Peltz renews call to split up PepsiCo

He's back! Just days after the soda and snack giant told him "no," Nelson Peltz is at it again.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 20, 2014

Diageo to spend $2 million on bourbon visitors center

The money will be used to convert an old administration building into a tourist-friendly destination.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 20, 2014

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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

ConAgra tweaks strategy as new markets elude

The food giant sees a fading of the lines between private labels and name brands.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 19, 2014

Nespresso to sell new machine to make American-style coffee

Nestle hopes that a larger version of its home-brewing machine can win share of market from Keurig Green Mountain.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 19, 2014

Kit Kat is Time's most influential candy bar in history

The chocolate-covered wafer treat was recognized for its global reach.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 19, 2014

Coke reports weak earnings, revenue down 3.6%

Will an advertising boost, and its Keurig stake, help it make a comeback?

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 18, 2014

Can a countertop Coke machine edge out SodaStream?

Coke and Keurig versus Sodastream may well be the next frontier of the soda wars.

By Ariella Brown • Feb. 18, 2014

Cargill, Bunge will reject crops from Syngetna's latest GMO corn seed

The ag giants say they aren't interested in buying crops that China is likely to reject.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 18, 2014

Campbell Soup's profit soars on broth sales, winter weather

A harsh winter translated to increased sales for the soup manufacturer.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 18, 2014

Green eating and GMOs: This week's most read food news

Which food giant announced it would remove artificial ingredients from one of its staple products? Find out here!

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 14, 2014

7 food & beverage CEOs to watch in 2014

Whether they face PR minefields or shifts to new markets, these executives' decisions in 2014 will greatly impact their companies' destinies.

By Keith Button • Feb. 14, 2014

Workers charged with animal cruelty in DiGiorno pizza case

Four farm workers have been charged in connection with the abuse of dairy cows at a facility that supplied Nestle's frozen-pizza unit.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 14, 2014

Kellogg to open service center in Grand Rapids, shift jobs from headquarters

The move comes as Kellogg closes plants and cuts jobs in other locations.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 14, 2014

Snack bar lawsuit: Kind sues Clif bars for trademark infringement

At issue is the transparent packaging of Clif Bar 's new Mojo bars.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 14, 2014

PepsiCo reports Q4 snacks increase, drinks still down

The snack and beverage giant will test natural sweeteners in its drinks as it continues trying to correct its drinks business.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 13, 2014

Can natural sweeteners right Dr. Pepper's ship?

New versions of Dr Pepper, 7Up, and Canada Dry will shun artificial sweeteners.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 13, 2014

6 food brands going for Olympic gold

Will being associated with some of the world's greatest athletes give these brands a boost?

By Alex Nowicki • Feb. 13, 2014

Rock star joins crusade to change Yoplait design to save wildlife

Boston bassist David Sikes joins a years-long campaign to save animals by forcing Yoplait to change design.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014

Mondelez warns of price hikes as earnings fall short

The maker of Oreos and Ritz crackers blamed weak sales in emerging markets for its performance.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014

Mexico's Grupo Bimbo buys Canada Bread for $1.7B

The move further consolidates Grupo Bimbo as North America's baking powerhouse.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014

Nestle reports poor performance for 2013, warns of trouble ahead

Nestle signaled that growth is falling in emerging markets and will cut into earnings again this year.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 13, 2014

Diageo targets whiskey aficionados with Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Co.

The new brand will release "lost" barrels of whiskey from around the world.

By Roger Riddell • Feb. 12, 2014

Kroger buys digital-coupon maker YOU Tech

The purchase turns the supermarket chain into a major player in the fast-growing segment.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014

ConAgra warns of trouble ahead, cites private-label challenges

The food-processing giant told Wall Street that it was cutting profit expectations for the fiscal year.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014

Heineken sales drop, but brewer expects a better 2014

The brewer sees a rise in emerging market sales following a disappointing 2013.

By Paul Conley • Feb. 12, 2014