Slideshows

What's new in food

Better-for-you and indulgent snacks debut, from lower-fat popcorn to chocolate-dipped potato chips.

Bringing the heat

From Southwest to Sriracha, bold and spicy flavors are kicking up mainstream menus.

Third-quarter M.&A. trends

As the industry prepares for a consumer comeback, food and beverage companies continue to reshape portfolios, with a focus on health and wellness, snacks and core growth.

Cutting-edge dining trends

Nut milks, egg yolks and seaweed top the list of cutting-edge dining trends poised for mainstream menus in 2014, according to Sterling-Rice Group, a Boulder-based consulting firm.

Top candy brands

Halloween season spells sweet sales for confectionery companies, with the Hershey Co. and Mars Inc. leading the pack, according to IRI data.

What's new in food

Clean-label trends and bake-shop treats inspire latest batch of new products.

Botanical beverages

A growing number of beverage marketers are including botanicals in product formulations, as many plant-derived ingredients are well-known for providing health and wellness benefits.

Lightening up

More chain restaurants are luring health-conscious consumers with lower-calorie menus.

What's new in food

Greek yogurt dips and desserts among better-for-you launches; convenience and clean-label trends inspire new products.

Inside B&G Foods' M.&A. strategy

B&G Foods, Inc., Parsippany, N.J., has been on a steady shopping spree in recent years, padding its portfolio with such brands as Pirate's Booty snacks, Mrs. Dash seasonings and Cream of Wheat.