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Chicken with a side of facts: Information hungry consumers expect more
Tom Super, senior vice president of communications at the National Chicken Council, said diners are rightfully asking more questions about how food is grown and raised.
Tom Super • Jan. 25, 2019 -
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How the pork industry can prepare for challenges to its reputation
Reports of African swine fever in China could rattle worldwide consumer confidence in the meat. Steel City Re CEO Nir Kossovsky gives advice for producers to make it through these kinds of issues.
Nir Kossovsky • Jan. 23, 2019 -
The power of hemp: Beyond profit
With the signing of the Farm Bill, it is on track to be the hot new ingredient in food — but Mike Fata of Manitoba Harvest cautions manufacturers to look past its short-term trendiness to its long-term wellness benefits.
Mike Fata • Dec. 26, 2018 -
Getting the art of new product launches down to a science
Odds are stacked against new products succeeding in a shifting market, but Marsha McGraw, SVP, President U.S. Market at Catalina, says data-driven practices can help.
Marsha McGraw • Dec. 18, 2018 -
How the 'non-GMO' plague is shifting from the food to the beverage industry
The claim may sound buzzy, but dietitian and GMO Answers volunteer Neva Cochran writes that it makes little difference — and is often meaningless.
Neva Cochran • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Eat like a Woman
Finally, the food industry is coming around to the science of women's nutrition
While modern science has taken steps to make up for lost time, Villanova Business School faculty member Keith Wright writes that some in the business community are taking matters into their own hands.
Keith Wright • Dec. 11, 2018 -
Courts are trending toward broader patent eligibility
While it has been difficult to get a patent on a lab-made food item that is identical to what's found in nature, attorneys Jessica L.A. Marks and Virginia L. Carron write that the tide may be turning.
Jessica L.A. Marks and Virginia Carron • Nov. 21, 2018 -
Why Coca-Cola shouldn't try to ride the CBD high
As more beverage companies buy into the cannabis industry, business student Maggie Chen writes that the soft drink company should duck out because of legal technicalities and potentially disastrous effects on its brand.
Maggie Chen • Nov. 16, 2018 -
Real Dietitian
The good news is there are more food labels — and that's the bad news, too
While these should give consumers more knowledge about a product, sometimes they do nothing but confuse. Jes Walton of Green America writes about how to help consumers understand the information.
Jes Walton • Nov. 9, 2018 -
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When it comes to food policy, the midterm elections may have consequences
Real change may come to Washington after Tuesday, but Sean McBride of DSM Communications writes that could set the stage for more years of tumult.
Sean McBride • Nov. 5, 2018 -
Why whole genome sequencing is not the right tool for routine pathogen testing
Targeted sequencing is quicker, less expensive and yields more accurate results, writes Clear Labs CEO and co-founder Sasan Amini.
Sasan Amini • Oct. 26, 2018 -
Reading between the 'clean label' lines
While consumers clamor for simple ingredients, Rob Wong of Agri-Neo points out that on the way to being used in products, some items undergo even more chemical processes.
Rob Wong • Oct. 22, 2018 -
How to prepare for a food recall before it starts
Following this month's beef recall, Nicole Hardin, director of product management at Sage, outlines actionable steps for how to respond to foodborne illnesses.
Nicole Hardin • Oct. 15, 2018 -
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Will your nutrition tech stand out in 2019?
Amy Shim, the director of client services for Invention Evaluator, lays out the steps entrepreneurs should take to validate a nutrition tech product.
Amy Shim • Oct. 11, 2018 -
Fighting food waste to curb climate change
The World Wildlife Fund's Pete Pearson discusses how to limit food waste and fight climate change in order to decrease greenhouse gases.
Pete Pearson • Oct. 10, 2018 -
Hot new products and food trends consumers are craving
Specialty Food Association President Phil Kafarakis writes about emerging consumer demands and how to stay on top of them to remain relevant.
Phil Kafarakis • Oct. 8, 2018 -
Sealing challenges the food and drink industry
It's vital to get products packaged correctly, both for consumer health and factory safety. Russ Pimblett of FTL Technology reviews how to make sure a plant's processes are performing well.
Russ Pimblett • Oct. 4, 2018 -
Capturing a coffee roast through packaging and labeling
How can the flavor of the beans be communicated through packaging? Frontier Label CEO Jared Powell has some ideas.
Jared Powell • Sept. 20, 2018 -
The future of produce marketing is demand creation
While promotion of fruits and vegetables should always highlight health and nutrition, Lauren M. Scott, Produce Marketing Association's marketing director, argues it should increasingly focus on wants and aspirations, as well.
Lauren M. Scott • Sept. 12, 2018 -
Sustainable solutions for the world's growing protein demands
Almost a third of the calories people eat comes from meat, but population growth and sustainability concerns could strain the supply.
Rainer Schindler • Aug. 24, 2018 -
Knowing your audience is key to grocers' success
While new technologies are appearing in the supermarket business, Sylvain Perrier, CEO of Mercatus Technologies, outlines what retailers need to consider before deciding whether to implement them.
Sylvain Perrier • Aug. 20, 2018 -
How to target shoppers when ingredients drive the sale
Consumers now check product labels before deciding what goes in their carts. Catalina's Mark Bees explains how brands and retailers can figure out which components they want to find.
Mark Bees • July 30, 2018 -
The evolution of food cans: an innovation journey
In more than 40 years, there hasn't been a single reported foodborne illness because this container failed, and the industry is constantly evolving to continue to be trusted and safe, writes Sherrie Rosenblatt of the Can Manufacturers Institute.
Sherrie Rosenblatt • July 23, 2018 -
Why gyms are the best place for health-focused products to get in shape
Manufacturers looking to test their latest ideas targeting those wanting to get in shape only need to look as far as their nearest CrossFit facility, explains Watson's Amit Sinha.
Amit Sinha • July 16, 2018 -
Striking a balance between pricing and provenance
Kieran Forsey, CEO of private brand grocery specialist Solutions for Retail Brands, explains why "clean and clear" labeling is a key weapon in the battle of the supermarkets.
Kieran Forsey • July 9, 2018
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