United Suppliers, Land O'Lakes crop inputs business agree to merge

The merger will form "a single, relevant and competitive system of independent agricultural retailers," according to a news release.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2015

AB InBev files opposition to craft brewer's 'Queen of Beer' campaign

More like Queen of a trademark issue, as far as AB InBev is concerned.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 25, 2015

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UPDATE: Industry picks up morning after steep stock market plunge

The Dow was up about 350 points shortly after after the opening bell.

By David Oliver • Aug. 24, 2015

Mondelez is cutting costs; some say more is needed

Activist investor William Ackman has been vocal about the company's need to drastically cut costs or sell itself to a competitor.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 24, 2015

As vodka falls out of favor, Pernod scrambles to adapt

Absolut, which makes up about half of the company's U.S. sales, saw a 3.3% decrease in sales volumes the last quarter.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 24, 2015

Ben & Jerry's still scooping up social mission years post-Unilever acquisition

The brand remained relatively autonomous and has since tripled in size.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 23, 2015

Sysco adds Trian's Peltz, Frank to board

The board additions could mean big changes in Sysco's future.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

Heaven Hill to acquire fast-growing Deep Eddy Vodka

The company aims to strengthen its presence in the vodka category, which leads the U.S. in spirits volumes.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

McCormick seals $100M Stubb's acquisition

The company is gaining a stronger foothold in the premium sauce and grilling products categories.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 21, 2015

Lawsuit filed against Costco amid supply chain slavery concerns

This is just the latest of several strikes against Costco for operations and policies.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 20, 2015

Hormel: Higher meat profits offsets bird flu damage to turkey segment

The company can thank Skippy peanut butter and Wholly Guacamole for a sales uptick in grocery.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 20, 2015

Inc. 5000: 14 of the industry's fastest-growing private food and beverage companies

These companies are ripe for acquisitions, a booming industry trend.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Coke's Suja investment is official: BevNET

Drink up: The deal means $90 million for investors.

By David Oliver • Aug. 19, 2015

Nomad Foods to pursue US frozen food acquisitions

This focus on frozen foods comes despite the industry being down in sales the past few years.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Kellogg still on target to close GA facility by end of 2015

Project K remains in full cost-cutting force.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

General Mills embraces trends for recent product developments

Count Chocula beer — need we say more?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 19, 2015

Coca-Cola: NYT article 'created confusion' about research funding

Can more transparency help improve the reputation of future company-funded research?

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 18, 2015

Blue Bell making its way back to freezers

The company was nearly devastated by the recall, including having to lay off more than one-third of its workforce.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 18, 2015

Natural condiments maker Sir Kensington's relishes $8.5M investment

Spreading the wealth: The company will use the investment to expand distribution, product development, and marketing, including adding the expertise of a former AB InBev CMO to its board.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 18, 2015

ConAgra appoints Serrao to new chief growth officer position

There aren't plans to announce a new CMO; Serrao will oversee a multi-departmental entity called the Growth Center of Excellence, which will include marketing.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 18, 2015

Cargill acquires Norwegian aquaculture company for $1.5B

The company is expanding its footprint in the aquaculture industry as it veers away from an underperformer — pork.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2015

Amid flat sales, Diageo CEO gets a 48% pay cut

This may signal the need to refocus the company's efforts on premium spirits, which consumers are beginning to prefer.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2015

Tyson to shut down IA beef processing plant, cut 400 jobs

Blame the dwindling cattle herds in the U.S.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2015

Sysco stock hits 20-month high after major activist investment

There's been a lot at "stake" in the food business lately.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 17, 2015

JBS: Lower profits on pork prices decline

The company has been impacted by the fast return of the hog supply following a deadly virus that killed millions of baby pigs.

By Carolyn Heneghan • Aug. 14, 2015