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Interest in healthy food options fueling Whole Foods' growth
Consumers who shied away during the recession are returning, and millennials are fueling further growth.
By Roger Riddell • July 22, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 food companies betting on the bug business
If insects catch on as a mainstream food option, these forward-thinkers will be ahead of the curve.
By Roger Riddell • July 18, 2013 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of InstacartTrendlineTop 5 stories from Food Dive
The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Industry leaders and tech experts develop sustainable meat solutions at Hack//Meat
The hackathon saw "steakholders" and hackers team up to tackle some of the meat industry's biggest sustainability issues.
By Roger Riddell • July 17, 2013 -
Deep Dive
IFT 2013: 3 questions that will change how you think about food
David Robson offered options that could radically reshape the food industry during his Beacon lecture in Chicago.
By Brian Warmoth • July 16, 2013 -
Organic producers can't keep up with demand
Limited supplies and increasing skepticism among some farmers is making it hard for producers to keep up with booming demand for organic foods.
By Roger Riddell • July 15, 2013 -
Deep Dive
IFT 2013: Fareed Zakaria names the biggest problem facing food
In his address to Institute of Food Technologists meeting in Chicago, the CNN host offered optimism and calls for change.
By Brian Warmoth • July 14, 2013 -
Deep Dive
GMO labeling scorecard: Where states and companies stand
Here’s a round-up of what some key players have committed to recently regarding one of food's hottest issues.
By Bree Shirvell • July 2, 2013 -
Specialty markets thrive as consumers seek local, organic foods
Consumers want to know where their food comes from, and new concepts like food hubs are making it happen.
By Davide Savenije • June 26, 2013 -
MillerCoors takes Golden Brewery landfill-free
The largest brewery in the U.S. is also the only brewery in the U.S. to earn landfill-free status.
By Roger Riddell • June 25, 2013 -
Kraft's nudity and ingredient concerns: This week's most read food news
Food Dive sorted out criticism, successes and risks for the food industry in this week's most popular posts.
By Brian Warmoth • June 21, 2013 -
Deep Dive
5 global problems that could devastate the food industry
Bee populations and scandals continue to raise eyebrows, if not food prices at the supermarkets, in 2013.
By Roger Riddell • June 20, 2013 -
Could food hub be the future of former Ill. air force base?
The idea is said to be the most realistic of two options currently on the table.
By Roger Riddell • June 17, 2013 -
Deep Dive
The consumer trends that matter right now in meat and poultry
Health concerns, changing demographics and rising prices are among factors influencing consumers' meat and poultry consumption.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
GMO labeling bill passes through Maine legislature with ease
The bill has similar provisions to one passed in Connecticut.
By Roger Riddell • June 13, 2013 -
Boulder Brands banking on gluten-free trend's continued growth
The rising popularity of gluten-free options pulled the company out of the struggles it experienced in 2008 and 2009.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013 -
Public Ledger forecasts global cocoa market shortfall for the next two years
Consumption is exceeding production as demand rises due to an improved economy.
By Roger Riddell • June 10, 2013 -
New beer cans and Facebook vending machines: This week's most read food news
It was an exciting week for packaging concepts. Are you all caught up?
By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2013 -
Coca-Cola's new bottle design is about as cold as it gets
But is it practical? Say hello to the "Botello de Hielo."
By Brian Warmoth • June 7, 2013 -
Cargill increases North American sustainable cocoa product range
The increase is part of its Cargill Cocoa Promise.
By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2013 -
World agencies forecast rise in food prices, encourage farm investment
Slowed production and increasing consumption will lead to rising prices that will hit developing countries hardest.
By Roger Riddell • June 6, 2013 -
Monsanto sued by Kansas wheat farmer
The suit alleges financial harm done to farmers by spread of experimental wheat strain.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
AB InBev commits to reach seven environmental goals by 2017
The new goals contain everything from reductions in water usage and packaging materials to green refrigerator purchases.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
USDA and EPA announce U.S. Food Waste Challenge
The two agencies are joining forces with private-sector partners to reduce the massive amount of food waste that ends up in the nation's landfills.
By Roger Riddell • June 5, 2013 -
GMO label mandate bill fails in New York Assembly
The bill's lead sponsor says she will find a way to bring it to another vote.
By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2013 -
Dannon expands Greek yogurt line in new direction with Oikos dips
The new dips will be available in four flavors.
By Roger Riddell • June 4, 2013