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

PepsiCo, ADM have sweet announcements

From a new partnership and investment to a zero-calorie sweetener, these companies have plenty to be happy about.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 16, 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

Mountain Dew to 'shine' in a new light

PepsiCo's soda brand will have soon have a clear version that contains real sugar.

By David Oliver • March 13, 2015

Antitrust group fines 10 yogurt producers $204M

Yoplait, partially owned by General Mills, was the only company not fined following the discovery of an 11-company "dairy cartel."

By David Oliver • March 13, 2015

mix1 has 'No Fear' pursuing an acquisition's letter of intent

The "No Fear" energy drink brand will likely enjoy a larger distribution network thanks to the intended acquisition.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 13, 2015

Soybean tech royalties the focus of DuPont, Monsanto lawsuit

DuPont claims it did not receive final payments due by Monsanto.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 13, 2015

Post to close Boise, ID, PowerBar facility

The move will affect around 165 workers.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 13, 2015

Study: Larger CPG companies still losing market share

Small and mid-sized companies are making waves in the CPG sector.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 13, 2015

JBS sees success in 2014 earnings report

The company saw a massive year in sales and net income growth.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 12, 2015

Jelly Belly to shift distribution center

The company also recently named its next CEO.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 12, 2015

Del Monte Foods buys specialty vegetable producer Sager Creek

The transaction cost $75 million.

By David Oliver • March 11, 2015

General Mills eyeing Green Giant sale: Reuters

Anonymous sources told Reuters that Green Giant offers about $700 million in revenue.

By David Oliver • March 11, 2015

SABMiller looking to make moves on African beer market

With a growing population and number of drinkers in the region, Africa is a prime target for international brewers like SABMiller.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 11, 2015

Sysco pushes US Foods merger agreement deadline

The merger agreement deadline has been changed to May 7, a 60-day extension.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 11, 2015

Coca-Cola exec to exit

It's a major time of change for the brand as a whole.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2015

Jelly Belly eyes new CEO

The new president and CEO will report to the company chairman of the board, her father.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2015

Groups, thousands of supporters tell Costco no GMO salmon

According to Friends of the Earth, Costco has not released an official company policy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2015

McCormick completes acquisition, Harvest Hill signs agreement

The former also recently entered into an agreement to purchase an Italian spice company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 10, 2015

Coke vending machines accepting Apple Pay to increase

By the end of 2015, there will be 100,000 Coke vending machines taking Apple Pay.

By David Oliver • March 9, 2015

Sysco-US Foods antitrust lawsuit has official hearings date

The hearings could last up to a week and will inform the future of both the lawsuit and the merger.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 9, 2015

Hershey, Mars drop chocolate malt balls lawsuits

The not-so-sweet dispute had dragged on for nearly a year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 6, 2015

Diamond Foods sees net sales boost in Q2, fiscal year-to-date

The company's net sales were up 4.1% for the second quarter 2015 and 4.6% fiscal year-to-date.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 6, 2015

Mead Johnson to be without CFO Leemputte

Charles Urbain, the company's chief development officer, will serve the position in the interim starting March 13, until the company finds a replacement.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 5, 2015

Brown-Forman reports mixed earnings over ice

The company saw highs and lows in its brands' underlying net sales.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 5, 2015

Unilever director Byron Grote sets sights on Tesco

He has been a non-executive director at Unilever since 2006.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 5, 2015