Manufacturing
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ColumnLeftovers: Sun-Maid makes sweet raisins sour; Tyson's pizza chicken nuggets hit shelves
The growers' co-op is raisin the stakes with trendy innovation, and a bone broth joins the expanding list of keto diet foods.
By Food Dive staff • March 22, 2019 -
Fast-growing chickens presents texture issue for the industry
Poultry producers are finding some birds have woody breasts, akin to chewing leather, or squishy fillets known as "spaghetti meat." It could take several years to solve the problem.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 20, 2019 -
New Chobani Incubator class places an emphasis on diversity
In the latest group of startups working with the Greek yogurt giant, 75% have an underrepresented minority founder and 63% have a female founder.
By Megan Poinski • March 18, 2019 -
Tyson uses DNA to trace beef through the supply chain
Customers of Tyson Fresh Meat can now trace select products back to the ranch of origin by asking the company to run a test.
By Matt Leonard • March 15, 2019 -
ColumnLeftovers: Elmhurst launches hemp creamer; Triscuit cracks into clusters
The company that ditched its cows to follow the plant-based trend creates a way for people to enjoy their morning beverage with hemp and sugar, and functional coffee gets supercharged with vitamins.
By Food Dive staff • March 15, 2019 -
Growpacker's new cannabis incubator launches with Ceria as its first brand
California is the new testing ground for big investment in the space as the co-packing giant plans to get brands into its large recreational use market.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 14, 2019 -
SAP, Bumble Bee Foods team up to track tuna using blockchain
Consumers will be able to scan a QR code on the final product to find out where their fish was caught and how it made it to the store.
By Matt Leonard • March 12, 2019 -
Stories from the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference 2019
Food Dive spoke with executives and analysts to gain insight into how CPG companies are positioning their businesses to capture growth and weather rapidly changing consumer tastes.
By Christopher Doering • March 11, 2019 -
From CBD to plant based: 4 trends that dominated Expo West in 2019
The topics were among those prominent at the five-day conference in California that included thousands of exhibitors launching new products and panel discussions on what's next for food and beverages.
By Lillianna Byington • March 11, 2019 -
CPG companies make 'significant' progress in reformulating products - report
The Consumer Goods Forum's annual health and wellness progress report found 320,000 items have been changed to limit sugar and salt since the global survey started in 2015.
By Cathy Siegner • March 11, 2019 -
Mondelez's SnackFutures innovation hub invests in prebiotic Uplift Food
Brigette Wolf said the snack company was drawn to the startup by its work to disrupt the industry through gut health.
By Lillianna Byington • March 08, 2019 -
New report slashes guidelines for sodium consumption
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said the mineral is linked to chronic disease risk, but will this be enough to change levels in processed foods?
By Cathy Siegner • March 07, 2019 -
RXBAR's prescription for the future: New name, new products, changes in leadership
Newly created umbrella company Insurgent Brands is debuting savory snacks this week at Expo West with the launch of RX Oats. The company's CEO is stepping down to focus on innovation.
By Cathy Siegner • March 07, 2019 -
Gottlieb's resignation from FDA thrusts uncertainty into food, CBD regulations
The commissioner, who moved forward with initiatives already in progress and on the horizon, is leaving in a month to spend more time with his family.
By Megan Poinski • March 05, 2019 -
Thousands of 'poorly regulated' chemicals found in conventional foods, report finds
A new Environmental Working Group report found most consumers aren't aware CPG products contain these substances, while fewer than 40 synthetic ingredients are allowed in organic items.
By Cathy Siegner • March 05, 2019 -
Deep DiveCereal sweetens the deal, adding indulgent varieties to attract consumers
Sour Patch Kids, Hostess Honey Buns, Churros, Nutter Butters and Peeps are now appearing in breakfast bowls.
By Lillianna Byington • March 05, 2019 -
Report: USDA to release new food safety guidelines for meat companies
Amid a rise in recalls, an official told Reuters that companies will be required to start internal investigations when consumers complain and notify the government within 24 hours.
By Lillianna Byington • March 05, 2019 -
Farmstead partners with Kraft Heinz to expand inventory
The company is adding pantry staple classics including Jell-O and Kraft Mac & Cheese to provide one-stop online grocery shopping.
By Lauren Manning • March 05, 2019 -
OpinionHow 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.
By Anant Kadiyala • March 01, 2019 -
Moringa superfood producer Kuli Kuli gets $5M in funding led by Kellogg
Founder Lisa Curtis said the investment will help her nascent company launch its new ingredient business while continuing to scale its powder, bar and shot offerings.
By Jessi Devenyns • March 01, 2019 -
Washington state bill would make manufacturers responsible for plastic waste
House Bill 1204 would require plastic packaging producers to either participate in a stewardship organization by 2022 or stop using the materials.
By Cathy Siegner • March 01, 2019 -
Partnership digs into stevia sustainability
Tate & Lyle and Sweet Green Fields are working with Earthwatch to understand the popular sweetener's supply chain.
By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Gingko Bioworks uses $90M funding round to launch ingredients firm Motif
The new company, backed by an investment firm with Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Michael Bloomberg on its board, will use biologic engineering to recreate proteins from dairy, egg and meat to use in plant-based alternatives.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 27, 2019 -
SponsoredHow operational sustainability can help food manufacturers face industry trends
Sustainable operational excellence in the food manufacturing industry may reside within the workplace environment, not the technology.
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Why lab-created milk is a threat to dairy farmers
While plant-based alternatives are stealing market share from creameries, California-based Perfect Day could hold the key to the largest decline of all.
By Cathy Siegner • Feb. 26, 2019
