Opinion: Page 5
The latest opinion pieces by industry thought leaders
If you are interested in having your voice heard on Food Dive's Opinion page, please read our editorial guidelines and fill out the submission form here.
-
Crisco decision adds to conflicting case law over lab testing results
When plaintiffs claim laboratory tests confirm a manufacturer deceptively labeled its food, three attorneys from McGuireWoods argue companies justifiably believe they are entitled to details about those tests.
James Neale, Trent Taylor and Ben Abel • July 25, 2019 -
3 tips for scaling your growing food business with a co-packer
This partnership can be an effective way to add production capacity, but doing it right can be tricky. Dori Brewer and Emily Klick of Perkins Coie offer tips for a mutually beneficial agreement.
Dori Brewer and Emily Klick • July 10, 2019 -
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods: First mover advantage in a rapidly growing market
Since its IPO in May, the price for shares in the company known for its plant-based burgers have taken off. Jeff Robards of Alantra looks at the two giants in the space and their potential future performance.
Jeff Robards • July 1, 2019 -
Drinkworks
How smart brands are redefining convenience
Accenture's Laura Gurski said it's all about doing the small things right such as focusing on detail and using digital technology to tailor a product to each individual.
Laura Gurski • June 27, 2019 -
Pixabay
What to consider when packaging foods with particles
Liquid foods with particles require specific types of machines to successfully complete the process. E-PAK Machinery's Krys Beal discusses how to find the right equipment.
Krys Beal • June 11, 2019 -
Yujin Kim, Industry Dive
Food governance is imperative for transparency
In order to keep consumers safe, today's industry needs more than just rules and guidelines. Augusta HiTech Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Sean Caputo writes that blockchain can fill in the gaps.
Sean Caputo • May 22, 2019 -
Picmedia
Food industry leaders face increased personal reputational and legal risk
Executives and board members need to protect themselves through preemptive and credible enterprise risk management, Steel City Re CEO Nir Kossovsky argues.
Nir Kossovsky • May 17, 2019 -
Wikipedia
What are the key ingredients to highly valued food and beverage brands?
Aaron Goldstein, an investment banker at Lincoln International, says a significant part of achieving a premium M&A valuation is crafting the story, positioning the brand and articulating future growth potential.
Aaron Goldstein • May 13, 2019 -
Pxhere
How CPG companies reinvent manufacturing to improve efficiency
Companies can overcome barriers to innovation by examining legacy equipment and applying the latest techniques to adapt machines, argues David Russell of PA Consulting.
David Russell • May 9, 2019 -
Loop
Insurgents vs. industry incumbents: How the food and beverage industry is reshaping itself for the woke consumer
Colin Elkins with IFS explores how ambitious companies can leapfrog industry giants by meeting consumer expectations of product transparency and sustainability.
Colin Elkins • May 3, 2019 -
The latest official word on salt: Eat less
The Center for Science in the Public Interest's Michael Jacobson and Peter Lurie argue it is time to act on the abundant evidence that salty diets are harmful.
Michael Jacobson and Peter Lurie • May 1, 2019 -
Aldi
Success for food companies increasingly hinges on their ability to elevate human experiences
Peter Skarzynski and Kelly Weikel with Deloitte Consulting said CPGs should focus on connecting with consumers, offering good-for-you options and creating products that align with their values.
Peter Skarzynski and Kelly Weikel • April 30, 2019 -
Sir Kensington's
Guerrilla marketing: How technology helped Big Food get munched
New upstarts are regularly eating legacy brands' lunch. Specialty Food Association President Phil Kafarakis looks at the reasons why, from better ingredients to more consumer-focused marketing.
Phil Kafarakis • April 25, 2019 -
How blockchain can change the food industry
Chris Copenhaver and Ken Reiff, co-leaders of Cushman & Wakefield’s Food & Beverage Advisory group, write that one of the most promising answers to increasing food safety is blockchain.
Chris Copenhaver and Ken Reiff • April 9, 2019 -
Impossible Foods
How to free the market — and green it too
For once, the free market is helping the environment. Cameron Meyer Shorb of The Good Food Institute writes the government couldn't pick a worse time to intervene.
Cameron Meyer Shorb • April 8, 2019 -
Transparency and buying behavior are changing the game for category management
Manufacturers vying for customer loyalty must develop an omnichannel strategy that meets shopper demands for convenience and personalization, argues Label Insight co-founder Anton Xavier.
Anton Xavier • April 4, 2019 -
5 ways USDA's school programs fail 'Start Simple'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture doesn't seem to be following its own nutritional guidelines when it comes to cafeteria lunches. Jennifer Molidor from the Center for Biological Diversity identifies some of the inconsistencies.
Jennifer Molidor • March 29, 2019 -
Standardized date label legislation is a crucial step in addressing food waste
During a time filled with partisan debate, master of public health candidate Maya Sandalow writes that both sides of the aisle already agree upon one thing: perfectly good food should not be thrown out while millions go hungry.
Maya Sandalow • March 27, 2019 -
Pixabay
How blockchain can protect reputations and attract committed customers
Amid the uptick in recent recalls, Anant Kadiyala of Oracle writes blockchain technology can help businesses regain and reinforce trust from the public.
Anant Kadiyala • March 1, 2019 -
Top takeaways from TTB's proposed labeling modernization: What alcoholic beverage companies need to know
The primary goal is to make rules simpler and clearer for business owners so compliance will be easier. Three members of Hogan Lovells IP practice explain what's in the proposal and how to comment on it.
Brendan Quinn, Veronica Colas and Andrea DiSandro • Feb. 27, 2019 -
5 keys to driving CPG sales online in 2019
Selling products through websites and apps doesn’t have to be hard. It’s just a matter of knowing how, and SmartCommerce CEO Jennifer Silverberg explains her strategy.
Jennifer Silverberg • Feb. 14, 2019 -
What dairy pros need to know about the USMCA
The agreement, which still needs to be approved, shifts the trade and export of products between the United States, Mexico and Canada. Ted Jacoby III, who leads the T.C. Jacoby & Company trading firm, breaks down the plan.
Ted Jacoby III • Feb. 7, 2019 -
Shutterstock
Bridging the food and beverage manufacturing skills gap with simulation training
Debra Schug of Simutech Multimedia said companies should use the technology to teach new workers and engage existing staff.
Debra Schug • Feb. 5, 2019 -
FDA should think of consumers when redefining 'healthy' and 'natural'
Regulated product claims are only useful if they are understood by shoppers. John Bode of the Corn Refiners Association shares results of a study indicating more needs to be done to make the terminology better understood.
John Bode • Feb. 1, 2019 -
Biz Journals
3 ways to prepare for the year ahead in food and beverages
To stand out, the food and beverage industry needs to connect with consumers using things like precision manufacturing and creating a personal connection, says Laura Gurski with Accenture.
Laura Gurski • Jan. 31, 2019
Previous
