Former Dean Foods chairman Davis subject of insider trading investigation: reports

Thomas Davis is suspected of passing information about a Dean Foods 2012 spinoff to a gambler who allegedly gave information to golfer Phil Mickelson.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 14, 2015

Friday Flavors: Pumpkin spice (yes, already) and Wheaties beer

Plus: spreadable beer exists. Thanks for the tip, Bloomberg.

By David Oliver • Aug. 13, 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. 

By Food Dive staff

Coca-Cola appoints president and COO, James Quincey

Coca-Cola's c-suite is very different than last October — but will that translate to real improvement at an "important time?"

By David Oliver • Aug. 13, 2015

Nestle beats organic growth estimates, cites 'promising' revamps

It's a frozen food frenzy for Nestle: The company has zeroed in on the segment in North America and seen positive results.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 13, 2015

Syngenta to expand seed treatment research facility

Trend alert: The industry is amping up its R&D investments.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 13, 2015

Blue Bell trucks 'on the road again' with products

The company's next battle will be to convince retailers and consumers that the ice cream is safe.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 13, 2015

Bumble Bee Foods agrees to $6M settlement after employee's death

Three years ago, the employee was accidentally cooked in an oven used for sterilizing cans of tuna.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 13, 2015

Bottoms up: A breakdown of the spirits industry in 2015

Whiskey, tequila, vodka, and premium brands are filling U.S. consumers' shot glasses and highballs — for now.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Dr Pepper Snapple tackles sports drink market, invests in BodyArmor

Kobe Bryant, Mike Trout. Need we say more about the stars backing the company? OK. Andrew Luck.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Kraft Heinz eliminating 2,500 jobs

About 700 of these cuts are coming at Kraft's headquarters — approximately 35% of those working there.

By David Oliver • Aug. 12, 2015

Mom bloggers: Friend or foe to the industry?

Happy mom bloggers could be instrumental in promoting products. Just ask Kraft about crossing a mom brigade.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Health experts balk at obesity claims made by Coca-Cola-funded nonprofit

The nonprofit, Global Energy Balance Network, said its argument about obesity and exercise has been oversimplified.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Snyder's-Lance sees growth, expands healthy products portfolio, distribution

To reach more of the health-conscious market, the company is creating e-commerce and C-store opportunities.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 12, 2015

Luvo banking on celebrity endorsements, investments

With sales of frozen foods down three years in a row, a celebrity push just might help.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

Kraft, Heinz earnings demonstrate individual companies' shortcomings

Failing Kraft and Heinz brands could lose money to brands that are performing well.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

ConAgra CEO Sean Connolly switching gears; CMO departs

Connolly is making sweeping changes, including executives, brands, and costs.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

Sysco profit plunges, cites failed US Foods merger costs

... apart from this, though, earnings saw an uptick. After a year and a half of preparing for a merger with US Foods, Sysco is searching for a new growth and acquisitions strategy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

Post: MOM Brands increases sales, Michael Foods weathers bird flu

Though PowerBar saw a weaker quarter, several of its acquisitions from the past year and a half are turning in solid performances.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 11, 2015

Dean Foods: Sales fall due to high prices, chairman resigns

The resignation came just before the company announced its latest quarterly earnings.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015

Chobani founder invests in specialty coffee purveyor, La Colombe

Ulukaya sees a similar opportunity in the specialty coffee market as he saw in Greek yogurt when he founded Chobani.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015

WhiteWave solidifying yogurt portfolio with Wallaby

The company is capitalizing on both the yogurt and organic food industries.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015

Ackman joins other major food investors with Mondelez stake

Ackman, Peltz, Buffett, and Lemann — these four investors think "the branded food business is ripe for making money," reports The Wall Street Journal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 10, 2015

Hershey attributes $100M loss to international performance

Hershey said on a net basis, its acquisitions of Allan Candy and Krave were a benefit.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 7, 2015

Blue Bell's AL creamery back online for production, sales

Blue Bell says it is on track, but still needs to sort out a distribution plan.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 6, 2015

Cargill: Sluggish emerging markets dampen fiscal year earnings

Several of its businesses produced solid earnings, but a fourth quarter loss erased those gains.

By Deborah Barrington • Aug. 6, 2015