Inside Tyson Foods' effort to adopt the startup mentality

The meat processor has started an innovation lab whose seven-member team oversees everything from creating to marketing the products — to get them to consumers faster.

By Christopher Doering • May 31, 2018

Not JUST food aid: How a manufacturer plans to feed the hungry — and profit

With its new Power Gari porridge produced in Liberia, the company formerly known as Hampton Creek is using knowledge of the food system and local population to change the way to look at the developing world.

By Megan Poinski • May 29, 2018

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 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. 

By Food Dive staff

Will sustainable sushi boost Target's grocery business?

This premium offering may have the power to draw shoppers to its struggling grocery segment, but first the company needs to effectively pilot the product at three New York City stores.

By Alicia Kelso • May 25, 2018

The importance of eco-friendly food packaging

While it's difficult for CPG companies to reduce excess packaging, shifting to sustainable options appeals to today's more environmentally conscious consumers, writes Ian Venus of Venus Hartung.

By Ian Venus • May 22, 2018

Earth Fare serves up local, frozen produce year-round

The grocer has partnered with Seal the Seasons, a supplier that partners with family farms and freezes seasonal fruits and vegetables at their peak of freshness.

By Alicia Kelso • May 22, 2018

REBBL, High Brew each raise $20M in investment rounds

The beverage companies plan to use the money to enhance marketing efforts, and, in REBBL's case, fight human trafficking in areas where it sources its ingredients.

By Cathy Siegner • May 22, 2018

American dieters could spark growth for food brands

The percentage of U.S. adults on diets such as paleo and Whole30 rose to 36% in the past year, a trend on which manufacturers are capitalizing.

By Cathy Siegner • May 17, 2018

Seattle co-op PCC commits to high chicken welfare standards

The nation's largest cooperative grocer says it is the first U.S. retailer to comprehensively address welfare standards for the popular protein.

By Patti Zarling • May 14, 2018

Growing pains: Vertical agriculture stunted by rising real estate, energy and labor costs

Unless indoor farms can find a way to lower costs, the segment is likely to bottom out without more investment — or public subsidies.

By Cathy Siegner • May 11, 2018

Bees buzz into MOM's Organic Market

The East Coast organic and natural food stores are selling beekeeping equipment and hives so shoppers can start their own backyard colonies.

By Patti Zarling • May 7, 2018

Consumers don't notice on-pack sustainability claims, study says

QuadPackaging and Package InSight said companies should do more to educate customers about their efforts and what their label claims mean.

By Cathy Siegner • May 1, 2018

Sustainable cocoa promises have been empty, report says

Chocolate companies’ efforts to improve the sector have had little impact over the past decade, with continuing high levels of child labor and low farmer incomes.

By Caroline Macdonald • April 26, 2018

Can a c-store devoted to healthy products go mainstream?

The Goods Mart only sells curated healthy and sustainable items, and owner Rachel Krupa has plans for expansion. 

By Alicia Kelso • April 26, 2018

Tyson and Flashfood partner to cut back on waste by selling boxes of surplus food

The CPG company and Canadian startup hope delivery and convenience encourage more people to buy "ugly" produce and surplus food.

By Patti Zarling • April 24, 2018

Enjoy Life Foods gets international palm oil-free certification

The allergy-friendly CPG company, which is debuting products without the controversial ingredient, is the first food manufacturer to earn it.

By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2018

Grocers seeing plenty of green with sustainability efforts

Giant, Walmart, Trader Joes and Wegmans are among the chains reducing food waste and minimizing their carbon footprint in an effort to help the environment and their bottom line.

By Patti Zarling • April 23, 2018

Big Food companies mark Earth Day by touting sustainability efforts

General Mills, Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms are emphasizing their environmental responsibility initiatives with reports tied to the annual event that took place Sunday.

By Cathy Siegner • April 23, 2018

American consumers waste about a pound of food each day

A USDA study found fruits and vegetables account for a majority of this loss, and that consumers with the healthiest diets are the biggest offenders.

By Alicia Kelso • April 20, 2018

San Francisco startup's plant-based 'salmon' burger could make waves in the protein segment

Like the real fish, Terramino Foods' product is a complete protein source with omega-3 fatty acids, but contains less fat. The company hopes to sell to restaurants by the end of 2018. 

By Cathy Siegner • April 18, 2018

Pollution: The next big food opportunity

Food and beverage brands have a chance to respond to consumer demand for cleaner, functional products while helping reduce global pollution at the same time, says Mandy Saven of Stylus.

By Mandy Saven • April 17, 2018

How Annie's use of regenerative agriculture could expand the practice

The natural CPG brand is working with Montana farmers using the method to produce its signature Organic Mac & Cheese and Organic Bunny Grahams.

By Alicia Kelso • April 17, 2018

Report: Large grocers don't make the grade on limiting food waste

The Center for Biological Diversity and the "Ugly" Fruit and Veg Campaign analyzed the 10 largest companies and scored them on three separate criteria. None got an A.

By Cathy Siegner • April 17, 2018

As Danone North America becomes a certified B Corp, are other big food companies close behind?

B Corp growth parallels the spending power of millennials, who go out of their way to do business with companies that reflect their values.

By Cathy Siegner • April 13, 2018

Nestle vows to convert to environmentally friendly packaging by 2025

The Swiss company says 100% will be recyclable or reusable in the next few years and pledges to help countries create favorable waste systems.

By Patti Zarling • April 11, 2018

Traceability is a must for companies with zero-deforestation pledges

By publishing their palm oil supply chains, Unilever and Nestlé paved the way for companies to make similar commitments, but Julie Nash of Ceres says other firms need to step up their game.   

By Julie Nash • April 10, 2018