Hain Celestial acquires Empire Kosher Foods

The former recently reported its second quarter earnings which saw a net sales uptick, though it forecast a lower annual net sales prediction than it had previously.

By David Oliver • March 4, 2015

Diageo supports its latest acquisition with $400M investment

The company plans to expand Don Julio's operations in Mexico, the brand's biggest market.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 4, 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

Grupo Herdez purchases Helados Nestle

The company predicts it will make approximately the same amount of money in annual sales as it will to acquire it.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 4, 2015

PepsiCo, Coca-Cola Hellenic to shut down one Russian plant each

This comes as Russia faces economic troubles.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2015

Mondelez's Amoye moves on from his cocoa chief position

His replacement is Switzerland-based Udo Kagerbauer.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2015

ADM's CFO to see increased Asia role

The company is eyeing Asia as a target for expansion.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 3, 2015

JBS again withdraws IPO plans

The company is the largest meatpacker on earth, according to The New York Times.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2015

Coca-Cola FEMSA planning $200M Brazilian investment

The company hopes to expand operations in the country.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2015

In latest shareholders' letter, Buffett reports increased Coca-Cola ownership

He incorporates Coca-Cola into his portfolio as well as his diet.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2015

Diageo, Casa Cuervo brand swap complete

The trade switches Bushmills Irish whiskey for Don Julio tequila.

By Carolyn Heneghan • March 2, 2015

Wal-Mart wage increase ruffling feathers

McDonald’s, for one, says the precedent set by retailers unilaterally raising their minimum wages will hurt profits.

By Daphne Howland • Feb. 27, 2015

Hershey reveals next CFO

Patricia A. Little will take over the post in mid-March, the company says.

By David Oliver • Feb. 27, 2015

Fyffes continues on path of growth

This marks growth in earnings for six years in a row for the company.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 27, 2015

Monster releases scary good earnings report

The company saw a massive surge in various numbers in its earnings report, despite recent controversy.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 27, 2015

SodaStream eyes new beverage markets

The company is planning a new machine that will expand its beverage selection.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 27, 2015

What's the best strategy for food companies to boost bottom line?

Rumor has it Kraft could be getting rid of some brands, according to sources reported by The Deal.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 27, 2015

AB InBev buyback to come, net profit up in Q4

The beverage giant saw its fair share of ups and downs this year.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 26, 2015

SodaStream's earnings bubble with highs and lows

The company reported a 25% dip in revenue.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 26, 2015

Campbell sales, earnings dip

The company recently announced a cost cuts initiative.

By David Oliver • Feb. 25, 2015

Calling all craft: A sip into the craft beer world

With Anheuser-Busch InBev's latest acquisition in the works, what does that mean for the craft beer industry?

By David Oliver • Feb. 25, 2015

Lavazza receives exclusive offer to acquire Carte Noire

Mondelez hopes offering Carte Noire to the company will appease regulators blocking a merger.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 25, 2015

Dole CEO attempts to avoid finance questions at trial

At his trial, David Murdock turned to banana boats when pressed for finance details.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 25, 2015

Boston Beer misses many analysts' Q4 predictions

The company also reported a poor 2015 outlook.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 25, 2015

Mondelez names new North American exec

Roberto Marques will be heading to Mondelez in mid-March.

By David Oliver • Feb. 24, 2015

What does the rising dollar mean for food and beverage companies?

The rapidly rising dollar has hit foreign exports hard for some major food and beverage companies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Feb. 24, 2015