light on fast-growing Snyder's-Lance

The company could be a potential takeover target, but the timing may not be right for expected buyers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 8, 2015

Monsanto cutting 2,600 jobs amid sales decline

That's about 11.8% of the company's regular employees worldwide.

By David Oliver • Oct. 7, 2015

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Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

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SABMiller rejects AB InBev's offer (again)

SABMiller also rejected AB InBev's first two takeover offers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 7, 2015

SABMiller rejects $100B takeover offer from AB InBev: Bloomberg

The takeover offer was too low for SABMiller, Bloomberg sources said.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2015

PepsiCo CEO: Focusing on just soda is a thing of the past

The company's overall revenue took a hit but still beat Wall Street estimates, while its North America snacks and drinks businesses saw improvement.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2015

US Foods files lawsuit against Performance Food Group, cites alleged confidential info breach

Two former US Foods sales representatives left the company for PFG and allegedly delivered confidential data that enabled PFG to take US Foods' customers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2015

US food, beverage industries expect sales, profits bump in 2015: study

Survey participants anticipate that sales will increase an average of 18% in 2015, a sizable increase over a 13% jump in sales in 2014.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2015

Campbell launches major campaign featuring 'real' families

The company is turning more of its marketing spend toward digital media, including this campaign — its first large brand push in five years, according to Ad Age.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 6, 2015

General Mills recalls 1.8M Cheerios, Honey Nut Cheerios boxes

The recall involves four days production of Yellow Box Cheerios and 13 of Honey Nut Cheerios, according to a news release.

By David Oliver • Oct. 5, 2015

The price for profit: Cost-cutting measures slice and dice the industry

"You focus on the things you can control, which is why [cost-cutting is] being talked about a lot more now," said Adam Fleck, director of the consumer equity analyst team for Morningstar, Inc. 

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2015

Kraft Heinz latest to put brands under review

Part of the Kraft Heinz review process will include separating creative and production contracts.

By David Kirkpatrick • Oct. 5, 2015

ConAgra to zone in on improving supply chain efficiency

The task falls on newly appointed chief supply chain officer, David Biegger.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2015

Blue Bell returns to more markets for phase 2

The company's ice cream products will return to stores in north central Texas and north central and southern Oklahoma on Nov. 2.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 5, 2015

The power of perception — Where consumer beliefs lie concerning natural foods: study

People had more confidence in smaller, independent companies regarding all-natural products, though overall trust was slightly higher for larger, established firms.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 2, 2015

McCormick: Profits take a hit while sales increase

The company is battling currency headwinds and a struggling business in India, but this year's acquisitions are boosting sales.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 2, 2015

Coca-Cola's Vitaminwater label to say 'with sweeteners' per pending settlement

The company is looking to settle a costly six-year legal battle.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 1, 2015

Research funding ignites controversy. But should it?

The Food Babe and Monsanto weigh in on a topic where both have much at stake.

By David Oliver • Oct. 1, 2015

ConAgra axing 1,500 jobs, announces new Chicago HQ

The layoffs amount to about 30% of the company's office-based workforce.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 1, 2015

All eyes on chocolate: Nestle's Cailler to hit international markets

This will be the first time the nearly 200-year-old brand will be sold outside of Switzerland, marking Nestle's expansion into the global premium chocolate market, particularly in the U.S.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 1, 2015

Steinie cans are back for Miller Lite, targeting millennials

The brand hopes to attract the coveted generation for a "sales jolt" with the new packaging, as the company did successfully with white labels in 2014, according to Fortune.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Oct. 1, 2015

Diamond Foods reports sales dip, earnings jump

The company is emphasizing its position in the natural and organic snack foods category and working with retailers for shelf space in that segment.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 30, 2015

ConAgra appoints Biegger as chief supply chain officer

The announcement comes as the industry awaits likely location and staffing changes, per its CEO, to be announced this week.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 30, 2015

Nescafé and Google go virtual with Nescafé 360 app

The companies are using VR to transport consumers to Brazilian coffee fields.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2015

Coca-Cola will not renew its Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsorship

The company contributed $2.6 million to the academy over the past eight years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2015

IL plant sees job cuts after Green Giant sale

A portion of the facility's positions will be cut as B&G moves Green Giant's frozen vegetable line to another plant.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Sept. 29, 2015