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Editor's Note

New product offerings raise questions about the importance of brands

While brands are valuable, mergers, acquisitions and new product lines can lessen their importance

Debra Schug

September 12, 2017

Our annual list of top companies provides an interesting look at the value of brands.

Top 100 Food & Beverage Companies

2017 Top 100: The World’s Top 100 Food & Beverage Companies

Nestle takes top spot for the second year in a row.

Claire Phoenix

September 6, 2017

Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Mars, Cargill among top companies.

Coffee packaging

La Colombe Coffee, Crown launch single-use coffee can

New convenience driven package delivers precise portions of fresh, premium coffee

Crystal Lindell

August 14, 2017

The MiniVault, a pre-portioned single-use can, delivers café quality ground coffee to consumers in a vessel that is both convenient for at-home use and extends the shelf life up to five times.

PepsiCo’s Food for Good program drives company innovation

How the purpose-driven business initiative has helped achieve company goals.

Debra Schug

August 9, 2017

Eight years ago PepsiCo piloted a different approach to social good with a purpose-driven business initiative called Food for Food (FFG). FFG generates no profit for the company, but uniquely takes advantage of the logistical expertise and technological knowledge of PepsiCo.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Cott Beverages sold to Refresco

All-cash transaction totals $1.25 billion

Casey Laughman

July 27, 2017

Cott Corporation has announced that it is selling its Cott Beverages business to Refresco for $1.25 billion.

Coke

New Coca-Cola Zero announcement brings back memories of New Coke fiasco

A look at how one brand overcame such a huge marketing mistake.

Casey Laughman

July 27, 2017

I realize that nostalgia for the 1980s is a big thing these days, but I hope that Coca-Cola isn’t taking it too far.

Coke

Coke Zero reformulated with new recipe, new packaging

New recipe tastes like a Coke with zero sugar and zero calories, slated to hit shelves in Aug.

Crystal Lindell

July 27, 2017

Coca-Cola Zero is getting a new name, new look and, according to the company, an even more delicious taste.

Conagra on digital grocery shopping and innovative products

VP of innovation says products in the center of the store are facing a unique set of challenges.

Debra Schug

July 20, 2017

Right now, as more consumers are doing more grocery shopping online, CPG companies are learning how to adapt to technology that enables product delivery in under an hour.