Why the Kraft-Heinz merger matters

Its impact could loom large.

By David Oliver • March 25, 2015

Premium chocolate product next on Nestle's list

The company aims to attain a better position in the premium chocolate market to raise sales in foreign countries.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 25, 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

Kraft, Heinz merging

This merger will create the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 25, 2015

US law firm calling for more Tesco investors for lawsuit

The retailer revealed back in October it overstated profits by 263 million pounds.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2015

UPDATE: McCormick sales rise in Q1, profit dips

The company predicts constant currency sales growth through the year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2015

Monsanto CEO acknowledges company 'hubris'

This statement comes as GMO news continues to flood the industry.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 24, 2015

Diageo aims to innovate over the next five years

The company is starting its path to innovation with a host of new items.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015

Smucker's Big Heart Pet Brands acquisition official

The company now has an important spot in the pet food and snacks sector, according to Smucker's CEO.

By David Oliver • March 23, 2015

Sysco, US Foods attorneys intend to release FTC informants' names

The FTC has fought hard against having these informants' names revealed, but it may have been to no avail.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 23, 2015

Dole banana price-fixing fine maintained

The European Court of Justice denied Dole's trying to retract a fine from a 2008 banana price-fixing case, which it allegedly had a part in.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 20, 2015

Nestle delving into solutions for autism via nutrition

The company also recently released its annual report, which highlighted nutrition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 20, 2015

General Mills, Kansas State University enter wheat partnership

The company and university plan to develop new strains of wheat that could benefit farmers and consumers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 20, 2015

Monsanto takes PR steps to sway anti-GMO opinions

The company teamed up with Dow Agrisciences, handing out potato chips made with high-oleic soybean oil.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 20, 2015

Fortune's best places to work in the food industry

For the food industry, the list included six companies this year, three of which are among only 12 companies to be included all 18 years the list has been released.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015

Is a boost in soda sales realistic for Coca-Cola?

CEO Muhtar Kent says he plans to pursue more sales of its flagship products to bounce back from sluggish earnings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015

Delhaize shows off Food Lion store revamp

Delhaize has been rolling out its Food Lion revamp in several stores in the Wilmington, NC, area.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015

Monsanto resolves several wheat lawsuits with settlement

One part of the settlement agreement involves Monsanto donating $50,000 to the agricultural school at every state involved in the suit's land grant university.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015

Falling cereal sales to cause plant closure, but still popular

Some cereal brands hold strong even while sales slump.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 19, 2015

Tyson Fresh Meats to expand facility in Nebraska

The Tyson Foods, Inc. subsidy said it will invest $47 million into the plant.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2015

General Mills Q3 sees sales and profits slip

However, the company did beat estimates on earnings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2015

The latest in the alcohol space

From mini-samples to citrus pairings, alcohol is making headlines this week. Plus, some retail tid-bits you might've missed.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 18, 2015

Tate & Lyle announces $65M for sweetener production plant

Eight new jobs will come with the money infusion.

By David Oliver • March 17, 2015

Coca-Cola names new CPO

This change becomes effective April 1.

By David Oliver • March 17, 2015

Nestle's annual report shows top 3 company ranking, eco highlights

The company focused on both nutrition and environmental impacts in the report.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 17, 2015

Heinz squeezes out higher net income in 2014

The company sees some improvements but still other shortcomings under its new management.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 16, 2015