Manufacturing

Hormel sells its Nebraska processing plant to hog farmer cooperative

The price of the deal hasn't been disclosed, but reflects how Big Food manufacturers are being pushed to seek nontraditional opportunities.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 17, 2018

Massachusetts governor vetoes raw milk distribution, seeks stricter regulation

The proposal would have expanded availability of the unpasteurized product through agriculture groups and at certain farm stands.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 17, 2018

Better than Half Baked: Ben & Jerry's new CEO promises to boost activism

Unilever veteran Matthew McCarthy told The Wall Street Journal businesses must step up in a climate in which the public no longer trusts institutions.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 17, 2018

Is it finally cauliflower's time to shine?

The vegetable has become a lower-calorie, lower-carb and gluten-free substitute for ingredients in food such as pizza crust, pretzels and crackers.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 16, 2018

Rye bread may take a slice of the black-colored food market

The naturally dark color of the baked good could be an asset as consumer fascination with dark-hued food grows, according to Mintel.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 16, 2018

Constellation blazes trail in marijuana, investing $3.9B more in Canopy Growth

The maker of Corona and Modelo beer is increasing its ownership in the Canadian cannabis firm to 38%, a move that could keep it at the forefront of this budding industry. 

By Emma Liem • Aug. 15, 2018

Workers gain raises as Big Food struggles to fill processing jobs

Finder.com said these employees received one of the largest pay increases in 2017 with the median salary rising to $35,152, a jump of 23.6% from a year earlier.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 15, 2018

Kraft Heinz gives legacy brands a healthy makeover to stay relevant

The company has introduced organic and no-added-sugar varieties of Capri Sun and byproduct-free Oscar Mayer hot dogs to entice health-conscious millennial shoppers. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 14, 2018

How Goya, Pillsbury are driving an increase in social influence

Betty Crocker holds the top spot among food brands with the most online and offline consumer conversations in Engagement Labs' ranking.

By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 13, 2018

Will high trucking costs eventually run over food companies' ability to grow?

Rising fees and a shortage of drivers have hit the industry hard, and the challenges show no signs of letting up.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 13, 2018

Study: Discontinuing antibiotics could cost cattle industry billions

Public opinion is pushing meat producers to eliminate the use of medications in their animals, but at what cost?

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 13, 2018

Kellogg's Kashi partners with kids to launch new cereal

The product touts the use of organic ingredients, whole grains and low sugar content to appeal to younger consumers and their parents looking to eat healthier.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 13, 2018

Consumers crave authentic ethnic food — and will pay more

A survey from Technomic found shoppers want to know whether the items they eat are genuine, although the term's meaning can vary among eaters.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 13, 2018

Impossible Foods launches first mission campaign with astronaut short film

Executive Creative Director Sasha Markova explains why the plant-based food maker is focusing on its planet-saving mission and not product for the ad blitz. 

By Chris Kelly • Aug. 10, 2018

Will KIND's new bars for kids feed parents' hunger for healthy, convenient snacks?

The new gluten-free products come in chocolate chip, peanut butter chocolate chip and honey oat varieties.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 09, 2018

Flowers Foods hit by higher promotional costs, ingredient disruptions

The maker of Wonder bread lowered its earnings per share forecast to a range of $1.00 to $1.07 to reflects these and other challenges impacting its business.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 09, 2018

Monster reports strong sales gains, but margin pressures persist

The energy drink maker said its performance was negatively impacted during the second quarter by higher costs for promotions and aluminum cans. 

By Emma Liem • Aug. 09, 2018

Lawsuit claims Nestlé's non-GMO seal is misleading

The world's largest food manufacturer says its label meets federal standards, and has been verified by an international inspection, testing and certification company.

By Megan Poinski • Aug. 09, 2018

Q&A

Campbell's VP of digital acceleration races against quickly evolving consumers

In an interview with Marketing Dive, Matt Pritchard discussed his team's focus on infusing digital throughout the company's people, processes, partners and platforms at a time of "unprecedented" change.

By Chantal Tode • Aug. 08, 2018

Rice Krispies Treats introduces Braille 'love notes,' recordable boxes

Special heart-shaped packaging comes as part of the marketer's partnership with the National Federation of the Blind.  

By Erica Sweeney • Aug. 08, 2018

Despite revenue gains, Hostess stock tanks with reduced income and outlook

The baker's net revenue for the period rose 6.2% to $215.85 million, but transportation and other supply chain costs weighed on the company.

By Emma Liem • Aug. 08, 2018

Good Catch Foods makes a splash with $8.7M investment

The company uses a six-bean blend to create faux seafood products like fish-free tuna and crab-free cakes. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 08, 2018

Amazon now lets Alexa users shop for delivery from Whole Foods

The expansion arrives at a time when there are questions about just how strong the interest is in voice shopping. 

By Robert Williams • Aug. 07, 2018

Dean Foods posts loss as dairy industry roiled by costs, oversupply, tariff threat

The company has doggedly been adhering to its cost-cutting initiatives and expects to see benefits next quarter.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 07, 2018