Sugar rush: Five factors driving prices across the globe

The global sugar trade is getting strange as a perfect storm of factors applies pressure from every direction.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014

AB InBev buys Oregon craft brewer 10 Barrel

The purchase adds to Anheuser-Busch's growing presence in the craft space.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Mondelez is upbeat despite plunge in profit

The cookies and treats giant raised its forecast for the full year although it had a disappointing third quarter.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014

ADM names new CEO, Woertz to remain as chairman

The unexpected move puts Juan Luciano, who joined the company in 2011, at the helm.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014

Delhaize returns to profit on US sales, will sell Bottom Dollar chain to Aldi

The Belgian parent of the Food Lion and Hannaford grocery chains said margins improved in the U.S.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 6, 2014

Snyder's-Lance boosts investment in Late July organic snacks

The snack maker also announced the creation of a new "Better for You" division.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 5, 2014

Reyes buys Gold Coast to become largest beer distributor in nation

The family-owned company now transports more suds than Anheuser-Busch InBev.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 5, 2014

ADM earnings soar despite plunge in revenue

The agribusiness giant cited gains in corn processing from ethanol for the surprising results.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 5, 2014

Dr Pepper Snapple completes Davis acquisitions

The company now has control over distribution of its brands like 7UP, Snapple, Sunkist, and more.

By David Oliver • Nov. 4, 2014

Publix profits rise just as chain revels in football-hero status of employee

The supermarket chain is doing well, but all eyes are on one of the grocer's bag boys.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 4, 2014

Danone boosts stake in Centrale Laitiere

The world's largest yogurt company now owns 90% of the Moroccan dairy firm.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 4, 2014

United Biscuits sold to Yildiz for $2.6 billion

The Turkish owner of Godiva emerges as the winner of the global fight to take control of the snack-maker.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 4, 2014

Sysco profit falls but beats expectations

Sales at the giant supplier to restaurants and institutions rose 6.2% in its fiscal first quarter.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 3, 2014

Royal DSM to build polymerization plant in Georgia

The Dutch company will build the new plant, aimed at supplying packaging material companies in the food industry, next to its existing facility.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 3, 2014

Glanbia goes big on gluten-free, opens new oats plant

The ingredients company's new plant is aimed at serving the U.S. market.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 3, 2014

Diageo swaps Bushmills for Don Julio

The deal involves an asset swap between the world's largest distiller and Mexico's Jose Cuervo.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 3, 2014

Diageo cancels plans to expand whisky capacity

The company cited a global slowdown in sales of Scotch whisky for its decision.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2014

AB InBev profit falls short of estimates

Global sales by volume for the world's largest brewer fell 2.7%.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2014

Danone invests $550 million in Chinese baby formula maker

Danone will acquire a 25% stake in Yashili International Holdings.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2014

Friday Flavors: Deadly spiders and the case of the missing soybeans

Every Friday we bring you some fun and tasty reads from the past five days.

By David Oliver • Oct. 30, 2014

Kellogg net income takes a dive

The breakfast cereal giant said net income in its third quarter fell 31%.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2014

SodaStream sales plummet, company to refocus

The at-home drink-maker also said it would shutter its controversial plant in the occupied territories.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2014

Bunge won't reopen blast-damaged elevator in Ohio this year

The Cincinnati grain elevator was rocked by an explosion at the start of the harvest season.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2014

Amy's Kitchen buys former Heinz plant in Idaho

The move comes amid remarkable growth for the maker of vegetarian and vegan convenience foods.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2014

Coca-Cola invests $500 million in Indonesia

The soft drink giant is buying a stake in Coca-Cola Amatil's Indonesian unit as a way to boost sales in Southeast Asia.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2014