Price gap narrows between private label and national brands

Private labels have made gains—but they still struggle in several food product categories.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 14, 2013

Coca-Cola offers free screenings of Mandela movie at colleges across the U.S.

Coca-Cola is footing the bill for free screenings of a new biographical film about Nelson Mandela.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 14, 2013

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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Prince Charles accuses Britain's retailers of putting farmers in the poorhouse

The heir to the British throne called out his nation's food retailers in a Country Life editorial.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2013

Butterball turkey shortage reported ahead of Thanksgiving

The shortage affects large fresh turkeys, though plenty of alternatives should still be available.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2013

Nabisco's Mallomars turn 100

The chocolate and marshmallow cookies are a cult favorite due to their limited availability.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 13, 2013

Clothing brand Patagonia expanding into beer

New Belgium Brewing will launch the beer to celebrate Patagonia's 40th anniversary.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 13, 2013

Arbitrator: Starbucks owes Mondelez $2.76 billion after Kraft dispute

A lot of people must be smiling in the Mondelez offices this week.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 12, 2013

Unilever sets 2014 deadline for palm oil sustainability

The consumer-goods giant is the world's largest user of palm oil.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2013

Skinnygirl, AriZona partner up on sparkling beverages

Four flavors will launch in three cities at the end of November.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2013

Former Heinz exec to head Carlsberg's Asian business

Christopher Warmoth will be tasked with helping the Danish brewer grab a larger share of the Asian market.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 12, 2013

Annie's will purchase Safeway plant for $6M

Joplin, Mo., is about to become a lot more important for the organic snack leader.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 12, 2013

E. coli outbreak traced to salads sold at Trader Joe's

The outbreak has sickened 26 in three states.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 11, 2013

PepsiCo will invest $5.5B in India

The announcement comes just days after rival Coca-Cola announced a $4 billion investment in China.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 11, 2013

4 Kroger predictions: Will it actually take over the world?

Kroger is sitting on top of the supermarket space—rolling in revenue, its stock price soaring. What's next? And what could go wrong?

By Paul Conley • Nov. 11, 2013

HFCS manufacturers slash contract prices to compete with subsidized sugar

ADM and Cargill are offering price cuts to high-fructose corn syrup buyers.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 11, 2013

Pecan prices rise on weather problems, China purchases

Two years of bad weather, combined with soaring demand from China, is putting pressure on pecan prices.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 11, 2013

Coke to invest over $4B in China

Emerging markets like China are a key part of Coke's strategy to hit $200 billion in revenue by 2020.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 8, 2013

Coca-Cola's past and future: The most read food news of the week

Everyone else was reading these news posts this week. Do you need to get caught up?

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 8, 2013

Chiquita Brands posts larger-than-expected loss

Chiquita Brands reports loss of $18 million in most recent quarter and warns of challenges ahead.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 8, 2013

Samuel Adams launches 2013 batch of Utopias

The barrel-aged Utopias is the brewer's most renowned beer.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2013

FDA announces trans fats ban

No timetable has been announced for the gradual phase-out of all trans fats.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 7, 2013

Oreo-maker Mondelez reports higher earnings, worries about China

Mondelez International reported a rise in profit, but it warned of trouble ahead, based on falling sales overseas.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 7, 2013

Nestle sells bulk of Jenny Craig to private equity firm

Estimates have the sale price at less than $300 million, though terms were not disclosed.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 7, 2013

General Mills to build $24M distribution center in Michigan

The new cold chain facility will create 27 new jobs in Comstock Township.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 6, 2013

Exported Mexican Coke to stick with cane sugar

Coke's bottler south of the border could still use more fructose, but its U.S.-bound bottles will be unaffected.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 6, 2013