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Kroger launches online portal for local product suppliers
The grocer’s move to source more emerging brands follows Whole Foods’ announcement that it will further centralize its purchasing.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2017 -
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Silly General Mills! Artificial colors are coming back to Trix
After receiving consumer complaints about the new version with natural colors, the cereal giant is bringing back the brighter cereal that today's adults grew up eating.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineHow 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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Cheerios introduces new indulgent chocolate peanut butter flavor
Will launching a purely decadent flavor variety tarnish the heart-smart brand's health halo?
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 22, 2017 -
PepsiCo, Campbell and Hershey leaders honored in Fortune's 'Most Powerful Women' list
The annual ranking puts the snacks and beverages giant CEO Indra Nooyi at #2, soup company magnate Denise Morrison at #31 and the chocolate company's new leader Michelle Buck at #45.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 22, 2017 -
Could Impossible Fish follow the Impossible Burger?
Impossible Foods wants to use its technology to replicate other meats with plant-based protein, but producing seafood substitutes has many challenges.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 22, 2017 -
PureCircle launches new stevia tool for faster formulation
The new system helps manufacturers create custom blends to maximize product taste, sugar reduction, solubility and speed to market.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Israeli startup gets $8.1M to scale up sugar-reduction technology
DouxMatok plans to use the funding to bring its patented solution, which cuts back on sweetener use by about 40%, to market by the end of next year.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Adding vegetables won't make cake healthy, but will provide new flavors
Sneaking the ingredients into treats could be the next step in meeting consumer demands for healthier products.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 21, 2017 -
New ancient wheat variety could bring bread to consumers with gluten sensitivity
The grain is being marketed to both industrial and artisan bakers, and could lure adventurous eaters as well as consumers with gut health concerns.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Folgers debuts 'Simply Gourmet' line of naturally flavored coffee
The updated packaging and new ingredients are an attempt to reverse slumping sales, but is it too little too late?
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 21, 2017 -
M&M's sweetens the discussion about wind power
The candy company is using its well-known chocolate mascots to invite consumers to learn more about the renewable power source.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Kraft Heinz juices up Capri Sun brand with healthier options
The beverage brand is introducing sugar-free and organic varieties to give parents healthy options for their kids and keep pace with competition.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 21, 2017 -
How Pyure grows its brand among retailers and Amazon
The stevia-based sweetener startup launched a full digital marketing campaign, utilizing Amazon advertising, digital banners, YouTube videos and social media to gain recognition and increased product placement.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 20, 2017 -
IFIC touts the benefits of processed foods in new online campaign
The interactive webpage invites users to "process" the benefits that modern production methods yield, such as safe, nutrient-rich and gluten-free items.
By Erika Kincaid • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Coca-Cola finds opportunity in slow times for soda
The company's small pack sizes and online ordering, which drove 4% of the segment's sales growth last year, prove there are still paths to expansion for carbonated beverages.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 20, 2017 -
General Mills' earnings show continued slide in sales and profits
Sales have been declining for nine straight quarters at the iconic cereal company, so it plans to aggressively focus on restructuring and momentum to improve performance.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 20, 2017 -
Post Holdings to buy Bob Evans Farms for $1.53B
The deal is expected to strengthen the cereal maker's position by adding the breakfast company's popular packaged goods line to its extensive RTE morning food portfolio.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Eight O'Clock Coffee aims for younger drinkers with new infused blends
The brand hopes three new blends promoting relaxation, high caffeine content and an acai infusion will give it better positioning in a competitive market.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Tyson's plans for Kansas chicken plant ruffle local feathers
Concerns about the proposed processing facility, hatchery and feed mill mainly hinge on environmental issues, especially from residents living near the site.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Expect more partnerships between startups and big brands, says Unilever
A company report says big brands and small upstarts both have plenty to gain by collaborating, including discovering new products, ways of doing business and improving efficiency.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 19, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why functional foods have a healthy prognosis
As consumers want their food to make them healthier, more products touting benefits appear on store shelves and analysts forecast a CAGR of 6.53% in the U.S.
By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 18, 2017 -
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Deep Dive5 functional ingredients that bring a wealth of health benefits
Consumers increasingly are turning to items that not only help them stay healthy, but mitigate certain health conditions and ailments.
By Sandy Skrovan • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
From cancer to Alzheimer's, health is on the menu for food manufacturers
As their core packaged food businesses struggle, Hormel, Nestle and others are turning to nutritional therapy and medical foods — a niche-yet-promising market that's worth an estimated $15 billion.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Q&A
Q&A: Ganeden CEO Michael Bush on where probiotics are headed — and the unexpected places they're found
The probiotics leader's executive talks about how the good-for-you bacteria is in all sorts of food and drink now — and why more targeted strains are likely on the horizon.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 18, 2017 -
Deep Dive
How data, transparency and authenticity can drive food and beverage sales
Brands don't have to be big or have a lot of money. But they do have to be smart about what consumers want, top marketers from Catalina told a packed crowd at Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore last week.
By Megan Poinski • Sept. 18, 2017
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