Monsanto looking for buyer for Syngenta's US seeds: report

The former is reportedly trying to clear the path for an easier takeover of the latter in the future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 15, 2015

Blue Bell to submit to state listeria testing

The company is working with state health officials to get plants back in production.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 15, 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

How Greek yogurt's invasion is altering the food industry

Greek yogurt turns the tables on traditional breakfast foods.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 14, 2015

Coca-Cola signs letters of intent with two bottlers

The move is part of the company's 21st Century Beverage Partnership Model.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 14, 2015

Oreo ordeal: Mondelez Chicago plant up for upgrades, may lose out to Mexico

A $130 million equipment update is on the line.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 14, 2015

Nestle reducing water consumption in California

The company has plans for water conservation on the heels of criticism.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2015

SABMiller offsets currency issues with premium brands

The company is looking to emerging markets and other beverage markets for growth.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2015

ConAgra buys Blake's All Natural Foods

The company is tapping into the organic and all natural frozen foods market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2015

Hershey uncovers a stash of candy insights

One of the unearthed facts: Utah consumes candy twice the U.S. average.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 13, 2015

Marketing mayhem: Can revamps be company game-changers?

Marketing revamps give companies and retailers the potential to reach more consumers and show products in a new light.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2015

Go figure: Mondelez launches Newtons sitcom web campaign

The company is turning to comedy to reestablish brand appeal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2015

Carlsberg posts loss as trouble brews in Russia

Poor sales in the country have rocked the company, causing it to shut down two operations there.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2015

US Foods will walk if judge puts off Sysco merger

The fate of the merger lies in the judge's hands.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2015

AB InBev sues NJ distributor over Elysian rights

The company feels it made a valid offer to the Elysian distributor in New Jersey.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 12, 2015

NLRB rules MI lockout unlawful, Kellogg to challenge

The organization's decision contradicts a ruling that found the lockout lawful nine months ago.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 11, 2015

Tyson to institute another new antibiotics policy

The company recently announced it would stop using human-use antibiotics for its chickens by 2017.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 11, 2015

UPDATE: Ahold, Delhaize verify early merger discussions

The two retailers reportedly discussed a potential merger in 2006 and 2007.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 11, 2015

Syngenta says no to Monsanto takeover

The former felt it was undervalued in the deal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 8, 2015

MillerCoors names interim CEO

The ongoing search for a new chief executive continues.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 8, 2015

Food Earnings Season: Post sales soar on successful acquisitions

Food Dive also takes a look at Sprouts and Snyder's-Lance.

By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • May 7, 2015

Food Earnings Season: Whole Foods looks to new store chain, misses estimates

Food Dive also takes a look at Keurig Green Mountain Inc.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 7, 2015

GMA files appeal for GMO labeling law ruling

The Grocery Manufacturers Association isn't giving up its fight against GMO labeling laws in Vermont with this appeal filing.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 7, 2015

UPDATE: ISS changes position, now in favor of Mondelez incumbents

Previously, it recommended voting against these incumbent members of the audit committee.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 7, 2015

Food Earnings Season: AB InBev offsets US decline with Brazil, China

Food Dive also takes a look at SodaStream.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 6, 2015

Hormel issues job cuts amid bird flu outbreaks

Also, the U.S. government is providing another $330 million in emergency funds to assist efforts in containing the spread of bird flu throughout the country, reports Reuters.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 6, 2015