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Will the United States lead the future of meat?
If we do not remain open to new ideas — especially in terms of food production — we risk losing valuable ground, writes the Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation.
Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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What are the food trends of tomorrow and how can you prepare?
Sustainability, brand loyalty and intensifying consumer trends will cast a radical new path for food manufacturers, writes Accenture's Laura Gurski.
Laura Gurski • Feb. 25, 2020 -
ShopRite
Healthcare is food's next frontier
Consumers are beginning to seek non-medical, affordable solutions and food is emerging as one of the most potent tools to alleviate this pressure, says Mandy Saven of Stylus.
Mandy Saven • Feb. 19, 2020 -
Valentine's Day reminder: Together we can end child labor in cocoa
The chocolate industry wants to see children in school, not on farms. The efforts to change have had mixed results and a new approach is needed, writes World Cocoa Foundation's Richard Scobey.
Richard Scobey • Feb. 14, 2020 -
Be straight with me: A new era in 'woke' food labeling
As consumers are changing, brands need to be more transparent, open and honest. British copywriter Jonathan A. Finch discusses how to best communicate today.
Jonathan A. Finch • Feb. 6, 2020 -
AI in food and beverage: 3 money-saving industrial benefits for 2020
Artificial intelligence can optimize operations at every level, and these are the places where efficiency and profit potential will most benefit, writes Plutoshift's Prateek Joshi.
Prateek Joshi • Feb. 5, 2020 -
Veganism may not save the world, but healthier animals could
Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, says the unexpected solution is right in front of us.
Jeff Simmons • Jan. 23, 2020 -
Public Domain Pictures
Where does cannabis packaging design fit as the industry evolves?
Companies that participate in the nascent space need to understand changing state regulations and trends impacting product design, Tom Newmaster with FORCEpkg said.
Tom Newmaster • Jan. 2, 2020 -
PxFuel
2020 will be the year sustainability goes from buzzword to necessity
Retailers are putting pressure on manufacturers to deliver goods that satisfy consumers' new preference for green and clean options, writes IFS' Colin Elkins.
Colin Elkins • Dec. 23, 2019 -
Motif FoodWorks
As consumer tastes evolve, so should FDA standards of identity
As the federal agency considers updating definitions of food items and ingredients, Janet E. Collins of Motif FoodWorks says it needs to consider new technology and changing mindsets about plant-based alternatives.
Janet E. Collins • Dec. 2, 2019 -
Accuracy in food safety: Why good enough isn't good enough
Even a system that catches pathogens 98% of the time could have huge cost and reputational repercussions for a brand, writes Clear Labs CEO Sasan Amini.
Sasan Amini • Nov. 11, 2019 -
Glenn Lacey
What plant-based meat misses about chicken
To make an impact, new companies need to outperform the poultry industry and strike at what Big Chicken puts on the shoulders of its workers, the planet and public health, writes Rebellyous founder and CEO Christie Lagally.
Christie Lagally • Nov. 6, 2019 -
OffWhite Co
Top 5 food packaging trends to watch for in 2020
The need for manufacturers to deliver on-brand messages in a simple, clear and environmentally friendly presentation is stronger than ever. Josh White of OffWhite shares how companies are doing that.
Josh White • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Lillianna Byington
How regenerative agriculture and organic farming helps the earth
PBS recently published an article on how organic farming could worsen global warming, but General Mills' Shauna Sadowski writes it had omissions and misleading assertions.
Shauna Sadowski • Nov. 4, 2019 -
FDA warning letters shed light on enforcement priorities for CBD-infused food
Joining the trend may be lucrative, but lawyers Allison Fulton and Sarah Blitz argue companies should use caution and avoid these potential pitfalls.
Allison Fulton and Sarah Blitz • Oct. 17, 2019 -
Target
Appetizing investing in unbranded food manufacturers
Private label manufacturers offer opportunities for high valuations and rewarding returns, writes David Houser of Lincoln International.
David Houser • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Single serving without the waste
As plastic pollution becomes a bigger problem, manufacturers should be looking to edible and soluble replacements, writes Dorota Bartosik of Monosol, LLC.
Dorota Bartosik • Oct. 14, 2019 -
What the food and beverage industry needs to know about CBD
Although federal and state laws are evolving and inconsistent, three lawyers break down five concrete lessons for stakeholders based on a snapshot of the regulation today.
Anita Sabine, Jessica Borowick and Jeff Edelstein • Oct. 7, 2019 -
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3 ways for smaller companies to pack a punch in the brave new world of food and beverage manufacturing
Health and environmental focus is becoming a unique selling proposition for food and beverage manufacturers. Colin Elkins of IFS outlines three key areas where smaller vendors can put pressure on larger competitors.
Colin Elkins • Oct. 3, 2019 -
Rethinking packaging? Software can help manage the transition to more sustainable options
As consumers are more aware of the environmental hazards of plastics, many manufacturers need to make some changes. Mike Edgett of Infor walks through how technology can help it be successful.
Mike Edgett • Sept. 27, 2019 -
What happened to my Bud? Beverage makers flock to CBD-infused drinks
Beer and other drink companies are concerned that consumers would trade in their product for one with the cannabis compound — providing the high but without the calories.
Tom Newmaster • Sept. 17, 2019 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Ineffective labeling of plant-based food products leads to life-threatening allergic reactions
Consumers deserve clear and consistent labeling on everything, writes FARE CEO Lisa Gable.
Lisa Gable • Sept. 3, 2019 -
Jacob Bell
How FDA considerations impact food and beverage acquisitions
When considering buying a company, these three lawyers argue that potential buyers should pay particular attention to regulatory requirements.
Allison Fulton, Ariel Yehezkel and Allison Wu Troianos • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Mosaic Foods
Food for thought: From outer space to the kitchen table
With advances in technology, a growing population and shifting consumption habits, Anthony DeLio with Ingredion says the food industry needs to become more agile to address changing consumer demands.
Anthony DeLio • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Mr. Lighthizer, please keep your tariffs off my charcuterie board
There is a trade battle heating up over airplane parts, and Specialty Food Association President Phil Kafarakis writes it's unfair to punish lovers of good food in retaliation.
Phil Kafarakis • Aug. 8, 2019
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