Kraft Heinz requesting tax breaks for plant updates that could cost jobs

This request comes with the ink barely dry on the merger of the two companies that formed the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 10, 2015

Blue Bell AL creamery to start test production

It's the latest step in the Blue Bell recall saga, and whether it will stand as a model for what companies should do following a recall is unclear.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 10, 2015

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

PepsiCo boosts earnings forecast as profit, revenue exceed expectations

The company points to the payoff in raising prices to its Americas beverage business.

By David Oliver • July 9, 2015

Ingredion to purchase Kerr Concentrates for $100M

This purchase is intended to continue Ingredion's push into the clean label sector.

By David Oliver • July 9, 2015

Albertsons files for IPO, plans to raise at least $100M

... though that amount is likely just a placeholder that will later increase.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015

Kellogg's Origins boasts simple ingredients, but may not be so

The company's new healthy breakfast brand does contain natural ingredients like grains, fruits, nuts, and seeds, but it has not yet weeded out other more complex components.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015

General Mills commits to cage-free eggs throughout supply chain

Whether the company's egg suppliers will face difficulty with the new cage-free requirement depends on how they have been affected by the bird flu.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 8, 2015

UPDATE: IPO 'not on the table today,' Hostess owner tells Forbes

Hostess owner Dean Metropoulos denounced the IPO talk from Tuesday.

By David Oliver • July 7, 2015

Almond products attractive to major food companies while prices rise

Smucker and Hain Celestial are just two companies that have already jumped on the almond bandwagon, and with 14.5% growth for dairy alternatives in 2014, they likely won't be the last.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2015

Buffett's Kraft-Heinz merger investment pays off with $24B stake

The Kraft Heinz Co.'s future could include everything from significant cost-cutting measurements to future acquisitions and brand licensing agreements.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 7, 2015

Mondelez slimming down Oreos

This latest Oreos change could shock consumers with an appetite for tradition, but ultimately bring in sales as it did in China last year.

By David Oliver • July 6, 2015

Coca-Cola names Alan Boehme new CTO

This is just one of several executive and board member changes the company has made in the past year, but it's unclear whether these changes could ultimately help improve its bottom line.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 6, 2015

Mondelez, D.E. Master Blenders 1753 complete coffee deal

Following the deal, about 85% of Mondelez's net revenues now come from biscuits, chocolate, gum, and candy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015

Lucky Charms to go gluten-free

The change involved altering the oat flour, as the iconic marshmallows were already gluten-free.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015

JBS USA Pork to acquire Cargill's US pork business

JBS took its first step into the U.S. pork market in 2007 with its acquisition of Swift & Company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015

Smucker slashes Folgers, Dunkin Donuts coffee prices by 6%

The price cuts come after last year's approximately 9% price increase, but whether the lower prices will actually benefit or lure customers back is up for debate.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 2, 2015

Kraft and Heinz merged. Now what?

Brand shedding and job cut questions hang in the balance.

By David Oliver • July 1, 2015

McCormick combats dips in profits, sales with acquisition strategy

The company announced three acquisitions so far in 2015.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 1, 2015

General Mills Q4 net earnings dip 54% on impairment charge

The company's latest moves — job cuts and announced ingredient changes — point to the effects of changing consumer preferences.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 1, 2015

Stockholders approve Kraft-Heinz merger

The long-awaited day is here, as Kraft shareholders overwhelmingly voted "yes" for the merger in a preliminary count.

By David Oliver , Carolyn Heneghan • July 1, 2015

US Foods shrugs off Sysco merger for its 'Just Taking Off' campaign

Not one to rest on its laurels during the merger predicament, US Foods is moving forward with innovation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • July 1, 2015

Kellogg touching on consumer trends, unveils 40+ new products

The new products strike a balance between healthy and grab-and-go.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2015

ConAgra posts Q4 earnings, is booting private brands

The company outlined its new strategy going forward, which includes a renewed focus on consumer brands and cost-cutting measures.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 30, 2015

Sysco calls off US Foods merger, opts to 'move on'

Cost-cutting now becomes a top priority for Sysco.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 2015

Blue Bell first ordered a 'withdrawal' instead of notifying consumers: experts

Experts are finding that Blue Bell may have bungled its initial handling of the situation.

By Carolyn Heneghan • June 29, 2015