Marketplace definition key in Sysco-US Foods merger hearings

The judge said he will have to take into account several factors influencing the food distribution marketplace, such as the impact of wholesale retail outlets, as both sides make their cases.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 6, 2015

Cargill using Tesla batteries for efficient electricity

The company is using sustainable technology to cut costs and help reduce its impact on the planet.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 6, 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

Food Earnings Season: Kellogg earnings plunge 44%

Food Dive also takes a look at ADM.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 5, 2015

Mondelez-Master Blenders merger earns EU approval

The merger was first proposed about one year ago but was met with EU regulators' hesitation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 5, 2015

Diet soda losing the weight of its beverage market share

The diet soda market is taking a hit, as beverage companies scramble to bounce back.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 4, 2015

Food Earnings Season: Hillshire acquisition helps bump Tyson Q2 earnings

The company is still smiling upon its Hillshire Brands acquisition last year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 4, 2015

UPDATE: Sysco, US Foods vs. FTC hearing to begin this week; Sysco posts net earnings drop

The FTC alleges the merger would cause significant antitrust concerns.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 4, 2015

Buffett, Munger field questions at Berkshire annual meeting

Questions ranged from its relationship with 3G to investments like Coca-Cola.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 4, 2015

Kroger announces $465M Indianapolis investment

The investment is set to create more than 3,000 jobs.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 1, 2015

Coca-Cola sees board member changes, announces quaterly dividend

The quarterly dividend got an 8% bump thanks to an annual dividend increase.

By Carolyn Heneghan • May 1, 2015

Monsanto to broach takeover talks with Syngenta: Bloomberg

A try last year to take over the company did not work out.

By David Oliver • April 30, 2015

Food Earnings Season: Pilgrim's Pride profits bulk up, bird flu threat lingers

Food Dive also takes a look at Bunge, Boston Beer Co., and Pinnacle Foods.

By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • April 30, 2015

Post's Michael Foods reports bird flu

The company is unsure whether the outbreak will have any financial impact.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 30, 2015

Coca-Cola annual meeting features Warren Buffett's ukulele skills

With a little serenading and many kind words, Warren Buffett aimed to lighten the mood at the company's annual meeting.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 30, 2015

Kellogg sees facility changes, North American president named

The company is moving forward with its four-year efficiency plan.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 30, 2015

RTD tea is ready to guzzle a larger beverage market share

The RTD tea market is expanding rapidly in the U.S. as consumers turn away from soda in droves.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 29, 2015

Will Safeway pursue an IPO?

This report arrives several months after the grocer merged with Albertsons.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 29, 2015

Food Earnings Season: Kraft sees profit slump, EPS rise

Food Dive also takes a look at Delhaize, Mondelez, and Fresh Del Monte.

By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • April 29, 2015

General Mills expands Yoplait, Toaster Strudel plant

The company is planning a $250 million investment.

By Carolyn Heneghan , Deborah Barrington • April 29, 2015

Tyson's chicken to be antibiotic-free by 2017

It has already lowered its use of medically important antibiotics in broiler chickens by more than 80% since 2011.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2015

Kraft sees profit slump, EPS rise

The company saw revenue decrease slightly.

By David Oliver • April 28, 2015

Dwindling crops, dry winds, consumers devouring chocolate industry

The chocolate and cocoa industries are matching high demand with new innovations and, sometimes, higher prices as the cocoa supply dwindles.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 28, 2015

J&J Snacks posts Q2 sales bump

The company saw several increases in its Q2 earnings, though its president and CEO, Gerald B. Shreiber, lamented its food service operating income decline.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2015

Soy crushing added on to two ADM plants

The two facilities will be capitalizing on larger soy acreage and high returns, respectively.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2015

Kroger acquiring majority stake, spinning off DunnhumbyUSA

The retailer will spin off its portion of the data analytics company into its own subsidiary.

By Carolyn Heneghan • April 27, 2015