Milk producers' group goes after 'deceptive' non-GMO labeling

The head of the National Milk Producers Federation says some companies' pledge to source products from cows given feed that isn't genetically modifed is "fear-based marketing."  ​

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 11, 2017

Conagra revamps frozen meal brands to woo millennials

The food manufacturer's Banquet, Marie Callender's and Healthy Choice brands are part of a $2.9-billion business ripe for change to attract new consumers.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 8, 2017

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How AI is transforming the food and beverage industry

Companies are leaning on the technology across nearly all parts of their operations, from marketing to product design.

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Survey: Food and beverage firms bullish on sales and profits despite challenges

Most of the more than 200 companies sampled by Mazars predicted they would benefit from industry trends favoring both private label and healthy/nutritious products.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 8, 2017

GMO labeling study: Consumer education on QR codes is key to success

The look into digital disclosure challenges, required by federal law, found lack of knowledge to be a much bigger factor than limited access to technology. 

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 8, 2017

Insect protein startup Flying SpArk selected for Ikea incubator

The food tech startup, which uses fruit flies, aligns well with the Swedish retailer's mission to solve global issues of sustainability, inadequate nutrition and future food shortages.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 7, 2017

Shaking the salt habit: Are the FDA's voluntary targets sufficient?

According to researchers, 90% of children and 89% of adults consume more than recommended sodium levels — and strong reduction guidelines could prevent 500,000 premature deaths.

By Caroline Macdonald • Sept. 7, 2017

New website features milled-to-order flour for consumers

The question is whether they want to be able to purchase artisan flour, given current gluten-free and convenience-focused trends.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 7, 2017

Chicken trade group's new standards clearly define how birds were raised

The National Chicken Council's guidelines outline what consumers can expect from any meat they buy or eat, whether it's organic or conventional.

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 7, 2017

Nestle acquires plant-based food maker Sweet Earth

The purchase gives the Swiss company a foothold in a rapidly growing market segment that could top $5 billion in sales by 2020.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 7, 2017

Coca-Cola, McDonald's brew up McCafe drinks for retail

The ready-to-drink coffee category dominated by Starbucks and partner PepsiCo will see another new entrant when the restaurant giant's popular beverage hits store shelves early next year.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 7, 2017

Kellogg will lay off 223 employees at its Michigan cereal plant

The company intends to eliminate the jobs — about one-tenth of its Battle Creek workforce — by the end of the year.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017

Q&A part 2: Hampton Creek CEO Josh Tetrick on internal controversies, thorny challenges and going public

In part two of our interview, the food startup's founder talked about how "tenacity of purpose is the most important thing" for people working for the company and meeting its mission.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 6, 2017

Tyson plans to open $320M chicken processing plant in Kansas

The new facility, which is scheduled to begin production in mid-2019, is the latest move by the meat giant to help it address growing consumer demand for protein. 

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017

Green Giant rolling out line of frozen veggie 'pasta'

The reinvigorated iconic brand is adding zucchini, carrot and butternut squash varieties to its lineup with plans to have them available in stores nationwide in January.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 6, 2017

Q&A: Hampton Creek CEO Josh Tetrick on fixing the degrading food system through clean meat and plant proteins

In the first part of our interview, the startup's founder affirmed they are "not betting it all on the conscious consumer" to achieve the company's mission of making it easy for people to eat better.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 5, 2017

Retailers are squeezing already struggling CPG brands

Campbell Soup said it will lose significant revenue because it failed to come to terms with a large retailer — identified by The Wall Street Journal as Walmart — on promotional pricing.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 5, 2017

Beer world buzzing over new cannabis IPA

California-based Lagunitas Brewing has debuted a new IPA called SuperCritical, which contains aromatic compounds of fragrant oils from the plant.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 5, 2017

How companies can manage labor-intensive price changes

Daniel Wolf, a strategic consultant on the PROS Food and Consumables industry team, explains how manufacturers can create the personalized, frictionless buying experiences their customers demand.

By Daniel Wolf • Sept. 1, 2017

Will organic Doritos boldly make it onto Whole Foods' shelves?

The natural and organic retailer's recent merger with Amazon could help PepsiCo's Frito-Lay, since the online megaretailer already sells these snacks.

By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 1, 2017

Report: Emerging technologies could help address dairy industry challenges

Ultra-high pressure and UV processing methods could help the sector improve product quality, stability and safety to customers, while reducing energy and other costs.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 1, 2017

Clear Labs nabs $16M in funding to advance food safety system

The company’s next-generation sequencing could help brands and retailers identify fraud, verify the authenticity of ingredients and improve the traceability and safety of their own products.

By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 1, 2017

Warren Buffett says Kraft Heinz will not acquire Mondelez

The Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO's remarks sent several large CPG producers' stocks tumbling.

By Erika Kincaid • Aug. 31, 2017

Studies find avocado could have even more health benefits

Research shows daily consumption of the fruit may improve cognitive function, while the seed husks contain chemical compounds that could prove useful to medicine and the food industry.  

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 31, 2017

Campbell Soup revenue falls again as CEO warns of 'challenging' environment

The maker of soups, carrots, juices and other products warned of industry headwinds including changing consumer preferences and new shopping behaviors.    

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 31, 2017

Court upholds seafood traceability law

Importers of species like tuna, grouper and swordfish will be required to track fish type and origin starting January 1.

By Sandy Skrovan • Aug. 31, 2017