Coke CTO: Genetically personalized drinks are the future

It would certainly be a eye-catching marketable gimmick, if nothing else.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 5, 2013

Grocers to feel federal food stamp program cuts

Already beleaguered by current economic conditions, grocers are about to feel more pain as lower-income consumers see their benefits cut.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 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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Coke fan's Halloween response to Pepsi ad goes viral

An ad circulating on social media last week showed a Pepsi can wearing a "Cola-Coca" cape, and so did the doctored-up pro-Coke version.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2013

Barilla Pasta working toward a more LGBT-friendly future

The company is taking steps to right its image in the wake of controversial comments made by its chairman.

By Roger Riddell • Nov. 4, 2013

Ugly breakups: 4 food partnerships that failed miserably

Food marriages, like people marriages, are hard. And a good portion of them seem to end in acrimonious divorce-like splits.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 4, 2013

Kellogg to cut work force by 7%, and that's not all

The company's third-quarter results included a program that it hopes will strengthen its business internationally.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 4, 2013

Record corn crop looks likely; prices fall

As harvest nears, analysts are expecting to see huge numbers.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 4, 2013

Bottler of cult-beverage 'MexiCoke' may dump sugar on tax concerns

Coca-Cola from Mexican bottler Arca Continental SAB is still made with cane sugar, but all of that could change soon.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 4, 2013

Mars charge and McDonald's in stores: The week's most read food news

The food industry saw some big stories this week. Find out what you may have missed.

By Brian Warmoth • Nov. 1, 2013

Safeway sets deadline of Dec. 28 for Chicago exit, Dominck's sales

Safeway says it will close any Dominick's stores it hasn't sold by Dec. 28

By Paul Conley • Nov. 1, 2013

Shareholders approve sale of Dole to its CEO—again

Shareholders approved a plan by Dole Food's CEO to take the company private—the latest in a series of back-and-forth transactions for the fruit giant and its top executive.

By Paul Conley • Nov. 1, 2013

Mexico's impending food taxes lower shares for Coke Femsa, Bimbo

The world's largest soda market will become the first major one to tax high-calorie sodas.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2013

Kraft strips artificial colors from kids' macaronis

The company says the ingredient switch-up isn't the result of a Change.org petition.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 31, 2013

Ginger prices soar to record levels across U.S.

Produce importers and distributors say prices for ginger have risen dramatically.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2013

Anheuser-Busch InBev reports rise in sales, profit; warns on Brazil

Anheuser-Busch InBev beat analysts' expectations in the third quarter, but signaled that trouble lies ahead in Latin America.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 31, 2013

AB-InBev and Teamsters to negotiate new contract

The soon-to-expire current contract was finalized shortly after AB-InBev's 2008 merger.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 30, 2013

Nestle to move pizza operations from Ill. to Ohio

Millions of dollars in tax credits appear to have provided a persuasive incentive.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 30, 2013

ADM earnings drop on continued woes from drought

Agribusiness giant ADM blamed continuing problems from last year's drought for a decline in earnings.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013

$100B beer merger between A-B InBev and SABMiller could happen soon

Industry watchers predict Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller appear poised to join under one roof.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013

Progressive Produce buys Mission's asparagus business

Progressive will gain relationships across the Americas as a result.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013

Fresh Del Monte earnings plummet 73%

Fresh Del Monte blamed higher costs for an disappointing performance in the third quarter.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 30, 2013

Mars co-owner charged following fatal accident

Jacqueline Badger Mars will face a reckless driving charge, and a court date has been scheduled for December.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2013

Is the world running short on wine?

Europe needs to see better harvests as U.S. and Chinese wine consumption continues to test production capabilities.

By Brian Warmoth • Oct. 29, 2013

Russia and Japan end ban on Arkansas poultry

Japan and Russia have lifted a ban on imports of poultry from Arkansas.

By Paul Conley • Oct. 29, 2013

Family sues Red Bull for $85M over man's death

It may be the first wrongful death suit in Red Bull's history.

By Roger Riddell • Oct. 28, 2013