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Food Lion using discounts to attract shoppers to its private brands
The promotion, which goes through April 11, allows shoppers to save 25 cents on every private brand item purchased.
By Doug Harris • March 27, 2017 -
Blue Apron acquires grass-fed beef company
BN Ranch had supplied its premium beef cuts to the meal kit company for two years.
By Keith Loria • March 24, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Adults hunger for health and convenience of meal kits
One in four U.S. adults purchased one either in the store or for delivery during the last year, according to Nielsen.
By Keith Loria • March 24, 2017 -
ADM sweetens its offerings with stevia and monk fruit brands
The two high-intensity sweeteners are shelf stable, can be blended with other substitutes and can be used in virtually any food and beverage product.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 23, 2017 -
As butter consumption churns upward, should manufacturers look to alternatives?
The USDA predicts more of the dairy spread will be eaten this year than any time in the last four decades.
By Doug Harris • March 23, 2017 -
High Brew Coffee drinkers are bitter toward stevia
The company switched to sugar after finding about one in three consumers did not like the taste of the plant-based sweetener in their drinks.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 23, 2017 -
Study: Products with label claims aren't healthier
Researchers from the University of North Carolina found low-fat products could be compensating with higher proportional quantities of sodium or sugar.
By Doug Harris • March 23, 2017 -
Study shows frozen fruits and veggies can be healthier than fresh
The cold doesn't bother it anyway: Researchers found more vitamin A, vitamin C and folates in some frozen produce.
By Doug Harris • March 23, 2017 -
A good deal? Kraft Heinz spends $200M on corporate responsibility
The maker of ketchup and Kool-Aid is using the money to fight global hunger and boost its sustainability efforts.
By Keith Loria • March 23, 2017 -
The mystery of gluten-free oats may finally be solved
The new "purity protocol" covers the entire supply chain from the farm to the finished product.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 23, 2017 -
Why won't the FDA name the manufacturer of E. coli-contaminated soy butter?
A civil lawsuit from a victim's family is the only public document to name Dixie Dew Products and SoyNut Butter as the sources of the outbreak.
By Keith Loria • March 22, 2017 -
Baileys new vegan drink actually is nuts
Almond milk is the base for the creamy sweet spirit launched by the popular Diageo brand.
By Doug Harris • March 22, 2017 -
Erratic US weather could lead to sparse salad plates
Parts of the country have been hit by extreme weather recently, most notably with heavy rains in California — a major grower of nuts and produce.
By Doug Harris • March 22, 2017 -
Bakers confident industry won't be loafing around in 2017
A report from Baking Business found 85% of survey respondents had a positive outlook for the industry this year.
By Doug Harris • March 22, 2017 -
USDA steps up testing of Brazilian beef amid scandal
The European Union, South Korea and Chile have suspended imports of Brazilian meat products this week.
By Keith Loria • March 22, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Changing tastes create challenges, opportunities for food giants
General Mills' CEO and J.M. Smucker's chairman spoke to Food Dive about how the influx of trendy startups is forcing incumbent food companies to introduce new or reformulated products.
By Christopher Doering • March 20, 2017 -
Cocoa companies pledge to end deforestation
The coalition — which includes Nestlé, Mars, Mondelez, Cargill and Olam — will begin its efforts in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
Pumpkin spice in April: Should seasonal foods be available year round?
About two-thirds of consumers say they enjoy eating seasonal ingredients all year long, according to Mintel.
By Doug Harris • March 20, 2017 -
Stonyfield milks popularity of full-fat dairy with new yogurts
These products have become more popular with consumers who view them as healthier, less processed and better tasting.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
Conagra purchases upstart meat snack maker
The acquisition of Thanasi Foods will allow the food giant to expand its reach in proteins and snacks popular with young consumers.
By Keith Loria • March 20, 2017 -
CPG companies slashing sugar and salt in 20% of products
Big brands are quickly reformulating their products as consumers flock toward better-for-you items.
By Doug Harris • March 17, 2017 -
Nutella maker adding two brands to chocolate empire
Ferrero International will buy Fannie May and Harry London brands from 1-800-Flowers.com for $115 million.
By Doug Harris • March 17, 2017 -
Biena Foods targets legume sweet spot with chocolate-covered chickpeas
As the chickpea becomes more entrenched in its position as a nutritious all-purpose ingredient, more sweet and savory snacks are sure to come on the market.
By Caroline Macdonald • March 16, 2017 -
Can peas help create protein-filled bread?
British bakery brand Warburtons partnered with Canadian researchers to develop pea flour dough to make bread that will look and taste like any other loaf.
By Keith Loria • March 16, 2017 -
Study: Gluten can prevent Type 2 diabetes
It remains to be seen if this study can turn the tide against those who view a gluten-free diet as healthier.
By Emma Liem Beckett • March 16, 2017
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