Packaged food giant ConAgra Foods was found liable for $108.9 million in a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2009 fatal explosion at a Slim Jim plant in North Carolina.

Recent interest in ready-to-eat popcorn/caramel corn and alternative fruit and vegetable chips are driving revenue growth for some companies.

As a part of being more transparent, the Coca-Cola Co. disclosed it spent more money on health research and partnerships than was previously reported.

USDA revealed a new resource created in conjunction with Colorado State University that will help communities and businesses evaluate the economic benefits of investing in local food systems.

North Carolina-based pork and turkey processor Prestage Farms announced the formation of a new company, Prestage Foods of Iowa, LLC.

Gerber Products Company has issued a voluntary recall for two specific organic pouch products after finding a packaging defect that may result in product spoilage during transport and handling.

The US food industry is projected to grow at a steady rate of 2.9 percent CAGR through 2022.

Craft brewers produced 24.5 million barrels in 2015, and saw a 13 percent rise in volume and a 16 percent increase in retail dollar value.

Single-serve coffee pioneer Kerurig Green Mountain, Inc. announced it has named Robert J. Gamgort as CEO beginning May 2.

The UK’s Premier Foods—known for its Mr. Kipling cakes and Bistro gravy among other brands—has rejected two unsolicited takeover bids from McCormick & Co.